Monica Stephenson

idazzle.com in 2008, and the responsible gemstone company ANZA Gems in 2015. ANZA Gems fuels development in Kenya and Tanzania through fair trade gem purchasing and supports education initiatives in gem mining communities. She recently collaborated with NGO Pact, the Tanzania Women Miners Association, and Everledger on a joint effort to bring gems from women miners of Tanga, Tanzania to the international market. This project, Moyo Gems, represents a traceable model created with the input of artisanal miners themselves with a sustainable focus. Monica is a board member of the Women’s Jewelry Association and Ethical Metalsmiths, and a frequent speaker about responsible sourcing and social media.”>Monica Stephenson is the founder of award-winning jewelry blog idazzle.com in 2008, and the responsible gemstone company ANZA Gems in 2015. ANZA Gems fuels development in Kenya and Tanzania through fair trade gem purchasing and supports education initiatives in gem mining communities. She recently collaborated with NGO Pact, the Tanzania Women Miners Association, and Everledger on a joint effort to bring gems from women miners of Tanga, Tanzania to the international market. This project, Moyo Gems, represents a traceable model created with the input of artisanal miners themselves with a sustainable focus. Monica is a board member of the Women’s Jewelry Association and Ethical Metalsmiths, and a frequent speaker about responsible sourcing and social media.