This sweet pink pendant features handmade, certified Fairmined Eco gold. I crafted the chain from certified Fairmined gold, and the pendant showcases purple sapphires sourced from responsible mining.

It’s simple, elegant, and easy to wear.

If you prefer colours other than yellow gold and pink, contact Saskia directly to discuss options and get a price quote.

Pink Sapphires

Most people know the classic cornflower blue sapphires, but did you know that sapphires come in a wide range of colours, including pink? You can find natural pink sapphires that add a soft, romantic touch to your jewellery. This sapphire comes from Malawi.

Fairmined vs. Fairmined Eco Gold

Fairmined is a non-profit organisation that supports small-scale artisanal mining communities. The two types of Fairmined gold are Fairmined and Fairmined Eco gold.

I source Fairmined Eco gold without using toxic chemicals like mercury or cyanide. This approach works because it comes from alluvial (open sky) mining. In contrast, regular Fairmined gold comes from underground mining, which may involve minimal cyanide use.

Both types of gold support the rehabilitation of local ecosystems. I track and trace the gold through the Fairmined Connect system, which ensures that I account for all purchased Fairmined gold, from mine to market. As a licensed jeweller, I must update this system twice a year to maintain my certification.

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Cute pink earrings handmade in certified Fairmined silver. These earstuds are set with pale pink sapphires from responsible mining. You also have the choice between the stud earrings or the dangly earrings.

Simple and elegant. Easy to wear. These earrings also have a matching pendant.

Are pink earstuds or drop earrings not the colour you are looking for? Contact Saskia directly to discuss possibilities and price quotes

Pink sapphires

Most of us are familiar with the cornflower blue sapphires. But do you know that sapphire come in an array of colours and bi-colours? Pink sapphires also occur naturally. These pink sapphires are mine-to-market and originate from Madagascar.

What is Fairmined Silver?

Fairmined silver is very rare. This is because there are no fair or responsible silver mines in the world. So where does Fairmined silver come from? It is actually a bi-product from the Fairmined gold mines in Colombia. For every kilo of gold mined, there can be approximately 125 grams of silver, therefore Fairmined silver is very precious.

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