[Jewelry making - Article 00160] - Re: [Orchid] Tanzanite mis-information

[David E.Barzilay]

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    First of all, I doubt whether anyone could HONESTLY state "no
    conflict gems" or "all ethically mined."  For most of us, there is NO
    WAY to know the actual source, much less the entire route taken by a
    gemstone fom mine to show window. 

    That said, I believe that 99% of our customers have not given this
    subject a moment's thought.  I know that I certainly HAVE, and as a
    fourth-generation diamantaire, I wish I could have a clear
    conscience about abuses in that industry. I don't think that the
    "general public" is very concerned.(But I'm a cyniic.) 

David Barzilay

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