Philanthropy
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"Chocolate" Pearls
Everyone loves em’- and for great reason- those beautiful brown baubles playfully referred to as “chocolate” pearls. There has been much discussion lately about these fashion powerhouses, but the jury is still out on what techniques pearl producers are using to create that color which occurs so rarely in nature. Ultimately, it comes down to who you buy your pearls from and the assurances and disclosures that company is willing to make on behalf of the pearls they are selling. So with that in mind, it is generally agreed that all Chinese Freshwater Pearls of the chocolate color are treated and dyed. We do not know exactly the processes being used, but do know that typically the quality of this treated product is always of a commercial nature with no assurance of stability of color over the long run or disclosure of techniques by the suppliers. As far as the Tahitian Cultured Pearl is concerned, there are several things going on with this product. It has been determined by the Gemological Institute of America that there are Tahitian Cultured Pearls being offered on the market in colors other than "chocolate", and they too show signs of bleaching. Gems & Gemology, Summer 2008 So, be sure to know your pearl dealer to be assured that all treatments are being disclosed. Other suspected treatments include dying, sodium nitrate and possibly a combination of several techniques. These techniques are historically typical treatments for SOME pearls, and, when performed by qualified handlers from reputable, experienced sources, these Tahitian Cultured “Chocolate” Pearls are believed to be quite stable and will keep their beautiful color and tone for many years to come. Remember, they ARE Tahitian Cultured Pearls, after all! |
What We Believe and Do.
All of us at Gem Marketing Pearls recognize and accept the responsibilities bestowed upon us as we balance the challenges of supplying these beautiful treasures from the sea in a competitive, conscientious, considerate, sustainable and forward-thinking way. It is also our desire to be advocates of these modern pursuits. We wish to “walk-the-walk when it comes to being an example to those who have anticipated and are ready for industry-wide change. Good business is possible while promoting and advocating a sustainable future for the pearl, and the people who love them. We hope you appreciate our efforts to make the future just a little better place for all of us. Thank You.
The environment is the pearl industry’s #1 asset:
Sustainability is the ultimate goal. “Tahiti” is proud to say the pearl industry is the least damaging, most environmentally conscious sector of the entire jewelry industry. The Gem Marketing Pearls philosophy towards a sustainable world is not only “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” whenever possible, but to partner with those who also recognize the need for and are anticipating positive change in our industry. Since our company’s inception over 13 years ago, this way of thinking is not new to us. Read more
To learn more about how you can help, please see the folowing sites for some great ideas:
Less fortunate children:
We are committed to helping make the lives of less fortunate children a focus of our ever-expanding philanthropic work, because, “They Are Our Future”. “Tahiti” has been personally involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northern Arizona for over 22 years. Because of the focus on mentoring and its resulting high success rate, we feel the work BB/BS does and the lasting, positive impact on the children they serve is second to none.
We hope to soon locate and support a “mirror” organization chartered to provide the same excellent programs to the children of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the surrounding Islands. We hope to help encourage these indigenous children to become a part of the pearl culturing industry as a way to become successful members of their own culture, and the world.
Building Community:
Everyone who is a part of the Gem Marketing team, including our customers, is encouraged to put their “philanthropic” foot forward in the pursuit of making the world a better place for all of us. In addition to the organizations linked below, the following represents other areas of interest to the employees and associates of Gem Marketing Pearls: coral reef preservation, indigenous culture preservation, political involvement on National and pearl industry issues, Permaculture and animal rescue efforts.
We hope you appreciate what Gem Marketing Pearls is all about, and we look forward to the opportunity to show you the Gem Marketing Pearls way of doing business.
Our Issues
1% of annual sales:
Gem Marketing Pearls is proud to dedicate at least 1% of our sales to not only BB/BS, but also to what we feel are other important organizations, listed below.
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In support of all the women battling this relentless disease |
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In support of all our brave Men and Women in the armed services of the United States of America who have sacrificed so much to protect our way of life, regardless of decisions made that puts them in harms way. |
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Helping to make available free information to encourage understanding, tolerance and reason among the different peoples of the world. |
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Helping to make available free information to encourage understanding, tolerance and reason among the different peoples of the world. |
Broadening the boundaries of design, business practices,
environmental stewardship and integrity within the Cultured Pearl Industry.