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Ethical Mining
Ethical Mining
We engage in cooperation with nearby associates to carry out modest and shallow excavation activities, guaranteeing the ethical procurement of gemstones for our clients.
Fair Processing
From rough stone in our mines to a glittering beauty that is complete, we stand for transparent and fair conditions every step of the way.
Fair Sapphires
Our conviction lies in the significance of ethical considerations during the acquisition of gemstones. This principle underpins our status as the dependable provider of ethically sourced sapphires. Our strategy within the gemstone industry revolves around the integration of openness and the ability to track every stage of the value cycle. Our commitment involves instituting the notion of conscientiously extracted and equitably treated gemstones, procured through methods that prioritize both environmental sustainability and community welfare. In essence, a comprehensive fairness encompassing the entire journey from extraction to market.
Joint Venture Mining
Our gem mining business is run as a joint venture with our local partners in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s gem trade regulations are very strict and ownership of land, mines, and issuing of mining licenses are not given outright to foreigners. The laws only allow foreigners to own shares in a gem mining operation, but not sole ownership.
The traditional practices in Sri Lanka entitle everyone involved in the mining process (miners, mining licensee, land owner etc.) to a fair portion of the proceeds of sales; similar to a shareholder of a company. This has been a centuries-old practice in Sri Lanka, and it is a unique factor that make our fair trade gemstones special.
People, Communities and Culture
The mining practices in Sri Lanka exemplify a model of eco-conscious, socially accountable, and enduringly sustainable conventional mining. Practitioners in Sri Lanka employ longstanding traditional methodologies, avoiding the utilization of cumbersome equipment. Mines are crafted using naturally available local resources, with paramount importance placed on miner safety within this framework.
Trustful Relationships
We work exclusively with miners from the region in close cooperation, building long-term relationships based on trust. The direct involvement of the local community is a very important factor that aids social cohesion across the different mining areas.
For us, local mining traditions are very important. In Sri Lanka, there are age-old rituals and practices that are still alive today. Traditionally, no women are allowed to work as miners but we strongly believe in fair and equal representation and female empowerment. We employ women in processing our gemstones and wholeheartedly support female self-determination and independence.
Traditional Art of Gem Processing
Tradition is very important for mining families who are proud of their work and pass on their knowledge and experience to their future generations. Join us to get a glimpse into the daily religious rituals of miners and how traditional heating and cutting techniques are applied to our precious gemstones.
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