Behind the Beauty of the American Mined™ Collection
April 5, 2021 by Rio Grande Developed for jewelers and metalsmiths who believe that sourcing matters, the American Mined™ Collection offers faceted stones, beads, and cabochons ethically sourced in the United States by companies who share Rio Grande’s pledge to the planet. The result is a collection of high-quality gems with a clear, documentable path from the mine to your bench. Every gemstone in the American Mined™ Collection has been chosen specifically for its quality, clarity, and presentation of color. And because Rio Grande gemologists travel to the very mines these stones origi...