Orphan children, toxic wastelands and premature deaths are all results of traditional jewellery production from mining and manufacture. This is not a new phenomenon, and unfortunately continues an awful history of negative flow on effects from jewellery production. Unless huge changes are made in the sourcing or jewellery materials these issues will not change especially in mind of a larger population requiring more from the earth’s dwindling resources and the cost cutting measures employed by producers who are able to trade internationally.

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Ethical sourcing of coloured gems is still a specialist field. Traditional gem mining and cutting is built around exploitation of children, adults and the environment. With the public's help we can change this and bring about a safer life for gem workers while protecting our environment. Asking the right question is all that is needed.

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