While it might be pretty, not all jewellery is ethically made. We look at some great ideas if you do want to give jewellery this Christmas, that use Fair mined, Fairtrade or recycled metals and responsibly sourced stones.
Georgina Wilson-Powell
Tue 19 Nov 2019
This article is sponsored by Harriet Kelsall Jewellery

The award-winning team at Harriet Kelsall Jewellery have been creating ethical jewellery for over 20 years. The studio believes in being socially and environmentally responsible and think that no-one should suffer in the jewellery supply chain. There are three studios in Cambridge, London and Hertfordshire or find an array of ethical jewellery online.
Looking for something special, but still sustainable for Christmas? Look no further. We have worked with Harriet Kelsall Jewellery to pull together amazing pieces of ethical jewellery that anyone would love to find under the Christmas tree this year.
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11 Ethical Jewellery Ideas For Christmas
What does ethical jewellery mean?
Just as you can buy ethical fashion and food, ethical jewellery means that people and the planet aren't harmed in the making of the jewellery.
“Being "ethical" hasn't always been easy in the jewellery industry, however, with a combination of lobbying by concerned organisations like us and pressure from customers who genuinely want more ethical options, things are changing," says Harriet Kelsall.
"Ethical choices are all about doing the right thing, making a difference and having the knowledge to get behind the headlines and find out what is actually happening on the ground.”
Here are five key things to look out:
1.) Fairtrade or fair mined gold or silver. Read more here: Going for (Fairtrade) gold: It’s time to care how your bling is born
2.) Gem stones have been responsibly sourced and the jeweller knows where they have come from. Transparent supply chains are key here.
3.) If the gold or silver isn't Fairtrade or fair mined, then it's recycled rather than using virgin mined precious metal.
4.) Look for transparent supply chains and ethical jewellers keen to show off their sources and suppliers.
5.) It's not just about the products. Opt for jewellery studios that carbon offset their emissions, make the jewellery locally to you, use recycled or plastic free packaging or donate a percentage of profits to charities.
This article is sponsored by Harriet Kelsall Jewellery

The award-winning team at Harriet Kelsall Jewellery have been creating ethical jewellery for over 20 years. The studio believes in being socially and environmentally responsible and think that no-one should suffer in the jewellery supply chain. There are three studios in Cambridge, London and Hertfordshire or find an array of ethical jewellery online.
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