FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLES

Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 1:19am

At Sapphire Dawn we embrace the following principles :

1) Secure, stable & pleasant Working Conditions for our team (They work from my home & feel part of the Family)

2) Above Average Wage

3) Caring for other needs of workers, eg. Health or Emotional needs offering support, advice & counselling. Confidence building through group discussions & task allocations. Our emphasis is on Woman's rights and training our Girls to proudly stand up for their rights in their communities.

4) Support for Mother's with Children (provided access to health care etc.)

5) Holiday pay and sick leave pay, Christmas & Birthday surprises.

6) Sensible & Fair Working Hours (This is worked out on a Voluntary basis-all our Girls volunteer for shifts and choose their own hours)

7) Equal pay for both genders (we support a small team of guys who hand craft our display stands for us)

8) Socially inclusive, employment of people who are HIV positive or physically challenged. We protect their right to confidentiality if requested by them.

9) Additional education or betterment programs available to all our workers. (I like to place quite a big emphasis on this) Such as options to learn basic Computer Skills, Office Duties, Typing, Liaising directly with Clients etc.

10) Incentives for delivering excellent work, such as outings to Art Galleries, Museums, Wine Farms, Nature Conservation Parks etc. We try to arrange these as often as possible.

11) Where possible we re-cycle or use re-cycled materials & educate our Team with understanding the value of re-cycling.

12) We proudly only support local communities and local small business's in order to support our developing nation of entrepeneurs in South Africa.

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JADE GEM STONES

Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:08am

This beautiful Green Gem Stone was one of the most revered Stones in Ancient China, representing 5 virtues namely, Charity, Modesty, Courage, Justice & Wisdom.

The Myth says that this Gem Stone promotes a long and prosperous life. It is also known as the Stone of Friendship.

Beautiful Jade, Turquoise & Amethyst Gem Stone Necklace with matching Sterling Silver Earring Pair

Please inquire on our wall if you would like to order or see more on our website at :
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THE LEGEND OF THE PEARL

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 5:10am

According to an old Legend Pearls were formed in the following way...At a certain time of year far out to sea, oysters would rise to the surface in the ocean beneath the full Moons rays. They would open their shells and then be fertilized by drops of dew in the Moonlight. They then return to the bed of the ocean and lie in their secret places while the Pearl is being formed.

Now today we know that scientifically a Pearl is formed when a grain of sand enters the shell of the oyster. As the sand grain rolls against the inside of the shell it is coated with Mother of Pearl as it grows & is transformed to become the Pearl.

Because of this process, it is said that the Pearl holds the key of turning the insignificant into the Beautiful.

The Pearl signifies Faith and is said to enhance Personal Integrity. It is also the Birth Stone for June.

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Fresh Water Pearl Necklace and Bracelet set with Rhodium heart pendants

Colors : White, Pink or Charcoal available
Please inquire stock on our wall of our Page.

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FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLESNov 8, 2009

JADE GEM STONESNov 6, 2009

THE LEGEND OF THE PEARLNov 3, 2009

FRESH WATER PEARL NECKLACE & BRACELET SETNov 2, 2009

BLACK ONYX GEM STONESOct 30, 2009

BLUE LAPIS LAZULI GEM STONESOct 29, 2009

JADE GEM STONESOct 25, 2009

HEMATITE GEM STONESOct 24, 2009

GARNET GEM STONES : The Gem Stone of Passion and Purpose!Oct 17, 2009

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