*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
Je suis nouvellement inspirée depuis mon retour après avoir visité toutes ces galeries. Le week-end dernier, lors d'une promenade dans le charmant parc Point Pleasant, j'ai commencé à voir des colliers partout dans le paysage autour de moi.
Il sera intéressant de voir comment ces observations peuvent évoluer en cours de route… continuez à regarder et découvrez!
Regardez, pouvez-vous voir les colliers que j'ai trouvés dans le parc?
I see a multitude of possibilities, but only an artist like you can make them into the sensual, beautiful, unique pieces of art that you make. I am dying to have one of your pieces that I cannot afford, but God gave you a gift, the gift to create a little piece of paradise on earth, thanks to your creation.
With best wishes of health and joy and success,
Danièle