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Flaxbee

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2. hi eShirl - I've found a few links that discuss recycled metals, but

Reply to eShirl (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 29, 2013, 11:39 AM

Aug 2013

though many jewelers talk about ethically sourced stones, I haven't found the sources! In the Lounge thread, DUer Tuesday Afternoon said that some of her friends who buy from eBay ask about source and feel comfortable they're getting ethical stones before they buy -- which is one way to do it.

http://www.ethicalmetalsmiths.org/projects/radical-jewelry-makeover/

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I'm also interested. n/t eShirl Aug 2013 #1

hi eShirl - I've found a few links that discuss recycled metals, but Flaxbee Aug 2013 #2

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