Responsibly sourced gemstones have the added luster of being good for the world.
Finding truly traceable gemstones can still be a challenge in today’s market, but with a socially conscious consumer base asking more pertinent questions, sustainability is stylish — and worth the hunt. To guarantee the sources of their gems, many designers are teaming up with major miners such as Gemfields or Muzo. The latter used New York as a launch pad last year for a modish design collaboration with 24 jewelers, showcasing unusual cuts of its ethically mined emeralds. Other designers put their faith in dedicated ethical gem suppliers such as Colombia Greenhouse, Gemstones Brazil, Nineten48 and Capricorn Gems.
For those who want to remove the mining equation from the debate altogether, setting recycled or antique stones in contemporary designs is becoming an increasingly popular way to pay homage to ethics.
Pippa Small. Sourced and manufactured ethically, this 18-karat yellow gold necklace stars three foil-backed, uncut diamonds.
Ellie Air. The Ao ring has been crafted in recycled 18-karat yellow gold and set with an ethically sourced rose-cut, icy fluorescent diamond.
GFG Jewellery. These Project 2020 18-karat yellow gold and diamond earrings contain Gemfields rubies mined in Mozambique.
Victor Velyan. The designer collaborated with Greenland Ruby to source responsibly mined rubies for this 18-and 24-karat yellow gold and diamond cuff.
Vieri. Responsibly sourced rainbow quartz and diamonds feature in this Tiny Clouds bangle with recycled 18-karat rose gold.
Main image: Melissa Joy Manning is dedicated to working only with recycled metals and responsibly sourced gems, such as the colored diamonds in this gold ring.
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