in a long-read article on changing ethics in the jewellery trade bbc culture tracks the root of value attached to precious materials and maps growing trends towards Fairtrade and responsible sourced materials.
“when the victoria & albert museum’s jewellery gallery was re-opened in spring of 2019, the museum took the opportunity to acquire its first Fairtrade piece, a gold hand sculpture called the curling crest of a wave by ute decker, a maker who is also at the forefront of a drive to sustainability."
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September 24, 2020