More than 70% of colored gemstones come from small-scale miners, who often live in exploitative and impoverished conditions. Most gold used in the jewellery industry cannot be traced to a known source. Much mining is deeply entangled with environmental destruction, human rights violations and violence in the countries where it takes place. Such unethical treatment of humans and other living beings is reflected in denser frequencies of the jewellery made from these precious metals and gemstones, depriving it of sacred, natural healing qualities.  

By choosing jewellers which know their supply chains and reduce harm to human societies and other living beings we propel and further materialise higher, positive frequencies and healthy ways of business. Strategies which support life are not always straightforward. Recycled metals, conflict-free diamonds & fairtrade or fairly mined metals may or may not be what the name implies. However, the ever strengthening ethical gemstone and precious metal movement ensures through radical transparency that mining communities are increasingly valued and benefit from their work.

In many places gemstones can be found abundantly on the Earth’s surface without breaking open the ground. New technologies reduce or entirely eliminate pollution. Below are some examples of jewellers who care and are passionate about their work and its deeper meaning. If sourced and produced in the right way, the beauty of a jewellery piece alone can be healing and carries a life-enhancing effect which can be felt clearly, and the communities which contribute to its making are empowered.