Newspaper & Other Articles

Easing into green – New York—From housewares to automotives, industries that paid little mind to environmental issues in the past are now moving into greener pastures—and the jewelry industry is no exception. May 22, 2008

Not All that Glitters is Gold: Digging for Ethically Sourced Jewelry – Blood diamonds and dirty gold are notions gaining traction in the popular consciousness, and thanks to efforts by major retailers, jewelry producers and NGOs, fair and ethically traded jewels are coming to a store near you. Apr 2008

Making a Difference from Mine to Market – in a summit in Washington, jewelry retailers, miners and NGOs discuss what is means to source ethically. Jan 2008

Vanguards of Responsibility – Marc Choyt, co-owner of Reflective Images, talks about his company's, eco-friendly initiatives in an interview with International Diamond Exchange (IDEX), a major jewelry trade magazine.

Jewelry Design Firm Switches to Fair Trade Suppliers – Reflective Images is recognized for their Fair Trade policy in the jewelry industry's leading trade publication and website. JCK Online Mar 3, 2007

Making a Difference – Doing good for the world can do a world of good for business – Reflective Images and Fair Trade Jewelry. Modern Jeweler Jan 4, 2007

Paying well pays off for jewelry company Reflective Images: As Marc Choyt and Helen Chantler see it, giving employees good benefits isn't just a nice thing to do: It's good business. New Mexico Business Weekly Jan 7, 2005

Jewelry Business Prospers in Circle: "After nine years of operation, Choyt is proud that the company follows a circular design in which each employee in the 12-person company shares responsibility for its continued growth." Albuquerque Journal Nov 30, 2004

Reflective Images Featured as a SCORE success story: "Put three people from SCORE together, and you have at least 100 years’ worth of experience in one room. It is a fantastic organization that provides an invaluable service to small businesses.” Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) Website

Press Releases

Redesigned Jewelry Website Empowers Ethical Purchase Decisions : Reflective Images, a designer jewelry firm, announces the creation of the FRE Rating System on its redesigned website, www.celticjewelry.com. The FRE Rating System offers detailed insight into the supply chain, from the mine to the showroom, for all components of every finished piece of jewelry the company sells. . November 1, 2007

Designer Jewelry Company Commits To Offsets Its Carbon Emissions
May 8, 2007

Reflective Images Further Commits To Fair Trade Jewelry Feb 8, 2007

Reflective Images is Named a Superior Supplier by the OC Tanner Company for the Second Straight Year: OC Tanner, the world's leading provider of employee gifts and incentives to businesses world wide, has named Reflective Images Inc. a "Superior Supplier" for the second straight year. Just three companies out of approximately 300 were given this award. June 9, 2006

Reflective Images Inc. Commits to Fair Trade Practices: Reflective Images, a designer jewelry company located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has committed to implementing Fair Trade practices. June 9, 2006

Reflective Images Inc Recognized As One of Santa Fe's Top Five Businesses For Its Outstanding Product and Radical Business Model Based on the Circle: Reflective Images Inc, a designer jewelry company, is one of five Santa Fe companies honored for its outstanding product and business practices by the City Counsel and Mayor of Santa Fe. The company manufactures contemporary 18K gold over sterling jewelry based on contemporary interpretations of ancient European tribal motifs. June 9, 2006

Reflective Images is Accepted into the Premier Venue for Designer Jewelers: Reflective Images has been accepted into the Design Center at the JCK Show in Las Vegas. The Design Center is the premier venue for designer jewelers in the US market. It has only few open spots annually for hundreds of applicants. May 18, 2006

Reflective Images Open Their New Gallery At The Baca Street Art Walk: Reflective Images presents their latest , one of a kind jewelry designs by lead designer, Helen Chantler, in an opening at their new Baca Street gallery. Oct 20, 2005

Reflective Images is named a Superior Supplier: OC Tanner, the world's leading provider of employee gifts and incentives to businesses world wide, has named Reflective Images Inc. a "Superior Supplier." Just three companies out of over 300 were given this award for outstanding quality, customer service and timeliness. June 1, 2005

Reflective Images Introduces New Designs: Reflective Images is presenting over forty new 18K gold over sterling silver designs at the Buyer's Market of American Craft in Philadelphia on February 18, 2004. Feb 7, 2005

Reflective Images Celebrates Nine Years of Growth: Reflective Images unique employee philosophy has been the key to nine straight years of double-digit growth."We do everything we can to support our employees so they can do excellent work, including treating them generously. Jan 31, 2005