What is ethical and eco-responsible jewelry?

Although most countries have developed environmental codes of practice aimed at mitigating environmental problems caused by mining, the fact remains that untreated sewage and the release of harmful waste into the atmosphere continue to wreak havoc. Jewelry is the industry that consumes the most gold throughout the world and recycling only represents around 20% of the material's provenance. And yet, the precious metal can be recycled endlessly without losing its attributes. Jewelry aiming to respect the principles of sustainable development by taking into account environmental, social and economic aspects can be described as eco-responsible jewelry.

Ethical jewelry takes into account the origin of raw materials. In this multi-billion dollar industry , Fairmined label is the benchmark from an ethical point of view. This label or label certifies the provenance of gold produced by autonomous, responsible, artisanal and small-scale mines. This initiative was created by the non-profit organization called Alliance for Responsible Mining . Creating jewelry or buying a Fairmined engagement ring is a product choice that meets strict traceability requirements. It ensures a guarantee of fair prices for minerals and adequate working conditions for miners. This results in the following name: jewelry ethically minded which simply translates to ethical jewelry.

Apart from a few exceptional cases, a gemstone does not have a high resale value. However, it is durable, even eternal, and can easily be cleaned and restored to its former glory. And if the style of jewelry no longer appeals, it can be set on a brand new recycled gold setting. In jewelry industry jargon, this is called jewelry processing. It is a physical and artistic alteration of a piece of jewelry by reusing metals and precious stones to make a completely new one. This service is not offered in all jewelry stores since it requires a lot of investment on the part of a jeweler but it is an eco-responsible gesture.

In recent years, the precious stone created in the laboratory has been on the rise. Initially reserved for the manufacture of electronic machinery, the stone created in the laboratory has made a notable entry into jewelry, especially among young customers. It is attractive because it is less expensive but it also meets several criteria for responsible consumption including control of origin and the more ecological aspect. Like all other stones created in the laboratory, the so-called cultured diamond is in every way identical to the natural diamond.

In a jewelry store, there is more than just jewelry to sell. There is the human aspect, the durability of the products, the service, the deliveries and all the little extras of a company that ensure that it is truly ethical and eco-responsible . Are employees respected and valued? Are they able to use public transportation to get to work? Is the jewelry made sustainably? Is delivery in recycled and reusable boxes? A company's values ​​should be reflected in every aspect of its existence. The Flamme en rose jewelry store aims first and foremost to stand out through its ethical and eco-responsible actions by creating sustainable jewelry, from recycled materials and stones created in the laboratory. It is also the reference in Montreal when it comes to jewelry processing. Flamme en rose is a small company in the heart of downtown Montreal that offers its employees highly rewarding and respectful working conditions.