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Ruby jewellery has become controversial due to the fact that the mining and trading of Burmese rubies is controlled by a military dictator in Burma (Myanmar). It is well documented that buying Burmese rubies directly finances the continued existence of an oppressive regime, and therefore conscientious buyers are looking elsewhere for jewellery crafted from sapphires and the precious red gemstones of the same family known as rubies. Aside from ruby jewellery, which we recommend in other posts, that utilizes only rubies mined from Tanzania by a British/Tanzanian partnership called RubyFair, we have found two other fine ruby jewelry designers who use ethically sourced gemstones in their creations.

Stephen Einhorn Ruby Pendant

The London design team known as Stephen Einhorn is just one company that offers delicate, intricately crafted fine ruby pendant necklace creations that use ethical ruby gems. One of the items we suggest is the Raspberry Heart Ruby Pendant Necklace that’s crafted in sterling silver with a full carat of brilliant-cut faceted rubies set into a delicate heart shape that dangles from a chain that’s 42 centimeters in length – finely crafted in the knife-edge style. All the gemstones, sapphires, rubies and/or diamonds are from conflict-free sources that respect the environment, which makes the Raspberry Ruby Pendant even more heartful.

The piece is entirely handmade, as are all the Stephen Einhorn designs. What’s great about this necklace is that can be customized to your needs and budget constraints by choosing the size and quality of the ruby gems, and the metal setting.

This piece is not a small pendant, but a genuine work of art, measuring 10mm by 13mm and is made up of 33 gemstones to total a full carat in weight. Choose the stones and the metal, ranging from sterling silver to 9ct or 18ct gold, either yellow, white or red. Choose pink sapphires instead of blood red rubies, or lower the price by selecting pink tourmalines or red garnets.

For genuine ethical ruby gems set in solid 18ct white or yellow gold, the price of the pendant necklace is about £1,430. However, the exact same design is available with the identical rubies set in 9ct gold for about £1,000 and in silver for under £850.

Lower the price more by choosing 1 carat brilliant-cut garnets set in sterling silver for £470 or tourmalines for about £570. Any stone or metal you choose will be ethically sourced. Brilliant-cut conflict-free diamonds set in 18ct white or yellow gold cost £1, 570.

Bario-Neal Ethical Ruby Jewelry Made in the USA

Another source for environmentally and ethically conscientious buyers to obtain unique gemstone pieces is Bario-Neal jewelry. Although their ready to wear collections do not feature ruby pendant pieces, it’s possible to order custom items with rubies sourced from the Tanzania Women’s Mining Association. To see the quality and color of the Tanzanian rubies, view the ring collections and the commissioned ruby pendant selection they’ve created for other clients.

All Bario-Neal jewelry is handmade in the United States, utilizing what is known as reclaimed precious metals as well as ethical gemstones and conflict-free diamonds. They’re a jewelry design team that creates unique handcrafted items employing conscious practices that minimize impact on the environment. Their work tends to have a rustic feeling, although there are both delicate and chunky items as examples of their distinctive craftsmanship.

If you’re looking for a custom ruby pendant, a ready to wear handmade white gold ruby ring, or an interesting piece of jewelry using gemstones and a blend of precious metals, Bario-Neal is a recommended place to shop. You can order the ready to wear collections online, fill out their custom design form, or telephone them for personal attention. They’re located in Philadelphia, and have been operating for about 4 years using Canadian / recycled diamonds as well as the conflict free Kimberly Process certified diamonds. Their colored gems are obtained through small non-profit and none-governmental mines in Tanzania that aid local women miners and their families.

For more information pertaining to ethical ruby jewellery designers, please refer to the selection of posts that deal individual styles such as the ruby eternity ring creations, ruby diamond ring styles such as wedding and engagement sets, as well as the articles on ruby stud earrings and bracelets if you’re wanting matching pieces. Please refer to the post about Burmese rubies and ruby gems to understand why we do not recommend buying gemstones from Burma (Myanmar), and where the best sapphires and rubies, which are all natural and untreated, are now being mined.