In what could have major implications for the entire gem community interested in Fair Trade Gems, Columbia Gem House is attempting to trademark the term, “Fair Trade Gems”. From my understanding of this matter, if any one company owns the term “Fair Trade Gems”, no other company will be able to use it legally in

The pioneering UK fair trade jewellery company has launched an exciting new venture called CRED Sources (www.credsources.com). This new business represents a significant breakthrough in the transparency and traceability of the gold supply chain. Working with the international fair trade movement, CRED Sources will provide fine gold grain, 18ct yellow and white gold in sheet

The Battle of Greenland Ruby By: Ms. Tida Ravn Nuuk, Greenland This article by Tida Ravn published in 2008 kicked off a media storm in Greenland. It gives a first hand account of the origins of the 16th August Union, the Inuit Group struggling to retain their rights to collect, polish and sell the rubies