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| Learn about the historical
problems and current challenges that face the sapphire and colored gemstone
mining community. |
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Historically,
precious colored gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds have
incurred a great social and environmental cost. These costs stem from hazardous
labor conditions and irresponsible environmental practices that have ignored
health and safety concerns and spoiled acres of fertile land. While colored
gemstone mining can be conducted safely and lucratively, communities living in
gem-rich regions traditionally do not derive the benefits of their natural
resources.
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| The future of ethical sapphire
mining lies in sustainable, low impact mining practices that restore mined
areas to their original condition, attend to health and safety needs in mining
communities, and offer independent miners and their families safe and
productive livelihoods. Government, public agencies, nonprofit organizations,
and mining companies are working together to bring ethical and responsible
practices into colored gemstone mining regions for a healthier future. |
| Learn
how Brilliant Earth’s
ethical origin sapphires
are making responsible sapphire mining a reality. |
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Even as diamonds have been used
to fund violent conflicts in parts of Africa, colored gemstones currently
support the military regime of Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma.
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