Environmental Policy
I strive to use eco friendly materials in all of my jewelry pieces whenever possible.
I know that you love this earth as much as I do. And there’s nothing more disturbing to nature lovers than taking a drive in the country, enjoying the bucolic scenery and fresh air, and happening upon a big ugly scar of a strip mine. Is this kind of destruction really necessary? When we’re talking about the precious metals used in jewelry, definitely not. There’s lots of scrap material out there than can be re-milled, and my Australian metal supplier makes a point of doing just that. Their company environmental policy states:
Our Commitment to the environment is to use only recycled raw materials wherever possible and to limit our impact on the environment by using the latest technology and our years of experience to manufacture in the most environmentally responsible way possible….We use 100% recycled silver and copper in our silver alloys, and are now pleased to anounce that we are using 100% recycled gold too.
Adornment through jewelry is an important cultural concept: it’s part of a how we express our style, our joy, our values and our personal aesthetic. So I personally feel that it’s important that we use this expression to communicate a commitment to sustainability. Talk about wearing your values on your sleeve…or your ears, your fingers, your neck!
Ultimately I feel that jewelry inspired by nature ought to be made in a way that respects The Mother. I know that many of you share this sentiment. It’s a chain of love: manufactured in Australia with love, shaped by my hands with love, sent to you to wear and love!
For more information, read my metal supplier’s full environmental policy here.
