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Ethical jewels

Ethically-sourced gold and gemstones have been a hot topic in recent years. Learn about what it is, where to shop for sustainable gold and gemstone jewellery and what it means for the lives of mining communities.

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The Canadian diamond mine putting ethics on the map

The Diavik Diamond Mine, in remote Canada, is proving that diamond mining can be ethical and transparent.

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Fairtrade gold pioneer Greg Valerio awarded an MBE

British eco-gold campaigner and jeweller Greg Valerio is awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year's Honours List.

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Why should I buy an ethical engagement ring?

With all the pre-wedding focus firmly on you, choosing to have your ethical engagement ring made with Fairtrade gold is a chance to give something back.

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Fairmined for mankind

Chopard is well on its way to sustainable luxury with its diffusion line of Fairmined jewellery, the Palme Verte collection, now available in the Swiss brand's boutiques.

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First Fairtrade gold from East Africa set to shine

The future looks bright for ethical jewellery as East African mines seek to obtain Fairtrade gold certification.

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Chopard launches Fairmined gold jewellery for everyday wear

Chopard's Journey to Sustainable Luxury began with a collection of one-of-a-kind Green Carpet jewels and continues with the new Palme Verte diffusion line in Fairmined gold.

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Our pick of ethical wedding rings to celebrate the start of Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight gets underway today, which is the perfect opportunity to share some of our favourite ethical wedding rings made from Fairtrade gold.
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Ethical jewellery: say I do with a Fairtrade gold engagement ring or wedding band

Say “I do” with an ethical engagement ring or wedding band, beautifully crafted in yellow, white or rose Fairtrade gold.

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Livia Firth wears Fairmined gold jewelry by Chopard at the Golden Globes and turns the red carpet green

Livia Firth continues to champion ethical jewelry on the red carpet by wearing earrings from Chopard’s Green Carpet Collection at the Golden Globe Awards.
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New ethical engagement rings by Arabel Lebrusan marry ethics and beautiful design

Arabel Lebrusan gets inspiration from the heavens in her new Cosmos bridal collection of ethical engagement rings made from Fairtrade and Fairmined gold.
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Ethical engagement rings: where to find conflict free diamonds and fairtrade gold

Ethical engagement rings are on the rise as couples look for Fairtrade and ethically sourced materials, and designers who work with a clear conscience.
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Ethical jewellery: going green has never been easier as Fairtrade gold opens the door to goldsmiths in the UK

Five casting houses in the UK have added Fairtrade gold to their catalogues, making ethical gold available to everybody in the industry, big or small.
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