JNA July/August 2022 | 17 专题报道 comes naturally. Typically, the only enhancements performed on peridot come from fashioning a cut stone and integrating it into a jewellery design,” she explained. Till commercial production kicks in, the company is drumming up interest in peridot and positioning it as a fresh and vibrant gem. “For the last few years, we have been educating the industry and end-consumers on the history and background of peridot via our social media channels, designer collaborations and sponsorships. We are seeing highly respected, independent jewellers using peridot in their creations, for example, Taffin, Verdura and Hemmerle, as well as some young, up-and-coming designers,” said Tonna. Fuli Gemstones also works with established and upcoming jewellery designers on pieces featuring stones from its initial sampling to raise awareness of peridots. Recent projects include the Magnipheasant red carpet necklace by Stephen Webster and a Toi et Moi ring by Aurelia & Pierre. On top of participating in key trade shows, Fuli Gemstones will have its own online platform, where the gemstone trade will be able to access its inventory. It is also developing a traceability programme for its peridots. Greater issues Aside from commercial success and sufficient supply, gemstone companies count ethical mining and sustainability among their foremost objectives. Customer interest in wider industry matters such as traceability and supply chain transparency has actually increased since the lockdowns, noted Gilbertson. Gemfields was a pilot partner of Gubelin’s traceability technology and is firmly committed to the betterment of the communities in which it operates, he said. “Operationally, our Montepuez mine provides stable employment for approximately 1,426 people, 95 per cent of which are Mozambican nationals, receiving salaries above the living wage with working conditions that protect their health and safety. There are thousands of additional job opportunities that have been created for the local population in terms of the supply chain and services affiliated with the mine,” Gilbertson shared. Gemfields’ community-based initiatives include creating a vocational training centre to help 2,100 young men and women over seven years, funding the construction of schools, establishingmobile health clinics and supporting local villagers during the pandemic. Tonna of Fuli Gemstones notes that sustainability and ethical mining are the coloured gemstone industry’s responsibility to the planet and its inhabitants. “Our mining operation uses mainly the cut-andfill method of mining, and almost everything that is extracted from the mine tunnel is repurposed. As well as the gemstones, the basalt rock and olivine sand have various uses in industry. The basalt rock can be used for construction and the olivine sand is an environmentally natural abrasive alternative,” she said. The road ahead Coming off a stellar first-half, Gemfields is optimistic of further revenue gains in the last six months of the year, though perhaps at less lofty levels, Gilbertson said. Sean Gilbertson, CEO of Gemfields Gemfields首席执行官Sean Gilbertson Rough rubies from Gemfields Gemfields的红宝石原石
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