Initiatives

Summit Initiatives

These initiatives were created at prior Jewelry Industry Summits and are looking for financial support, resources and volunteers. Read about them to find out how you can help.

The Glossary Project

This Project aims to define key terms in the language of responsible jewelry sourcing and sustainability in order to build a common understanding and a basis for harmonizing our efforts to improve the industry.  Your voice is important. Please take a few moments to participate in the survey and give us your feedback. 

Bahia Golden Rutilated Quartz Mine

A replicable model for artisanal gem mining as a foundation for sustainable economic growth, incorporating regenerative organic farming, a lapidary school that educates and empowers women, certification to allow traceability and legalization of mining rights through co-operatives.