Do you wonder what resources it takes to make a single piece of jewelry?

 

Our Mission - Inspiring responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action

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Education

Ethical Metalsmiths has pioneered and widely shared the Radical Jewelry Makeover - a collaborative effort between makers and market to bring awareness to recycled metals and gemstones. 

Connection

Ethical Metalsmiths connects caring consumers with responsible jewelers.  We have a database of jewelers who work diligently to make jewelry which leaves as little environmental trace as possible. 

Action

Better Without Mercury, a one-of-a-kind opportunity, invites you to chip in to make the Fairmined certified Gualconda Mine entirely mercury free.

 

Who we are - Meet our Members

 
“Our Vision:
We envision a jewelry industry where a beautiful product does not bear a human or environmental toll”

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Producing jewelry responsibly takes commitment, passion, and dedication. Our Designer members are leading the industry in sustainable jewelry design. It is our pleasure to connect you.

If you are searching for the perfect piece of ethically made jewelry, you have landed in the right place. View the Designer galleries to find your next cherished treasure. We welcome you.

 

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Ethical Metalsmiths board member @wendjewelry gave a talk last week to the Seattle Metals Guild about her journey toward a more responsible jewelry practice, how she found Ethical Metalsmiths, and the path forward. These topics can be tough, but with compassion and education, movements happen! . . . . . #makeitethical #responsiblejewelry #ethicalmetalsmiths #riverofgold #wecandobetter #seattlemetalsguild #journeyofresponsibility
The Seattle Metals Guild is hosting a talk about Ethical Metalsmiths and a screening of River of Gold tonight! @wendywoldenberg will share the journey which led her to Ethical Metalsmiths as well as some of the issues jewelers face today. If you are in Seattle tonight, pop by Otto Miller Hall at the Seattle Pacific University and join us, starting at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. . . . . #ethicalmetalsmiths @amazonaid #riverofgold #responsiblejewelry #wecandobetter
The Panelists, The Crowd and The After-Party at the screening event of @amazonaid River of Gold, #makeEMlocal @ethicalmetalsmiths
@sdsu @ethicalmetalsmiths #screening @amazonaid River of Gold tonight with @christinatmiller and @alexandrahartmfa ! See you there!
Looking forward to the next screening event of River of Gold in San Diego, co- sponsored by Ethics Institute of SDSU, @wjasandiego @ethicalmetalsmiths January 29 at 7pm https://www.facebook.com/events/318608142201556/?ti=ia
#Repost @christinatmiller with @get_repost ・・・ “Colored gemstones represent the biggest responsible sourcing challenge.” This challenge was echoed across the entire panel of jewelers kicking off today’s @crjconference lineup. @paulette_a_bicyclette Offered that Perhaps the new CRAFT Code - baseline certification for artisanal miners - could be applied to colored gemstones. Soon too be launched @ethicalmetalsmiths supplier self assessment and designer self assessments. Such a knowledgeable and dedicated group of pioneers. @barioneal @ethical.jewels @paulette_a_bicyclette @jenniferdawesdesign @alexandrahartmfa @fairminedofficial