Big Name Jewelers Sign up to Gemstone Traceability
May 10, 21 by John Jeffay
(IDEX Online) - A host of top-flight jewelers have signed a pledge to improve the traceability of colored gemstones.
The Gemstones a
nd Jewellery Community Platform has been launched by industry body Coloured Gemstones Working Group (CGWG) to unite brands through their "shared commitments for people and planet".
It will provide practical help and guidance on responsible sourcing, which can be difficult because many colored gemstones are mined in remote areas by artisanal workers.
Among the signatories are Chopard, Kering, LVMH, Richemont, Swarovski and Tiffany & Co. (now part of the LVMH Group).