SUSTAINABLE JEWELLERY (NEW ED HOKAI) (PB)

An updated and extended edition of the essential book on sustainable jewelry, now with new case studies and revised, up-to-date texts and brand profiles. It cover all you need to know about sustainability in the jewelry business, from the traceability of gems and metals to responsible production, the impact of the purification, smelting and polishing processes, and the greenest ways to work with certified raw materials. With an introduction written by jeweler and activist Greg Valerio, this is the must-have guide for all designers who want to ensure their products are ethical, sustainable and respectful of the environment.