25Sep Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference 2023
It was "all change" for the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference (CRJC) in 2023, as the event moved from its traditional autumn time slot and also relocated to a new venue. The conference took place on the…
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04May Navigating the World of Ethical Jewellery and Responsible Mining (with Ute Decker)
'Navigating the World of Ethical Jewellery and Responsible Mining'A panel discussion with jewellery designer Ute Decker and gemstone supplier Stuart Pool, organised by K2 Academy.Monday 22nd May 202318:00 - 20:00Education Space at Cockpit BloomsburyCockpit YardNorthington…
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18May Moyo Gems Celebrates Its Third Anniversary
In May 2022, we celebrated the third anniversary of the Moyo Gems project.Moyo Gems is a collaboration between Pact (a US-based, not-for-profit), the Tanzanian Women Miners Association (TAWOMA), three commercial partners (ANZA Gems, Nineteen48 and…
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22Feb UK Premiere of "The Shadow of Gold" (London - 11/03/20)
We are proud to be part of Fair Luxury, a collaboration of jewellery industry changemakers with a vision for a responsible and sustainable future.For their next event, Fair Luxury is joining with The Goldsmiths' Centre…
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06Nov Life Is Like a Prism – How an Expert Views Artisanal Mining
[This article was originally written by Estelle Levin for the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM). ARM’s blog is a space that aims to promote dialogue on the political context of the ASM sector and its…
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03Nov Experience a Gemstone Paradise With Nineteen48
Would you like to learn more about the origin of our gemstones? How about a tropical adventure to Sri Lanka which includes visiting the actual mines where the gems are found? That could be easier…
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19May Nineteen48’s Gems Achieve Jeweltree Certification Standard
Nineteen48’s customers are now able to obtain a Jeweltree Certificate with their purchase of any gemstone from Nineteen48’s own mines in Sri Lanka.Together with the Jeweltree Foundation, Nineteen48 has set up a thorough “track & trace” due…
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02May Working in the Pit – the Daily Life of a Sri Lankan Gem Miner
For a gem miner in Sri Lanka (as in most parts of the world), life follows a fairly regular routine, dictated largely by the hours of daylight available and the weather conditions.Working days begin soon…
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24Mar Playing the Miner’s “lottery” – Washing Day at the Gem Mine
Probably the most exciting time for both gem mine owners and their mining teams is the thrill of washing day when everyone gathers to find out if their digging efforts have brought them a shiny reward.…
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04Jan Keeping It Clean: What Does It Mean to Be Ethical in the World of Gem Mining?
Ethics is a complex concept that means different things to different people and in different industries. For the world of gemstones and jewellery many of the ethical issues we face stem from the tough, uncompromising…
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