Often behind precious stones and metals that are used to make our jewels, there is a dark world of exploitation of resources and workers. Pollutants and toxic materials are used to mine gold. Furthermore, mining workers are among those most exposed to the dangers and injuries. Often underpaid, they work in extreme and dangerous conditions.
To avoid this we can try to buy only second-hand or vintage jewelry like the ones you can find at Micolet UK, or support brands that use recycled or certified metals that respect the environment and workers. In today’s post I have collected 5 jewelry brands that make their jewelry in an ethical and sustainable way.
Soko
Soko is an ethical and sustainable jewelry brand led by women. Their jewelry is made by artisans in Kenya, supporting and enhancing their work. They use recycled brass for most of their jewelry.
Sacet
Sacet uses 100% recycled metals sourced form both industry and used jewerly. Many of their designs have beautiful lab-grown diamonds, a sustainable alternative to blood diamonds that are man-mined.
Fremdformat
Fremdformat is a brand made in Germany that for its jewelry uses metals obtained from industrial remains. Their packaging is also sustainable, plastic free and made from recycled paper.
Folkdays
Folkdays is a brand that produces not only beautiful jewelry, but also sustainable clothes and accessories. Their jewelry is made by several fair trade artisans.
Ana Luisa
Ana Luisa is a brand with beautiful designs that makes its jewelry with recycled metals and lab-grown diamonds. Their goal is to create wonderful jewels that last as long as possible trying to have the least possible impact on the planet.
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