Fair trade is a partnership for trading purposes that is usually set up in developing countries to enable small producers to get a fair price for their products, and to encourage sustainable development. From fashionable ethnic shell bracelets made in Indonesia to chic accessories created from recycled vintage jewellery in London, ethical and fair trade jewellery is a whole new world of inspiration. We have sourced the most beautiful items so that you can go eco shopping all over the world, buying jewellery direct from the people who hand craft it.
Each piece of fair trade jewellery is unique, special, and eye-catching. Not only do you get stunning jewellery, by buying through a fair trade scheme you are giving your money directly to the people that need it most, not middle men and big retail corporations. There is a real, human story behind every fair trade sale. For example, workers at the Green Gem company in Jaipur, India, benefit directly every time someone buys one of their items of fair trade jewellery, such as bracelets made from jade, rose quartz, carnelian, garnet or amethyst.
The fair trade goods concept has grown from being little more than a political gesture in the 1940s and 1950s, to the availability of a whole range of desirable goods such as coffee, bananas and decorative items (plus a whole lot more) these days.
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Giving your friends and family fair trade gifts is an easy way to encourage them to be aware of ethical trading issues as well as ensuring that individual producers get a good deal. The lucky recipient always appreciates a lovely gift, especially if it’s you. Eco shopping is so much easier when you have a one-stop-shop for everything that you need, including fair trade gifts such as beautiful, original jewellery, so make sure that you have www.allthingsgreen.net bookmarked.
