Most frequently asked questions about Fairmined Yellow Gold Lobster Clasp.

The Fairmined Gold Lobster Clasp can be made of various alloy combinations, which are most commonly used in jewelry making. Other uses for gold wire include orthodontic appliances, computers, and more technological uses. We offer a step-by-step guide for goldsmiths and manufacturers on how to work best with our selection of alloys. Please note that only the fine gold contained in our alloys is certified by Fairmined Standards. 

For more information, visit https://fairmined.org/the-fairmined-standard/.

The silver in all our alloys is Fairever ASM Silver, sourced from responsibly working small-scale mining organizations in the Global South. The small copper, zinc, and palladium contents are currently sourced from conventional suppliers as we have not yet found a responsible alternative. Our following data sheets were created alongside long-term partners to provide accurate information and content; however, we cannot be held liable for any incomplete or incorrect instructions provided below.  

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