Blog - Lily McCallin Jewellery

22 Oct

Interview with David Finlay from Fairtrade Gold

29/11/2019
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At a talk hosted by Flux (Fair Luxury) I asked David Finlay from The Fairtrade Foundation where I could read more about Fairtrade Gold’s environmental standards. He sent...

22 Oct

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Fairtrade Gold and the Environment.

29/11/2019
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If you’re anything like me, when you think of The Fairtrade Foundation, you think of bananas and the iconic Fairtrade sticker. I remember a Channel 4 documentary from the 90’s about slave...

15 Oct

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Recycled Precious Metals

15/10/2019
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recycled design, recycled gold, recycled silver, supply chain, sustainable design, sustainable jewellery
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All new Lily McCallin jewellery is now made using 100% recycled precious metals as standard.Here's how it's done...MakingFirstly I make what is called a master, usually using... * scrap silver from previous jobs* ecosilver sheet and wire* or wax...

07 Sep

News, Sustainability

The Complicated Business of Sourcing ‘Ethical’ Gemstones for Jewellery.

10/09/2018
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artisanal mining, ethical gemstones, ethical jewellery, gemstone mining, jewellery supply chain, Sapphire mining, Sri Lankan sapphire, sustainably sourced gemstones
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In this article, I document my second visit to the gemstone mines of Sri Lanka and some cutting factories. In a recent article, which you can read here, I wrote about my first visit...

26 Jul

News, Sustainability

Sri Lanka Mine Visit

03/09/2018
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Over the past couple of years I have developed an interest in gemstone mining and artisanal (hand) mining in particular. I’m interested in whether… It can truly act as a vehicle to lift communities out...

04 Jan

News

January Sale : Come and say Hi!

04/01/2017
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24 Nov

New Collections & Updates, News

New BOB Collection

01/12/2016
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I'd like to introduce you to BOB. * Hi BOB ?? * BOB is a brand new collection of silver and Perspex interchangeable jewellery. * Read on for info on where to try and buy BOB. Some dates for your diaries. *...

16 Sep

New Collections & Updates, News

This summer has been all about Wedding Rings…

16/04/2017
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For more info, click on the image to be taken to our new wedding rings page!

02 Sep

New Collections & Updates, News, Uncategorized

? DDDDDiamonds ?

02/09/2016
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New Designs We have been working hard over the past few months creating bespoke pieces for valued customers as well as developing our ready to wear collections. Here is a link to our latest ddddiamond ring designs, all...

23 Aug

Gold & Silver

Hallmarking Explained

23/08/2016
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From left to right: FBL = lilymccallin sponsor mark Crown = Gold 750 = 18 Carat Lion = London r = 2016 Person in circle = Fairtrade Logo Stamp Diamond Pencil = lilymccallin diamond pencil logo.

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