Fairtrade & Sustainability
In 2021 Fiona took two steps towards improving the sustainability and ethics around her business.
These actions are recognised within the Jewellery industry and involve her working with both the ‘Fairtrade Foundation’ and the ‘Fair Luxury’ organisation.
Fairtrade Gold
Fiona is committed to using ethical materials within her working practice. She is a registered Goldsmith with the Fairtrade Foundation meaning that she can offer Fairtrade Gold of all carats.
All items that contain solid Gold are 100% Fairtrade. Bespoke designs including wedding + engagement are all offered in Fairtrade metal. Currently all Silver, Platinum and Palladium items are made using 100% recycled metal.
Fiona is able to re-use and re-work any precious metals from her studio. If you have a piece of jewellery that you would love to melt down and start a new with then you can contact Fiona to find out more.
Photo by: Eduardo Martino, all rights reserved Fairtrade International.
'“Buying Fairtrade Gold jewellery means you are supporting small-scale miners to receive a fair deal for their hard work, as well as protecting the environment and making life better for themselves and their communities All gold is sourced from mine sites who meet the Fairtrade Gold Standard; a globally recognised marker of best practice.” Fairtrade Foundation.
Worker pans for Gold at the Limata co-operative in peru.
Find out more about the Fairtrade Foundation here.
Fair Luxury pledge
Fiona has taken a pledge to make decisions that are more than just motivated by profit. As an independent maker + business she pledges the following;
To us recycled packaging from the Tiny Box company and recycles all materials within her workshop.
To actively participate in expanding her knowledge of a fair and sustainable working practice.
To source gemstones from traceable sources such as Nineteen48 and Gemstones Brazil.
“Ninetten48 offers responsibly mined and fully traceable coloured gemstones from a number of carefully selected sources around the world.”
