Last October, in Boston, I met Shamsa Diwani, from the Tanzania Women Miners Association (TAWOMA). She opened a small paper wrapping, showing me exquisite tanzanite that sparkled like the afternoon sky. Tanzanite is a stone I’ve shied away from. Too many people have died in the large tanzanite mines, some of which employ child labor.

by Meghan Connolly Haupt Introduction: “There is no such thing as perfectly clean diamonds – that is to say, having no social or environmental impact.” Meghan has become a regular contributor to fairjewelry.org. This excellent article is a follow up on the piece I wrote on Kimberley Certification earlier in March. ~ Marc Choyt, Publisher,

The Revere Academy, one of the most respected schools for jewelers, is going green. They purchase only recycled precious metal. They have implemented a number of green practices in their office and workshop as well. To learn more about their commitment, visit their website. www.revereacademy.com You can also see their recommended “Green Jewelry Bench Tips”