Myanmar: Taint of Burma’s Genocide Gems

Dec 10, 2017 | Philip Sherwell and Jon Ungoed-Thomas, The Times
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They are revered among aficionados for their rich, deep hues and mesmerising sparkle. However, Burmese gemstones used in high-end jewellery made by famous western brands are now at the centre of the international outcry over the persecution of Rohingya Muslims. Cartier, the luxury jeweller, assured shoppers last week that it would no longer buy gemstones from Burma after campaigners exposed the company for selling necklaces and earrings that featured sapphires from the former British colony.