Ottoman Gem (Suisse) GmbH is the world’s sole supplier of Zultanite.
Responsible for all mining, processing and marketing of this
phenomenal gemstone, our mission is to introduce and enamor jewelry
connoisseurs around the globe to Zultanite’s unique beauty and
rarity.
Ottoman Gem (Suisse) GmbH has decades of experience in the gemstone
and jewelry industries. Zultanite is represented and marketed by the
industry’s leading marketing professionals. Sales support materials,
custom-tailored to individual needs, may include: in-store sales
training and education, sales incentive programs, in-case displays,
branded romance cards, interactive consumer & trade website,
promotional footage, co-op advertising opportunities, public
relations support and access to broadcast footage of on-air guests.
Only in commercial production since 2006, Zultanite is mined
directly from its host rock at the world’s only known Zultanite
deposit, high in Turkey’s Anatolian Mountains. Located at a height
of over 4,000 feet, the mine requires the extraction of tons of ore
just to reach these amazing crystals. With the nearest village of
Selimiye in the Milas county of Muğla located more than seven miles
away, there is no electricity or running water onsite, making mining
at this remote location extremely challenging. Through increased
mechanization Zultanite production will double in 2010, which will
provide a consistent supply of quality gems in the quantities
required by a wide range of jewelry retailers.
Ottoman Gem (Suisse) GmbH believes that mining should never be at
the expense of communities, workers or the environment. All mining
should be sustainable; protect water sources from chemicals, debris,
rubbish, silt and biological pollutants; minimize the destruction of
flora and fauna; and restore mined land as close as possible to its
original condition. Furthermore, we strongly oppose unfair labor
practices and believe all employers should provide safe working
environments. Ethically mined with environmentally safe techniques,
Zultanite has a positive impact on the lives of its miners and the
surrounding community. All Zultanite miners are housed and fed by
Ottoman Gem (Suisse) GmbH onsite and wherever possible, we purchase
supplies from the surrounding community and employ local people.
We are members of the following organizations:
The
American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is an association of US and
Canadian trade professionals dedicated to promoting the long term
stability and integrity of the natural colored gemstone and cultured
pearl industries. The AGTA pursues its goals through the combined
use of educational programs, publicity, industry events, government
and industry relations, and printed materials for both the trade and
consumer. The AGTA is well-known in the gemstone and jewelry
industries for maintaining the highest ethical standards.
The
International Colored Gemstone Association is a non-profit
association that was founded in 1983 to represent the international
gemstone industry. It was formed to establish closer international
communication among miners, cutters and wholesale gems dealers and
to promote sales through the understanding and appreciation of
colored gemstones. ICA members, the top gemstone miners, cutters and
dealers throughout the world, adhere to the highest ethical
standards.
Click here to see the ICA Zultanite webpage.
The
Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is the only organization dedicated
solely to providing credit reporting, collections and marketing
services to the jewelry industry. Their database of over 70,000
jewelry industry-related businesses provides JBT members with the
latest information to support their credit decision processes.
The
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) consistently
monitor federal and state legislation to ensure its members are
represented in government. MJSA also works closely with the National
Association of Manufacturers (NAM) on issues affecting all US
manufacturers and is a member of NAM’s Council of Manufacturing
Associations.
