Ethical sourcing of gemstones requires going to the source whenever possible. It means getting to know the people involved in the process; miners, brokers, and rough dealers.   We visit East Africa and other locales to buy as direct from the source as possible, paying fair prices, and doing what we can to give back. We work to provide educational and other support to the people and communities impacted by mining and the gemstone trade.   Visit our “reaching out” page to learn more.