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GONE GREEN



Recycled metals and fair trade gems make these jewelry designs eco-friendly.


January 2009 ISSUE

Jewelers are responding to a new consumer consciousness of the environmental impact of mining and manufacturing.

Michael Kowalski of Tiffany & Co. explains why sustainability is good for the jewelry business.

Retailers sell jewelry that supports a cause, raising money that makes their communities--and the world--a better place.

Pearls are organic gems in more ways than one





WHAT'S MODERN
Gem-shaped designs in metal make the cut.

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GEM PROFILE
Pectolite as blue as the sea of its home.

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MODERN JEWELRY TRENDS

Women Still Go for Gold
According to a new survey, gold ranks in the top three of women's desired purchases.

Pumping Up Platinum
New media campaigns are promoting the precious metal just as amazingly low prices make it a surprisingly good buy.

Thai Sourcing Project
A new site helps jewelers buy Thai, no airports required.