CASA CORVI decided not to include newly mined natural gemstones in its creations. This may come forward as an unusual choice in an industry which heavily relies on stones to enrich and increase the desirability of its creations. As much as natural gemstones exert their charm on us as well, due to ethical and environmental reasons, we came to this difficult but straight-forward choice.

The gemstone supply chain, from mining to cut stone, is very long and foggy, often hiding human and environmental exploitation beneath the shine, including degrading mining condition, child labor and ecosystems disruption. We are aware that every material comes with a cost, but in this particular industry even a small demand decrease can make a big impact due to the rarity of gems and the extensive research to extract just one specimen. We do not want to be a part of the problem, rather the beginning of a solution, realizing that man-made alternatives can enhance our creative expression once we stop considering them a limitation; realizing that real rarity stems from creativity and skill rather than systemic exploitation.