Not All That Glitters is Fair – The True Cost of Jewelry
Jewelry has always symbolized love, beauty, and personal expression. It sparkles, it tells stories, it captures emotion. But behind that brilliance often lies a reality that’s far less beautiful.
Not all that glitters is fair.
According to a report by SOMO, colored gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are frequently mined under unethical conditions. In developing countries, entire communities — including children — work long hours in dangerous mines for minimal pay, often exposed to toxic chemicals.
And it’s not just gemstones. Gold and silver mining, especially in small-scale operations, is often linked to child labor, exploitation, and severe environmental harm. Rivers are poisoned with mercury, forests disappear, and livelihoods are destroyed.
Even the so-called healing crystals, like rose quartz, carry a hidden cost. In Madagascar, families, including young children, work in unsafe mines to supply the global demand for “energy stones.” (Radar article)
Our Commitment to Doing Better
At Charitygoodz, this question changed everything. We realized that true beauty must be built on integrity, for people, for the planet, and for the future.
That’s why we’re committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable craftsmanship.
We use recycled gold and silver, collaborate with responsible partners, and prioritize conflict-free and lab-grown gemstones to reduce our environmental impact.
Because for us, doing good means doing right, in every step of the process.
Read more about our sustainability
Beauty with Purpose
The real value of a piece of jewelry isn’t just in how it looks, it’s in what it stands for.
By choosing ethical and sustainable jewelry, you’re helping create a world where beauty and fairness can shine together.
At Charitygoodz, we believe that every sparkle should tell a story of respect, care, and hope, for the people who make it, and for the planet we all share.
