The e-tailer is giving the colored stones in the mine-to-market initiative its largest platform yet.
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The March 11 event will also feature a conversation with key leaders from the diamond-producing nation of Botswana.
The World Diamond Council reminds the trade that rough diamond exports from the Central African Republic remain restricted to a handful of “green zones.”
The government says they are wholly owned subsidiaries of a conglomerate owned or controlled by the Burmese military, which was behind the recent coup.
Whether a bridal customer wants something sentimental, unique or ethically sourced, the category allows them to say “yes.”
She succeeds Anna Martin and will be supported by Vice President Kathy Corey, co-owner of Day’s Jewelers.
But they have very little knowledge about the area, indicating the trade needs to have clear messaging about origin and benefit to the buyer.
The designs had to incorporate stones from the challenge’s sponsor, Columbia Gem House.
The initiative’s inaugural project is a design challenge culminating in an auction to benefit three organizations focused on justice and equity in the industry.
And more on where the initiative is at in its mission to eradicate the use of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
Though the weeklong celebration of jewelry will be virtual for the first time, its event schedule is still loaded.
Slated for Nov. 9-13, the all-digital event also features a pay-what-you-can ticket scheme for 2020.
Funds raised from bids and donations will go to its new initiative—a miner toolkit.
The designation is awarded to socially and environmentally friendly companies.
Started in response to the pandemic, Virtu Gem sells rough from miners in Zambia and Malawi.
In addition to country of origin, the jeweler will tell customers where their diamond was cut, polished, graded and set.
Monica Stephenson of Anza Gems and Moyo Gems is the new president of the board of directors.
She will serve under new President Edward Asscher and is set to succeed him in 2022.
The jewelry company said it will use only recycled gold and silver by 2025 as it looks to reduce its carbon footprint.
The giving campaign will help lower the electricity costs for the Mwatate Children’s Home.
The sustainability champion visited diamond mining communities in the country for her new short-form documentary series, Fashionscapes.
The diamond exporter set the goal of becoming India’s first carbon-neutral diamond company.
The “Real Stories. Real Diamonds. Real Impact.” contest is in its second year.
A bankruptcy filing, a big acquisition in the mall world, saying goodbye to a beloved antique jewelry dealer, and more.
And puppies named Emerald, Opal and Tanzanite, who rescuers are trying to bring to the U.S. from a Korean slaughterhouse.