Introduction: In the UK at the moment, the notion of fair trade jewellery and ethical jewellery is being studied by academics. Below are my answers in response to questions from Alex Gribble who is undertaking a Final Year Project on “ethical jewellery” in a Business Studies Course at Birmingham University.

Further commentary on Atlantic Magazine’s Diamond article by Marc Choyt, Publisher, fairjewelry.org In light of our current economic turmoil, it is interesting to read this article by Edward J. Epstein was published in the Atlantic Magazine as a cover story in 1982. The article is subtitled off their home page, “A Diamond Is For… Chumps.”

23% of U.S. jewelry retail market demands cleaner mining practices. Washington D.C. — Just days before its 5th anniversary on Valentine’s Day, the No Dirty Gold campaign is announcing its 50th signatory to the “Golden Rules” for more responsible sourcing of precious metals.