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It takes a lot of work to unearth gemstones. We are grateful every day for the diligent, dedicated men and women who bring us such gorgeous material like this young man at a zircon mine near Sangida. Stay tuned to see what it looks like from his perspective! How do we know? You'll have to check next #miningmonday 😉 #gemsforchange #straighttothesource #ethicalgems #fairtrade #responsiblesourcing #mining #gems #gemstones #zircon #tanzania #kenya #reddirt #idazzle #anzatravels #anzagems

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You know, if that whole Groundhog Day thing happens, we would definitely be a-ok reliving this post and seeing this insanely beautiful amethyst day after day. 💜Seems pretty fitting for February too. 😉 #gemsforchange #ethicalgems #amethyst #february #birthstone #februarybabies #groundhogday #ptgems #idazzle #anzagems

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And now this?!? We're so honored to be leasing this panel of incredible women! This is going to be awesome! But don't take our word for it, we'll leave that to the indelible @peggyjodonahue ❤️🙏❤️#Repost @peggyjodonahue ・・・ TUCSON ATTENDEES! WJA is having a discussion about social media at the AGTA GemFair Tucson TODAY in the Maricopa Room (just ask for directions to the AGTA Seminar area). Called "Gemstones in the Digital Age -- Making the Social Sale," the session is helmed by Monica Stephenson of @idazzle and @ANZAGems. Her panelists are designers @MarlaAaron and @ErikaWintersJewelry plus @AmandaGizzi @JewelersofAmerica's director of PR and special events. Says Stevenson: "We’re going to dig in and see what has made [our panelists'] respective stories resonate and how they use Instagram and other digital platforms to create a culture of engagement and trust." Photo composite by Monica Stevenson! #WJAEducation #AGTAGemFair18

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Wrapping up January with more gorgeous garnets. Yummy, juicy rhodolites. Oh you lucky January babies. So many beautiful garnets! #garnet #january #birthstone #januarybabies #rhodolites #ethicalgems #gemsforchange #responsiblegems #roughgemstones #rhodolite #gemstone #kenya #tanzania

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So honored to be part of this fireside chat today! If there's one thing we're passionate about, it's ethical sourcing. We'd love to have you join us! #gemsforchange #Repost @mercuryfreemining ・・・ Join our founder Toby Pameroy and @idazzle on January 31st for a fireside chat at @jckevents in Tucson. We will start at 2:00 talking about ethical sourcing and how the jewelry industry is taking steps to protect all members of the supply chain. #ethicalsourcing #tucsongemshow #marriott #firesidechats #asgm #ethicaljewelry #sustainablesourcing #gold #gems

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A final #January inspired #transformationtuesday! This was a special project with @alexiskletjian and we couldn't be more thrilled with the final result! A goose egg of rhodolite garnet cut into this fiery 6.53ct oval checker top by @stierbstier makes for a truly radiant, one of a kind ring! Isn't it cool that Alexis's client can trace the journey of her new gemstone jewelry? We think it makes the piece extra special and love telling the story of our jewelry! #itsallaboutthejourney #journeyofagem #jewelrywithapurpose #gemsforchange #januarybirthstone #garnet #rhodolite #januarybaby #roughgems #gemstone #faceted #cutgems #designer #designerjewelry #gold #ring #tanzania #giveback #oneofakind #alexiskletjian #idazzle #bethstier #anzagems #ethicalgems

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January is almost over, so we're running out of time to showcase all the different garnets that come from the earth in East Africa. For example, this sweet pink garnet! This is not a color that usually comes to mind when one thinks garnet, but in East Africa anything is possible. Well, not anything, but the garnet colors are spectacular! 😉 #gemsforchange #garnet #ethicalgems #januarybirthstone #januarybabies #eastafrica #kenya #tanzania #pink #pinkgarnet #customcut #gems #gemstone #facted #idazzle #anzagems

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Woah there!! How's this for a gorgeous garnet? Spessartine; spessartite; either way it's spectacular!!! And how about that fabulous cut by @ptgems?!? Wowza! #bestjobever #gemsforchange #januarybirthstone #garnet #spessartite #spessartine #orange #liveincolor #gemstone #facetedgems #cutgems #kenya #tanzania #ptgems #idazzle #anzagems

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One of our favorite garnet-inspired #transformationtuesday collages. @rogerdery cut such a spectacular 3 carat scissors-style emerald cut grossular garnet from this Kenyan rough. This yummy garnet then inspired @jenniferdawesdesign to create this gorgeous 18kt gold ring with green diamonds. It's the prettiest gemstone in the prettiest setting. The photos don't really do it justice 😘💚 #gemsforchange #jewelrywithapurpose #jewelrywithastory #giftsthatgiveback #january #birthstone #garnet #grossular #roughgems #greendiamond #gold #ring #kenya #tanzania #rogerdery #jenniferdawesdesign #idazzle #anzagems

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Channeling the methodical rhythm of this hidden zircon miner as we settle back in to the week. We're always inspired by the hard work done in the mines day in and day out. Happy #miningmonday!#gemsforchange #straighttothesource #ethicalgems #gemstonemining #mining #zircon #tanzania #anzatravels #anzagems

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For all the women & men marching today 💖💪💖💪💖 #impact #bethechange #gemsforchange #womenwhorock #girlpower #whoruntheworldgirls #sharethelove

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An East African garnet inspired #fancyfriday! Bring on the weekend! ❤️💖❤️ #gemsforchange #garnet #januarybirthstone #gemstonesforjewelry #liveincolor #ethicalfashion #ethicaljewelry #jewelrywithapurpose #giftsthatgiveback #gold #rhodolite #almandine #tanzania #kenya #alexiskletjian #idazzle #anzagems

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Be bold! Be vibrant! Live in color! And rock awesome jewelry like these earrings from our #ANZAPure collection from @wendybrandesjewelry! You'll also be giving back to mining communities. #everyonewins #liveincolor #gemsforchange #bebold #vibrant #jewelrywithapurpose #gemstonejewelry #garnet #grossular #green #greengarnet #spinel #pink #earrings #maasai #beadwork #tanzania #kenya #wendybrandes #anzagems

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Rhodolite garnet rough so beautiful it still shines through a dark, gloomy Seattle day. #gemsforchange #roughlife #rhodolite #ethicalgems #responsiblesourcing #tanzania #kenya #letthesunshine

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We're all about garnets for #transformationtuesday this month in honor of you January beauties! We love that East Africa produces garnets of practically every color in the rainbow, but sometimes a classic, juicy Almandine red garnet is just so spectacular it's hard to beat! Like with this 4.76 carat Malaya garnet purchased rough in Tanzania by @idazzle, faceted into a custom rectangular cushion by @stierbstier , and then set into this stunning design by @likabeharcollection. Thanks to these talented women, we've created an incredibly special piece. Red garnets don't get much better than this! #gemsforchange #journeyofagem #jewelrywithapurpose #giveback #garnet #gemstone #gemstonejewelry #januarybirthstone #red #gold #ring #tanzania #likabehar #idazzle #anzagems

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"Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?'" -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We're grateful to support these faces at the Kitarini Primary School and men and women in mining communities across East Africa. #giveback #bethechange #lead #actionsspeaklouderthanwords #impact #dreambig #mlk #mlkday2018

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#flashbackfriday to a few days ago when we had the unexpected pleasure of being featured by @nationaljeweler! This ring from our collaboration @wendybrandesjewelry is definitely attention worthy. 😉 Would you believe those are both #tourmalines?!? Double the sparkle, double the fabulous, double the fun! We're feeling it this Friday afternoon. Who are we kidding. We're always feeling it. 💚💛 #repost @nationaljeweler That time @wendybrandesjewelry and @anzagems wowed us with these beautifully cut stones in the loveliest setting. Can you guess what the gems are? #jewelry #jewelrylove #gems #showmeyourrings #lovegold #agtaspectrum17