We are here to help you make a difference.

What is responsible sourcing? How can jewelry be sustainable? What do I need to do to have a responsible jewelry business? How do I create a transparent supply chain? What should I expect of my suppliers?  Should I get certified? Who are the right partners for me? How can I create meaningful impact in the jewelry sector?

Working towards a responsible jewelry industry involves many dynamics and considerations. It is a continuously evolving part of the sector and navigating this new path can leave you feeling confused, uncertain, overwhelmed, and unmotivated. Sound familiar?

We at Christina T. Miller sustainable jewelry consulting are excited by all the potential that the movement towards a responsible and sustainable jewelry sector holds. We thrive in the space of education, creative problem solving, and collaboration and use these skills and knowledge to help you. We are committed activists for a holistic, inclusive, and collaborative movement towards a responsible jewelry sector.

What we believe:

For us, a responsible jewelry industry is one that: 

1. Values human life and works towards the benefit of all involved in the trade, particularly those who have been traditionally left most vulnerable - miners and producers. This includes the environmental impact of mining on source communities.  Our choices impact others and every purchase made is an opportunity to do better. 

2. Community is essential. The jewelry industry is deeply interconnected. Though there some seemingly daunting challenges for the sector, we believe that none of these challenges are truly surmountable without community and collaboration between businesses, nongovernmental organizations, countries, and individuals. 

3. There is no business to be done on a dead planet. Like all industries, it's more critical than ever that the jewelry industry reduce its harmful impacts on the environment and find new ways of operating - especially given the industry’s reliance on finite resources. The environment has much greater long-term value than the materials we mine from it. 

4. Create space to strive for more. We believe in radical thinking and creative problem solving. We unite stakeholders in the industry and facilitate collaborative forums to solve some of the industry’s most pressing problems. What can happen when we consider our level of perceived confidence over perceived risk? What might happen if we imagine a way to solve this problem?

5. We are not fans of shame and/or ego. While the industry has advanced, no one has a perfect way to be responsible. It can be complex work and there is no need to feel anxious over getting started because we are just happy that you are willing to work towards something better! 

6. Change is constant. We stay regularly informed on what is considered for best practices for a responsible industry and often work with friends and colleagues in the industry pioneering responsible jewelry initiatives. We use this as a framework while tailoring our work to fit your needs. 

7. Aim to improve. Ultimately, It is a journey that involves, you, your business, your values, your capacity, and your goals. Our approach is centered on the principles of transparency and continual improvement - learning from research, experience, and mistakes. We take an honest look at where you are now, where you’d like to be, we create a plan to help you get there, and we hold your hand through the process to the extent you’d like. 

Start where you are. If you are willing to take one step in a better direction or to simply get more informed, we are here to share our knowledge and help.