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Ethical GemFair 2021 Set for Sept. 15-16

It will take place in Arvada, CO.

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3 years ago

September 1, 2021

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(PRESS RELEASE) DENVER, CO — After over a year of patient waiting, the Ethical Gem Suppliers will be back and in-person. Following the tradition of events held every year in Denver, local gallery Balefire Goods, located in Olde Town Arvada, will be graciously hosting the Ethical Gem Suppliers in its Ethical GemFair. The Ethical GemFair will be open to trade only, on September 15th & 16th, 2021 at Balefire Goods, located at 7513 Grandview Avenue in Arvada, Colorado.

This buying event is an opportunity to find exceptional gemstones that support the Ethical Gem Suppliers collective belief – that gemstones can be more than beautiful. With a strong commitment to transparency and responsible sourcing in the gemstone supply chain, this collective is made up of brands that each support miners and their communities, provide full traceability, commit to fair pay and treatment for all involved in the supply chain, as well as promoting responsible environmental and health/safety policies for everyone involved.

The brands that make up this collective include Agere Treasures, ANZA Gems, Capricorn Gems, Columbia Gem House, Fairtrade Gemstones, Nature’s Geometry, Nineteen48, Perpetuum Jewels, Quore, and Virtu Gem. The brands in attendance for the Ethical GemFair will each have a variety of gemstones with event only promotions available.

With a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of Arvada’s local shop, Balefire Goods, attendees are invited to join to shop event specials, meet the individuals that make up this collective and learn more about what it means to buy responsibly sourced gemstones. Registration is free and appointments will be available throughout the event on a first-come basis.

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