Is there such a thing as a “blood ruby?” Should gems from Burma be boycotted? In this, the first of three posts on this subject, I provide some interesting information about where the generals in Burma really get the money that supports their oppression.

Read Marc’s article in January’s Modern Jeweler on the Ethical Jewelry movement. Check it out! Modern Jeweler January Online Edition UPDATE: January 15th, 2008 – Here’s another link to it that’s more like a blog posting: http://modernjeweler.com/print/Modern-Jeweler/FAIR-JEWELRY/1$606

Greg Valerio, laying out plans to establish The Ethical Bullion Company (EBC), writes, “This is the beginning of a revolutionary journey of partnership and transformation that we all believe will create a fountainhead of change for jewellers worldwide.” For those manufacturers and ethical consumers seeking an environmentally and socially responsible source for gold, this bullion