We can also establish reports for you to compare and analyze on different possibilities regarding all critical points in the process needed adapted to the country you want to operate from, including quotations, custom clearances, logistics, etc…
We designed our sourcing service to help guide, counsel, and protect you in these areas. Most importantly we know that a great factory is more than just a shiny website and slick brochure, so we take great pride in working with a portfolio of trusted factories and suppliers who have all been audited in person by our team on the ground.
We’ve been talking a lot about our collection of loose gemstones lately. We have well over 200 stones in our collection, varying from antique diamonds to sapphires to semi-precious stones and even unique specimens like meteorite. I thought it might be fun to share a little bit about how we came to acquire all of this fantastic treasure.
The first thing you need to know is that I have absolutely ZERO chill when it comes to gems. I love to collect unique gems in a variety of types, sizes, colors, shapes, etc. Most of the gems in my collection were purchased at gem shows (such as the Tucson Gem Show that I attend each year) or at private meetings with my suppliers. I personally picked every single one of those 200+ stones in my collection because I loved it and I thought you might love it too.
The business of gem mining and cutting is incredibly complicated and opaque. Reliable information about where a diamond or gemstone came out of the ground is very difficult to come by, which makes it challenging to know for sure if a particular gem was mined and cut in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
I prioritize sourcing gems that are traceable from mine-to-market. Montana sapphires are a great choice for traceability. In recent years, I have also enjoyed sourcing from Moyo Gems, responsible miner-to-market gemstone collaboration in East Africa. When it comes to diamonds, I love looking at stones from Canada & Australia. And, I am always on the look-out for antique or post-consumer diamonds & gemstones.
1. Provide me with accurate information on a gem’s origin & treatments and to be honest with me when they can’t provide that information with certainty.
2. Operate their own businesses with honesty and integrity.
3. Provide fair and transparent pricing that is aligned with the overall market.