Chloe interviewed Jessica Hudson of The Nomad Jeweler on her latest collection that features ASM Colombian gold and Tahitian Kamoka pearls. Read the full article to learn more about Jessica’s story and why she chose to design with traceable artisanal gold and sustainable pearls.

Our latest Illuminators interview features Jason Clarke, co-founder and CEO of Society Artisanal. Jason and his business partner Eva are the first to mine and export traceable, mercury-free, third-party validated artisanal gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). You won’t want to miss this conversation about this new source of responsible artisanal gold!

Chloe caught up with Will Alderfer, founder of W.R. Metalarts, about his valiant efforts to bring Fairmined Silver to the US. Read the full article to learn more about how Fairmined silver is processed, how using Fairmined silver helps support the artisanal miners, and how you can get your hands on Fairmined silver too!

Chloe put her best research skills to use to bring you an article comparing and contrasting Fairmined and Fairtrade gold, and hopefully answer any lingering questions you may have about both certification schemes.

Chloe shares what to look forward to during this year’s upcoming Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference. If you’ve never participated (in person or virtually) and are considering it, this article is for you!

Chloe’s latest “Illuminator” is Wendy Woldenberg, owner of WEND Jewelry and EM Executive Committee member. Chloe and Wendy talked about WEND’s “earth-first” approach, community classes, a women- owned renewable energy powered lab grown diamond factory, and more!

Don’t miss this article featuring Chloe’s first “Illuminator” of 2024: Michelle Nakata-Murray, designer and founder of jewelry collection M.Hisae.

For Chloe’s latest interview, she chatted with Jalnar Dhanani about responsible sourcing, encapsulating Palestinian culture, and more!

Upon her return from the 2023 Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference, Chloe wrote an piece that includes her top three takeaways from this year’s conference.

Chloe traveled to Nadine Marshall's corner of Washington State to sit down and interview this talented, mature seventeen year old about her gemstone faceting journey. We talked about who took a chance on Nadine at twelve years old, how important mentorship has been to her, her favorite gems to cut, and more!

Read the full conversation I had with Dr. Peter below and learn every detail about the ECOMINE project, where this vision originated, and how CEYLONS | MUNICH is supporting women faceters in their supply chain.

After her first-ever trip, Chloe has compiled a useful list of 8 ways you can get the most out of your next Tucson visit. Read the whole article to find all the hidden gems (to go along with your actual gems).

Chloe attended some of the best NYC Jewelry Week events, with the specific aim to document some of the responsible jewelry community’s events + initiatives. Here are her highlights from this year!

Chloe was able to attend the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference virtually and came away inspired and excited by new initiatives happening all around the world. Here are the highlights from Chicago 2022!

Chloe sat down with Susie Ganch to get an update on Radical Jewelry Makeover, which includes an exciting event announcement! Susie also shares her thoughts on upcycling, circularity, and what gives her hope for the future of the jewelry industry.

Chloe was happy to interview Susan Wheeler, founder of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference and co-founder of Virtu Gem, to get updates on all the important initiatives she’s part of. Plus, get the scoop on Chicago 2022 and hear what Susan is excited for!

Chloe caught up with Marvin Wambua, a Kenyan cutter, educator, and Moyo Gems broker, after meeting him in Africa this past May. Marvin shares about the aspect of what he does that is most fulfilling, his favorite part of the cutting process, men and women he has helped educate and empower, and more!

This May, author Chloe got to be a part of the launch of Moyo Gems Market Days in Kenya. Read the full article to get a detailed update on how it all unfolded!

In Chloe’s latest interview, designer Susan Crow relays the importance of traceability to her, why she chose to work with Fairmined gold and SCS-007 Certified Lab Grown Diamonds, as well as how her clients respond to these offerings. Read on to hear more about Susan’s responsible sourcing journey.

Eric Braunwart of Columbia Gem House talked with Chloe about navigating Covid-19 as a gem business, supporting miners and suppliers, how he got started, and more. Don’t miss this deep and honest conversation with one of EM’s Board Members.