The Genesis

Introducing The Genesis – a masterpiece born from a jewelry revolution. This necklace isn’t just an accessory; it’s a testament to over a decade of progress in ethical sourcing and miner rights advocacy. Every aspect of this piece tells a story of transformation and hope.

Each component of this necklace tells a story of positive impact. Made entirely out of 14kt Fairmined gold with two stones from Virtu Gem, two from Columbia Gem House and one from Moyo Gems via Nineteen48– these aren’t just gems; they’re symbols of change. These organizations are at the forefront of championing miners’ rights, ensuring that every part mined is a beacon of progress and integrity.

Please note:
The order of gemstones for necklace A is rhodolite garnet, sunstone, blue agate, amethyst, rutilated quartz.
Hangs on an 18″ cable chain with each stone evenly stationed in place.
Made in 14kt Fairmined yellow gold.

Rhodolite Garnet– from Tanzania through Moyo Gems, an organization launched in 2019 that works to empower women miners to work safely, mine better, improve financial security, and create stable, equitable markets for fair trade in East Africa.

Sunstone- sourced from Nigeria through Columbia Gem House, a true pioneer of the ethical gem supply movement. They were doing this before it was cool and even got a ton of flack for it in the beginning. Nevertheless, they persevered and continue to evaluate their suppliers, work with miners to improve their conditions and find new sources where they can help establish more ethical supply chains.

Blue Agate– from Malawi through Virtu Gem, a social enterprise found by women which works with artisanal gemstone mining communities in Malawi, Kenya and Zambia to expand markets through technology, good practices and equitable relationships. Virtu Gem launched in 2021 and uses blockchain technology to track every gemstone.

Amethyst– from Zambia and cut in the shape of the Fish Eagle, which represents the conquest of freedom and the nation’s hope for the future with the National treasure of Victoria falls. The Fish Eagle is Zambia’s National Gem Cut, a gemstone facet design developed by gem cutters in Zambia to honor and represent their nation through the art of gemstone design and cutting.

Rutilated Quartz– from the Pyramid Mine in Bahia, Brazil, brought to us through Columbia Gem House.