Donna Distefano's Fair Trade, Eco-Friendly Custom Jewelry

Donna Distefano's Fair Trade, Eco-Friendly Custom JewelryDonna Distefano's eponymous jewelry line features gorgeous gems that you can wear with a clear conscience. They are created without unnecessary environmental destruction and without human rights violations. The Fair Trade-certified pieces are custom-made and hand-wrought in Distefano's NYC store and use eco-friendly refining, substance purification, and recycled metals. The extensive line features a variety of beautiful pieces: diamond and colored gemstone engagement rings, wedding bands, cocktail rings, chandelier earrings, jeweled necklaces, and pendants. The "Silva" pendant at right is $12,250, but the line varies in price. See the gallery for a few more examples of Distefano's work, and if you're in NYC, stop by her store at 20 W. 20th St.