Sustainable Mining: Ethical, authentic and eco-responsible minerals

At Terre d'Artisanat , our priority is to offer you quality stones and minerals , while remaining true to our commitments: ethics, respect for people and environmental responsibility .

We firmly believe that the beauty of a mineral should never be built at the expense of Man or the Planet.
That is why we select our minerals from a supplier committed to a responsible approach , with a clear requirement: quality and respect .

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A natural stone only has value if it is extracted with respect

Minerals are wonders of nature: unique in their shapes, textures, and colors.
But behind every stone, there is also a reality: mining .

At Terre d'Artisanat, we defend a simple vision:
A mineral can be both beautiful and responsible.

It is this consistency that guides our selection.

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What is the “Mines Raisonnées” guarantee?

A few years ago, the sustainable guarantee “Mines Raisonnées” was created and registered with the INPI by our supplier .
This label is at the heart of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policy.

His objective:
✅ attest to sustainable and rigorous mineral exploitation
✅ guarantee practices that respect workers and the planet
✅ Ensure a level of requirements higher than usual standards

This approach is based on more than 35 years of collaboration and selection of partners by our supplier , chosen for their reliability and commitment.

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Our “Responsible Mining” commitments on the ground

The guarantee is based on concrete criteria, applied by our supplier's partners :

👷 Child safety

Strict protocols are in place, including:

• Helmets must be worn

• Protective footwear must be worn.

• security rules applied on all sites

⚖️ Respect for human rights

The partners commit to guaranteeing:

• a comprehensive legal framework for work

• fair working conditions

• fair compensation

• access to leave

🌳 Environmental protection

The sites adhere to specific commitments:

• safeguarding local biodiversity

• optimized waste management

• monitoring and improvement of operating practices

These actions, taken together, allow for more sustainable , more responsible and more reliable extraction, without compromising on quality.

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A controlled and verified process

The authenticity and rigor of this approach are regularly verified by independent bodies, echoing the controls carried out by our supplier .

Regular checks

Several times a year, the commitments are verified:

• site security

• respect for social rules

• environmental management

Transparency & traceability

Our supplier's partners provide a report summarizing the environmental monitoring carried out.
This ensures complete traceability , from extraction to your jewelry .

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What this changes for you, specifically

By choosing Terre d'Artisanat stones and minerals, you are making a purchase:

✨ Authentic : Each mineral is selected for its natural beauty and quality
✨ Responsible : Sourced from an extraction process aligned with the ethical commitments followed by our supplier
✨ Transparent : When the origin, material, or manufacturing process is known, this information is indicated on the product page.
✨ Reliable : the process is regularly monitored

Here, value does not come from a label.
It comes from what lies behind it: the hand, the material, the history, and the time needed to do it well.

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Our vision: beauty, without compromise

Our selection of stones & minerals reflects a clear ethical approach:
Natural beauty is inseparable from respect for humanity and the environment.

Thank you for supporting this initiative with us.
Each stone chosen contributes to encouraging fairer and more sustainable mining practices.

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FAQ – Sustainable Mining

What is the Mines Raisonnées label?
This is a guarantee filed with the INPI by our supplier, which attests to a sustainable and rigorous mineral exploitation, at the heart of its CSR approach.

How is this process verified?
The commitments are checked several times a year by independent bodies, echoing the checks carried out by our supplier.

What does this label guarantee for minors?
It imposes strict safety protocols (helmets, protective footwear) and legal, fair and regulated working conditions.

Does the label take the environment into account?
Yes. It commits the sites to protecting local biodiversity and managing waste in an optimized way.