The path to sustainable metals, gemstones and cultured pearls

The Path to Sustainable Metals, Gemstones & Cultured Pearls | Inhorgenta 2025 At Inhorgenta 2025 Munich, industry leaders discuss the future of sustainability in jewelry, focusing on eco-friendly metals, fair-trade gemstones, and responsible pearl farming. Featuring Alina Uhlitz (Miadana), Desiree Binternagel (Fairever), and Felix Durejka (Aurhen), the panel explores how brands can navigate ethical sourcing, improve transparency, and minimize environmental impact. Key topics include fair wages for miners, reducing chemical use in gold extraction, and ensuring fair trade practices in gemstone mining. Experts emphasize that sustainability should become the industry standard, not just a niche trend. The conversation also highlights the challenges of scaling eco-friendly materials and the importance of consumer education in driving demand for ethical jewelry. How important is sustainability when choosing jewelry—would you pay more for responsibly sourced materials? Let us know in the comments! Key Topics Covered: - Fair-trade gold, eco-friendly mining & ethical gemstone sourcing - Challenges in making sustainability the industry norm - The future of responsible jewelry & consumer awareness #SustainableJewelry #EthicalGemstones #FairTradeGold #Inhorgenta2025 Speakers: Desirée Binternagel - Managing Director, Fairever, Germany Felix Durejka - Managing Director, Aurhen, Germany Alina Uhlitz - Managing Director, Miadana, Germany Presenter: Dr. Laurent Cartier - Head of Special