Category: Ethics & Industry
Explore ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, and conflict-free gems. Learn about gemstone mining, labor issues, and fair trade standards. Stay updated on industry trends and regulations.
Nature’s Hidden Fortune: What These Rough Beauties Look Like & Can You Own One?
Ever Tossed Away a Fortune Without Knowing It? Picture this: You’re out for a walk, kicking random stones, and unknowingly send a tiny fortune flying into the bushes. Happens more often than you’d think. Most people wouldn’t recognize a raw gemstone even if it smacked them in the face. They expect the glitzy, polished version—the…
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Why Are These Science-Made Stones So Pricey?
You ever wondered why something made in a lab still burns a hole in your wallet? Shouldn’t science make things cheaper, faster, and better? That’s the whole point of technology, right? But here we are, looking at those crystal-clear beauties costing almost as much as the ones dug out from deep underground. Well, my friend,…
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How to Tell If Your Sparkly Rock Has a Clean Past
Ever held a shiny stone between your fingers and wondered, “Where has this thing been?” Not in a poetic way, but literally—where has it traveled, who touched it, and what stories it carries? Most people don’t. They just see a price tag, a sparkle, and a “certified” label. But here’s the thing: not all shiny…
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