Milenyum Mining Limited (MML) has been granted two trademarks from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the CSARITE® gemstone. MML is the world’s only source supply of CSARITE®, a natural, unenhanced color-change gemstone, mined at the company’s only known source in Anatolia, Turkey.

The company bases its practices on ethical standards and responsible sourcing and has stepped up efforts to combat theft and illegal mining at the mine site working with Turkish ministeries and army.

The company states that the trademark (US Serial Number 86162962 for CSARITE®. US Serial Number 86162943for CSARITE RARE.NATURAL.EXQUISITE®) would increase awareness and identity for this gemstone and distinguish it from synthetics and simulants entering the market through unscrupulous dealers and retailers.

“As this lovely gemstone grows in popularity, it’s especially important that the quality and purity of natural CSARITE® is protected,” states Murat Akgun, president of Milenyum Mining Limited. “With the granting of the name and slogan trademarks, our already transparent supply chain instils even greater confidence for our buyers”.

Akgun urges consumers especially those travelling to Turkey to purchase the gem from its authorized retailers and distributors listd on its web site www.csarite.info. MML’s mission is to introduce gem and jewelry connoisseurs to CSARITE®’s unique beauty and rarity.MML is a member of The International Colored Gemstone Association.