Conflict gemstones have funded devastating civil wars in Africa, ending millions of lives and are associated with human rights abuses including violence and worker exploitation, as well as environmental damage. Our suppliers have certified that all our gemstones and metals are conflict free.
In addition, we do not use gemstones or metals from countries known for animal rights abuses. Such countries include China, South Korea and Russia There are no laws against animal cruelty in China. Dogs are inhumanely slaughtered for meat in China and South Korea. http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/dog.html
Jewelry made in China is also constantly being recalled for dangerous metals such as cadmium. Cadmium is attractive to Chinese manufacturers because it is cheap and easy to work with. But, like lead, it can hinder brain development in the very young, recent research shows.
If your jewelry isn't made in the USA, then it is probably made in China.
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