Fairtrade and Fairmined gold: understanding the claims
Why older sources use both names together, how today's schemes differ, and the questions that connect a jewellery claim to a particular purchase.
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Jewellery & sourcing
Explore the latest guides, ideas and useful explanations from our editorial team.
Recycled gold: useful questions behind the claim
Ask what has been recycled, how the claim is documented and what it says about the piece, without treating recycled as a complete ethical guarantee.
Buying jewellery with better sourcing information
A practical conversation about metal, stones, documentation, repair and the limits of broad claims before you commit to a special purchase.
Coral jewellery and reef harvesting: what buyers should understand
Coral is an animal, not just a decorative material. Learn why species, origin and trade rules matter, and how to avoid an uninformed purchase.