Blogs by Marc Choyt
Marc Choyt is an activist fair trade jeweler, journalist and author of an upcoming book about business, circle and blessing: 'The Circle Manifesto.'
Topic: Ornamentation Without Exploitation
Marc Choyt is President of Reflective Images, a designer jewelry company located in Santa Fe that sells Celtic jewelry including Celtic wedding rings and unique designer conflict free diamond wedding and engagement rings. He is also an activist and Director of Fair Jewelry Action, an environmental justice and human rights network. He is also a journalist and public speaker on ethical jewelry issues. His international work has been honored by Jewelers That Care in 2010; and in July, 2012, he was named as an honoree of New Mexico’s Green Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Leader of the Year award. His book on blessing and sustainable business practices, The Circle Manifesto, will be published in late 2012.
Marc writes about the issues and politics in the world of ethical jewelry, and working with the blue print of the circle to integrate blessing and the regenerative principles of sustainability into business practices.
November 5, 2012 at 2:49 PM
"Three million have died over the last 20 years in wars funded by players in the diamond business"
October 18, 2012 at 1:14 PM
"Inuit miners remain disenfranchised from their own rights from their ancestral land"
September 24, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Cutting Through Spin In Purchasing An Ethical Wedding Ring
"...there are only a few things you need to consider, no matter where you purchase your wedding ring or engagement ring"
September 4, 2012 at 12:59 PM
The Beauty Of Fair Trade Diamonds
An interview with Mike Angenent, founder of Open Source Minerals and Jeweltree Foundation
August 14, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Do Conflict-Free Diamonds Exist?
"...diamonds being sold today can come from sources that perpetuate human and ecological atrocities and still be certified “conflict-free...” "
August 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Going for Gold: Fair Trade and the Transformation of Jewelry
"At present, fair trade gold is hardly available in North America..."
July 17, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Fair Trade Ethically Sourced Jewelry, Now
"And the amazing thing is, for the first time, such rings are available"
