The organization therefore had a wonderful surprise for the pearl lovers. As they created 127 collections for the Fairmined 100 Challenge, they far exceeded their goal of 100 collections. Among them, some included pearl jewelry. This makes it clear why organic gemstones are the perfect complement to ethically and responsibly produced gold.
The call, which ran from September 2021 to August 2022. It was spearheaded by the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM). ARM is a Colombian NGO that works with communities engaged in small-scale mining. Its purpose is to encourage the use of Fairmined certified metals.
Thus he had an overwhelming success. 97 designers and brands participated, including Aether Diamonds, Wwake, Dana Bronfman and Christina Malle. The 47 brands are new to Fairmined metals. In doing so, they are helping to prove that “making responsible jewelry with a social impact is possible,” according to a video about the challenge.
Pearls are often described as the most sustainable materials in the world. This is because their production is related to clean, pollution-free water. So it makes sense that several designers participating in the Fairmined 100 challenge have chosen to combine them with reliable gold.
The designs containing pearls were, in general, minimalist in nature. Paris-based JEM's Etreintes Chapter III collection won one of the awards for pioneering innovation. It was a Fijian pearl adorning a modern ring.
Myel in Montreal is the only jewellery retailer in Quebec that uses Fairmined metals. Celeste's collection includes a ring, a pendant and a pearl necklace from Collins Pearls in Tahiti.
“This multi-genre farm is constantly adapting to natural needs as they change or evolve. This produces ecologically reliable pearls,” according to a statement accompanying the collection.
Meanwhile, New York-based Christina Malle paired her Berry Leaf earrings with pearls from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. These pearls are known for their fascinating play of colour.
Overall, the collections containing pearls were characterised by classic design combined with an inventive approach to provenance. Thus with pearls from Fiji, Mexico, Tahiti and other far-flung locations, they proved that the world is truly the shell of the designer in charge.
