New York—The Ethical Gem Fair is returning to Brooklyn, New York, next weekend from Oct. 15-17.
The trade-only event will take place at Brooklyn Metal Works, a metalsmithing studio and gallery located at 640 Dean St.
The fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
It’s organized by Ethical Gem Suppliers, a collective of gemstone suppliers dedicated to “fostering transparent supply chains that uplift artisanal mining and cutting communities worldwide.”
The event is designed to present jewelers, designers, retailers, and students with an opportunity to shop and learn from those at the forefront of the responsible sourcing movement.
Exhibitors at this year’s show include Anza Gems, Capricorn Gems, Columbia Gem House, Nature’s Geometry, Agere Gems, Nineteen48, and Perpetuum Jewels.
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On the last two days of the gem fair, there will be 45-minute educational sessions followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.
The sessions will begin on Oct. 16 at noon with Anza Gems presenting “Moyo Gems: Updates From Their Directors in Tanzania and Kenya.”
Norbert Massey and Esther Njunge of Pact, the nonprofit development organization that’s involved in the operation of Moyo Gems, will join the conversation virtually.
At 3 p.m., Capricorn Gems and Nineteen48 will present “Australia & Sri Lanka: Sapphire and Their Varieties in These Source Countries.”
On Oct. 17 at noon, Agere Gems and Nature’s Geometry will discuss “Ethiopia & Brazil: Paraíba Tourmaline in the News.”
Finally, at 3 p.m. Columbia Gem House and Perpetuum Jewels will present “Nomenclature: Latest CIBJO (and Few Countries) Definitions for Synthetics/Man-Made/Lab-Grown.”
Other highlights include Anza Gems’ debut of faceted gems from its newest cutter, Rana Levy, a precision cutter with a background in physics.
There will also be QR codes at the show allowing people to participate in Columbia Gem House’s online fundraiser.
Registration is free and open now on the Ethical Gem Suppliers’ website.