SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY
“Gemstones are magic. And for the people like myself who spend their entire life looking for them, these legendary tales of mesmerising stones are where love, passion, and adventure are born.”
- Iver Rosenkrantz
ZIMBAQUA
Part of Rosenkrantz’ mission is to work closely with artisanal miners across the world and discover new deposits. In 2020 this philosophy inspired Jhaleh and Iver Rosenkrantz to start Zimbaqua - Africa’s first all-women mine, empowering women to ensure that we positively impact their communities.
Africa’s first all-women mine
The Zimbaqua mine covers 50 hectares of prime mining land in the northern part of Zimbabwe. The land is rich in minerals such as tourmaline, beryl, and mica.
Aquamarine is the green-blue to blue variety of the mineral beryl, and Zimbaqua offers aquamarine in a wide variety of shades, qualities, and sizes. Whether you are a private client looking to purchase a single gem for a piece of jewellery, or a large jewellery brand looking for regular supply, we are happy to assist.
AMAZONITE
Discover the beauty of Amazonite sourced directly from artisanal miners. Support their livelihoods while enjoying unique and meaningful jewelry pieces. Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Amazonite, sourced directly from artisanal miners.
Artisanal Miners
As a responsible African jewellery company, Rosenkrantz is dedicated to sourcing precious metals and gemstones in an ethical and sustainable manner. From gold, platinum, and silver to coloured gemstones, we are committed to working with our suppliers to ensure that our mining practices align with our values and policies.
Our deep-rooted connections with our suppliers and a commitment to responsible practices allow us to source precious metals from mines we know and trust. By sourcing the majority of our diamonds directly from mines or from limited suppliers, and 50% of our gold from recycled materials, we are able to ensure the correct extraction of these precious materials.
Additionally, we work directly with small-scale and artisanal miners in East Africa to source 40-50% of our coloured gemstones, promoting fair trade and ensuring that these communities receive proper compensation for their hard work. At Rosenkrantz, we believe that traceability and responsibility should be at the forefront of the mining and sourcing of gemstones across Africa, and we strive to achieve this through our efforts.
If you would like to enquire about any of Rosenkrantz’s gemstones or need help in sourcing your own, contact us for more information.
