Gems Keep Giving, an ICA industry initiative
Supports communities in artisanal colored gemstone Gems Keep Giving, an International Colored Gemstone (ICA) industry initiative that supports communities in artisanal colored gemstone mining and cutting communities, has recently reorganized, appointing a new board and Chair. Securing its stature as an independent, not-for-profit (501-C3) charitable organization, Gems Keep Giving newly elected Board members are Hayley Henning (Chair), Damien Cody, Clement Sabbagh, Ruth Benjamin-Thomas, Brian Cook, Rocco Gay, Cecilia Gardner, Robert Weldon and Henry Ho. “Our illustrious board members are seasoned professionals from all facets of our industry,” said Board Chair Hayley Henning. “Together, we intend to raise funds to support colored gemstone mining and cutting communities that need it most. Gems Keep Giving originated as an initiative of the International Colored Stone Association (ICA), and we intend to leverage our relationships within ICA to support the communities that serve them.