
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
It is a joy to be back in Vancouver again. Flying across the country is not such a big deal, when I love so much coming here. After seeing my work on banners and busses across the city last November as the feature artist for the Circle Craft show, I feel particularly loved by Vancouver.
This weekend and next, I will be back at the Harmony Arts Festival with its varied events. Such a great event! I love its vibrant and varied expressions and celebrations of art.
The Harmony Arts Festival is held at Ambleside Park on West Vancouver’s shore. It is a gorgeous location, and the quality of craftsmanship represented is very high. I am excited to be back. And I am bringing some things that might interest you. Come on out and see me, Vancouver!