Blogs

Find links to blogs on a number of topics related to ethical making.

Fairmined is an assurance label that certifies gold from empowered responsible artisanal and small-scale mining organizations. It transforms mining into an active force for good, ensuring social development and environmental protection, providing everyone with a source of gold to be proud of.

Posts on a range of topics from leading ethical jewellers Bario-Neal, including: diamonds and gemstones; ethics and sourcing; and studio processes.

Brilliant Earth’s mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate and inclusive jewellery industry. Find stories related to responsible sourcing and challenges to sustainability in the diamond industry.

Stories from Edward Fleming, registered goldsmiths with Fairtrade gold and Fairmined gold licensee, on a range of topics related to gemstones and precious metals.

Founded in 2004, Ethical Metalsmiths has made an impact on the field of jewellery design through education, connection and action. Committed to transparent, responsible and environmentally-sound practices for all facets of the Jewellery Industry, Ethical Metalsmiths strives to educate and connect people globally, from mine to market.

Fashion Revolution was founded in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013. Since then, Fashion Revolution has grown to become the world’s largest fashion activism movement, mobilising citizens, brands and policymakers through research, education and advocacy.

A range of stories from Dr Greg Valerio MBE, a pioneer in the field of ethical making.

The Green Achiever Scheme is run by E4 environment Ltd, an environmental consultancy with a passion for helping organisations operate sustainably.

Ute Decker is a pioneer of the international ethical jewellery movement. She works predominantly in recycled silver and was one of the very first worldwide to create pieces in Fairtrade Gold.