A natural diamond represents a highly symbolic expression of love and commitment. Yet many people are concerned about the history of the diamond trade, and its ties to regional conflicts. People want their diamond not only to be ‘conflict free,’ but also to be worthy of its symbolic value. Yet complex sourcing issues in the

Introduction: This press release outlines the latest in a long string of atrocities associated with gold mining. Unfortunately, gold from companies such as Goldcorp is sold on the open market and ends up in the jewelry supply chain, where it is used to create such items as wedding rings. ~ Marc Choyt, Publisher, Fairjewelry.org. CAFOD

A group of Inuit small scale miners have launched their own website which will serve as a platform in their struggle to maintain control of their ruby resources which have been denied by their colonialist government. Visit their website at: www.freegreenlandruby.com