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How To Develop Your Mystic Understanding of Celtic Knotwork
A brief discussion of western and indigenous culture provides a context a discussion of the hidden 'mystical' meaning of Celtic knots. The reader is given the knowledge that will enable him or her to personally interpret complex Celtic knot designs.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, Celtic knots, knot work design, symbols, cultural traditions, Celtic jewelry

Fair Trade Jewelry: The Challenges and Rewards of an Emerging Movement
A small group of passionate players in the jewelry sector are attempting to create a new product category: fair trade jewelry. Yet does jewelry as a product even fit into the 'fair trade' category, which has been associated only with agricultural products? This article, written by a jewelry manufacturer, gives a concise summary of the challenges involved in creating ethically sourced jewelry.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, fair trade jewelry, ethical jewelry, environmentally responsible jewelry, socially responsible

An Interview on a Fair Trade Jewelry Model in South Africa
Laurens Mare, the CEO of the South African Jewelry Counsel, discusses Vukani-Ubuntu, a Non-Profit Organization that trains people from rural townships into the commercial jewelry trade. This social entrepreneurial effort applies fair trade principal of economic empowerment for the economically disadvantaged to the main stream jewelry world.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, Fair trade jewelry, socially responsible jewelry, South Africa, Economic empowerment, social

Interview with Steve D'Esposito on Fair Trade Jewelry
Steve D'Esposito, executive director of Earthworks, discusses his organization of a multi-sector 'Ethical Jewelry Summit' on socially and environmentally sourced jewelry production. This article discusses some of the issues involved in the very early stages of this important movement in the mainstream jewelry world. The summit is to take place in Washington DC, Oct. 25th and 26th.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, Fair trade jewelry, ethical jewelry, eco jewelry, no dirty gold, blood diamonds, conflict free

Is There Such A Thing As Fair Trade Jewelry?
Third party certified 'fair trade' jewelry does not exist; yet if you google 'fair trade jewelry' millions of sites come up. Written for the consumer and the trade, this short article, extensively researched and referenced, sorts though the concept of 'fair trade' in the jewelry sector. The examples from many sources shed light on what fair trade jewelry might mean, if there is such a thing.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, Fair trade jewelry, eco jewelry, ethically jewelry, socially responsible jewelry, eco wedding ring

The Myth and Lore of Garnets: January's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers garnets, the birthstone of January, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical 'meaning'.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, garnet, garnet jewelry, fair trade garnets, ethical garnets, meaning of garnets, mythology of garnet

The Myth and Lore of Opal: October's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers opal, the birthstone of October, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical 'meaning'.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, opal, opal jewelry, mythology opals, Australian opal, ethical opals, October's birthstone, opal ring

The Myth and Lore of Sapphire: September's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers sapphires, the birthstone of September, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical 'meaning'.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, sapphires, September's birthstone, ethical sapphires, fair trade sapphires, Sri Lanka sapphires

Myth and Lore of Diamonds: April's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers diamonds, the birthstone of April, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical 'meaning'.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, diamonds, diamond jewelry, diamond engagement rings, fair trade diamonds, ethical diamonds

The Myth and Lore of Pearl: June's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers pearls, the birthstone of June, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical 'meaning'.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, pearl, pearl jewelry, Japanese pearls, Tahitian pearls, symbolic meaning of pearls

The Myth and Lore of Rubies: July's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers ruby, the birthstone of July, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical 'meaning'.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, rubies, ruby ring, ruby jewelry, ethical rubies, Burmese rubies, fair trade rubies

The Myth and Lore of Amethyst: The Birthstone of February
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers amethyst, the birthstone of February, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical 'meaning'.
Keywords: Marc Choyt, , amethyst jewelry, fair trade amethyst, ethical amethyst, amethyst rings, mythology of amethyst

The Myth and Lore of Emeralds: May's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers emeralds, the birthstone of May, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical
Keywords: Marc Choyt, emerald jewelry, birthstones, metaphysical gemstones, Columbian emeralds, meaning of emeralds

The Myth and Lore of Topaz: November's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers topaz, the birthstone of November, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical
Keywords: Marc Choyt, topaz, the mythology of topaz, November's birthstone, topaz jewelry, fair trade topaz, ethical topaz

Luxury Design Meets Social Responsibility
As a copywriter, I meet lots of business people. Most are pleasant and some have good products or services to offer. It is rare to meet someone who runs a successful business in a creative industry that is not only smart; it is innovative. It was not a little surprise and delight that Mary Jurek was introduced to me.

Mary founded Mary Jurek Design, Inc. in 1998 after winning international awards and working as a jewelry and watch artiste designing for notable brands including Piaget, Tiffany and Co., Cartier, Wako of Tokyo, Gubelin of Switzerland, and Gump's of San Francisco.
Keywords: Amanda Blake, gift, home decor, stainless steel, tableware, home goods, woman owned business

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