What Choosing Fairtrade Gold For Your Ring Means
Ethics ambassador and designer Alice talks about and showcases Fairtrade certified gold rings that make an ethical difference .
Would you believe, the difference between choosing Fairtrade Gold in your ring can be the equivalent you’d spend on a meal out. To put that into perspective, the cost of one meal out could support a community to get electricity, running water or access to an education. This is because of the Fairtrade Premium.
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As we are Fairtrade certified, we offer you the assurance that the gold in your ring is mined in safer conditions and that the miner and their community are paid fairly. The Premium is a percentage that then goes directly to them, where they decide how it’s best used. Every time you look at your ring, or someone asks about it, you guaranteed that some of the cost of your decision went to a family. More importantly, it made a difference to their life.
You may be on the fence deciding about a ring made in Fairtrade Certified gold, so it’s worth knowing that your design ideas are not limited. In fact, your choices can be just as extensive.
The thing we love about it, is not just the ethical background but also how it offers the same possibilities in colours: yellow, white and rose.
As with most things, there are always going to be fashion trend influences. Currently, Fairtrade white gold seems to be a firm favourite, taking the lead in our engagement rings. But, be it a white gold engagement ring or a simple yellow gold wedding band, we love each design. In particular, representing your story by perhaps adding personal engravings and hand carved detailing. Bespoke enables our jewellery designers and goldsmiths to work with the smallest inspiration and make it something unique and special.
Design Ideas
To understand what some trending styles look like, here are some of our most-clicked Fairtrade gold rings:
A beautiful Rococo art style solitaire:
An Art Deco, emerald cut diamond:
A stunning pale blue sapphire with a touch of medieval aesthetic:
A diamond eternity ring with hand-carved, intricate details inspired by architecture.
These are just a few that are testament to the many ways Fairtrade gold rings can be designed.
Your Bespoke Options
We want Fairtrade gold to be a realistic option for your ring. So if you are wondering how it will reflect in your budget, the only cost difference arises as a result of the all-important Fairtrade premium. Rest assured, this is as it is and never marked up by us. After that, there may be the cost of alternative construction methods. Although the construction process doesn’t always have to alter. For example Fairtrade yellow gold is more readily available compared to rose gold. This means a ring made in Fairtrade rose gold would be cast rather than handmade, which is where prices rise further.
Luckily we have experienced designers, goldsmiths and Computer Aided Design specialists who can work with you to create the perfect piece no matter which colour you choose. There’s always more information available about Fairtrade Certified Gold including inspiration for Fairtrade gold engagement rings.