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ECOLSON™ Code of Ethics<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Defined by ECOLSON™ Art foundry, based on the principles of :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  • the Ethics of the Syndicat General des Fondeurs de France and Galleries d’Art de Paris, established in 1993<\/li>\r\n
  • the British Hallmarking Council created by the Hallmarking Act since the International Convention on the Control and Marking of Articles of Precious Metals, established in 1973<\/li>\r\n
  • the American Union of Decorative Artists and Craftsmen AUDAC, established in 1928.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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    Article 1 – Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ECOLSON™ Artwork is designed and handcrafted in New York state, USA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Article 2 – Composition<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    All artwork manufactured and sold by ECOLSON™<\/strong> as “Gold MasterPiece” are manufactured in certified 14-karat gold.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    14-karat gold is the most popular gold for rings and other wearable jewelry in the United States, the UK and the other Western countries since this metal composition offers the best combination of a rich color, more durability and resistance to wear and tears.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    All artwork is in solid gold. It has no empty core or surface plating. The exact weight of each masterpiece is specified on its certificate of Authenticity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Article 3 – Ethically sourced metal<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ECOLSON™ uses ethical gold from Precious Metal Refining. Since 1998, United has provided support of environmental and social impact concerns of precious metal mining by supplying refined precious metals, sourced from industries other than mining, to the jewelry market worldwide. United refines gold to meet a highly consistent standard and to make them suitable for use in jewelry casting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    United Precious Metal Refining operates in compliance with the EICC – GeSI Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative for sourcing only from “conflicted” areas of the world subjected to Responsible Supply Chain due-diligence. The countries which are presently included in the list as of “conflicted areas” are listed below :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    We believe that by avoiding metal sourced from these areas, we reduce both human and environmental harm, as well as the distances traveled and energy expended to bring metals into jewelry production.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Article 4 – Edition and Serialization<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Unless otherwise stated in the item specifics, any artwork obtained by foundry will include – engraved from the casting process in the thickness of the metal – the following permanent and visible markings:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    • the sculptor’s signature (initials EC)<\/li>\r\n
    • the serial number in Arabic numerals (e.g 1, 2, 3 etc) defining the masterpiece identity by chronological order<\/li>\r\n
    • the edition size in Roman numerals (e.g. X, L, C etc) defining the rarity of the Artwork<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      The Roman numerals are :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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      C<\/td>\r\n\u00a0100<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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      D<\/td>\r\n\u00a0500<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      M<\/td>\r\n\u00a01,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      V*<\/td>\r\n\u00a05,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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      The masterpiece numbered 6\/CC is the 6th masterpiece produced out of an edition of total 100 units. The number 6 is unique and there is no more than 100 masterpieces produced.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      The size of the edition is determined before the completion of the first casting process and is irrevocable. This choice depends on ECOLSON™<\/strong>. When the quantity pre-determined is reached, it cannot be exceeded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      The first masterpieces of an edition can be offered in private pre-sale to the most loyal partners and customers at the sole discretion of ECOLSON™<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      Any artwork rejected by the artist must be destroyed by the foundry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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      Article 5 – Hallmark<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      Inspired by the traditional codes of the most historical European standards, the hallmark of our fine jewelry is meant to tell an item’s precious metal purity and origin. ECOLSON™<\/strong> artwork will have the following laser engravings :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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