The Source Wrapped 2023
The content of this article reflects the views of the writer, and not necessarily those of Ethical Metalsmiths. This article was written for The Source.
Happy New Year!!
To all our EM members and non-member readers alike, we hope you had a great year!
We really appreciate your support for our online publication and so we’re continuing our annual tradition of gathering the top 5 Most-Read Source articles from the past year.
~ Chloe Beaumont EIC of The Source
Top 5 Most Read Source Articles
(based on view count)
Women miners at CECOMIP in Peru separating Fairmined gold ore by panning. Photo courtesy of Saskia Shutt.
#1
Can Recycled Gold Be an Ethical Gold Source At All?
by Saskia Shutt
The top spot goes to Source contributor Saskia’s piece on recycled gold, to no shock of my own. The conversation about what “recycled gold” really means isn’t stopping anytime soon; it just seems to be getting louder.
Set aside a cozy winter night to make sure you’re up-to-date on this extremely pertinent topic by reading Saskia’s piece!
What makes the safest and “greenest” pickle? Photo credit: Wendy Woldenberg.
#2
What on Earth is in that Pickle Pot?
by Christina Malle
An “oldie, but goodie.” Christina’s piece focuses on non-toxic alternatives to pickle-pot chemicals that will help you on your quest to have a toxin-free jewelry studio. If you work with metals at all, this is definitely worth the read!
TWIST Owners Lauren Eulau and Paul Schneider. Photo Courtesy of TWIST.
#3
Pitching Your Jewelry: Advice from Experts
by Christina Malle
Ah, more practical advice from Christina! We can’t get enough of it. Christina went to a lot of effort to interview several jewelry retailers and compile their answers– if you are a jewelry designer looking to pitch your collection to a new stockist, this one’s for you!
Equally Wed Button you receive after you complete the Equally Wed Pro course. Photo courtesy of Equally Wed.
#4
We Cannot Open Doors We Aren’t Behind: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Jewelry
by Sam Malandra-Myers
Last winter, I invited my former colleague, Sam of Emily Chelsea Jewelry to write a piece about the LGBTQ community and jewelry from their experience as a member of both communities. What resulted was this incredibly thoughtful, well-written, and practical piece that is a must-read if you missed it (no matter if you are a jewelry designer, wholesaler, supplier, retailer, or consumer!)
Anyone can wear any ring!
Gold panning in Choco, Colombia. Photo courtesy of Toby Pomeroy.
#5
How Jewelry Can Support the UN Sustainable Development Goals
by Niki Grandics
Last but very much not least, Niki’s piece focuses on the fact that there “isn’t a single facet of the jewelry industry that doesn’t tie in to the UN SDGs.” I am encouraged by the continued focus on this topic, especially after hearing more about jewelry and the SDGs at a New York City Jewelry Week panel at the Peruvian consulate.
Stay tuned for my upcoming “Illuminators” Source article that covers that event!
THREE CHEERS TO….
A big “cheers” 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! Contact eic@ethicalmetalsmiths.org.
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