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Gem Legacy, the nonprofit that supports vocational training, entrepreneurship, and community development in East African artisanal gem mining communities, has

New industry members join in advocacy for East Africa’s mining communities.

Jewelry designers and jewelry brands of all sizes are joining in nationwide Giving Tuesday efforts to support nonprofit groups this holiday season.

Jocelyn Zimmer was appointed  president of Zimmer Brothers Jewelers, a fifth-generation family jeweler in the Hudson Valley for 130 years. As the first female president in the business’ history, Zimmer will spearhead initiatives she’s passionate about, particularly the partnerships she initiated with Moyo Gems and Gem Legacy –– organizations that directly support colored gemstone mining […]

The new, for-profit company will offer guided tours of East Africa

Gem Legacy, a nonprofit that provides training, education and community development in East African colored-gemstone mining regions, has launched a for-profit adventure travel company.The business, called Gem Legacy Adventures, will offer guided tours of various initiatives run by the nonprofit...

Three industry members join in advocacy for artisanal gem mining communities

Gem Legacy, which advocates for artisanal mining communities, has made three additions to its advisory board.The new members are Katherine Bodoh, CEO of American Gem Society (AGS) and AGS Laboratories; Stuart Robertson, research director of Gemworld International; and Sumit Dangi, chief...

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 22, 2022 -- On International Women’s Day, the achievements of women are recognized, celebrating those who move the needle