A golden opportunity: New Fairtrade standards for gold jewellery

March 18, 2010 by George Walker · 3 Comments 

wedding rings[1]The launch of a new Fairtrade and Fairmined certification in the always profitable but often unfair industry of gold production will mean gold miners can improve their lives through better pay, fairer working conditions and extraction processes that won’t harm the local environments. But how far do the new standards go and can they really change the industry as a whole? George Walker looks at what the new scheme means for ethical jewellery lovers, gold miners and the future of gold production.

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Heart on your sleeve: Oria Jewellery

March 9, 2010 by Eleni Sardi · Leave a Comment 

oria 300Jewellery makers with a heart, Tania and Syvonne of Oria were the friendliest duo in estethica and their ethical collections in silver and gold are a must-see for everyone. Eleni Sardi writes.

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Daily eBay – Metallic gold mini dress

January 29, 2010 by Jen Marsden · Leave a Comment 

fribay300Designers seem to have decided to end the ‘recession’ talk this season with their love for all things shiny. Greenmystyle keeps looking forward to spring fashions and has found the perfect frock to sparkle up your day. Eleni Sardi picks today’s Daily eBay.

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Opulent, luxurious and very ethical: Fair trade jewellery for Valentines

January 23, 2010 by Jen Marsden · 1 Comment 

penelope300CRED Jewellery has launched a stunning new range of luxurious, ethically sourced jewellery, which has become the new focus of desire for the Greenmystyle.com team. Cocktails, Thirties style and a focus on fair trade has inspired CRED Jewellery collections. George Walker finds out how.

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