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12 Fair Trade Jewelry Items You Need This Spring

May 28, 2018 By Danielle Fisher Leave a Comment

Fair trade jewelry is making waves in the fashion industry, alongside fair trade clothing. In this post, we are featuring accessories from fair trade online stores that can amp up your look this spring! Or, if you’re looking for great all-occasion gifts for the sustainable-living lovers in your life, you may find some gems here, too. With this short fair trade shopping guide, you can stay on trend without sacrificing your principles. Plus, you get to learn where your money goes, should you buy any of these products.

Fair Trade Jewelry: Know What Your Accessories Support

 

1. Petite Leaves Necklace

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Celebrate the wonders of spring with this fair trade petite leaves necklace. It’s delicate and feminine, which is perfectly suitable for spring. The artisans who created this necklace are empowered through fair trade partnerships, providing them with the knowledge and skills of jewelry-making to support their families.

2.  Half-moon Brass “Katarina” Necklace

Half-moon Brass "Katarina" Necklace | Fair Trade Jewelry Items You Need This Spring

The half-moon brass pendants of this necklace are subtle but they sure do make a statement, especially when worn with a plain dress or blouse. This fair trade jewelry comes from Uganda, crafted from recycled materials by local artisans. Proceeds from this product provide the artisans and their communities fair and steady income.

3. Be Resilient Necklace

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A chic, minimalist necklace like this fits casual outfits. Handmade in Cambodia, the materials of this necklace come from repurposed bombshells, which are littered across the country. The “Be Resilient” necklace is more than just a fashion statement, it is a symbol of hope and peace amidst violence.

4. Everly Bracelet

Everly Bracelet | Fair Trade Jewelry Items You Need This Spring

Stacking jewelry is quite trendy these days and you can certainly do this with the Everly bracelet. The artisans behind this fair trade jewelry are women who escaped human trafficking. Proceeds from jewelry making support these women’s health care, education, and counseling needs as well as allow them to earn a fair wage.

5. Megumi Bracelet

Megumi Bracelet | Fair Trade Jewelry Items You Need This Spring

Sleek and smooth, the Megumi bracelet can match an array of outfits for different occasions. This minimalist statement piece is crafted from brass by local artisans in Nairobi, Kenya. The sales of this fair trade product contribute to the livelihood empowerment movement in the area.

6. Morse Code Bracelet

Morse Code Bracelet | Fair Trade Jewelry Items You Need This Spring

The bead sequence of this bracelet conveys an inspiring message in Morse code, which is why we think it makes a lovely gift for your loved ones. Made by mothers in Thailand, the proceeds support women rescued from trafficking, including those at risk of exploitation.

7. Colorful Woven Discs

Available in nine eye-popping colors and two different sizes, these earrings are sure to be a perfect addition to your wardrobe! They are created with all-natural sisal fibers and woven with an age-old basket weaving technique. The hoops are then attached to hypoallergenic earring hooks for your comfort. Pick a color to match your favorite sweater, or select a more basic white or black to accent your dress for a night out! #fairtrade #fairtradefashion #fairtradejewelry #madeinrwanda #rwanda #shopethical #shopethically

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Big and colorful drop earrings are all the rage these days, which is why we’ve included these bold earrings. Crafted in Rwanda, the local artisans use natural sisal fibers to make these colorful woven disc earrings. They are woven by hand using a traditional technique. The proceeds of the product support a cooperative of women who are working to get out of extreme poverty.

8. Long Droplet Horn Earrings

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These long droplet horn earrings help support women from Kenya with hearing disabilities. Most of them are single mothers who are working to support their families. The unemployment rate of deaf people in the country is high, with added discrimination against deaf women. Take a stand for them with this product.

9. Bohemian Roselynn Earrings

Bohemian Roselynn Earrings | Fair Trade Jewelry Items You Need This Spring

Wearing a pair of Bohemian earrings is just right for your spring look. Handmade from recycled materials, the sales from these earrings help the artisans in East Africa rise from poverty.

 

10. Blue Margarita – Earring Bar Collection

Blue Earrings | 12 Fair Trade Jewelry Items You Need This Spring

You can create all kinds of looks with the Blue Margarita – Earring Bar Collection‘s four separate Sterling silver ear jackets and beautiful Neon Blue Apatite. You can mix and match the pieces of this collection to match your look this spring. You can even use your own stud earring. This hand-made creation from Lamplighter Jewelry supports, protects, and empowers women, children, and animals.

 

11. Gratitude Necklace

Silver Rings Gratitude Necklace | 12 Fair Trade Jewelry Items You Need This Spring

If you need a physical reminder to always be grateful, this Gratitude Necklace is perfect for spring. Think of all the things you’re grateful for everytime you touch the Sterling Silver rings. 20% of the proceeds from this product help empower women, children, and animals all over the world.

 

Learn more about fair trade products in this video by FairtradeCanada:

While there are plenty of other jewelry option sold online and in stores, your purchase means more when it says fair trade. It basically means your money is actually going somewhere—to communities where much help is needed, instead of lining the pockets of big commercial brands. Thanks to the growing number of fair trade online stores, you can find and buy fair trade jewelry anytime, whenever you feel like spicing up your look.

What do you think of fair trade jewelry? Let us know in the comments!

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