- Wildlife Biologist Kim Poole On The Impact Of Diamond Mining In Canada
Diamonds mined in Canada are marketed by some jewelers as the most ethical choice. How much do such operations impact the environment? This issue is discussed in an interview by wild life biologist, Kim Poole, who spent several years monitoring the mines for public watchdog group. - Is There Such A Thing As Fair Trade Jewelry?
Third party certified "fair trade" jewelry does not exist; yet if you google "fair trade jewelry" millions of sites come up. Written for the consumer and the trade, this short article, extensively researched and referenced, sorts though challenges around ethical sourcing in the jewelry sector. The article concludes that transparency is more valuable than any "fair" or "eco" labeling. - Deciphering Celtic Knots in Celtic Jewelry
Often the meaning of Celtic jewelry is based more on marketing than an understanding of symbolism. This article discusses the true meaning of knot motifs from a universal, sacred geometry perspective. By considering the elements that make up the knot patterns, such as square, circles, crosses and triangles, the reader is able to gain insights into Celtic motifs and his or her own life journey. - Lead In Children's and Adult's Jewelry: The Untold Story
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH), a small NGO, first discovered high lead content in jewelry. They filed law suit and helped to pushed through legislation. Michael Green, the Executive Director and Caroline Cox, Research Director, discuss how prevalent lead in adult and children's jewelry is, and how they exposed companies such as Disney, Mattel, Nordstrom and Federated. - Ten Tips To Purchasing Green, Ethically Sourced Wedding Rings Online
A wedding ring can cause twenty tons of toxic mining sludge. A Consumer concerned about the environmental impact of their ring has to search online to find an environmentally responsible jeweler. This article provides critical information to educate and empower consumers seeking to purchase an environmentally responsible wedding ring online. - Celtic Wedding Ring Buying Guide: Ten Questions for Finding the Perfect Ring
The best place to purchase Celtic wedding rings is on the internet, but there are definitely concerns that need to be addressed when purchasing a piece of jewelry that you will wear every day for the rest of your life on line. Written by an industry expert, this article provides critical information to educate and empower the consumer seeking to purchase a Celtic wedding ring on the internet. - How To Develop Your Mystic Understanding of Celtic Knotwork
A brief discussion of western and indigenous culture provides a context a discussion of the hidden "mystical" meaning of Celtic knots. The reader is given the knowledge that will enable him or her to personally interpret complex Celtic knot designs. - Get Peace of Mind with These 10 Questions for Your Jeweler
Many consumers want to purchase ethically sourced jewelry yet they do not know enough about this emerging product category to even begin to talk to their jewelry. This article provides knowledge and the right questions to empower the consumer interested in purchasing social responsible jewelry. - The Universal Meaning of Celtic Knots
Knot work designs are thought of as "Celtic," but actually, they are found all over the world. This article, by the president of a leading Celtic jewelry company, discusses his experiences finding these knot motifs all over the world starting in South India. He then goes on to explain their "universal meaning" based on a sacred view of geometric shapes as found in nature.
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