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All That Glitters Can Do Good Turning Conflict into Craft Gold has long been a double-edged sword for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While its rich deposits could serve as a foundation for economic stability, they have instead fueled illicit trade, conflict, and environmental degradation. PeaceGold aims to turn this dynamic on its head, […]

All That Glitters Can Do Good Reclaiming Diamonds, Restoring Communities Diamonds have long symbolized love and commitment, yet the journey they take from mine to market often tells a different story—one of poverty, exploitation, and environmental degradation. While efforts to improve responsible sourcing in large-scale diamond mining have gained traction, artisanal and small-scale miners remain […]

All That Glitters Can Do Good The Future of Gold Is Mercury Free For centuries, artisanal and small-scale gold miners have relied on mercury to extract gold from ore. The toxic practice involves adding mercury to gold-containing ore, then heating the resulting mixture to vaporize the mercury and leave behind only the precious metal. Mercury […]

All That Glitters Can Do Good Responsible sourcing initiatives are reshaping the way gold and diamonds are mined By Shawna Kulpa (Originally Published April 2025) Responsible sourcing continues to be a hot topic in the jewelry industry, but most conversations tend to focus on large-scale initiatives—the ones with the biggest reach, the most funding, and […]

Tips for Keeping Jewelry Businesses Safe with John Kennedy Airdate: July 1, 2022 While cybercriminals and scammers continue to target jewelry businesses, a recent uptick in brutal robberies and thefts point toward a frightening trend. In this episode, John Kennedy, president of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, shares what jewelers need to know about the recent rise […]