Gold-Plated Garnet Necklace
Gold-Plated Garnet Necklace
  • SKU: 6803962

Gold-Plated Garnet Necklace

$99.00

Country:   India
Material:   Gold-plated brass with semi-precious garnet stone
Length:      17"

NOTE:  The closeup picture is deceiving; the garnet stone is literally just 1/4 inch tall.

A fair trade organization, Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. The association’s name, meaning "hope" in Sanskrit, represents its goal to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family–based artisans. A not–for–profit organization, Asha works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves. Asha promotes sustainability and helps eliminate producer debt through direct purchases and advance payments. Producer benefits include educational assistance for children, medical checkups and treatment, a health center at Saharanpur, savings programs for artisans and spouses, non-formal education projects and relief–related social projects. 

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