935 ‰ Sterling Silver Alloy 

Our Fairever ASM Sterling Silver has a fine silver content of 935 ‰ and can not rust or perish. For this alloy composition, the responsibly sourced fine silver is mixed with a small amount of copper. Adding copper creates the hardness of the alloy, which makes it more durable for jewelry making and allows it to be bent and shaped easily.  

About Fairever ASM

ASM = Artisanal and Small-scale Mining. 

Fairever ASM Silver is not certified by a 3rd party as it was purchased during a year when the mine of origin was not certified for silver. However, we have full traceability of origin for this material and are very confident about the fair mining practices at the time of purchase, which is why Fairever assures its responsible origin.​

The small-scale mining organizations from which this silver operates currently under Fairtrade or Fairmined standards and have a long-standing reputation for their strong sense of responsibility towards people and nature. The workers receive a fair wage for their work. Protective clothing, as well as health and safety training, are mandatory. Abusive child labor is prohibited. All these responsible mining practices have been widely covered by positive reports by NGOs and the media.

Fair ASM Silver

About Fairmined

Fairmined is a product seal that certifies gold and silver from responsible artisanal & small-scale mining organizations. The objective is to bring about positive change to small-scale mining, promote sustainable social-economic development, ensure environmental protection, and give everyone access to responsibly mined gold and silver. The Fairmined certification system is secured by independent, accredited auditing organizations. This ensures that the mining organizations comply with the requirements of the Fairmined Standard. The entire supply chain is audited, which includes all companies working with and making claims about Fairmined Gold and Fairmined Silver, from the mine to the finished piece of jewelry.

Benefits for mining communities: ​

• A guaranteed minimum price of 95 % of the London Bullion Market price for gold and silver (Fairever even pays 96 % to 98 % for gold and 100 % to 160 % for silver!) 
• A premium for better living and working conditions and community development 
• Investment in organizational and social development and environmental protection

The Fairmined initiative was founded by the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM), an international non-governmental organization that is regarded as a pioneer and leading organisation in the field of responsible artisanal & small-scale gold mining since its foundation in 2004. ARM supports this form of mining to make it a legal, organized, and profitable activity that uses efficient technologies and is socially and environmentally responsible.

To achieve the goal of responsible mining, the Fairmined Initiative works with all relevant stakeholders throughout the supply chain: from artisanal mines to legislators, manufacturers, jewelers and consumers. This stakeholder forum is the largest in this area and represents the various perspectives of the respective groups in a joint program. 

The Fairmined website provides detailed information about ARM's work, the Fairmined Standard, and its benefits for artisanal and small-scale mining organizations.

 www.fairmined.org​

Benefits for mining communities: 

• A guaranteed minimum price of 95 % of the London Bullion Market price for gold and silver (Fairever even pays 96 % to 98 % for gold and 100 % to 160 % for silver!)
• A premium for better living and working conditions and community development
• Investment in organizational and social development and environmental protection

The Fairmined initiative was founded by the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM), an international non-governmental organization that is regarded as a pioneer and leading organization in the field of responsible artisanal & small-scale gold mining since its foundation in 2004. ARM supports this form of mining to make it a legal, organized, and profitable activity that uses efficient technologies and is socially and environmentally responsible. To achieve the goal of responsible mining, the Fairmined Initiative works with all relevant stakeholders throughout the supply chain: From artisanal mines to legislators, manufacturers, jewelers, and consumers. This stakeholder forum is the largest in this area and represents the various perspectives of the respective groups in a joint program. 

 The Fairmined website provides detailed information about ARM's work, the Fairmined Standard, and its benefits for artisanal and small-scale mining organizations. 

www.fairmined.org