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Image by B. Alter: Ute Decker

by Bonnie Alter

Ethical jewellery is hitting the mainstream now. There are more and more designers working with ethical materials and the public is becoming more interested and concerned about the provenance of their jewels. This year, London Jewellery Week featured ESSENCE, a whole section of beautiful eco, ethical jewellery styles to suit every taste and price range.

The mix of offerings was a reflection of the whole show: There were some conventional eco designers and some way-out pieces. No longer is ethical jewellery confined to the hippy edges of the market. Ute Decker works with a range of sustainable materials to create her modern, silver bracelets and rings.....

Read more at  -  http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/06/handmade-eco-jewellery-hits-mainstream.php