COLLEGE CORNER, Ohio, July 18, 2011 — Ethical Metalsmiths is actively seeking applications for their new project, the Jeweler Directory. The online database will introduce jewelers who are informed and committed to social and environmental responsibility with consumers who are searching for quality, ethically sourced hand made jewelry. The directory will offer jewelers a unique

Fashion and Luxury Journalist, Vanessa Friedman, of the Financial Times writes A Scandalous Critique of a New Study, Raising Concerns over Competent, Independent Reporting on Responsible Jewelry: An Open Letter from FJA. The article can be read HERE

Silver jewellery was the product I fell in love with when I first got into the jewellery trade. Practically it was cheaper than gold, but I found that it was also a lot more versatile. I could afford to be more creative and diverse in my product approach. From the fashion perspective it made total