A Sparkling Tasting for philanthropic fundraising
GEMSTONES CAN CREATE POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT
Beyond discerning, responsibly sourced jewelry made by women, I am delighted to offer “Sparkling Tasting” experiences for philanthropic fundraising.
This engaging educational experience will include a presentation of 3 responsibly sourced gemstones of the same kind (or different varieties with a similar hue) to reveal the elemental qualities that determine value.
A fourth stone, that exhibits rare or phenomenal qualities, will be the grand finale!
This is perfect for a single person, couple, or a small group of up to 12 people in NYC or surrounding areas.
For security reasons, the experience must take place in a private residence, club, or office. At least two weeks’ notice is required to plan the tasting.
Sparkling Tastings are valued at $850 and you can find greater detail about the experience HERE!
NOTE: this experience does not include wine pairings.
DEBRA NAVARRO:
JEWELRY WITH POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT
WHAT DOES RESPONSIBLY SOURCED JEWELRY MEAN?
The jewelry you discover here is discerning because of the unique design signature and the careful consideration of the materials selected.
Just like we know where our food is from and who made our clothes, why not jewelry?
Responsible sourcing goes beyond ethically or sustainably sourced. This encompasses conflict-free, traceability, protecting people, their skills, and the environment be it land or sea. This is an open, evolving conversation worth having, as we all seek to make choices that align with our values.
As much as possible, the designers in this community do their best to choose jewelry “ingredients” that honor this.
Gemstones can be responsibly sourced or post-consumer recycled (recovered from previously worn jewelry to be reset in a new design).
For precious metals, this can mean using recycled gold - or a step further is mercury-free Fairmined gold.
An ongoing initiative worth following is the Jewelry Glossary Project.
The purpose is to create shared definitions of key terms within the jewelry industry for use by the trade and the public. The project was launched to increase transparency throughout the supply chain, by building consensus on definitions for key terms and creating accountability for their usage.