Picking the right jewellery has the power to transform the look and feel of your entire outfit. Dainty minimalist ring or cocktail ring? Simple studs or hoops? These are the decisions that we usually consider, but how often do we stop to wonder about how our jewellery was made? – Where did the materials come from? Whose hands has it touched? What environment was it made in? Whose lives has it affected? How long was it made to last? To help you navigate the jewellery world with a conscious compass, here is our ultimate guide to ethical and sustainable jewellery.
We’ve all sighed in frustration at how quickly our poorly made trend pieces tarnish or begin to lose their once irresistible lustre. Unfortunately, the fast fashion industry has brought about a culture of repeatedly buying poorly-made ‘trendy’ jewellery that is thrown out after a few wears, wasting resources and exposing ourselves and the producers to toxic materials along the way. Thankfully, the increasing global focus on sustainability in the fashion industry has also raised questions about the environmental impacts and ethics of the jewellery that we adorn ourselves with. The sustainable jewellery brands below create beautiful ethical accessories and gifts, and have all been rated ‘Good’ or ‘Great’ by our amazing Ratings team.
