Responsible sourcing means more than simply knowing where a gemstone comes from or who is selling it to you. It also means understanding about the people, communities and businesses involved throughout the entire journey of the gem from the mine to your hand.
At Nineteen48, we work with trusted partners who share our commitment to fair practices, safe working conditions, gender equality and long-term sustainable relationships. We believe that responsible sourcing must create positive outcomes for the miners, cutters, traders and all the other people involved, who combine to make the coloured gemstone industry possible.
Through direct relationships, careful supplier selection and ongoing collaboration with trusted partners, we strive to support a supply chain that values transparency, respect and fairness at every stage.
We have supply chains in which everyone is working in safe and supportive conditions, without any risk to health and being paid a fair wage for their labour. We also work hard to minimise the environmental impact of the materials we use and the processes we follow.
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Explore how Nineteen48 supports responsible sourcing through:
- Our Community Interest Company mission
- Our sourcing practices and supplier standards
- The organisations and projects we work with