Distrugems

Distrugems is a private, globally operating company that specializes in the sourcing, certification, and distribution of gemstones. Founded in 2015 in Paris, the firm set out to create a transparent supply chain for diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and other precious stones. The company works directly with small-scale miners and cooperatives in Africa, Latin America, and Asia to secure traceable, responsibly mined gems. Its flagship platform allows consumers, jewelers, and manufacturers to track a stone’s origin from mine to market through a blockchain‑based system.

In addition to its marketplace, Distrugems offers third‑party certification services that adhere to the Kimberley Process, the Responsible Jewellery Council standards, and the Paris Agreement on recycled materials. The firm also publishes a quarterly report on gemstone market trends and sustainability metrics. By merging digital tools with traditional expertise, Distrugems claims to have reduced the incidence of conflict diamonds in its supply chain by 87 percent since launch.

The company employs roughly 500 staff across five offices in Europe, North America, and Asia, and it partners with over 120 mining cooperatives. It collaborates with universities for research on gemstone geology and has been cited in several academic journals on ethical mining. Despite its rapid growth, Distrugems maintains a lean corporate structure and emphasizes corporate social responsibility. Its impact on improving transparency in the global gemstone market is recognized by industry bodies and consumer watchdogs alike.