The codes in the following sections correspond to those
in the Green Assay disclosure boxes on this site. Inquiries
regarding these disclosures may be made to info@greenassay.com.
| Eco
Metal |
Indication
whether the primary metal in the piece
has been determined to be ecologically
responsible. |
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| 101 |
The primary metal in this
item has not been determined to be ecologically
responsible. |
| 102 |
Ecologically Mined Gold |
| 103 |
Ecologically Mined Platinum |
| 104 |
Recycled Metal |
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| Eco
Alloy |
Indication
whether the alloy in the piece has been
determined to be ecologically responsible. |
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| 201 |
This item contains an
alloy which has not been determined
to be ecologically responsible. |
| 202 |
Recycled Metal |
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| Eco
Findings |
Indication
whether the primary metal comprising
findings in the piece has been determined
to be ecologically responsible. |
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| 301 |
The findings in this item
are not made from ecologically responsible
metal. |
| 302 |
Ecologically Mined Gold |
| 303 |
Ecologically Mined Platinum |
| 304 |
Recycled Metal |
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| Eco
Gems |
Indication
whether the gem in the piece has been
determined to be ecologically responsible. |
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| 401 |
The gem(s) in this item
has not been determined to be mined
in an ecologically responsible manner. |
| 402 |
Ecologically Mined Stones |
| 403 |
Laboratory Grown Gems |
| 404 |
Found Stones (not mined) |
| 405 |
Recycled Gems |
| 406 |
Gem Supplied by Customer |
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| Eco
Other |
Indication
of the eco footprint of other components
of the piece. |
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| 501 |
This item contains components
whose ecological characteristics have
not been certified, but are believed
to be environmentally friendly. You
may request more information on this
item from Green Assay. |
| 502 |
Found Item (not mined) |
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| Non
Eco |
Disclosure
of other components in the piece. |
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| 601 |
This item contains components
whose ecological factors have not been
evaluated. |
| 602 |
This item contains components
whose components are not considered
to be ecologically friendly. |
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| Eco
Refinery |
Indication
whether the metal in this piece was
refined in an ecologically certified
refinery. |
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| 701 |
This item contains metal
refined at a non-ecological facility. |
| 702 |
This item contains metals
refined at both certified and non-certified
facilities, but the primary metal was
refined in a certified facility. |
| 703 |
This item contains metal
refined at a facility which began the
process of pursuing certification within
the past year. |
| 704 |
Refined at a jeweler’s
bench using ecological techniques. This
is a jeweler’s representation
and does not reflect completion of an
independent certification process. You
may request additional information regarding
these techniques from Green Assay. |
| 705 |
Refined by a secondary refiner (of
recycled metals). Refinery has been
awarded ISO 14001 status. |
| 706 |
Refined by a secondary refiner (of
recycled metals). Refinery not ISO certified,
but employs environmental safeguards. |
| 707 |
No refining (or minimal
refining) was performed on this metal
when it was recycled. |
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| Eco
Bench Practices |
Indication
of ecological procedures employed by
the jeweler at the bench. |
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| 801 |
Use of alum instead of
sulfuric acid. |
| 802 |
Cast using crucible dedicated to eco
metal. |
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| Fair
Trade |
Among other criteria,
assures that miners and artisans receive
a living wage for their work. |
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| 901 |
These goods have not been evaluated
for compliance with Fair Trade standards. |
| 902 |
These goods were produced pursuant
to standards established by the Fair
Trade Federation, but are not certified. |
| 903 |
The producer, wholesaler or supplier
of these goods has initiated the process
of obtaining fair trade designation. |
| 904 |
Not applicable. These goods
were not sourced from an underprivileged
community. |
