Pages

Monday, January 16, 2017

The ethics of getting engaged with Arabel Lebrusan

Next stop was La Llanada in the south of Colombia, home to five certified Fairmined gold mines. Not long ago, Arabel registered for the Fairmined scheme, which is less well known in the UK but popular in the US. As a licensee, she can finally use eco gold (gold extracted from the earth using no chemicals) – a lifelong dream. “I have been obsessed with ethical jewellery for more than 10 years, and to finally get to know the people that are making it a reality is a privilege,” says Arabel. “This region of Colombia has been producing ecological gold for almost 50 years – I had no idea. It is so embedded in their culture, they don’t want to hear a word about cyanide or mercury. The gold is mined by panning with water, using gravity as their ally.”
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/bridal/interview/interview-arabel-lebrusan-how-to-buy-an-ethical-engagement-ring/

No comments:

Post a Comment