We are grateful to make a living doing something we love in a place we love. As a business and humans, we’re committed to improving our global community and decreasing our environmental impact by utilizing best practices and supporting charities that work on positive changes. 

Ethical Sourcing

Hutcherson Goldsmithing utilizes sources dedicated to ethical practices. We know most of our sources and have met most of our diamond and gemstone dealers in person. We can ask them questions about their values and how they contribute to improving conditions for everyone in this industry and the environment. 

Recycled Diamonds

Diamonds last through generations. Many of the custom jewelry pieces we create for our clients feature family heirloom diamonds to be remounted in a new, unique piece of jewelry. In addition, many of the larger diamonds we use in our jewelry line are recycled (the smaller diamonds are precision-cut of Canadian origin). They have come out of previously worn jewelry and been recut or repolished before we create a one-of-a-kind design around them. If you want to purchase a diamond from us for a custom piece and use a recycled diamond, ask! We would love to find one for you.

New Diamonds

We also provide ethically sourced new diamonds for your custom jewelry. We have a few different approaches for new diamonds: 

• Kimberley Process Certified diamonds ensure they were not used in funding wars.
• We offer diamonds that can be traced back to their country of origin including Canada and Botswana.
• We offer lab-grown diamonds as an option. These have the same physical characteristics as natural diamonds.
• Using imperfect diamonds utilizes the diamonds that have already been mined and cast aside in the past. Luckily, they have been gaining in popularity. Diamonds that were once considered not gem quality are now being polished and loved for their unique character.

Recycled Precious Metals

We purchase recycled metals for the casting and fabrication of new jewelry. We can also melt down your gold to create a new piece, increasing the life of your existing materials.

• Giving back: We donate to the Mercury-Free Mining Challenge, which is working on a solution to eliminate mercury from artisanal gold mining. 

Gemstones

We have several gemstone suppliers directly connected with small mines and cutting facilities. They can usually tell us the mine from which each gem came. They cut the gemstones or work directly with their team to ensure a safe and fair working environment. 

• Giving Back: We donate to Gem Legacy, which supports East African artisanal mining communities through training and community development.

Community and ENVIRONMENT

We buy from local small businesses as much as possible and support charities that work to improve our communities and the environment. 

Our shop space utilizes renewable solar energy and greywater. Our packaging includes recycled gift bags and paper, as well as renewable wood boxes.

• Giving back: We have recently contributed to local charities, including monetary donations to Taking Ownership PDX and Self Enhancement Inc. We have also recently donated pieces for fundraising auctions to Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and Rose Haven Day Shelter and Community Center.