Would you feel good about a wedding ring if it was created by maltreated labor or with materials that trashed the environment? Does your expression of love just extend to your intimate ones; or beyond them to the greater human family? When you purchase jewelry, you have an opportunity to exert your economic power to

This article is by Susan Kingsley and Christina Miller, Co-Founders of the Ethical Metalsmiths. This is one more example of why jewelers and consumers must demand that their gold comes from recycled or fair trade sources. Susan and Christina publish a great newsletter which you can subscribe to at [email protected]. ~ Marc Choyt, Publisher Mount

An exclusive Fairjewelry.org interview. Introduction: Meghan is an activist and a jewelry designer who has been in the forefront of ethical sourcing for her own customers. She is both passionate and fearless in marketing and educating the public about a wide variety of supply chain issues. This interview was conducted via email. ~ Marc Choyt,