What do artisanal mining communities look like and how are they different from industrial scale mining?

As Adrianne Sanogo and I introduce this topic, we present the landscape as we understand so far.

Oh, the spell of Spinel! For centuries spinel was mistaken as ruby or sapphire, which is why it bears the name “the great imposter”. Together, with Roger Dery, we outlined things to know and questions to ask about spinel!

I sat down with Debra Navarro to chat about her thoughtfully designed jewelry, her unique jewelry "ingredients" and how her work creates positive change in the world.

For me, any of her pieces are an epic “TalisWOMAN” for so many reasons!

Sit in on my conversation with Debra Navarro as we talk about her thoughtfully designed jewelry, her special gemstones with “Polish and Grit”, and how her work creates meaningful change in the world.

Each gem is hand-selected by her from artisanal miners through Gem Legacy, a 501(c)3 which supports education, vocational training, and local economies in East African mining communities.