the  journey  towards  responsible  sourcing

Today, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental and social impact of the products they buy—from clothing to footwear, from food to beverages, and, yes, from gemstones to finished jewelry. Richa Goyal Sikri examines some of the efforts involved in the responsible and ethical sourcing of gemstones.  The following article appeared in the Summer 2019 edition of InColor magazine and is published here with permission.