Greg Valerio awarded MBE for Fairtrade Gold.
The following release is a statement from Greg regarding his appointment with an MBE in the Queens New Years Honour list 2016.
Mercury Free Gold – Let’s go ecological.
In this blog post ethical jeweller Greg Valerio talks about his vision for an Eco-friendly gold source from Uganda. Working in partnership with Ugandan gold mining communities, Fairtrade Africa and the CRED Foundation his vision is for all Valerio Jewellery to be sourced according to Fairtrade Ecological standards. This means mercury free gold, which in turn means women can work without risks to their children and their environment.
Valerio calls on Church to transform UK Wedding Ring market
In this article Greg Valerio, the British ethical jeweller and activist explains why the Church is the key to turning the jewellery market upside down through Fairtrade Gold wedding rings.
Valerio Jewellery – The Adventure Continues.
Valerio Jewellery is an online ethical fair trade jewellery brand it will offer classic, primal and contemporary designed luxury jewellery made from the most socially conscious, environmentally responsible and desirable metals and gems on the planet.
Knowing your Gemstone Source
Knowing the source of your gemstones is essential if the coloured gemstone jewellery you are buying is to leave a positive social and environmental legacy. In this article Greg explores some of the basic background info to the principle of Know Your Source.
Cali-fornication of Coyote Piss.
They shall be remembered forever They shall be alive forever [...]
The Road beyond Tucson.
First published in Gems & Jewellery, March 2015 edition. I [...]
So long and thanks for all the Fairtrade Gold.
So long and thanks for all the Fairtrade Gold. As [...]
Getting rid of mercury in Gold Jewellery
First published in The Ecologist Nov 2014. The challenge [...]
Fairtrade gold – a no brainer for jewellers.
First published in Jewellery Focus magazine on behalf of Fairtrade [...]