The digital event is slated for June 10-12 and is free to interested trade buyers.

Brecken Branstrator

“River of Gold” covers destructive and illegal gold mining in the Amazon.

Ashley Davis

It comes as the organization restructures its grant and scholarship opportunities under a new framework with pillars.

Brecken Branstrator

Three of the key players talk about the challenges involved, how the project has changed miners’ lives, and where it goes from here.

Brecken Branstrator

As the importance of mine-to-market grows, some worry about its feasibility for all the diamond industry’s players.

Brecken Branstrator

Khomotso Ramodipa, Sarah Russell and Kevin Vantyghem reflect on the market before and during COVID, and share thoughts on what’s next.

Many jewelry designers are striving to create beautiful pieces of jewelry that don’t negatively impact the Earth.

Amanda Gizzi

The e-tailer is giving the colored stones in the mine-to-market initiative its largest platform yet.

Brecken Branstrator

The March 11 event will also feature a conversation with key leaders from the diamond-producing nation of Botswana.

Michelle Graff

The World Diamond Council reminds the trade that rough diamond exports from the Central African Republic remain restricted to a handful of “green zones.”

Michelle Graff

The government says they are wholly owned subsidiaries of a conglomerate owned or controlled by the Burmese military, which was behind the recent coup.

Brecken Branstrator

Whether a bridal customer wants something sentimental, unique or ethically sourced, the category allows them to say “yes.”

Brecken Branstrator

She succeeds Anna Martin and will be supported by Vice President Kathy Corey, co-owner of Day’s Jewelers.

Michelle Graff

But they have very little knowledge about the area, indicating the trade needs to have clear messaging about origin and benefit to the buyer.

Brecken Branstrator

The designs had to incorporate stones from the challenge’s sponsor, Columbia Gem House.

Ashley Davis

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.

Brecken Branstrator

And more on where the initiative is at in its mission to eradicate the use of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining.

Brecken Branstrator

Though the weeklong celebration of jewelry will be virtual for the first time, its event schedule is still loaded.

Brecken Branstrator

Slated for Nov. 9-13, the all-digital event also features a pay-what-you-can ticket scheme for 2020.

Brecken Branstrator

Funds raised from bids and donations will go to its new initiative—a miner toolkit.

Brecken Branstrator

The designation is awarded to socially and environmentally friendly companies.

Ashley Davis

Started in response to the pandemic, Virtu Gem sells rough from miners in Zambia and Malawi.

Brecken Branstrator

In addition to country of origin, the jeweler will tell customers where their diamond was cut, polished, graded and set.

Brecken Branstrator

Monica Stephenson of Anza Gems and Moyo Gems is the new president of the board of directors.

Michelle Graff

She will serve under new President Edward Asscher and is set to succeed him in 2022.

Michelle Graff