Gemstone Articles

Artisanal vs Industrial Mining: What’s the Difference?
Ethics and Sustainability

Artisanal vs Industrial Mining: What’s the Difference?

Introduction Behind every sparkling gemstone lies a story of extraction that most consumers never see....
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Best Sustainable Jewelry Brands in Canada: 12 Ethical Canadian Jewellers Making a Difference
Ethics and Sustainability

Best Sustainable Jewelry Brands in Canada: 12 Ethical Canadian Jewellers Making a Difference

Introduction Canada’s sustainable jewelry scene offers ethical alternatives to fast-fashion jewelry, with small-scale artisans creating...
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Mined Gemstones: Understanding the Environmental Footprint of Gemstone Mining and Seeking Solutions
Ethics and Sustainability

Mined Gemstones: Understanding the Environmental Footprint of Gemstone Mining and Seeking Solutions

The allure of mined gemstones comes with significant environmental and social costs. This guide will...
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Gemstone From Australia: A Comprehensive Guide
Ethics and Sustainability

Gemstone From Australia: A Comprehensive Guide

Australia’s rich geological landscape produces some of the world’s most unique and valuable gemstones, including gemstones...
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Recycled Beads for Jewellery Making: A Sustainable Approach to Beautiful Design
Ethics and Sustainability

Recycled Beads for Jewellery Making: A Sustainable Approach to Beautiful Design

Introduction to Recycled Beads for Jewellery Making The jewellery industry is undergoing a beautiful transformation...
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Conflict Minerals vs Fair Trade Gemstones: Understanding 3TG and Supply Chain Responsibility
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Conflict Minerals vs Fair Trade Gemstones: Understanding 3TG and Supply Chain Responsibility

Key Takeaways Conflict minerals refer to tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG) that finance armed...
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A miner underground in an ethical and safe workplace
Ethics and Sustainability

What Makes a Gemstone “Ethical”? Transparency in Ethically Sourced Gemstones Explained

Ethically sourced gemstones are mined and produced under fair labour practices and with minimal environmental...
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What Are Ethically Sourced Gemstones?
Ethics and Sustainability

What Are Ethically Sourced Gemstones?

Today, an increasing number of people are socially and environmentally conscious. As a result, interest...
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Why I Support the Nature Conservancy of Canada
Ethics and Sustainability

Why I Support the Nature Conservancy of Canada

At Fierce Lynx Designs, I create unique jewelry featuring natural gemstones and minerals, inspired both...
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10 Surprising Ways You Can Reuse Bubble Wrap
Ethics and Sustainability

10 Surprising Ways You Can Reuse Bubble Wrap

10 surprising way you can reuse small pieces of bubble wrap around your home.
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