What Faire Collection does

Faire Collection is a New York-designed, fair-trade jewelry brand founded in 2008 that designs products in-house and handcrafts them through artisan workshop partners in Otavalo (Ecuador), Ha Noi (Vietnam), and, since 2024, Bali (Indonesia). The catalog spans necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, hair accessories, sunglass chains, and small leather goods made from natural and upcycled materials such as tagua seeds, sustainably harvested wood, upcycled horn, marble, brass, and jackfruit wood, with individual pieces priced between $12 and $184 (most products in the $24-$78 band). Core technology is a Shopify-powered commerce stack with no proprietary technical layer; the differentiation rests on sourcing, artisan relationships, and certification rather than on software or AI.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at shopfaire.com alongside a dedicated wholesale portal serving retail stockists. Faire Collection has been a public member of the Fair Trade Federation since 2021, following an intensive screening process, and since 2019 has channeled 1% of sales into an artisan-controlled impact fund. Primary customers are conscious consumer shoppers seeking ethically sourced jewelry for personal wear and gifting, with secondary segments in bridal and travel-oriented use cases. Marketing relies on organic social (Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook), email acquisition with a 20% new-subscriber incentive, and content marketing centered on artisan and supply-chain storytelling.

Faire Collection is an independent, privately held social enterprise. The company has disclosed no external funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity, and operates with a team of 11-50 employees under founder Amanda. Revenue, headcount trajectory, and detailed channel mix are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Faire Collection

Legal name

Faire Collection

Website

https://shopfaire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faire Collection is a New York-designed, fair-trade jewelry brand founded in 2008 that handcrafts necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and accessories with artisan partners in Ecuador, Vietnam, and Indonesia, selling via Shopify DTC e-commerce and wholesale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Handcrafted Fair-Trade Jewelry

NAICS

Jewelry Retailers (45831), Jewelry Retailers (458310), Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991)

SIC

Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944), Costume Jewelry & Novelties (3960)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethical/Sustainable Fine Jewelry (Responsible Sourcing/Traceability) (CRAKAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fashion Jewelry Sets & Giftable Collections (CRAKABAL), Custom Fashion/Costume & Alternative Materials Jewelry (CRAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Fair trade jewelry
• Handcrafted necklaces
• Artisan earrings
• Sustainable accessories
• Ethical fashion jewelry

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of handcrafted fair-trade jewelry through their e-commerce website. Products range from $12 to $184, covering necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and accessories. No subscription model.
2. Wholesale: Wholesale channel for retailers and stockists to purchase Faire Collection products for resale. Visible in navigation with dedicated wholesale signup portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Faire Collection designs and sells fair-trade, handcrafted jewelry (necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings) plus select accessories, produced by artisan partners in Otavalo (Ecuador), Ha Noi (Vietnam), and Bali (Indonesia). Designs are created in New York and manufactured overseas using natural materials such as tagua seeds, up-cycled horn, sustainably harvested wood, marble, brass, and genuine stones. Products are sold primarily through a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce site with an additional wholesale channel for retailers.

Product overview

Faire Collection is a fair-trade jewelry brand offering handcrafted accessories across multiple artisan partner workshops. Their product portfolio consists primarily of jewelry including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, hair accessories, and bags. The company organizes its offerings into distinct collections including The Bali Collection (featuring genuine stones and metals from Indonesia), The Otavalo Collection (tagua seed and natural materials from Ecuador), The Ha Noi Collection (up-cycled horn and brass from Vietnam), The Bridal Collection, Vacation Edit, and One-Of-A-Kind pieces. Products are designed in New York and handcrafted by fair-trade artisans globally. The company also offers a Sale section and curates Best Sellers and New Arrivals categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Bali Collection: Handcrafted jewelry featuring high quality genuine stones and metals crafted by local partners in Bali, Indonesia.
• The Otavalo Collection
• The Ha Noi Collection
• Vacation Edit
• The Bridal Collection
• One-Of-A-Kind
• Summer 22 Collection

Products and services

• Necklaces Handcrafted necklaces in styles including statement, pendant, chain, and organic pendant designs, made by artisan partners from natural materials such as tagua seeds, horn, brass, wood, and marble; targeted at conscious consumers seeking ethical jewelry for personal wear and gifting. Priced $24-$184.
• Earrings Handcrafted earrings in styles including statement earrings, studs, hoops, drop earrings, and chandelier designs crafted from artisan-sourced natural materials; for conscious consumers seeking ethical everyday and occasion jewelry. Priced $12-$120.
• Bracelets Handcrafted bracelets including bangles, chain, stretch, and toggle styles made in horn, brass, marble, and wood by artisan partners; for consumers seeking ethical everyday jewelry. Priced $24-$78.
• Rings Handcrafted rings featuring horn, brass, and stone materials in various finishes and styles, made by artisan partners in Vietnam and Indonesia; for consumers seeking distinctive ethical rings. Priced $18-$72.
• Hair Accessories Handcrafted hair accessories including scrunchies and headbands made by artisan partners; for consumers seeking ethically made hair accessories as part of the jewelry and accessories assortment.
• Sunglass Chains Decorative chains designed to attach to sunglasses, combining fashion appeal with functional use; handcrafted by artisan partners as part of the accessories assortment.
• Keepsake Crossbody Bags Handcrafted crossbody bags made by artisan partners, extending the brand's artisan craftsmanship into a small leather/accessories category.
• Wholesale Program for Retail Stockists Wholesale channel enabling retail stockists and boutiques to purchase Faire Collection jewelry inventory for resale through a dedicated wholesale signup portal and ordering site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides dignified wages, hardship grants, and robust employee benefits that provide a path out of poverty
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Otavalo Artisans Workshop (Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Primary artisan partner workshop in Otavalo, Ecuador producing jewelry from tagua seeds, coconut shell, sustainably harvested wood, and brass. Majority of artisans are women who are main caregivers becoming main breadwinners. Employees receive 10% share of workshop profits, retirement benefits, and double salary in August and December.
• Fair Trade FederationcoreOthersFaire Collection is a public member of the Fair Trade Federation, a 250-member trade association of fair trade enterprises. They completed an intensive screening process including social audits, interviews, and questionnaires to affirm they follow ALL fair trade principles. Membership provides transparency and connects them with other fair trade communities and businesses.
• Ha Noi Artisans Workshop (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFair trade workshop in Ha Noi, Vietnam producing jewelry from up-cycled bull horn, marble, brass, and jackfruit wood. Provides long-term employment with dignified wages, hardship grants, full health insurance, interest-free loans, and paid vacation and maternity leave. Impact fund used for education scholarships.
• Bali Artisans (Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecently introduced artisan partners from Bali, Indonesia to the Faire Family. Collection features high quality genuine stones and metals crafted by local partners on the island.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nisolo: Nisolo is a certified B Corporation producing ethical fashion accessories and footwear with artisan partnerships in Peru and Mexico. Comparable as a similar-sized ethical fashion brand with shared values around fair wages and transparency.
• 31 Bits: 31 Bits is a fair-trade jewelry and accessories brand working with women artisans in Uganda. Direct peer in fair-trade artisan jewelry category with similar ethical sourcing and women-empowerment focus.
• Soko: Soko is a fair-trade jewelry brand working with artisan communities in Kenya, selling directly to consumers and through wholesale. Direct peer to Faire Collection's model of ethically-sourced artisan jewelry with global artisan partnerships.
• Pura Vida Bracelets: Pura Vida Bracelets is a fair-trade certified accessories brand working with artisans in Costa Rica. Comparable as a socially-conscious accessories brand with artisan partnerships, though broader in product scope and brand scale.
• Mata Traders: Mata Traders is a fair-trade clothing and accessories brand partnering with artisan cooperatives in India and Nepal. Comparable fair-trade model with artisan partnerships, though primarily apparel-focused rather than jewelry.
• Raven + Lily: Raven + Lily is a fair-trade jewelry and accessories brand partnering with women artisan groups globally. Direct peer with similar fair-trade sourcing model, multi-country artisan partnerships, and ethical positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Mejuri: Mejuri is a venture-backed DTC fine jewelry brand that has redefined the fine jewelry category with ethical sourcing and direct-to-consumer pricing. Broad incumbent in the same ethical jewelry category but with significant capital advantage and broader fine jewelry range.
• Brilliant Earth: Brilliant Earth is a publicly-traded ethical fine jewelry retailer focused on conflict-free diamonds and sustainably sourced gems. Broader incumbent in ethical jewelry with significantly larger scale and brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Catbird: Catbird is a Brooklyn-based jewelry brand with strong ethical sourcing commitments and curated collection model. Comparable as a similarly-styled jewelry brand with curated collections and ethical positioning, though smaller and more urban-focused.

Others

• Etsy (Handmade Jewelry category): Etsy is a global marketplace for handmade goods including artisan jewelry. Indirect peer/ecosystem player where Faire Collection could distribute, and competing platform for handmade jewelry consumers seeking unique artisan pieces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FaireCollection
• Instagraminstagram.com/fairecollection
• Pinterestpinterest.com/FaireCollection
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-andean-collection

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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