In honor of the anniversary, Pact’s Mines to Markets Director Cristina Villegas discusses recent expansion and where it goes from here.
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Ivette Nersesyan-Stephanopoulos, formerly with GIA, will also serve as vice president of trade services in the market.

Sessions will focus on the balance between the romance of gems and jewelry and the importance of responsible sourcing.

The U.K, Canada, and Japan have also banned the import of gold originating from Russia.

The organization also extended the terms of Vice President Feriel Zerouki and Treasurer Ronnie VanderLinden.

David Prager virtually sat down with Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff to answer questions about the rollout of Tracr at scale.

She has nearly 30 years’ experience in the gem and jewelry industry and a background in nonprofit management.

Three industry experts discuss “recycled” gold vs. mined, their challenges and benefits, and how jewelers can navigate the area.

Columbia Gem House will auction pieces from MJSA’s Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge to raise funds for the nonprofit Nest.
The organization began updating its Code of Practices last year, focusing on mining, precious metals, colored gemstones, and labs.

The Russian diamond miner’s membership had been a point of contention, causing major companies to leave the organization.

The firm has partnered with the Alliance for Responsible Mining to bring “Certified Sustainability Rated Gold” to the market.

Here’s which factors influence—and which don’t—their purchasing decisions.

Iris Van der Veken has quit while Pandora and Richemont are leaving RJC, citing the council’s soft stance on Russian companies.

The retailer joins Signet Jewelers and Brilliant Earth in refusing to purchase Russian diamonds.

Investment in infrastructure, technology and talent help India consolidate its leadership in the global diamond industry.

The company is also suspending its membership and halting financial support of the Natural Diamond Council.

Nonprofit Pure Earth is awarding Malle for her commitment to environmental protection via responsibly sourced materials.

Researchers from SSEF and the University of Zurich wanted to be able to separate the species protected by CITES from those that aren’t.

The jeweler’s new traceability focused bridal line will come with digital certificates from Sarine Technologies.

The company said it has applied to conduct diamond exploration activities in the northeastern section of the country.
Gina D’Amato joins with more than 15 years of experience in sustainable development.

The Modesto, California retailer will receive $5,000 in credits to work toward carbon neutrality.
The grading lab is accredited as an SCS Global Gem Identification Verification Provider.

Botswana will take over as chair of the Kimberley Process in 2022, with Zimbabwe serving as vice chair.