I have a hard time buying jewelry. Often, I get into an either-or situation.

Meaning: I find jewelry that purports to be crafted under fair labor conditions — but with no guarantee as to how the gold, silver, or jewels were begotten — or else, I find jewelry that purports to be eco-friendly — with no fair labor guarantees.

Which is why I was happy to run into Moonrise Jewelry at Green Fest. We’re talking pretty jewelry made with untreated, sustainably mined gemstones cut in fair trade facilities. The sterling silver’s fair trade. And some of the stuff’s made of recycled and renewable organic materials.

The jewelry’s gorgeous. The orchid collection actually incorporates real orchid blossoms preserved in resin.

Prices range from the totally reasonable ($14 for a pair of earrings) to couture ($130 for a pair of specialty earrings).

I have a habit of getting up late, so that getting dressed in itself is a time-consuming chore, let alone putting on earrings and other jewelry.

But if I ever get outta that mode, I’ll browse through the Moonstone stuff –

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