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

Introduction: What is an ethically sourced gemstone and who supplies them? While Columbia Gemhouse is widely known, other suppliers are coming on line as well, including the “Open Source” Platform developed by Mike Angenent. (This is the second of two articles that explore new ethical sources for colored gemstones that are coming into the market.)