9 Sustainable and Ethical Jewelry Brands
Written By: Kris Dano
In this millennium jewelry is everything! Are you feeling lonely and sad? – go jewelry shopping! Do you want to impress your girlfriend? –give her jewelry! Is there an occasion coming up yet you still don’t have a gift on hand? –purchase jewelry and problem solved! Long story short, jewelry is our go-to present!
Since jewelry is basically your problem solver, you should purchase a variant of jewelry that would not just benefit your loved one, but also the environment – sustainable and ethical jewelry.
Where can you find sustainable and ethical jewelry? Well, it’s your lucky day because I compiled 9 brands that not only showcase the sustainability of their pieces but also how they are genuinely made with love.
1) Agmes
Agmes is a duo brand that is founded by sisters; Morgan and Jaclyn Solomon of New York. They specialize in sculptural silhouettes that are made entirely of recycled materials. Their architectural design ideas and their dedication to ethical sustainability are what made this brand unique and wonderful.
Source: Agmes
2) SVNR
If colorful jewelry is your thing, then SVNR is your best choice. This brand's niche is colorfully handcrafted earrings that are composed of recyclable and natural materials. According to SVNR’s founder, Christina Tung, SVNR is “a union of ethics and aesthetics”.
Source: Evermee
3) Evermee
When it comes to jewelry, who doesn’t love silver? Right?
Evermee is an innovative brand that uses 100% recycled silver as its material. Evermee as a brand has a very stronghold to their intention of “giving back to the earth” and being able to reduce their footprint in the environment while giving you stunning high-tech pieces at the same time.
4) Akola
Akola is a brand that uses sustainably sourced materials as its main component for their earrings. Akolas’ earnings are all made in Africa. Aside from its main goal is to leave a small footprint on the environment, Akola is also a brand that promotes Women Empowerment. This brand is composed of all female workers that focus on leadership and so much more.
5) Alighieri
If you’re a fan of Vogue magazine, then there’s a big chance that you can recognize Alighieri’s gold pieces. Each piece of this brand is made from entirely recycled silver and bronze that are plated with the cast and of course – gold.
6) Washed Ashore
From packaging to the finished product, this brand produces artistic jewelry that is entirely made of recycled stones, gold, and silver! Aside from the sustainability it upholds using recycled materials, Washed Ashore is also a partner of Carbonfund.org that helps promote the usage of clean energy and fights global warming.
7) Zoe Chicco
If diamonds are your thing, then Zoe Chicco is perfect for you!
Zoe Chicco is a brand that uses diamonds that are 100% conflict-free. Unlike other brands, Zoe Chicco is strict when adhering to the right standards when it comes to its materials. Aside from diamonds, Zoe Chicco also uses recycled 14-karat gold for the rest of their jewelry.
8) Grace Lee
Who doesn’t love stacked and layered jewelry?
Grace Lee is a jewelry brand that specializes in stackable jewelry. Grace Lee is famous for its rings that are made entirely of recycled gold and cruelty-free diamonds.
9) Bagatiba
When it comes to layer-able necklaces and minimal earrings, Bagatiba is the one to look for. Bagatiba is a brand that sources its materials in Los Angeles. Its materials are made entirely of recycled metals and pre-produced materials that uphold the brand’s goal which is to up-cycle metals in the industry instead of leaving them in landfills.
Alright, there you have it - a list of brands that are producing eco-friendly and sustainable jewelry. I hope by now you already have an idea of where to get your eco-friendly jewelry.
So, what are you waiting for? Purchase jewelry that advocates sustainability and ethical works. Not only that you’ll be able to own or give beautiful jewelry to your loved ones or yourself, but you also helped make the earth a better place. Remember, every day is Earth day
ABOUT
Kris Marie Dano started writing articles way back her freshman days in college although her line is not acquainted with the course she graduated, which is Electrical Engineering but her interest in writing sums up what she is now.
She developed her writing skills and became a professional blogger in which she was scouted by a Korean national who offered her to make reviews on their product. As her blogging career continues, she gained new skills such as SEO and management. And now she works for evermee.com as a full-time SEO specialist.
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