globally
minded FAQ
Q. How can I be certain your jewelry is fair trade?
We are members of the Fair Trade Federation and abide by the following fair trade principals:
1. Fair wages in the local context
2. Participatory workplaces
3. Environmental sustainability
4. Financial and technical support
5. Consumer education
6. Respect for the indigenous culture and identity
7. Accountability
Q. How do you support schools in Guatemala?
We give a portion of our profits to Globally Minded Works. Globally Minded Works supports economic, educational social development in Guatemala. We help send children to go to school!
Q. Where are your products manufactured?
Our products are handmade by women artisans in the Guatemalan Highlands.
Q. Do you have other colors for your jewelry designs?
Yes, we have a selection of different colors available for any style we carry. Email us for more information.
Q. Are you looking for other producer groups?
Yes, we are always open to new artisans and producer groups that value artisans through fair trade principals. We are selective with the groups we work with as we really prefer to establish a relationship with our producer groups. In addition, quality is paramount.
Q. Tell me about your non-profit, Globally Minded Works, Inc.
Globally Minded Works supports education, economic and social development in Guatemala. To read more about Globally Minded Works, click here.
Q. What type of information do you collect on your website? Is my information private?
Please read our Privacy Policy.
Q. How are products shipped?
We partner with Amazon Fulfillment, which means that all of our inventory is stored at an Amazon warehouse and gets shipped from their site. They ship within 1-2 days.
Q. How can I be certain your jewelry is fair trade?
We are members of the Fair Trade Federation and abide by the following fair trade principals:
1. Fair wages in the local context
2. Participatory workplaces
3. Environmental sustainability
4. Financial and technical support
5. Consumer education
6. Respect for the indigenous culture and identity
7. Accountability
Q. How do you support schools in Guatemala?
We give a portion of our profits to Globally Minded Works. Globally Minded Works supports economic, educational social development in Guatemala. We help send children to go to school!
Q. Where are your products manufactured?
Our products are handmade by women artisans in the Guatemalan Highlands.
Q. Do you have other colors for your jewelry designs?
Yes, we have a selection of different colors available for any style we carry. Email us for more information.
Q. Are you looking for other producer groups?
Yes, we are always open to new artisans and producer groups that value artisans through fair trade principals. We are selective with the groups we work with as we really prefer to establish a relationship with our producer groups. In addition, quality is paramount.
Q. Tell me about your non-profit, Globally Minded Works, Inc.
Globally Minded Works supports education, economic and social development in Guatemala. To read more about Globally Minded Works, click here.
Q. What type of information do you collect on your website? Is my information private?
Please read our Privacy Policy.
Q. How are products shipped?
We partner with Amazon Fulfillment, which means that all of our inventory is stored at an Amazon warehouse and gets shipped from their site. They ship within 1-2 days.
