By Marc Choyt Tanzania is rich in gold and gemstone resources. Yet, like many African countries with massive resources, it is a poor nation. Not enough money stays in the local economies. To help change this scenario, the government of Tanzania has recently decided to ban the export of rough gemstones and maximize the local

Introduction: This is an ongoing recording of a series of dialogs between members of our Manufacturing Group, charged with the task of developing exceptional standards for jewelry manufacturing. Follow this link for full review of past discussions. The entire principles and standards document can be found here. In this portion, I introduce the Skill Transfer

In this exclusive interview, Guy Clutterbuck discusses the sourcing of his mandarin garnets. (Guy Clutterbuck) His deep contacts with native people in remote places have allowed him to gain access to the mountains of Afghanistan and Northern Pakistan, to the far reaches of the African bush. His work depends upon trusting his life to the