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  • 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.
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