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See you at the Tucson Gem Shows

Eric Braunwart · December 20, 2022

See you at the Tucson Gem Shows

Columbia Gem House Continues to Set the Standard for Responsible Sourcing at the Tucson Gem Shows Continuing to set the standard for responsibly sourced colored gems, Columbia Gem House will bring an impressive new assortment to the 2023 Tucson gem shows. With one of the most extensive gemstone collections worldwide, Columbia Gem House tracks and traces their gems from origin, then assigns a Fair Trade Gem ‘Level.’ The company says this process accurately communicates the story of each gem to designers and makers, while ensuring the history of each piece is not only protected but celebrated. In addition to showcasing...

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Eric Braunwart · December 02, 2022

Fair Trade Fridays

  Did you know that on the first Friday of every month we go Live to talk about Fair Trade topics? Over the course of the last year or so, our team has gone Live on Instagram to discuss topics we find particularly important when discussing Fair Trade & Responsibly Sourced colored gems. Topics discussed in this series mirror the CGH Fair Trade Gems® Pillars: Ethics, Transparency, and Fairness. This means we talk about topics anywhere from ethical decision making throughout the supply chain, to environmental impacts and how those are communicated to the market, as well as fair labor...

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Fall Into the Colors of the Season!

Eric Braunwart · September 27, 2022

Fall Into the Colors of the Season!

It’s official, Fall is here! That means the leaves are starting to change and clothing styles are starting to shift. There are so many gem varieties that reflect this seasonal shift in color, and we love it as much as many others love their pumpkin spice lattes! From Andalusite, Bronze Sapphires, and Fire Citrine to Tourmaline and Zircon, there are plenty of gems to fall into the colors of the season. SHOP FALL COLORS

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NYC Here We Come!

Dillon Sprague · September 22, 2022

NYC Here We Come!

After a great couple of weeks in Denver, we are excited to announce that we're heading to the East Coast to exhibit at the Ethical Gem Fair NYC with the Ethical Gem Suppliers! This is a trade-only buying event with show specials offered by each member of the collective. Graciously hosted by Brooklyn Metal Works, a metal arts studio in Brooklyn, New York, this will be a relaxed shopping experience where the familiarity of creativity welcomes you. - Ethical Gem Fair NYCOctober 20-22nd, 202210AM – 5PM DailyBrooklyn Metal Works640 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - 5th Floor Register to Attend...

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Schedule a Denver Appointment Today

Eric Braunwart · August 17, 2022

Schedule a Denver Appointment Today

Denver, here we come! That’s right, we have officially started getting ready for another tradeshow season. We are very excited to see all our amazing customers in the Mile High City. This season, we will be debuting new cutting, new collections, plus a new gem variety we have never offered before. With the event dates quickly approaching, we wanted to announce our appointment schedule. Continue reading to see the schedule and how to book an appointment. You can find us at both the AGTA GemFair, part of the HardRock Summit - Sparkle & Joy Event, as well as the Ethical Gem...

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Peridot is the August Birthstone

Eric Braunwart · August 03, 2022

Peridot is the August Birthstone

Peridot has been valued for centuries and comes in various shades of green, with the most desired being the bright chartreuse to near apple greens. These intensely bright greens can be seen in our Mesa Verde Peridot™, which happens to be sourced right here in the United States. These gems come out of the Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona, which has been a major producer of Peridot for hundreds of years. With a large production volume, this location is still a dominant worldwide producer today. This peridot does not come in crystal form but is rather found in what are...

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Featured articles

Color Wheel of Melee
Eric Braunwart · September 23, 2020

Color Wheel of Melee

Over 50 gem varieties in about 100 color options.

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Cortez Harvest
Eric Braunwart · July 08, 2020

Cortez Harvest

It’s that time of year, and what does that mean for Cortez Pearls?  It means harvest time!

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