A Peruvian investigation just discovered that American and European companies are profiting from the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Incredibly, an industry group called the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has certified two of these companies as “responsible”. Illegal gold mining is destroying Peru’s Amazon. The RJC is controlled entirely by mining and jewelry companies. Communities,

SANTA FE, N.M., August 26, 2015– Reflective Images Jewelry was announced as the first certified Fairtrade Gold American jeweler by Fairtrade International.  The company has worked as the US commercial liaison with Fairtrade International to launch the certification program while pioneering their own traceable and transparent sourcing practices in precious metal and gems.  Reflective Images Jewelry has begun adding the Fairtrade Gold hallmark

As many will know I am passionate about ethics. As a jeweller of over twenty years I have campaigned for greater levels of transparency and traceability in the chain of custody that feeds the jewellers bench and brand. Over these years I have sat in countless forums, government meetings, conferences, universities, design colleges, trade shows,