
All jewellery is handmade and shipped from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and therefore is exempt from tariffs for USA customers under CUSMA, the free-trade agreement. I always ship with a certificate of origin for customs.
All jewellery is handmade and shipped from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and therefore is exempt from tariffs for USA customers under CUSMA, the free-trade agreement. I always ship with a certificate of origin for customs.
*Caveat on using the term “recycled gold”:
While I am very careful to source my precious metals only from SCS® certified suppliers (SCS® stands for Supply Chain Sustainability; they are the global leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification). Most of my precious metals suppliers are also members of the Responsible Jewellery Council. However, I want to point out that ‘recycling gold' is not what is commonly understood by the term.
True recycling avoids things ending up in landfills. Gold, of course, wouldn’t.
Instead, gold is simply melted, refined and repurposed.
Although SCS® certified refineries must maintain auditable records of their suppliers, there are loopholes globally which make it very easy for gold from unregulated and/or illegal sources to enter their supply chain.
This makes even 'certified recycled' gold untraceable.
Further reading:
Is Recycled Gold Ethical?
Materials, Sustainability, & Fairmined Metals
Ah yes, it’s been a busy time in the studio. I have some brand new pieces I’d like to introduce to you. They are very much inspired by my recent forays into blacksmithing, see this previous post. You have a chance to see the new work this coming weekend!
I love the slogan: Meet your Makers … it’s true!
Come to the annual Nova Scotia Designer Craft Show, Christmas edition, at the Cunard Centre on Pier23, November 16-18.
I will be in booth #419.
Buying local has caught on. Buying local directly from the artisans is taking the whole thing up a notch! I know that there are several shows in town every year; I only do the best one. The quality of work in this juried show is simply unparalleled. Don’t miss it!
My mother used to take me to craft shows as long as I can think back. I always think of her at this time of year. So bring your kids this weekend; establish traditions, raise a new generation of appreciators of the hand-made. At the NSDCC show, you will be sure to find unique, personal and contemporary fine craft by Nova Scotian and Atlantic Canadian artisans. Take in some of the demonstrations by skilled artisans and guilds; sit and watch the Fashion Show, featuring wearable fine craft.
Hours have been extended for evening shoppers and Farmers’ Market attendees.
I am attaching a directory listing of all the wonderful artisans at the show ici, so that you can plan ahead.
I may post a photo of the new work here before the doors open on Friday at 10am …. or I may not unveil it until then!
Unfortunately, nothing in life is free: admission is adult $7, students & seniors $5, weekend passes $9 –children under 12 are free, yay!! Families (2 adults/2 students) $20 and Groups of Seven $40.