Fair trade, ethical jewellery
 

Many of the world’s precious metals and gemstones are mined under harsh working conditions by people who are very poorly paid. Often, the workers are children.

 

The mining itself can cause significant environmental damage including the use of mercury or cyanide to extract gold. If that were not bad enough, thousands have been killed in wars funded by the sale of diamonds, often referred to as ‘blood diamonds’.

 

Fair trade jewellery is produced without child labour or worker exploitation, where the environmental impact is minimised and without causing or indirectly funding conflict. When someone next shows you their new diamond ring or gold necklace ask them if they know how it was produced. Always look to buy fair trade, ethical jewellery and wear it with a clear conscience.

"These gems have life in them:  their colors speak, say what words fail of." - George Eliot


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  This Fair Earth

 

This Fair Earth believes that handmade, ethical products can be more desirable, more individual and higher quality than their mass-produced counterparts. This Fair Earth has a fantastic range of ethical homeware and ethical jewellery. The homeware includes striking, fair trade and environmentally-friendly photo albums, photo frames, journals and candles. The beautiful range of jewellery is either fairly traded from small producers in developing nations or hand made closer to home in the UK. www.thisfairearth.com



 

The Fair Trade Store



THE FAIR TRADE STORE is an online shop bringing you unique, handmade, Fair Trade products from around the developing world in an easy, convenient and secure way. Select from a wide range of Fair Trade Gifts including Fair Trade Jewellery, Bags and Recycled Fashion Accessories.

They buy directly from UK-based importers registered with BAFTS (The British Association for Fair Trade Shops), who have close working relationships with the Fair Trade producers in the developing world, ensuring that real benefits are passed on to them and their communities.

www.thefairtradestore.co.uk 




 


  Indigo Ocean




 




 

Indigo Ocean have an elegant range of solid silver fair trade jewellery finely crafted in .924 silver inlaid with beautiful semi precious gemstones. Their jewellery is hand made in India by a community still practising the ancient religion of Jainism. For this community in particular, jewellery making is an acceptable pastime since it does not cause harm, pain or suffering to any living being including plantlife and wildlife. For this reason, jewellery making is prevalent within Jain communities across India. Indigo Ocean are very proud that all their silver jewellery is unique since it has been handmade using traditional skills passed down through generations of these artisans. www.indigooceantrading.co.uk




 

Daisy Daisy brings you a great range of stylish and desirable ethical gift ideas














Daisy Daisy brings you a great range of stylish and desirable ethical gift and jewellery ideas ranging from organic fairtrade kids t-shirts to greetings cards made from Rhino Poo! As a family owned and run business Daisy Daisy feel passionately that they can provide you with products that are created without exploiting people or animals with minimal impact on the environment. Whether visiting their shop on the Isle of Wight or using their online service, Daisy Daisy offer a friendly and hassle free experience. Everything they stock is carefully chosen to fulfil at least one of the following criteria -

- Fair or Ethically Traded

- Recycled or Reclaimed

- Organic

- Made in the UK

- From sustainable sources

- Free from chemicals

- Supporting local and small businesses






By Hand











 

The By Hand Fair Trade Shop is a small family run enterprise based in York, specialising in stunning fair trade jewellery and ethical gifts from Indonesia. By Hand works together with marginalised producers in Indonesia to provide them with a market for their handmade goods. The By Hand collection includes intricate silver filigree earrings, beautiful batik scarves made by a women's cooperative in Yogyakarta, carved wooden bangles, eco-friendly bags made from rattan and palm leaves, gemstone earrings and funky, chunky ethnic necklaces. A registered member of the British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS), By Hand has a clear set of ethical and fair trade principles and works hard to support the producers in Indonesia and to promote fair trade within the UK. Whether you are looking for an ethical gift for a loved one, or a treat to brighten up your own wardrobe or jewellery box, look no further than By Hand: www.by-hand.co.uk






  Mimosa Style






 

 

At Mimosa Style they believe you can have the best of both worlds….. beautiful, stylish products that are fairly traded without exploitation. They carefully select their suppliers to ensure that their fashion accessories, jewellery and gifts have been made by local craftspeople who are fairly paid and work in decent conditions. Mimosa Style are keen to promote the use of natural materials from sustainable sources in making these fabulous items. So if you want to look good and feel good then why not add a little Mimosa Style to your life!

 




 

 

Hairy Growler Jewellery









Hairy Growler Jewellery is a design led, environmentally friendly jewellery collective. All of their jewellery is 100% recycled, 100% handcrafted in Cambridge and Newcastle. All completely original in both design and concept. www.hairygrowler.co.uk/





 

 

 

  Pride and Grace







 


 

Pride and Grace sells Graceful adornments to wear with Pride. 18K White and Yellow Gold jewellery, ladies and girls hair clips and combs, bridal tiaras, and cufflinks. All proceeds from each Pride and Grace sale are donated to the charity 'Children On The Edge' and their project in Thailand. Their project works to offer education to keep girls in trafficking hot-spots safe and reduce the chances of them being trafficked. All Pride & Grace items are produced with stringent environmental standards and sent in beautiful environmentally friendly gift boxes made from recycled materials. www.prideandgrace.com




 

 

 
  leblas - ethical jewellery






 
  Leblas fine jewellery specializes in combining traditional craftmanship techniques with modern design and sustainable practices. Using only the finest ethical materials, Leblas' collections are made entirely from 100% recycled gold and fine sterling silver, conflict-free Canadian diamonds and traceable semi-precious gems. Leblas carries fashionable, heritage, engagement and wedding collections. www.leblas.com



 
  Fifi Bijoux luxury ethical jewellery






 
 

Fifi Bijoux Luxury Ethical Jewellery works in partnership between fair trade mines, NGO’s and communities. Jewellery is made using gold and silver from small mining co-operatives. No child labour or forced labour, cyanide or mercury is used. Their fair trade diamond eco jewels have achieved international acclaim for fashion forward design and craftsmanship.

Featured in Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire and named by The Independent newspaper as ‘Best Luxury Buy ’. Described by Harpers Bazaar as ‘The Fairest of them All’. www.fifibijoux.com


 

  con-fused arts




 
 

Want to know how you can look good AND feel good? Con-fused Arts aims to provide fashion lovers across the UK with fair trade high quality products, competing with high street brands. All their Fair Trade Jewellery is sourced from projects helping disadvantaged communities, around the world, to survive and make something of themselves. Many of their Fair Trade products are made from recycled goods, like broken bangles and empty rice bags, which also reduces the effect of human activities on the environment. Check Con-fused Arts out at www.con-fusedarts.co.uk

 
 

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  Reviews and feedback

Indigo Ocean Trading. "Wanted to say how delighted I am with the shell picture frame, it is really beautiful. Thanks again." - Karen Wilson


Con-fused Arts. “Wearing necklace and bracelet today, such lovely bright colours and perfect for summer. The service received was excellent, my order arrived so quickly.” – Helen


















































































































































 

   
 

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