Would you like Meghan Markle to buy your jewellery?
It’s been in the news over the last week or so that the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has been choosing to wear jewellery brands that use ethical materials and have sustainable business practices. However, if you’ve looked into it you’ll know that this is not as straightforward to do as you would hope. There’s so much to think about including mining practices and their environmental and workforce effects; the mining of precious metals; the use of chemicals in the workshop and so much more. This is why we have been working with expert Stuart Pool to create a new one-day course in Ethical Jewellery especially for our students. The course is designed primarily for jewellery business owners who want to feel more informed about their ethical options but is open to all with an interest in the subject.
- Industry issues and why we need responsible sourcing of metals and gemstones
- Gold & silver – Fairtrade & Fairmined options
- Diamonds & gemstones – including sourcing options and buying tips, mining and the journey of the gemstone, man-made stones
- Your workplace – what you can do in your own space to be more ethical
- And more!
