1. Made Nadra necklace - £49
The Natural Store carries a great line in statement jewellery. Made from recycled bone beads, this bracelet has great ethical - and style - credentials.
www.thenaturalstore.co.uk; 01273 746 781
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2. Carrot/white gold wedding band - £295
Having a green rather than a white wedding? Cred’s simple gold wedding bands are made in partnership with small-scale mining communities and cutting and polishing co-operatives.
www.credjewellery.com; 02392 529 139
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3. Fairtrade wooden bracelet - £5.99
As part of its relaunch, Oxfam has a brand new Fairtrade jewellery range. It’s worth popping in soon, though, as there are limited numbers of each piece, including this bold bracelet.
www.oxfam.co.uk
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4. Star earrings - £508
Fifi Bijoux is a market leader in Fairtrade, carefully sourced gemstones. One of its latest designs is this pair of luxurious gold earrings with sparkling aquamarine studs.
www.fifibijoux.com; 0141-339 8943
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5. Made leaf bracelet - £32
This chunky chain bracelet with a pretty leaf charm is designed by Sam Ubhi and made by a group in Nairobi that offers disadvantaged youths the chance to learn jewellery-making.
www.adili.com; 01258 837 437
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6. Ethnic thread bangles - £6
These pretty bangles are handmade by craftspeople at Tara Projects, an organisation based in Delhi that looks after 25 groups of artisans from north India.
www.ethicalsuperstore.com; 0845 009 9016
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7. Wave ring - £20
Swahili for “ethical and just”, Adili believes that it is possible for fashion to be both stylish and ethical. This silver ring is hand-crafted by La Jewellery silversmiths in Wales.
www.adili.com; 01258 837 437
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8. Ecoflop necklace - £19
This funky necklace originated from something a lot less glamorous – flipflops washed up on Kenyan beaches. Other jewellery designs by Uniqueco incorporate recycled car tyres.
www.exclusiveroots.com; 02476 559 179
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9. Regal ring - £9
A chunky glass ring makes a striking alternative to cocktail jewellery. All WearFair suppliers belong to the International Fair Trade Association, ensuring the artisans get a fair wage.
www.wearfair.co.uk; 0845 324 8762
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10. Eclipse earrings - £12
People Tree is one of the best-known fair trade fashion labels thanks to its presence in Topshop and its great designs. These delicate hand-beaten earrings are made in Kenya.
www.peopletree.co.uk; 0845 450 4595
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24 July 2007; Chosen by Kate Proctor
