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Ms. Monica Stephenson

ANZA Gems

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ANZA Gems

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Monica Stephenson, a writer, jewelry expert, and entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in the jewelry industry, Stephenson has poured her passion for the stories of artisan jewelry, designers and trends into the jewelry blog, idazzle.com since 2008. She is on the national board of Women’s Jewelry Association and Ethical Metalsmiths, and is thrilled to be a frequent speaker about social media and responsible sourcing. In 2015 she launched ANZA Gems, which fuels development in Kenya and Tanzania through fair trade gem purchasing and supporting education in gemstone communities, and her adventures as the “accidental gem dealer” lead her all over the globe: you can follow along on social media at @idazzle or @anzagems.