“Jewelry has always been a girl’s best friend”. It is something that no one can deny owning, but sometimes that shiny jewelry can be more harmful than beautiful, and here’s why.
- Harmful substances
Many types of jewelry can contain numerous toxic substances, such as metals like lead, cadmium, as well as PVC. This is worsened by the fact that kids often put it in their mouths.
- Environmental impacts
From Erosion of the land, leakage of the toxic substances into the water supply, to the destruction of the ecosystem. Moreover, industrial jewelry mining generates an enormous amount of carbon footprints.
- Fast-fashion plastics
In the making process, mining metal and gems can lead to not only environmental degradation but also violates human rights. As a result of all the resources and packaging required to make a piece of jewelry, these items will soon end up in landfills.
What to look for when choosing eco-friendly jewelry?
- Made from responsible materials
It implies the stones and metals used to create the rings, bracelets, and necklaces are free from conflict or questions about their origin.
- Supports Fair-trade
To make sure that all the workers get a fair wage for their hard work and are not exploited. In addition, Jewelers who committed themselves to fair trade are “saying no to child labor”.
- Budget-friendly
Eco-friendly jewelry is much more budget-friendly than all that fine jewelry. Since, eco-friendly jewelry is usually made from recycled, natural, or lab-grown materials, it helps to cut the cost of production.
Here are four of our favorite eco-friendly jewelry brands!
1. Birdsong
Birdsong is an ethical jewelry brand, hand-made by Pooja, Praniti, Asha, Vimla, and Rekha in a living wage production cooperative in Jaipur, India. Its jewelry has been made from sterling silver or gold plating on that base.
Also, Birdsong supports the local economy and used responsibly sourced materials with a 100% recycled package to make it timeless and sophisticated for any occasion!
2. Artisan & Fox
Artisan & Fox is a social enterprise jewelry brand that aims to create more opportunities in developing regions. It collaborates with many independent artisans, small artisan groups, non-profits, and local business.
They also partnered with UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency) to reach artisans around the world.
If you are looking for a brand that is bringing lights stories of craft with the centuries of history, Artisan & Fox is the right brand for you!
3. Kipépéo Trends
For the next brand, we have Kipépéo Trends.
This brand is not only sustainable, but it is also a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece that reflects your style effortlessly.
Because of their business practices, the brand is able to create jobs for the local artisans, as well as, save the planet by using upcycled materials, such as sails and belts.
Every jewelry piece is made in small batches to minimize waste.
4. TUOHI Jewelry
The elegance of simplicity and classic Scandinavian design is key to TUOHI Jewelry.
The collection has been carefully designed and made in a sustainable manner, and it has both casual designs and elegant accents. Ideal for both regular use and special events.
The piece is made from 100% recycled silver because it doesn’t require mining with CO2-neutral shipping worldwide to reduce the footprint.
With its ethical choices to support fair trade and transparency in every process, TUOHI Jewelry wants to ensure that its Modern-Scandinavian-Designs will last forever, sustainably.
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed here by Impakter.com columnists are their own, not those of Impakter.com. — In the Featured Photo: TUOHI Jewelry Banner. Featured Photo Credit: tuohijewelry.com
