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‘Almost’ Isn’t Enough for Hanna Rainio – Fairtrade Gold and Eco-silver Enabled Her the Goldsmith’s Career

Anu Hurme

Hanna Rainio, the founder of Kätkö Koru, is the first goldsmith in Finland who uses Fairtrade gold in her jewellery. She’s happy for being new in the goldsmiths’ profession, as she has had the opportunity to do things differently and choose materials that are sustainable. – ”No way!” was my reaction when the goldsmith education […]

Attitudes Towards Precious Metals Need to Change

Anu Hurme

A day-long jewellery class with a friend turned Sanna-Maria Ojanen’s life to a whole new direction. To her amazement, she found a creative side from her self and soon, became the founder of the bold and rock MOSH Jewelry. – In this profession works mainly men who have been goldsmiths for decades and they don’t care […]

Are gold and silver ethical materials?

Anu Hurme

From the point of view of human rights and the environment, mining is a dirty industry. And an industry extremely rarely talked about although interest in the origins of jewelry is awakening. In our new lifestyle series, the ethicality of silver and gold are pondered. *** Ever thought whether gold and silver are ethical materials? […]