AT A GLANCE TRANSPARENCY SUSTAINABILITY COMPASSION INCLUSION GOVERNANCE ESG GOALS APPENDIX CONTENTS GEMSTONES We strive to offer ethically mined gemstones sourced from select origins around the world with developed environmental and mining regulations and enforcement of safe working conditions. The common obstacles of traceability in small-scale mining OUR GEMSTONES still exist in gemstones, making it challenging to trace AND THEIR SELECT ORIGINS some gemstone origins and track the conditions under which they were mined. We partner with our long-term SAPPHIRES RUBIES GARNET, CITRINE, gemstone suppliers to improve traceability. We require them Sri Lanka Greenland AND TOURMALINE to focus their supply chain on select origins where they Colors include royal blue, teals, purples, Rubies meet high standards for human Kenya and Tanzania greens, pinks, yellows, and white. Special rights, labor, environmental protection, Moyo Gems is an ethical gemstone can demonstrate traceability, have close relationships with focus on the rehabilitation of mining sites. and mining. Mine-to-market transparency collaboration that empowers female artisanal their mining sources, and therefore can push for additional Australia for each gemstone. miners through safer work environments, visibility and transparency into their supply chains. better mining practices, and improved Known for a broad spectrum of blues, teals, EMERALDS equity in fair trade markets. greens, and yellows. Collaboration between the government and mining sector on Zambia RHODOLITE, TOURMALINE, environmental protection of Indigenous land. Dark green, but can also have a dark bluish AND AQUAMARINE Montana, USA tone and other beautiful hues. Zambia’s Mines Recognized for stone traceability and colors and Minerals Development Act includes Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia protections for environmental obligations Virtu Gem keeps mining, trading, and ranging from teal to dark blues, green, yellow, and occupational health and safety. cutting and polishing in the country of and more. Sustainable and environmentally origin to support local economies at fair trade respectful mining practices. prices. This localizes the economic benefits while integrating and empowering people at every step of the process. 21 2022 MISSION REPORT