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Featured Podcasts and Publications

Marc Choyt | Feb 16, 2022 | Ethical Outlooks
As part of our Activism and greater mission to spread awareness of ethical jewelry sourcing, Reflective Jewelry President Marc Choyt often writes freelance articles for trade magazines and appears on podcasts. A frequent topic is his 45,000 word investigative jounalist piece, the Ethical Jewelry Exposé: Lies, Damn Lies, and Conflict Free Diamonds, published in late 2018.

“Eco” Recycled Gold is a Greenwash BS Jewelry Lie

Marc Choyt | Jul 23, 2021 | Ethical Outlooks
The most important question to ask your jeweler is: is this piece traceable from mine to market? And yes, this definitely applies to jewelers who use recycled gold wedding rings.

"Eco-Friendly" Recycled Gold Infographic

Marc Choyt | Mar 18, 2020 | Ethical Outlooks
The more recycled paper we use, the fewer trees we cut down. True. The more recycled gold we use, the less we mine. False.

Fairtrade Gold vs Dirty Gold Infographic

Marc Choyt | Mar 17, 2020 | Ethical Outlooks
The difference between Fairtrade Gold and dirty gold runs deep. Let this handy infographic be your guide! Each link sends you to a short article explaining the aspect in question in a bit more detail. #NoDirtyGold

The Fairest Ring Of All Method

Marc Choyt | Apr 21, 2017 | Ethical Outlooks
Now, I’m going to be a bit controversial here because leading brands in the US market push recycled gold as the choice for those conscious consumers concerned about the environment. And here’s why.

 

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