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*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

Thanks, Vancouver, and Oh Hello, Portland!

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I just returned from Vancouver, where I shared my work as part of the Harmony Arts Festival. I had a wonderful time in the gorgeous location on the West Vancouver waterfront park of Ambleside.  The weather cooperated, and many many folks came out to hear music, eat good food, and visit stalls of the various fine artisan vendors. It is always such a pleasure to be in such good company – the jurying process for this festival is very tight, and the resulting selection of exhibiting artists of the highest calibre. I truly look forward to coming back again next year.

The Harmony Arts Festival site seen from the water, with the big stage tent in front
The Harmony Arts Festival site seen from the water, with the big stage tent in front, and magnificent mountains behind. What a site!
The weather was great, and so was attendance
The weather was great, and so was attendance
This was the view from my booth: diners enjoying live music!
This was the view from my booth: diners enjoying live music in a most beautiful setting
This lady had been wanting a Twofooter ring for years - she has a great story to tell, and I truly hope she will write a guest blog here soon to tell it!
This lady had been wanting a Twofooter ring for years – she has a great story to tell, and I truly hope she will write a guest blog here soon to tell it!

The artisans made room for photographers mid-week. I took the opportunity to pay a visit to Portland, Oregon, for some meetings and to have a look what galleries might be suitable for my work there. What a great city! I must admit: I might have fallen just a little bit in love with Portland in the 36 hours I spent there. That might be partially due to the Ace Hotel, which felt just perfect. I found out that the Portland Ace hotel is still ‘original’ in its intention and execution – and it can be felt. Perhaps my favourite part was the continental breakfast room. In any case, Portland will surely see me again.

This mural delights in the staircase of the Ace Hotel in Portland
This mural delights in the staircase of the Ace Hotel in Portland

 

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The adorable breakfast room of the Ace Hotel in Portland

Lastly, a fortunate reunion:

It was fabulous to re-connect with my friend Elena after ten years. She hasn't aged a day!
It was fabulous to re-connect with my friend Elena after ten years. She hasn’t aged a day!

See you in November for CircleCraft, Vancouver!

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  1. Lovely to see you on my coast, and in my hood. Hope the workshop with Ruudt holds and reveals wonderful things for you! xxJan

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