At Maren Jewellery we do not use fair trade gold, not even for our Sphere stud earrings. The reason for this is as follows: Fair Trade gold is mined under fair working conditions, with fair payment and under strict regulations that promote the protection of people and the environment. This is of course a positive step forward compared to conventional mining standards. The fact that miners in fair trade mines are taking concrete action against abuses in the industry with new standards and environmentally and human-friendly regulations is also extremely worthy of support. However, fair trade gold is also newly mined gold that causes avoidable damage to our environment and for which miners expose themselves to great health risks. That is why we have consciously decided to use only recycled gold for our jewellery instead of Fair Trade gold.