Comments on: Responsible Jewelry: The Search for Credibility http://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/ Business, Better. Since 2005 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bobhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-67854 Bob Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:38:48 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-67854 Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices "Has developed a Draft Declaration of Principles, which sets the ethical, social and environmental" for <a href="http://www.magnolia-silver.com/" rel="nofollow">Silver Jewellery</a>. gold and diamond industry. Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices “Has developed a Draft Declaration of Principles, which sets the ethical, social and environmental” for Silver Jewellery. gold and diamond industry.

]]> By: Bobhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-67853 Bob Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:33:08 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-67853 The director of the Jewelry Council is a nonprofit organization that certifies companies in the supply chain of diamonds and gold jewelry, has expanded the scope of its certification system for platinum group metals...As a way of promoting consumer confidence, the RJC has taken into account issues such as the development of a "chain of custody" system for <a href="http://www.magnolia-silver.com/" rel="nofollow">Silver Jewellery</a>, gold and diamonds. The director of the Jewelry Council is a nonprofit organization that certifies companies in the supply chain of diamonds and gold jewelry, has expanded the scope of its certification system for platinum group metals…As a way of promoting consumer confidence, the RJC has taken into account issues such as the development of a “chain of custody” system for Silver Jewellery, gold and diamonds.

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-66473 Mike Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:12:18 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-66473 A few ideas came to mind as I read this article. It seems that many companies are making strives to improve a creditability system but some of the main challenges seem to be credible backing as a lot of these mines are from countries that have a less than credible government.I like how ARM gets the local miners involved from the beginning. This allows them to have some kind of say and gets the opinions of the guys on the front line. This will also help with their whole chain of custody approach. That system works great in the US Criminal Justice system so why not use it for another type of practical application.I work with a company who uses gold on a regular basis to make <a href="http://www.peerlesspendants.com" rel="nofollow"><b>Faberge Style Egg Pendants</b></a> called Peerless Pendants. I am sure once a certification process becomes the standard my customers will be happier to buy jewelry made from certified Gold. A few ideas came to mind as I read this article. It seems that many companies are making strives to improve a creditability system but some of the main challenges seem to be credible backing as a lot of these mines are from countries that have a less than credible government.

I like how ARM gets the local miners involved from the beginning. This allows them to have some kind of say and gets the opinions of the guys on the front line. This will also help with their whole chain of custody approach. That system works great in the US Criminal Justice system so why not use it for another type of practical application.

I work with a company who uses gold on a regular basis to make Faberge Style Egg Pendants called Peerless Pendants. I am sure once a certification process becomes the standard my customers will be happier to buy jewelry made from certified Gold.

]]> By: Fair Trade Gold Standard Could Revolutionize Mining and Jewelry | Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profithttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-62949 Fair Trade Gold Standard Could Revolutionize Mining and Jewelry | Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:16:53 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-62949 [...] years working with artisanal small-scale mining operations throughout Latin America. In fact, as I’ve noted here before, ARM itself was inspired by the decade-long work of Oro Verde, a small ecologically oriented gold [...] [...] years working with artisanal small-scale mining operations throughout Latin America. In fact, as I’ve noted here before, ARM itself was inspired by the decade-long work of Oro Verde, a small ecologically oriented gold [...]

]]> By: PierreLavoisierhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-52100 PierreLavoisier Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:35:57 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-52100 Jewelry companies in Zimbabwe will never respect the law. And I will tell you exactly why: the workers there are so cheap... and the profit they make is about 1000%-2000%... Would you give up on that? They don't care about human rights or anything related to that. They just care about money and that's all. <br>_________________________________________<br><a href="http://www.doubledeedeals.com" rel=follow rel="nofollow">Native American jewelry</a> Jewelry companies in Zimbabwe will never respect the law. And I will tell you exactly why: the workers there are so cheap… and the profit they make is about 1000%-2000%… Would you give up on that? They don't care about human rights or anything related to that. They just care about money and that's all.
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]]> By: update on responsible jewelry article « jesse merlehttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-25981 update on responsible jewelry article « jesse merle Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:14:33 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-25981 [...] jewelry article By jessemerle FairJewelry.org has published an update to my “Responsible Jewelry” article. It begins thusly: In late January, Martin Rapaport wrote that “blood diamonds [...] [...] jewelry article By jessemerle FairJewelry.org has published an update to my “Responsible Jewelry” article. It begins thusly: In late January, Martin Rapaport wrote that “blood diamonds [...]

]]> By: Jesse Finfrockhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-16964 Jesse Finfrock Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:14:03 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-16964 Hi Scott,Thanks for your interest, and I'm glad you enjoyed the article. You can find more detailed information regarding the ARM/FLO partnership at ARM's website (http://www.communitymining.org/). You will have to download a few docs, but they're not too big.Jesse Finfrock The Clarity Project Hi Scott,

Thanks for your interest, and I’m glad you enjoyed the article. You can find more detailed information regarding the ARM/FLO partnership at ARM’s website (http://www.communitymining.org/). You will have to download a few docs, but they’re not too big.

Jesse Finfrock
The Clarity Project

]]> By: Greg Valeriohttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-16803 Greg Valerio Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:35:20 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-16803 There is no doubt in my mind as a co-founder of ARM and the Founder of CRED the fair trade jeweller that a process like fair trade gold must be pulled along by the responsible jeweller. It is the creativity and entrepreneurial flair of the social business leaders who will drive the change and the voice to market. The power of this is in the authentic story of mine to market and of the physical traceability of the product. Any separation in this narrative will be the end of the process. What we have here is a new beginning and a creative force for change. There is no doubt in my mind as a co-founder of ARM and the Founder of CRED the fair trade jeweller that a process like fair trade gold must be pulled along by the responsible jeweller. It is the creativity and entrepreneurial flair of the social business leaders who will drive the change and the voice to market. The power of this is in the authentic story of mine to market and of the physical traceability of the product. Any separation in this narrative will be the end of the process. What we have here is a new beginning and a creative force for change.

]]> By: Scotthttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-16790 Scott Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:09:25 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-16790 Hi Jesse,Thanks for a great overview of this quite fascinating story of the search for social certification by the gold industry.I was particularly interested to hear about the partnership between ARM and FLO in the development of fair trade standards. I was wondering if you knew of any more detailed information in relation to the partnership? Any thoughts on where I might be able to access such data?Thanks Muchly Scott Hi Jesse,

Thanks for a great overview of this quite fascinating story of the search for social certification by the gold industry.

I was particularly interested to hear about the partnership between ARM and FLO in the development of fair trade standards. I was wondering if you knew of any more detailed information in relation to the partnership? Any thoughts on where I might be able to access such data?

Thanks Muchly
Scott

]]> By: Responsible Jewelry: The Search for Credibility « jesse merlehttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-16667 Responsible Jewelry: The Search for Credibility « jesse merle Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:20:30 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-16667 [...] Responsible Jewelry: The Search for Credibility By jessemerle Got a new article up on Triple Pundit: [...] [...] Responsible Jewelry: The Search for Credibility By jessemerle Got a new article up on Triple Pundit: [...]

]]> By: Jesse Finfrockhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-16644 Jesse Finfrock Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:06:00 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-16644 Thanks Eric. It certainly is an interesting time within the industry as these new certification systems compete for recognition. Their credibility will be a hugely important factor in their efficacy and success—and we'll have to be there to support those meaningful, tangible efforts.Jesse Finfrock The Clarity Project Thanks Eric. It certainly is an interesting time within the industry as these new certification systems compete for recognition. Their credibility will be a hugely important factor in their efficacy and success—and we’ll have to be there to support those meaningful, tangible efforts.

Jesse Finfrock
The Clarity Project

]]> By: Eric Grossberg, Brilliant Earthhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/responsible-jewelry-the-search-for-credibility/comment-page-1/#comment-16598 Eric Grossberg, Brilliant Earth Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:01:40 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12511#comment-16598 Jesse, this is a great summary of the current approaches to the question of certification in jewelry. We at Brilliant Earth share your concern regarding the proliferation of standards bodies, some of which may not be comprehensive in their approach to stakeholders or include sufficient third party certification. We are also concerned that the diffusion of attention between many different standards will slow the adoption of beneficial practices as industry players wait to see which standards are widely embraced. At Brilliant Earth, we feel that industry leaders must move in advance of the standards to implement improvements in social and environmental practices. While advocating for the right standards, there is much we can accomplish with tangible action today – for example using only recycled or Oro Verde gold, verifiable origin diamonds and gemstones, and fair labor practices in our jewelry production. We may debate the perfect standards for each of these categories but most players in the industry can make giant leaps now. Here’s hoping that more choose to do so.Eric Grossberg, Co-Founder Brilliant Earth. www.brilliantearth.com www.twitter.com/brilliantearth www.facebook.com/brilliantearth Jesse, this is a great summary of the current approaches to the question of certification in jewelry. We at Brilliant Earth share your concern regarding the proliferation of standards bodies, some of which may not be comprehensive in their approach to stakeholders or include sufficient third party certification. We are also concerned that the diffusion of attention between many different standards will slow the adoption of beneficial practices as industry players wait to see which standards are widely embraced. At Brilliant Earth, we feel that industry leaders must move in advance of the standards to implement improvements in social and environmental practices. While advocating for the right standards, there is much we can accomplish with tangible action today – for example using only recycled or Oro Verde gold, verifiable origin diamonds and gemstones, and fair labor practices in our jewelry production. We may debate the perfect standards for each of these categories but most players in the industry can make giant leaps now. Here’s hoping that more choose to do so.

Eric Grossberg, Co-Founder Brilliant Earth.
http://www.brilliantearth.com
http://www.twitter.com/brilliantearth
http://www.facebook.com/brilliantearth

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