Introduction: Below is our diverse cross sector group from several nations representing several different industries and organizations, all with the common goal of developing fair trade jewelry manufacturing standards and principles. This group is open to others who are interested in participation. The dialog will be posted on this blog. Members that are in red

Introduction: In November, 2008, I did a post on Days Jewelers, an independent chain with five stores in Northern New England. They were the first company to purchase diamonds mined and polished in beneficiations programs in Botswana. This is a follow up with Jeff Corey, President of Day’s, on what he has learned. ~ Marc

An Editorial Perspective by Marc Choyt, Publisher, fairjewelry.org A report posted on IDEX details how the beneficiation projects in Botswana have been impacted by falling diamond sales. This is very unfortunate, as the infrastructure and investments needed to create these types of initiatives are considerable.