It is impossible to know what is taking place around ethical jewelry sourcing without reviewing The Madison Dialogs. If you review the companies involved, you will see that this movement is gaining serious traction in the jewelry industry. Sponsored by Earthworks Action, the Madison dialogs have resulted in a focused, coordinating effort that has resulted

Searching the web for “fair trade jewelry” will pull up a number of companies. Fair Trade Jewelry, as certified by the International Fair Trade Labeling Organization, (FLO) does not exist. Yet fair trade, as a concept to the general public, basically translates to a livable wage, fair working conditions and environmental safe guards for the

The company is the most ecologically responsible metal refiner in the trade. In additional to recycled silver, they also offer 100% recycled gold, palladium and platinum. Many of us who sell sterling silver have waited for a source that is ecologically responsible. Now, according to George Rodriguez, National Account Manager, Hoover and Strong,