New location for Green Jewelry

Green Jewelry can now be found at http://greenjewelry.typepad.com/.

See you there!

New Green Pack is now available

Jewelers Vigilance Committee is releasing its eco-friendly Green USA PATRIOT Act Compliance Kit. Known as "GREEN PACK," it is for use by jewelers to develop and maintain effective anti-money laundering programs that comply with the requirements of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Internal Revenue Service.

The Green Pack is nearly paper-free and includes a storage binder, CD containing the information, templates, and forms that were in JVC’s previous PACK plus new guidance for the industry and an AML DVD to help jewelers to train their employees on the general requirements of the law.

Click here to order your Green Pack.

Giving Gold New Life

If you're gonna have a party, you might as well serve gold. (Uh that would be the gold found in jewelry, not a tequila bottle.)

The Arizona Republic featured a story about a new trend popping up in the amature gold trading market.

Likened to a Tupperware Party, these "gold parties" allow guests to bring and recycle unwanted gold for cash.

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Jersey Green Jewelry

Among many interesting activities enjoyed while greening up their school, students in Frankfort NJ make jewelry out of plastic or cardboard.

Recycle and get rewarded

The Washitonian site Hoopla Traders Eco Boutique. Use a reusable bag to purchase their jewelry and get a 50-cent rebate!

Hoopla Traders Eco Boutique (2314 18th St., NW; 202-797-0730). This Adams Morgan shop carries apparel, jewelry, and more from ecofriendly artisans and designers, such as Blueskies Glassworks and BuddhaFly. Bring in a reusable bag or purchase one from them and receive a 50-cent rebate; it’ll also donate another 50 cents to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Jewelry with a conscience

This article highlighting green wedding practices mentions "responsible" jewelry along with a link to greencarot.com's website.

It's Easy Being Green

Report published using eco-friendly materials

In celebration of Earth Day 2008, which was April 22, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) announced plans to launch the IGI Eco Report series, diamond and gemstone grading reports printed on recycled and/or biodegradable paper using soy and water-based inks.

Click here to read the details.

Looking for eco-friendly wedding ideas

In honor of Earth Day, Beautiful-Bridal.com issued a press release announcing a challenge for all brides-to-be. Running through June 30, 2008, they are searching for the most original and unique eco-friendly wedding ideas.

In the press release, one of the suggestions given as an example is "Give your attendants jewelry made from recycled metals and stones."

The list of entries and winner will be published on June 30, 2008. The winner receives a free bridal tiara.