SourcingJan 11, 2024
Gem Legacy Is Expanding Its Advisory Council SourcingNov 13, 2024
Gem Legacy Adventures Announces 2025 Trip
Eleven spots are available for travelers to visit Northern Tanzania and Southern Kenya from July 25 to Aug. 4.
The Gem Legacy Adventures itinerary will bring travelers to visit Gem Legacy initiatives, multiple colored gemstone mines, and safari trips inside national parks. It will also include cultural experiences and a service project day.
Ferndale, Mich.—Gem Legacy Adventures, a for-profit partner of Gem Legacy, has announced the details of its 2025 trip to Northern Tanzania and Southern Kenya.
The annual trip will take place from July 25 to Aug. 4.
Its itinerary includes visiting Gem Legacy initiatives, multiple colored gemstone mines, and safaris inside national parks, as well as cultural experiences and a service project day at one of its initiatives.
Past Gem Legacy Adventures attendees have said that the trip educated them, allowing them to speak more authoritatively about gemstone mining and better address responsible sourcing questions, said Gem Legacy.
A former senior editor for National Jeweler also shared her experiences after going on the trip in 2022.
All profits from the trip fund Gem Legacy’s nonprofit administrative costs to ensure that the organization can minimize deducting operating costs from donations.
The nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting vocational training, entrepreneurship, and community development in East African colored gemstone mining regions, said Gem Legacy.
Related stories will be right here …
The annual trip will take place from July 25 to Aug. 4.
Its itinerary includes visiting Gem Legacy initiatives, multiple colored gemstone mines, and safaris inside national parks, as well as cultural experiences and a service project day at one of its initiatives.
Past Gem Legacy Adventures attendees have said that the trip educated them, allowing them to speak more authoritatively about gemstone mining and better address responsible sourcing questions, said Gem Legacy.
A former senior editor for National Jeweler also shared her experiences after going on the trip in 2022.
All profits from the trip fund Gem Legacy’s nonprofit administrative costs to ensure that the organization can minimize deducting operating costs from donations.
The nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting vocational training, entrepreneurship, and community development in East African colored gemstone mining regions, said Gem Legacy.
There are 11 spots available on the Gem Legacy Adventures trip for travelers. It is not required to be a member of the jewelry industry to attend.
A deposit of $800 is required per person at the time of registration. The full amount is needed 12 weeks before the trip.
Depending on room choice, the 11-day trip will cost $4,850 or $4,400 for a single or double room, respectively.
This price includes hotels, entry to all the mines, meals, and transportation to and from the airport if travelers take the recommended flight.
A $1,000 donation to Gem Legacy is also required if the traveler or traveling couple has not donated this amount to the organization since March 1.
If a traveler is a member of the jewelry industry and their company donates or has donated since March 1, all employees of that company can travel under the one donation.
For more information on Gem Legacy Adventures, the itinerary, and trip details, visit Gem Legacy Adventure’s website or email adventures@gemlegacy.org.
To learn more about the nonprofit, visit Gem Legacy’s website.
More on Sourcing
The Latest
Events & AwardsApr 18, 2025
Daymond John to Give Keynote at JCK Las VegasThe entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star will share his top tips for success.
CollectionsApr 18, 2025
Piece of the Week: Dukachi’s ‘Easter Bread’ PendantThe Ukrainian brand’s new pendant is modeled after a traditional paska, a pastry often baked for Easter in Eastern European cultures.
IndependentsApr 18, 2025
Bremer Jewelry to Reveal Renovated StoreThe jeweler has announced a grand reopening for its recently remodeled location in Peoria, Illinois.
MajorsApr 18, 2025
Tiffany & Co. Employees Star in Mother’s Day CampaignThe “Strong Like Mom” campaign features moms who work at Tiffany & Co. and their children.
Weekly QuizApr 18, 2025
This Week’s QuizTest your jewelry news knowledge by answering these questions.
CollectionsApr 17, 2025
John Hardy, Athena Calderone Partner on Art Deco Decor-Inspired CollectionInterior designer Athena Calderone looked to decor from the 1920s and 1930s when crafting her first fine jewelry collection.
FinancialsApr 17, 2025
Movado Group to Increase Prices to Offset Tariffs ImpactDuring a call about its full-year results, CEO Efraim Grinberg discussed how the company is approaching the uncertainty surrounding tariffs.
Brought to you by
The Heart of the Industry: Giving Bench Jewelers the Recognition They DeserveBench jewelers spend years honing their skills, Jewelers of America’s Certification validates their talents.
Lab-GrownApr 17, 2025
NDC Launches Its Diamond Learning CenterThe free program provides educational content for jewelry salespeople and enthusiasts to learn or refresh their diamond knowledge.
Policies & IssuesApr 17, 2025
Jewelers of America Requests Tariffs Testimonials from MembersThe feedback will be used to prepare other jewelers for the challenges ahead, the organization said.
TechnologyApr 17, 2025
Technology Therapy Group Expands AI Training for Jewelry RetailersThe online sessions are designed to teach jewelers to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to grow their business.
IndependentsApr 16, 2025
Catbird Expands to ChicagoThe opening marks the jewelry retailer’s first location in the Midwest.
CollectionsApr 16, 2025
Foundrae’s First Commitment Jewelry Collection Unites Through LoveThe “United in Love” collection offers tangible mementos of hearts entwined with traditional and non-traditional commitment heirlooms.
IndependentsApr 16, 2025
Indiana Jeweler to Host Black Jewelry Designer Pop-UpRobert Goodman Jewelers will hold a “Black Jewelry Designers and Makers” event on April 27.
MajorsApr 16, 2025
WJA Announces Board Members, New Chicago Chapter PresidentThe announcements follow a tumultuous start to 2025 for WJA, which saw a wave of resignations following controversial statements about DEI.
EditorsApr 15, 2025
Tariffs: What We Know Right Now Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff answers questions about how the new taxes levied on countries like India and China will impact the industry.
EditorsApr 15, 2025
Q&A: Bogolo Joy Kenewendo on Making Deals, Marketing DiamondsKenewendo, Botswana’s minster of minerals and energy, discusses closing the deal with De Beers and the work that was missed along the way.
AuctionsApr 15, 2025
23-Carat ‘Golconda Blue’ Heads to AuctionThe historic fancy vivid blue diamond set to headline Christie’s Geneva sale next month could sell for up to $50 million.
FinancialsApr 15, 2025
LVMH’s Q1 Sales Slip 2 PercentLVMH CFO Cécile Cabanis also discussed the effects of tariffs so far.
CrimeApr 15, 2025
Jon Hamm Plays a Jewel Thief on Apple TV+The “Mad Men” and “The Morning Show” star steals jewelry, art, and handbags from his wealthy neighbors in “Your Friends & Neighbors.”
FinancialsApr 14, 2025
Movado to Restate Years of Financials Due to ‘Misconduct’ in Dubai An investigation found that the former managing director of Movado’s Dubai branch overstated and prematurely recorded sales.
CollectionsApr 14, 2025
Sauer Embraces Emptiness Through ‘Ma’ CollectionThe collection pays tribute to the Japanese philosophy of Ma, studying balance, stillness, and the interplay between presence and absence.
IndependentsApr 14, 2025
Illinois Jeweler Closing After 45 YearsMari Lou’s Fine Jewelry in Orland Park, a suburb of Chicago, is closing its doors.
GradingApr 14, 2025
GIA Expands Overseas Services as Tariffs Kick InGIA’s labs in Dubai and Hong Kong are now accepting larger diamonds in light of the “logistical challenges” presented by the new tariffs.
AuctionsApr 11, 2025
Piece of the Week: A Replica of Princess Grace’s Wedding EarringsThese earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring the same design as a pair worn by Princess Grace, are up for auction at Woolley & Wallis.
Recorded WebinarsApr 11, 2025
Watch: Top Tips for Saving Time With AITwo experts share how artificial intelligence tools can help retailers run a more efficient business.
WatchesApr 11, 2025
Bulova Documentary Now on Amazon Prime“America Telling Time: 150 Years of Bulova” explores the storied history of the American watchmaker.
