Fairtrade Gold at London Jewellery Week

London Jewellery Week is bang on trend with a special exhibition dedicated to the jewels made from the precious metal in vogue: Fairtrade gold. As an avid follower of The Jewellery Editor, you will know that I got very excited about the launch of first ever Fairtrade and Fairmined gold that arrived on our shores this February. And now, we get to see the first jewellery collections made from this ingot of precious metal from 11 different designers. They will all be on show at Treasure, (from 10 to 12th June) the jewellery show where you can buy direct from dozens of individual jewellers that is part of London Jewellery Week. You might even be lucky enough to meet the jewellers themselves - a real plus when buying something as personal as jewellery. Click here to buy your entrance ticket. More designers have applied for an allocation of Fairtrade Gold, including Hattie Rickards, though she is not present at London Jewellery Week. Fairtrade and Fairmined certified gold is the world's first independent ethical certification system for gold that offers the guarantee of a product which has been responsibly mined from small-scale and artisanal mines in South America. A unique partnership, Fairtrade and Fairmined gold certification is the result of a joint effort between Fairtrade International (FLO) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM), which combined their expertise to enable artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) to improve their livelihoods. Click here to read my story about the London launch of Fairtrade gold and watch the video here. Here is the line up of the good jewellers using Fairtrade gold that will be exhibiting: Jon Dibben Cred Jewellery Ute Decker Linnie Mclarty April Doubleday Oria Ethical Jewellery Pippa Small EC ONE John Titcombe Leonard of London Element Caratess

Pippa Small Fairtrade gold band, the rustic hammered finish is very much in line with Pippa's work and reminds us of the human element involved in both the mining and making of jewellery.
Pippa Small Fairtrade gold earrings. These disc earrings capture the boho chic feel of Pippa's jewels, and none more so than these earrings with a squeaky clean conscience.
CRED, Hibicus Wreath Ring
HATTIE RICKARDS, Bullet Ring White
HATTIE RICKARDS, Raw Crown White ring
HATTIE RICKARDS Revolver ring. Like a revolver, the central barrel spins and is set with different coloured stones.
JON DIBBEN, Floral pendant set with tsavorites garnets and diamonds
JON DIBBEN, 'Meadow' ring set with a green tourmaline and yellow diamonds
JON DIBBEN, Precious topaz and diamond ring
LINNIE MCLARTY, Discreetly bizarre, wrapped ring
ORIA Collection
Miners at the entrance of a gold mine at Cuatro Horas in Peru. Fairtrade means better equipment and an investment in the community. Photo: Eduardo Martino