NOW Magazine: Fair Trade Jewellery Co.

NOW Magazine: Store of the Week: Fair Trade Jewellery Co.

Fair Trade JewelleryCo. "FTJCo are proud to be North America's first registered Operator for Fairtrade Fairmined Gold & Platinum, crafting stunning jewellery that matters. Certified by Fairtrade International and the Alliance for Responsible Mining, the metal in our rings supports communities employing artisanal mining processes and contributes to preserving the ecology of Colombia's priceless Chocó rainforest". (from their website)
"Owner and designer Ryan Taylor works with 18 karat gold and platinum to create a collection of rings and custom pieces that range from classic to contemporary. Ethics and eco-friendliness aside, Taylor wants FTJ to be known for its sense of style and craftsmanship, as in the smithing skills required to forge a new grouping of tricky tension-set rings.  Taylor encourages clients to think about using vintage or inherited stones in custom settings. (CBC also recently mentioned) A documentary on FTJ’s website about Taylor’s 2008 visit to the Chocó rainforest in Colombia where the fair trade metals are mined."