We've had a great year at Stanley's and appreciate all our customers and their kind words.
Remember, we are here for you! We'll never run out of great jewelry.
Visit often.
Laura the jewelry girl
Happy Holidays!
We'll be open Saturday, Dec 26, so you can buy yourself that treat no one thought to get you for Christmas!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
A Conflict-Free Holiday
It's unfortunate that humans get into conflict over precious resources. But it's reassuring to know that the jewelry industry is trying to control the damage. Let's face it, the mining of any precious resources cause good and bad effects. Many people have died for the oil industry, to name but one example.
We all value diamonds, gold, and colored gemstones. When you are buying these items, know that although perhaps tiny percentages of individuals in the originating localities have taken advantage of local labor through fear and injury, the vast majority of these purchases have a positive effect on their mining populations.
For example, diamond mining revenues have changed Botswana for the better through schools, roads, and infrastructures built. So ask if your jeweler is part of the Kimberly Process, if she supports "No Dirty Gold," and the like.
Then treat yourself. It's good for you and the world, too.
Jewelry Lover Laura
We all value diamonds, gold, and colored gemstones. When you are buying these items, know that although perhaps tiny percentages of individuals in the originating localities have taken advantage of local labor through fear and injury, the vast majority of these purchases have a positive effect on their mining populations.
For example, diamond mining revenues have changed Botswana for the better through schools, roads, and infrastructures built. So ask if your jeweler is part of the Kimberly Process, if she supports "No Dirty Gold," and the like.
Then treat yourself. It's good for you and the world, too.
Jewelry Lover Laura
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