What is Sustainable Jewellery

Sustainable means: “the quality of being able to continue over a period of time” “Causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time” (Cambridge Dictionary) By definition...

What “Ethical Jewellery” Means to Me

A while back, I did a talk for the Scottish Goldsmiths Trusts Ethical Making Ambassadors.  I asked you for your definition of what words such as ethical, sustainable, recycled etc meant and you responded generously.  The point I wanted to make to the student...

What is Ethical Jewellery?

That’s the question I was asked at the Spring-Fling pop up exhibition. It’s a good question too. I think it’s about a few things Being open and honest about your materials, your sourcing and your practice. Knowing where your materials come from and...