Ethical jewellery has a big impact, that's why we offer you Fairmined certified pieces
When you choose a piece of jewelery made with Fairmined certified gold or silver, you're not just investing in beauty, you're making a powerful choice that supports people and the planet. But what exactly is Fairmined, and why does it matter?
📜 The Story Behind the Certification
Most of the world’s gold and silver comes from large-scale mining operations. While these may be efficient, they often come with serious environmental damage and poor working conditions for miners. In contrast, Fairmined certification supports artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities, those that rely on mining as their main livelihood, often in rural or marginalized areas.
minrl got the fairmined license just in 2021 but since 2004, the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM), the organization behind Fairmined, has been working to transform small-scale mining into a source of positive change. That means cleaner practices, safer working conditions, and stronger local economies.
Fairmined gold and silver come from mines that are:
- Certified for fair wages and safe working conditions
- Committed to reducing environmental harm
- Part of traceable supply chains that prevent conflict minerals
🤝 Why It Costs More, And Why It’s Worth It
Fairmined jewelery may cost a little more, but that extra cost is an investment in ethics, sustainability, and dignity.
Behind every certified gram of gold is a miner who received fair pay, used safer methods, and worked in a community that’s benefiting from social and environmental programs funded by the Fairmined Premium.
Your purchase directly helps:
- Prevent deforestation and water contamination
- Eliminate the use of mercury in mining
- Offer training and education for miners
- Create healthier, more resilient communities
🌍 A Global Movement You’re Part Of
In 2024 alone, Fairmined certification impacted thousands of people in countries across Latin America and Africa, from Colombia to Peru, from Burkina Faso to Madagascar. We are over 100 ethical brands in different countries that participate in the Fairmined movement, each purchase you make helps amplify this message of positive change.
Whether it’s a wedding ring, a necklace, or a meaningful gift, your choice of Fairmined jewellery supports real people and a better future.
5 Things You Can Be Proud Of When You Buy Fairmined jewellery
- You help protect the environment. Fairmined mines follow strict rules to reduce pollution and restore nature.
- You support fair wages and safer working conditions for miners and their families.
- You empower rural communities by giving them access to responsible markets and new opportunities.
- You reduce the demand for unethical mining, including those that involve child labor, conflict, or illegal practices.
- You join a global movement for responsible sourcing and sustainability in the jewelery industry.
✨ Every piece of Fairmined jewellery tells a story of transformation. Thank you for being part of that story.
