The Gemstone Supply Chain
A gemstone typically changes hands over 10 times before reaching its final customer. Unofficial numbers are much higher. Starting with miners, it moves through various local dealers, exporters, importers, and cutters. After being polished, it passes through wholesalers, manufacturers, and finally retailers. This extensive journey often lacks transparency, obscuring the origins of gemstones and hiding critical issues like unethical mining practices, environmental impact, and worker exploitation. At Athari, we restructured this process by streamlining the supply chain.
Redefining Traceability
At Athari, traceability is at the heart of everything we do. By partnering directly with small-scale mines and artisans, we eliminate middlemen, ensuring clear, verifiable origins, fair labor practices, and minimized environmental impact. Athari is setting new standards in the industry for responsibly sourced gemstones, without compromising on ethics or design. Our clients can wear our jewelry with pride, knowing that each piece contributes to sustainable practices and supports the livelihoods of those who craft them. We believe in creating a positive impact on both the environment and the communities involved in our supply chain.