We offer pre-certified fair trade Gold
Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design is very proud indeed to be one of just a handful of UK jewellery companies who can now offer pre-certified fair trade gold in their jewellery.
In fact we are probably one of the only UK based jewellery companies offering fully hand-forged bespoke rings (rather than cast rings) using pre-certified fair trade gold.
Our pre-certified fair trade gold is mined in the Choco region of Columbia by Artisan Small Scale miners (ASMs) who operate within Fairtrade Labelling Organization / Alliance for Responsible Mining's Fair Trade Principles. This means producers who comply with or are working towards compliance with the ARM's Standard for Fairtrade-certified artisanal gold and associated precious metals are paid fair prices.
Our suppliers also have to have clear environmental management policies. They are required to do the following:
- Abide by national environmental legislation
- Practice analogue forestry (to preserve the environmental balance in the forests)
- Minimise water use and prevent pollution of water resources.
- Minimise the use of toxic chemicals, such as mercury and cyanide, in the mining and processing of precious metals.
- reserve ecosystems, particularly those that form the environment of indigenous people.
They are working towards full certification of fair trade principles and we hope to be able to report soon that they have achieved this.
We have been in discussion with the UK's only 'ethical' precious metal refiners and they are now able to supply us with pre-certified fair trade gold wire. We can use this gold as the basis for some one-off bespoke designs - something we are incredibly excited about.
If using fairly trade gold in your bespoke engagement, wedding or eternity ring is something that interests you please arrange a consultation with Alice Rochester who can discuss the possibilities with you. Please contact us for a no-obligation consultation.
Related blog articles
- Alice's article on fair trade gold
- Sophie's announcement on the arrival of pre-certified fair trade gold
- Sophie is conducting a poll on fair trade gold. See her blog on this topic.
- Read Alice's blog article on fairly traded 18ct gold in metal designs.
