Ethical gemstone sourcing meets luxury jewelry design with Pomme Ruby. This untreated ruby boasts a transparent and traceable supply chain, making it the ideal sustainable gemstone for sourcing-conscious designers. As Natasha Braunwart of Columbia Gem House, Pomme's Brand and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, notes, it's about achieving luxury with responsibility.
Discover P.J. Joseph's blog, your guide to colored gemstones, diamonds, watches, jewelry, art, design, luxury hotels, food, travel, and more. Based in South Asia, P.J. is a gemstone analyst, writer, and responsible foodie featured on Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, and CNBC. Disclosure: All images are digitally created for educational and illustrative purposes. Portions of the blog were human-written and refined with AI to support educational goals.
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Friday, September 29, 2023
Unique Gemstone Cuts
Lauren McLemore's report on new gemstone cuts and Columbia Gem House was fascinating. Many thanks to National Jeweler.
Friday, August 11, 2023
Jewelry For Wildlife
Coming October 2023, Columbia Gem House and non-profit partner CRRIFS will launch the Jewelry for Wildlife Fundraiser supporting wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and research along the Sonoran Coast of Mexico. CRRIFS supports the health and well-being of the wildlife relying on the same ecosystem as Cortez Pearl Oysters; Cortez Pearls being one of the featured gems in this year's project. Support and do the right thing.



