We have recently bought in some really beautiful new rubies. They have extra, ethical lustre as unlike many of the gemstones available we can trace them back to the original mine, Chimwadzulu in Malawi. This is great because we know that both the environmental conditions and the labour practices are good there, they have a Fair Trade guarantee, and we know that buying rubies from them puts money into the desperately poor Malawian economy.
Rubies are lovely in an engagement ring - take a look at some we've done for other people here in our gallery.
This kind of win-win situation makes me happy as a jewellery designer, and pairing a lovely Fair Trade ruby with some Fair Trade gold would make a really feelgood ethical engagement ring. You could even add extra sparkle with a recycled diamond or two.
It's also a perfect excuse to plan to visit Lake Malawi, the 300 mile long freshwater lake that takes up much of this landlocked country. It's a really idyllic place - perfect for honeymoons...
1 comment:
where can I buy Malawi ruby rough?
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