Ethics, Sustainability and Governance in the Swat Valley

There are many resources available that will assist the well-heeled and established jewellery companies in their mission to bring transparency to their supply chain and to reassure clients that they are addressing ESG concerns (Ethics, Sustainability and Governance.) Where does one start when you are a small start-up? What about those for whom the founding ethos of the business is to empower women, showcase a region and bring to market its gems while ensuring every little step would pass any scrutineer? This is the story of an intense mission that set out to do just that. 

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The Importance and Value of Being a European Gemmologist (EG)

The Federation of European Educators in Gemmology (FEEG) was founded in the early nineties by a few of Europe’s prominent gemmology schools seeking a way to broaden the opportunities for gemmology students in Europe. Many of the national associations are staffed by very dedicated volunteers and excellent gemmologists and the programmes they run produce outstanding graduates, but due to the small organizations and cohorts, their students are not afforded the international recognition they deserve. FEEG is an educational body that runs exams twice a year across much of Europe and in the language of all the participating nations.

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