Why Fairmined?
I joined the challenge to further my support of artisanal and small-scale mining organizations that are part of the Fairmined Initiative. I hope that my jewelry pieces will draw attention to the Fairmined community and that more and more jewelers will start using Fairmined. Fairmined is Gold to be Proud of.
The Rock Fern Collection
Sandrine B. Jewelry
The collection is made of 14K Fairmined gold, accentuated with responsibly sourced rutilated quartz gemstones.
About
This collection draws attention to the importance of small businesses in our communities. I believe that by supporting one another we can build on human connections to help grow local economies.
I intentionally chose pieces of nature found in two local stores in Bushwick in New York City. I have been living in Bushwick for a few years and I have enjoyed perusing various stores’ offerings.
Each piece of jewelry holds the memory of the place and of the time the purchase was made.
I hand-picked a Korean rock fern plant from Stems Brooklyn. Ferns often symbolize confidence, love, and security because of their lush leaves, bouncy stems, and ability to exist throughout history.
The ferns leaves were molded and cast in 14K Fairmined gold, later accentuated with responsibly sourced rutilated quartz gemstones.
