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Citrine from Zambia

Photo Courtesy of Percy

Contact us to join the Responsible Gemstone Buyers Group (RGBG) and purchase rough gemstones directly from ASM Mining Associations in Zambia and Malawi.

Twenty percent (20%) of the proceeds are given back to the mining community through food drives that the country association members will carry out. The gemstones can be custom cut in country. The image shown illustrates the quality material and cutting from this project. citrine, tourmaline, garnet, amethyst and aquamarine are just some of the gems being offered.

We will be posting pictures of our first food drive soon. Every time the proceeds reach $300 or more we make a food drive happen!

The project is a collaboration between each country's member association, AGEC Africa, The Nomad Jeweler, and The Responsible Jewelry Transformative.

Email us at virtugem@gmail.com

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