About this episode
Sofie Boons interviews jeweller Saskia Shutt about ethical jewellery and the impact of responsible sourcing on artisanal mining communities.
In this episode of the BAJ Podcast, Sofie Boons speaks with jeweller and ethical‑making advocate Saskia Shutt. Rooted in a practice shaped by transparency and responsibility, Saskia is a Fairmined‑licensed maker whose work directly supports artisanal mining communities and promotes traceable, positive sourcing. Beyond her own bench, she is an active contributor to groups such as Fair Luxury, Truly Precious, Ethical Metalsmiths, and organisations including Diamonds for Peace, where she helps drive conversations around fairness, accountability, and sustainability within the industry. Together, Sofie and Saskia explore what ethical jewellery looks like in practice, from sourcing Fairmined gold and navigating relationships with mining communities, engaging in policy discussions, to participating in networks pushing for systemic change. This episode offers a thoughtful and grounded look at the evolving landscape of ethical jewellery, and the role individual makers can play in shaping a more transparent future for the craft. Tune in to hear Saskia’s story, her experiences, and the ideas currently shaping her work.
People in this episode
Host: Sofie Boons
Guest: Saskia Shutt
Topics covered
- ethical jewellery
- sustainable sourcing
- artisanal mining
- transparency
- responsibility
Keywords
- ethical jewellery
- Fairmined
- sustainable sourcing
- artisanal mining
- transparency
- responsibility
- jewellery industry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fair Luxury, Truly Precious, Ethical Metalsmiths, Diamonds for Peace, Fairmined
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