National department store, John Lewis Partnership, has informed Burma Campaign UK that it will cease gem sourcing from Burma, reports the Professional Jeweller.
Burma Campaign UK had written to John Lewis, along with approximately 40 other retailers, asking them to ensure that – if they sell gems from Burma – they make sure that their sourced gemstones have not contributed to or helped fund the Burmese military.
Director of Burma Campaign UK, Mark Farmaner said: “John Lewis have done the right thing by deciding to stop sourcing from Burma.
“Retailers must ensure that the gems they sell haven’t helped pay for the bombs and the bullets the Burmese military are using against the people of Burma.”