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Comparing the Struggles and Standards of Fairmined Gold Mining Practices

Fair Luxury Open House: "Comparing the Struggles and Standards of Fairmined Gold Mining Practices" The next Fair Luxury Open House will be held on Tuesday 14th November at 10am (GMT). "Comparing the Struggles and Standards of Fairmined Gold Mining Practices" For most of us, we use metal mined from around the world, but we will never get to see and experience the process first hand. In this Open House, we aim to give you insights into mining from those who have seen it first hand. Desiree and Saskia were both on the Fairmined trips to Peru in 2022 and Colombia

PRESS RELEASE: The Betts Group Makes Strategic Investment in Fairever to Advance Responsibly Sourced Precious Metals

The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter-based family business has deepened its involvement with German company, Fairever, allowing the two to further their shared vision for responsibly sourced precious metals. Birmingham-based precious metal expert, The Betts Group , has made a significant strategic investment in German company, Fairever , which has specialised in sourcing and supplying Fairtrade Gold, Fairmined Gold and Fairmined Silver to the jewellery trade since 2015. As a long-term partner, The Betts Group has supported Fairever since its inception, helping to build the market for Fairtrade and responsibly sourced gold across Europe. Now, with this latest investment, The Betts Group

PRESS RELEASE: Amanda Li Hope at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2025

30 September - 5 October | Week Two Stand 57, Livery Hall, Goldsmiths ’ Hall Amanda Li Hope returns to Goldsmiths’ Fair 2025 for her second year to exhibit her handcrafted ethical fine jewellery. She will be presenting her award-winning designs and new bespoke commissions as well as unveiling exclusive new pieces for the first time. One of the first Fairtrade and Fairmined Gold licensees, Amanda combines her values as a goldsmith with her background as an architect. Responsibly sourced materials, meticulous attention to detail and expert artisanship define each of her pieces. Her work is known for her skill <iframe

Amanda Li Hope’s Debut at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2024

Amanda Li Hope has been selected as one of ten new makers to show for the first time at this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair. Amanda will be showing her handcrafted ethical fine jewellery, including award winning designs, her latest bespoke commissions and unveiling new compositions exclusively at the Fair. One of the first Fairtrade and Fairmined Gold licensees, Amanda combines her values as a goldsmith with her background as an architect. Responsibly sourced materials, meticulous attention to detail and expert artisanship define each of her pieces. Her work is known for her skill in hand alloying her own precious metals from

Jewellery Ethics for the 21st Century - A Practical Workshop

Jewellery Ethics for the 21st Century - A Practical Workshop by The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust and DJCAD at the University of Dundee This course is designed and run by two leading proponents of ethical jewellery, Greg Valerio MBE & Ute Decker, and is about sustainability and ethical awareness. It is aimed at those involved in designing, making selling, learning or teaching jewellery and follows on from the Symposium the previous day. 1. What topics will we cover? The course will explain the ethical issues in jewellery making and the significance of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold. You will learn about different approaches to ethical