Hounds of the Rock Table is a mining company in Washington State. Our aim is to provide stunning mineral specimen, gemstone jewelry and other handcrafted goods. We own several mining claims in Washington and focus heavily on environmentally friendly mining practices. Imported gemstones and jewelry often come from countries that have no environmental protection or labor requirements, allowing them to sell items very cheap. While this may seem beneficial to buyers, they may be, unknowingly, supporting unethical business practices. We encourage our customers to consider the true costs of this industry. Thousands of people each year lose their lives in gemstone mines due to inadequate safety. More get sick from working in carving and processing facilities without proper PPE. In many of these countries, people are not paid livable wages for their work. At Hounds of the Rock Table, All of our gemstones are ethically sourced. All of our goods are handmade. Our gemstone materials are either extracted by our own hands, purchased from vintage collections, or sourced from other sellers at a fair-trade price. The true value of our products comes from the satisfaction in knowing that your purchase supports environmental sustainability and human rights. We are grateful for your support!