[Jewelry making - Article 00207] - Re: [Orchid] India among lowest cost producers of jewelry

[Lee Einer]

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Gerry wrote:

>     Would Hanuman please let a civilized discussion about social
>     interactions in the production of gemstones and jewelry take
>     place?

    We have some barriers to such civilized discussion taking place.
    What we all have in common on this list is an interest in the
    technical aspects of gemstones and jewelry. It has been demonstrated
    repeatedly, though, that interest in the social implications of our
    craft is not shared by all. Moreover, the topic seems to incite flame
    wars, particularly, I think, when someone percieves their own ox
    being gored. 

    I think discussion such as you describe SHOULD be taking place
    between those of us who care about the social implications of our
    craft, but since it does not seem to happen on this list without
    degenerating into flame wars and censorship, perhaps Hanuman would
    consider sponsoring a second list, maybe humanorchid  AT  ganoksin.com,
    which would be dedicated to social and environmental issues in
    jewelry. This way, those who wish to entertain such ideas can discuss
    them openly and those who do not wish to be troubled with such
    thoughts need not subscribe.

Lee Einer
Dos Manos Jewelry
http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

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