SE06 EP05: What Is Ethical And Sustainable Jewellery?

Sustainably Influenced

This week we are asking the question, why is Jewellery unsustainable? What’s the problem with the Jewellery industry?

There are two types of jewellery- fine jewellery and fashion jewellery.

The main ingredient of fine jewellery are precious metals and gemstones that are mined from the ground, stripping the earth of its natural resources.

Guests:

Arabel Lebrusan founder of brand Lebrusan Studio. Spanish born Arabel’s roles include designer, leading artist and as one of the world’s very first Fairtrade Gold licensees, a key founder of the ethical jewellery movement.

Darren Sherwood is a London based designer who studied at the world leading centre for art and design education, Central St Martins College of Art and Design. Sherwood Jewellery has made it their mission to strive every day to better themselves and reach perfection, to earn the confidence and trust of their clients by meeting and exceeding their expectations of quality, service, and unsurpassed value.

Show notes:

The Goldsmith's Centre

Kimberley Process

Fair Mined Jewellery

Sources:

• https://www.tun.com/blog/how-sustainable-is-your-jewelry/
• https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-fashion/sustainable-and-ethical-jewelry/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/andreahill/2018/08/29/the-challenge-of-creating-responsible-jewelry/?sh=270b48192fe6

A huge thanks to our guests for joining us on today's episode!

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