Firstly, what are precious stones?

Diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies are some of the most favourite
and desired gems there are, but sometimes these gems are not always sourced in
an ethical manner.

The sourcing, collecting and distribution of such stones is
well known for being ifficult to track and have oversight of. Mining and
processing can have a range of negative and undesirable impacts on the
environment and people, including deforestation, soil erosion, water pollution,
and health risks to workers and local communities. Most detrimentally, the
trade of certain gemstones (most notably, diamonds)
has been linked to human rights abuses, including forced and child labour.

Here at Jevvel we believe and rely on excellent partnerships
with local businesses and suppliers who share our morals and values. Ethical
practices and ‘doing the right thing’ are core to how we operate, which is why
we are very careful when it comes to sourcing our gemstones and selecting our
suppliers.

What are ethical gemstones?

At their core, ethical gemstones are gems that have been
sourced and/or produced in a way that reduces harm to communities and
the environment as much as possible. Suppliers should exercise
numerous practices to ensure they are trading ethically. Defining yourself or
your business as ethical or moral should mean you pay attention to the impact
you might have on your local communities and the world itself.

So, what are the most ethical gemstones? No gemstone
is inherently more or less ethical – what defines their conflict levelis the way they’ve been obtained and handled.