What Makes Montana Sapphires So Ethical?
Most of the Montana sapphires we use come from the Rock Creek region — a ruggedly beautiful area in Western Montana that’s also home to Bull Trout, an endangered fish species. Because the local ecosystem is so delicate, mining operations here are held to extraordinary environmental standards.
“The mining area feeds into Rock Creek, a world-renowned fly-fishing destination,” Jeffrey explains. “So the environmental regulations are incredibly strict — as they should be.”
Let’s Talk Water: A Perfect Closed-Loop System
Potentate Mining, Jeffrey’s Montana mining partner, has developed a state-of-the-art water system designed to protect the land, the waterways, and the species that call them home. Here’s how they do it:
- Rainwater is collected and used to wash the rough sapphire material
- The used water flows through a series of ponds where sediment naturally settles out
- A special filtration system captures even the tiniest silt particles
- The cleaned water is then recycled back into the system
“Any water released from the mining operation must be drinking quality,” Jeffrey emphasizes. “Because of this, Rock Creek is completely unaffected.”
