Three vibrant and informative conferences reinforced this message: concerns for the industry’s impact on people and planet are now mainstream issues.

In this piece, Saskia reflects on her recent trip to Colombia to meet with Fairmined Gold miners.

If you have any questions whatsoever about who Ethical Metalsmiths is or what we do, this is the article for you!

For Chloe’s latest interview, she chatted with Jalnar Dhanani about responsible sourcing, encapsulating Palestinian culture, and more!

Upon her return from the 2023 Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference, Chloe wrote an piece that includes her top three takeaways from this year’s conference.

Chelsea Rowe, along with the entire EM Education team, is pleased to announce the next International State of Practice.

EM’s Education team and students were lucky to have a guided visit to precious metals refinery Hoover & Strong in Virginia…

Chloe traveled to Nadine Marshall's corner of Washington State to sit down and interview this talented, mature seventeen year old about her gemstone faceting journey. We talked about who took a chance on Nadine at twelve years old, how important mentorship has been to her, her favorite gems to cut, and more!

Guest Writer for Christina Malle’s “Findings” section Saskia Shutt reports on her visit to three different Fairmined Gold mines in Peru. If you are considering incorporating Fairmined Gold into your jewelry collection, or if you’d like a recent update on Fairmined Gold from Peru, this is the article for you!

Guest author Alisa Thorp, owner of Mercurius Jewelry, interviewed Toby Pomeroy about the GOLDROP machine she saw at the Mercury Free Mining booth at AGTA Tucson earlier this year…

As we welcome Christina Malle into the role of President, immediate past President Monica Stephenson takes a look back on some of the accomplishments Ethical Metalsmiths has achieved during the three years of her tenure. The many initiatives that have come about are truly a team effort that take dedication, passion, and thoughtfulness. Thank you, Monica, for your leadership and guidance these past three years.

In this piece, guest author Saskia Shutt gets into the details of why she believes people shouldn’t be touting “recycled gold” as a more responsible option than newly mined gold.

Read the full conversation I had with Dr. Peter below and learn every detail about the ECOMINE project, where this vision originated, and how CEYLONS | MUNICH is supporting women faceters in their supply chain.

Jewelry retailers and experts share advice on how to pitch your jewelry to stores. Practical DOs and DON’Ts for designers.

Chelsea Rowe, a VCU Graduate Student and EM Student Member, introduces So Fresh + So Clean 2023! Read her thoughts on why this exhibition is valuable along with all the necessary information needed to participate. Plus, meet the Exhibition jurors and the EM Student Committee Jury!

After her first-ever trip, Chloe has compiled a useful list of 8 ways you can get the most out of your next Tucson visit. Read the whole article to find all the hidden gems (to go along with your actual gems).

Monica Stephenson, current President of EM, had the opportunity to attend the World Bank’s Conference this past December in Nairobi. Read the full article to learn more about what the World Bank is doing to uplift artisanal mining communities, and what Monica’s biggest takeaways are.

If those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it, what might be the fate of those who pause to reflect on the year gone by?

There is much to learn from where our attention has recently been, even as we focus on actionable directives for the future. Here are five thoughts for the coming year – not so much foresight as insight, allowing the topics of yesterday to inform us for tomorrow. ~Caylee Kozak

Chloe invited her former colleague Sam to write a piece on their experience working at a LGBTQ+ inclusive jewelry store, while being a member of the LGBTQ+ community themself. Read the full article for concrete steps on how you can start making your jewelry business more inclusive — hey, you could even make it one of your New Year’s resolutions!

Happy New Year's Eve!! We’re continuing our annual tradition with a look back at your Top 5 Favorite Source Articles from this past year. Thank you for all your support, and we hope you have a fun and safe New Year!