——-| The 22nrd annual survey of holiday spending by Deloitte reveals that one in five consumers will pay more for eco friendly products this holiday season, and seventeen percent will shop at more “green” retailers. Also, seventeen percent are willing to pay more for green products. Take A Look: 22nd Deloitte Holiday Survey Purchase More

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? It takes real courage for a bride and groom to even consider these issues,

News of this needed process comes to us from Stephen D’Esposito of Earthworks Action. It has hit industry news sites such as National Jeweler News. Here’s the link: http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/fashion/e3id47cff04f3393e66b3926636a24e8a5f This is one of the many next step processes needed to get artisanal gold and precious metals accepted and into the mainstream.