Ambassador of Ethical and Responsible Practices
Ambassador: Fairmined Gold
"We are promoting responsible, ethical, social and environmental practices, contributing to the change we want to see in the world." Ethical and ecological values are a component of the way Ana Khouri was raised. With this mindset, it was natural for her to implement these practices in her work environment.
“I’ve always believed that you should do what you believe in. I'm proud to be an Ambassador for FAIRMINED after years of working with them and solely with certified, ethically and responsibly sourced Gold and Rare Gemstones. We are proudly part of the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) to whom we report our fair trade purchases and discuss ethics in environmental practices. Working with ethically sourced Fairmined Gold allows us to help and promote responsible mining practices, focusing on Gold and Gems that are sourced from responsible artisanal and small-scale mining organizations."
Ana mentors young designers on how best to adopt Fairmined practices and has been assisting communities in Latin and South America get into the Fairmined supply chain.
Ana Khouri’s High Jewelry and Editions are handcrafted in NYC and Paris. Her production follows strict labor and safety practices. “We are committed to responsible labor practices, respecting the artisan’s well-being, safety and labor hours. All of our artisans’ ateliers and our offices have adopted procedures which demonstrate our commitment to the environment.”
In addition to using Fairmined Gold, Khouri donates a sales percentage to the communities of artisans she works with. It is her goal to maintain this consciousness from the beginning until the end of the process.
