The Most Ethical Jewellery You Will Ever Own
There has been a recent increased global focus on sustainability in the fashion and jewellery industries. This has led to the rise of new and exciting ethical and sustainable jewellery brands. Businesses and creative individuals supporting local communities, using recycled materials and lab-grown diamonds (a few of our favourites are listed below). Thankfully, it would appear that fast, throw-away fashion and jewellery are on their way out.
Legacy Jewellery - Recycling at Its Best
Here at Legacy, the environmental and ethical reasons for recycling old jewellery are an increasingly important factor in the Legacy decision. Repurposing old gold, diamonds and gemstones rather than buying new is quite possibly the most ethical piece of jewellery you could ever wear.
It is a privilege to be a part of the transformation of fabulous diamonds, exquisite gemstones and historic jewellery….
Pieces that have previously been unworn, unloved and forgotten about, quite often for years. To create a new, beautiful piece that is going to be worn and adored is an honour the team never take lightly.
Creating a new piece of jewellery out of old, is arguably the most ethical and environmentally friendly piece of jewellery you will ever own.
Times are changing. We have more choice than ever to make informed buying decisions. And as the awareness of our individual impact on the planet continues to grow, here at Legacy we will continue to do our part - to reimagine and repurpose old, unloved or unworn jewellery into a fabulous new piece. A piece that is bursting with history and meaning. A piece with minimum ecological and ethical impact on our planet.
Recycling at its gloriously beautiful best.
A few of our favourite sustainable jewellery and fashion brands are:
Mayamiko
Crafted in Malawi, Mayamiko takes ethical to the next level with its beautiful fair-trade fashion and accessories. 100% PETA-certified vegan brand creates colourful clothes and accessories. A leading advocate for better labour rights, the brand has also created the Mayamiko Trust, a charity working in the community to train and empower disadvantaged women.
ARTICLE22
Every piece of ARTICLE22 jewellery is locally handcrafted in Laos using recycled materials from Vietnam War bombs, plane parts, military hardware, and other aluminium scraps. This sustainable jewellery brand uses recycled materials to produce beautiful products, while supporting local artisans with new skill sets and a sustainable source of income. ARTICLE22 gives back to clear more unexploded bombs in Laos, and a proportion of profit is used to support community development for workers.
Bario Neal
Like Legacy, Bario Neal is women-owned. Hurrah!
Based in Philadelphia & Brooklyn, Bario Neal handmakes its pieces using traceable, recycled, and reclaimed diamonds and precious metals. The brand’s charitable giving focuses on organisations related to environmental and social impact.
“We believe in the power of jewelry — to tell a story, celebrate a moment, create or continue a tradition. There’s a wonder in wearing something made from the earth. Each Bario Neal piece is crafted with ethically sourced precious metals to reflect our commitment to human rights and environmental sustainability.”