Original article printed in the Professional Jeweller, July 19 2010 By Kat Slowe It isn’t always easy to identify a truly ethical source of diamonds, but for those seeking to take the extra step, there are organisations that can help. Despite the many challenges that the industry still faces, ethical sources of diamonds do exist,

Sustainable fine jewellery designer Choo Yilin successfully demonstrates how jewellery design can be linked to a wider-social conscience. The Singaporean jeweller collaborates with Thailand’s hill tribe artisans to create hand-forged jewellery that combine old-world luxury and modern design. Yilin uses reclaimed, eco-friendly sterling silver, organic gemstones and conflict free diamonds. The label’s goal is to