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PeaceGold

PeaceGold was born in Congo's Ituri Province to leverage gold mining as a force for peace and prosperity.

Our HQ is a boutique ethical jewellery shop in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Visit us for Fairtrade Gold, making classes and wedding jewels.

04/09/2026

Thrilled to announce that PeaceGold has been named Community Initiative of the Year the Professional Jeweller Awards 2026.

The category recognises a jewellery business making a genuine, sustained impact in their community - through partnerships, fundraising, or community-led projects rooted in real social responsibility.

For PeaceGold this year, that's meant significantly progressing our first traceable gold shipment from our partner mining cooperatives in DRC, thanks to backing through our new trading partnership with SigraFi. It's meant establishing our own Congolese company, ZAMA SARL, to begin smelting and preparing gold for export on the ground.

It's also meant growing our community from our Ethical Jewellery House in Bishop Auckland: Welcoming new educators, unveiling a diverse new programme of jewellery-making workshops, and partnering with DurhamEnable to develop a new employment pathway programme for local jobseekers with disabilities, neurodiversities, and long term health conditions.

THANK YOU to every single person across two continents who made this possible. 💛

31/08/2026

We've been shortlisted for the National Association of Jewellers' Community Engagement of the Year Award! To us, this one means a lot.

At our Ethical Jewellery House in the historic market tone of Bishop Auckland, we've welcomed a new DurhamEnable jobseeker into a structured employment pathway; significantly expanded our community of responsible jewellers; rolled out a diverse and accessible programme of jewellery-making courses led by various specialists from sad community; and have recently partnered with Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to deliver our offering to their audiences.

At the other end of the supply chain - after more than a decade of relationship-building - our new partnership with SigraFi means gold from our 11 partner cooperatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo will reach the market this September, with payments finally flowing back to the miners who produced it.

In the words of our Founder Greg Valerio MBE, PeaceGold exists to walk forward on two equally vital legs - commercial enterprise and social impact - because "one cannot move sustainably without the other." From the workbench in Bishop Auckland to the mine site in Ituri - thank you to everyone who's part of this community. 💛

Extending our deepest gratitude to the judging panel behind this decision, and the warmest of congratulations to our fellow finalists!

30/08/2026

Transform ocean-tumbled treasures into wearable art. No two pieces of sea glass are alike, and that's the beauty of it. You'll discover how to select the perfect stone, plan your wrap design, and use simple hand tools to create secure, beautiful settings that let the glass shine. From soft seafoam greens to rare cobalt blues, your finished piece will carry the story of the sea.

Book your limited place now: https://www.peace-gold.com/book-a-class

18/08/2026

Save the dates 📌

We're proud to reveal PeaceGold Ethical Jewellery House's programme of jewellery-making classes.

Over the past few months, we've been listening to your requests: for new techniques, new formats, new faces at the bench. This Autumn, we are now delighted to welcome fresh skills, perspectives and sustainable materials to our community workshop.

Our classes are accessible for all, with no experience required and all tools and materials provided. From them, you can expect hands-on making, honest conversation, and perhaps the start of a journey to self-discovery...

To book your limited space and learn more about each session, please head to www.peace-gold.com/the-workshop

04/08/2026

PeaceGold is delighted to announce a new partnership with Raby County Durham - one of the North East's finest historic estates - as we bring our jewellery-making workshops to this beautiful new venue for the very first time.

Join us on Saturday 7th November for our Silver Stacking Ring Workshop, where centuries-old craft traditions meet hands-on learning. Set against the backdrop of Raby's rich heritage, you'll be guided through traditional techniques to create your very own set of three silver rings. Perfect for beginners, and a wonderful way to connect with the history and artistry of English craftsmanship.

📍 The Yurt, Raby Castle
⏰ 12:00pm–3:30pm
💰 £95 (all materials, tools and light refreshments included)

We're excited to welcome new faces from across the North East to this historic setting - book your place below!

https://www.raby.co.uk/events/silver-stacking-ring-workshop/

29/07/2026

Here at the PeaceGold Ethical Jewellery House, our in-house jewellery designer and goldsmith Kate Seow Jewellery is right here at the bench to help translate your visions into bespoke commissions: highly crafted using traceable, responsibly sourced materials like Fairmined Gold and lab-grown diamonds.

Drop us a DM today to learn more about our bespoke jewellery service.

24/07/2026

No biggie - just PeaceGold in Vanity Fair!

Turns out there IS a place in glossy magazines for our "Maverick, pain in the arse, scruffy bum, economic terrorist, idealist and fantasist" Founder, Greg Valerio MBE.

THANK YOU, Maria Doulton for choosing to champion our journey to transforming gold into a source of peace and prosperity.

This article is a crucial milestone in celebrating our legacy to date and reaching those who need to hear about us moving forwards. Available now in all good newsagents.

22/07/2026

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17/07/2026

Please welcome to the PeaceGold Responsible Jewellers' Community Lindsay Forbes and her deeply meaningful fine jewellery brand, LACONIC Jewellery.

A North East-based jewellery designer and goldsmith, Lindsay will be sharing her knowledge as an educator at the PeaceGold Ethical Jewellery House - starting with her seaglass pendant workshop this Sunday!

Address

53 Fore Bondgate
Bishop Auckland
DL147PE

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.peace-gold.com/, http://www.peacegold.org/

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