The Source Wrapped: 2022
HAPPY NEW YEAR, lovely readers and EM Community!
Has anyone else felt like this year has just flown by?!!
We are so proud of how The Source team has grown and what we’ve accomplished with your support over the past two years. We are continuing our annual tradition of sharing your Top 5 Favorite Source articles of the year.
So, without further ado, our….
Top 5 Favorite Articles of 2022
(based on view count)
#1
Are Fairmined and Fairtrade Gold Elitist?
The top spot goes to one of Kyle’s articles in which he brings up an important question. Well done Kyle!!
If you haven’t read this very thought-provoking article yet, do check it out here.
Illustration by Alyssa Lown, courtesy of Reflective Jewelry.
#2
Much Ado About Russia: Deafening Silence Elsewhere
Another one of Kyle’s articles that is an important read, especially since Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues. Check out his article here.
Caption: This illustration by Alyssa Lown encapsulates many of the arguments presented in 2018’s Ethical Jewelry Exposé: Lies, Damn Lies, and Conflict Free Diamonds — written by Marc Choyt and edited by Kyle Abram.
#3
Who’s Responsible? The RJC and the Burden of Proof
This is Kyle’s most recent article, in which he discusses what the RJC does and doesn’t do, and his view on what must happen moving forward.
Click here to read the full piece.
24kt yellow gold grain. Photo courtesy of Christina Malle.
#4
What Constitutes Recycled Gold?
This is one of Christina’s original articles that continues to be popular. Christina breaks down what “recycled” gold even means, and why there can be so much confusion surrounding that word in the jewelry industry.
Click here to read the full article.
Black in Jewelry Coalition I.D.E.A. Program poster. Photo courtesy of BIJC.
#5
Elyssa Jenkins-Perez and Annie Doresca on BIJC and the I.D.E.A. Program
Chloe interviewed two board members of BIJC, Elyssa and Annie, about the I.D.E.A. training program that launched at the beginning of this year. The program is still available– Chloe took part in the training with her former colleagues and would highly recommend it to anyone in the industry.
Click here to read the original interview.
A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT
We also wanted to give a special shout out to members of our team that are crucial to the Source’s success, but work behind the scenes:
Tessa Tumyol (@Pixelton Designs)
Our amazing graphic designer Tessa builds our Source posts and designs many of our social media graphics. She’s also designed several of our Section Headers!
Samantha Wood
Samantha is responsible for our Social Media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and more. We are happy to have her on board!
Kathleen Lynagh House
Creative Director and Web Designer, Kathleen keeps everything looking beautiful (and readable!) We are so grateful for her leadership.
Readers: Do you have a topic that you haven’t seen yet on The Source that you’d like to see an article on? Let us know!
