Sustainable + ethical practices
What are sustainable + ethical practices in jewellery making?
Sustainable practices in jewellery making focus on creating pieces with minimal environmental impact, using materials that are responsibly sourced, recycled, or upcycled. These include:
- Responsibly sourced materials: Metals and gemstones from suppliers who follow ethical mining practices and environmental standards.
- Recycled materials: Metals and gemstones reclaimed from old jewellery, electronics, or industrial scraps — reducing the need for new mining and lowering environmental impact.
- Upcycled materials: Repurposing waste or unwanted products into new, high-quality pieces. Unlike recycling, which breaks materials down, upcycling retains their quality and transforms them into items of higher value.
- Eco-friendly processes: Refining and manufacturing techniques that reduce energy consumption and waste.
- Minimised carbon footprint: Sourcing locally and using methods that limit greenhouse gas emissions.
- Long-lasting design: Creating durable, timeless pieces designed to be worn and treasured for years.
Ethical practices in jewellery making focus on the fair and humane treatment of people throughout the supply chain. These include:
- Fair labour practices: Ensuring workers are paid fairly, work in safe conditions, and have their rights protected.
- Conflict-free materials: Diamonds and gemstones certified as not funding armed conflict.
- Transparent sourcing: Clear information about where materials come from and the conditions under which they are produced.
- Community support: Fair trade practices that give back to sourcing communities and ensure they share in the benefits.
Together, sustainable and ethical jewellery aims to balance environmental responsibility with social justice, ensuring that beautiful pieces can be enjoyed without compromising the well-being of people or the earth.
My commitment to sustainable + ethical jewellery practices
As a jeweller, I believe beauty should never come at the cost of people or the planet. I take care in every stage of making - from sourcing materials to packaging your order - to ensure my work respects both the earth and the communities it touches.
Key practices
- Recycled & responsibly sourced metals: I use recycled silver and gold wherever possible, and source new metals only from suppliers committed to ethical and responsible practices.
- Ethical gemstones: I choose gemstones that are responsibly mined, lab-grown, or upcycled, avoiding conflict stones and supporting fair labour.
- Eco-friendly packaging: Every order is shipped in recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable packaging that’s as thoughtful as the jewellery inside.
- Repair service: I offer repairs to extend the life of your jewellery and support a circular economy.
- Carbon reduction: I contribute monthly to reforestation and carbon reduction projects through Ecologi to offset emissions from making and shipping.
- Continuous learning: I stay informed on sustainable jewellery practices through ongoing training, memberships, and community involvement, ensuring my work keeps evolving for the better.
Earth care impact through Ecologi
Every month, I contribute to Ecologi, an organisation that funds reforestation and carbon reduction projects. This helps offset the carbon emissions from jewellery production and shipping, while planting trees in Australia and around the world. For every order you place, I also plant an extra tree - so by choosing my jewellery, you’re directly supporting climate action and environmental restoration.
Living an ecoconscious life
My commitment to sustainability and ethics extends beyond the studio — it’s part of how I live every day. I find joy in living simply, whether it’s choosing secondhand and slow fashion, tending my urban garden, or composting to enrich the earth. My chickens, who gift us fresh organic eggs, are a beloved part of my family. Recycling and reusing are second nature to me, and my home is powered by solar energy with water-saving fixtures to lighten our footprint. These choices inspire my jewellery practice, reminding me that small, mindful actions can nurture both people and planet.
