Fairmined Gold
Fairmined gold is responsibly mined gold that meets rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards, offering full traceability from mine to market. It provides jewellers with a certified source that supports small-scale mining communities while meeting growing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable products. Jewellery Focus covers developments in the Fairmined gold sector, including certification updates, supplier partnerships, brand adoption, and market trends. Our coverage helps UK jewellery professionals understand the commercial opportunities, sourcing benefits, and brand value associated with using Fairmined gold in their collections.
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Aug- 2017 -31 AugustDesigners
Fair Luxury unveils designers for debut exhibition
Industry change group Fair Luxury (formerly FLUX) has announced the jewellery and silverware designers chosen to exhibit as part of its first ever Fair Luxury Presents showcase at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. The exhibition will demonstrate a new view of what it means to offer ‘Fair Luxury’ in a contemporary marketplace,…
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May- 2017 -22 MayCurrent Affairs
Jeweller makes bridal collection with ‘most ethical gold’
Jewellery designer Arabel Lebrusan has released a bridal collection with what it describes as the “most ethical gold”. The exclusive range features earrings, engagement rings and wedding rings made with Fairmined Ecological Gold and the brand claims it is the “first of its kind” in the UK market. The brand…
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Apr- 2013 -16 AprilCurrent Affairs
Fairtrade International to simplify Fairtrade gold labelling
Fairtrade International has announced that Fairtrade labelling on gold is set to become more straightforward as the formal partnership it has with the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) draws to a close this month.
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2 AprilManufacturers
Capella invests in the industry’s ethical future
Leading UK precious metal refiner Capella Manufacturing Ltd has launched a campaign to back the future of the jewellery industry by supporting up-and-coming students.
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Feb- 2013 -20 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Gold Paper launch calls for jewellers to take the lead on CSR
The National Association of Goldsmiths (N.A.G.) and British Jewellers’ Association’s (BJA) Gold Paper has called for the UK’s jewellers to lead the way in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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Jan- 2013 -4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Support increases for ethical jewellery as Fairtrade silver arrives in UK
The world’s first batch of Fairtrade and Fairmined silver has arrived in the UK thanks to fair trade jewellery pioneer CRED Jewellery.
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Sep- 2012 -11 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Sector workers called upon to help shape Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standard review
The Fairtrade Foundation and its partner the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) are to review the standards which govern the certification for Fairtrade and Fairmined gold.
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Jun- 2012 -7 JuneProduct Launches
Fairtrade and Fairmined gold arrives on the British high street
Two of Britain's major high street jewellers have, for the first time, launched collections of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold bridal jewellery.
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May- 2012 -18 MayEvents
Successful launch for Heresy Jewellery Design
Heresy Jewellery Design's launch event took place on 16 May at the Avon Gorge Hotel in Bristol, and was attended by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, among other guests.
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Nov- 2011 -9 NovemberTrade Organisations
Fairtrade and Fairmined gold certification set for the States in 2012
An international group of jewellery, mining and environmental stakeholders, including the UK’s Greg Valerio, met at the end of last month and agreed on the need to establish the certification of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold in the US market. Aiming for 2012, the group will “undertake a critical examination…
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