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Bridal Jewelry
by tammy on August 2, 2006
Therefore, it is refreshing to find a company who considers this a priority when locating jewelry to resell. The Lucina Company is all over this, and has even gotten some press about it:
Local jewelry company Lucina (www.lucinacompany.com) also will show its wares [at Portland Fashion Week]. The year-old company finds fair-trade imports from artisans in developing countries and then matches them with American designers who craft the final products.
The raw materials include gemstones carved by women in Afghanistan who are recovering from the effects of war, mohair scarves woven by women weavers in Rwanda and silver chains from a fair-trade workshop in bali.
Lucian has all kinds of jewelry, but I especially enjoyed their bridal jewelry since it a little different than the traditional jewelry we are so used to for brides.
Cluster Hoop Earrings in White
Sterling silver hoops showcase a cluster of white tagua nut barrels and faceted Austrian crystals. Made with Cooperativa Tagua beads from Ecuador
Pearl Wrap Necklace/Bracelet
Hand forged Ethiopian Recycled Silver Chain with 8mm Ivory Freshwater Pearls. Sterling silver components. 60 inches long. Wear wrapped multiple times, long, or as a bracelet.
Crema Pearl Necklace
Lustrous cream-colored tagua loops on gold-fill chain with luminous accents of yellow chalcedony, freshwater bronze-toned pearl and mother of pearl.
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Response from:
Holly
(08/02/06 3:03pm)
Yay! Fair trade jewelry getting some loving at last!! BTW-it's Lucina, not Lucian. :)
Response from:
Neha
(08/02/06 4:17pm)
It is nice to know there are beautiful and unusual fair trade options available when it comes to bridal jewelry - they are a welcome break from the perenially popular rhinestones and blood diamonds.
Response from:
Tammy
(08/02/06 6:34pm)
Glad you liked the post, and thanks for the typo correction. Just fixed it.
Response from:
Sarah
(08/02/06 7:54pm)
These pieces are beautiful but unique, and it's jewelry you can feel good about wearing. It's just what I'll be looking for when I'm a bride.
Response from:
Summer
(08/03/06 9:33pm)
those Cluster Hoop Earrings in White are facinating. There is something sensual about them, like they's tantalizing fruit. Anway, not to get too carried away...beautiful items...
-Summer
-Summer
Response from:
Summer
(08/03/06 9:34pm)
Those Cluster Hoop Earrings in White are facinating. There is something sensual about them, like they're tantalizing fruit. Anway, not to get too carried away...beautiful items...
-Summer
-Summer
Response from:
Marc Choyt
(02/26/07 9:56pm)
As a manufacturer with 3000 inventory pieces, I know that Fair Trade jewelry is a complex issue. I am a mainstream jewelry manufacturer attending major trade shows. See my website, www.celticjewelry.com which discusses what we have done to bring fair trade products to our customers.
Response from:
Mocrael
(03/20/07 6:30pm)
Jolica is also shares the "Art of Giving" with its Fair Trade jewellery and accessories, supporting artisans from around the world. Check out my blog, MocraGifts - Fair Trade:
http://mocragifts.blogspot.com/
There are a lot of beautiful gifts for the Bride, her bridesmaids, and even for the Groom, his best man, and ushers. Do a world of good, today.
http://mocragifts.blogspot.com/
There are a lot of beautiful gifts for the Bride, her bridesmaids, and even for the Groom, his best man, and ushers. Do a world of good, today.
Response from:
Mocrael
(03/20/07 6:50pm)
There was an error if you tried to reach my website. If clicking on my name does not work, you can reach it through my blog site, clicking on "My Jolica - The Art of Giving" on the side bar. Thanks.
Response from:
Mocrael
(11/20/07 6:18pm)
My old blog has been corrupted. This is the link to my new blog MocraGifts - Jolica Fair Trade Goods
http://jolica-mocragifts.blogspot.com/
http://jolica-mocragifts.blogspot.com/
Response from:
MocraGifts
(01/19/09 4:53pm)
Jolica shares the 'Art of Giving' by empowering women in North American and around the world. Discover our Collection of unique, handcrafted pieces from around the world - from stunning sterling silver to funky glass jewelry, from supple leather handbags to colorfully embroidered totes.
Every gift from the Jolica Collection supports artisans, their families and communities in developing countries around the globe! Discover the opportunity that is helping North American women achieve their dreams.
Explore Jolica and Discover the Art of Giving! Do a world of good today. Thank you.
Every gift from the Jolica Collection supports artisans, their families and communities in developing countries around the globe! Discover the opportunity that is helping North American women achieve their dreams.
Explore Jolica and Discover the Art of Giving! Do a world of good today. Thank you.
Response from:
sarah byrnes
(03/13/09 9:41am)
The Little Feet Company has a beautiful range of handmade fair trade jewellery made from vietnam, it is a social business that donates 30% of our profits directly back to orphanages in Vietnam.
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sdfrd
(09/17/09 10:02am)
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