Environmental Transparency Statement

RESPONSIBLY MADE FROM THE BEGINNING

Established in 2004, I've been committed to environmental and social responsibility since day one. 

The studio’s current practices include:

  • Working with gemstone and metal suppliers that offer a range of ethically and sustainably sourced materials
  • Crafting every piece by hand in studio
  • Scrap metal recycling and old material donation
  • Recycled/recyclable, reusable, and fair trade certified packaging materials 
  • Carbon neutral shipping
  • Branding materials printed on paper from sustainably farmed trees

With an eye on the future, I'm always aiming to improve. Take a look at what the studio’s been up to and what it hopes to achieve.

SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES   

R E D U C E

Designing small collections with timeless details and high-quality materials is the cornerstone of my design philosphy. Each new collection is made to complement your favorites from past collections, ensuring that you'll always be able to mix and match classic and new pieces effortlessly.

Since the beginning, I've also offered cleaning and repairs along with info and guidance on jewelry care to keep your favorite pieces looking brand new. 

Rest easy knowing your beautiful new jewelry will come in plastic-free packaging. Each order is sent carbon neutral and will arrive beautifully wrapped in in recycled/recyclable and repurposed materials, and can be stored in a fair trade cotton pouch. 

R E U S E

As for materials no longer in use, some are used in upcycled designs, Upcycled DIY Kits, and now host Upcycled Jewelry Workshops in my bright and airy Berlin studio.

R E C Y C L E

Precious scrap metal is melted down and recycled into new raw materials.

R E V I S E

I'm committed to staying flexible and adaptable, and ready to respond to any new information on how to be more environmentally sustainable.

A Note on Suppliers

ZK’s primary metal supplier: As an industry leader in socially conscious and sustainable environmental practices and offer metal recycling along with conflict-free, ethically sourced and recycled metal materials.

ZK’s top gemstone supplier: Produces a variety of ethically and sustainably sourced options.

ZK’s leather supplier: They produce the finest-quality leathers in the world using an environmentally friendly dyeing process. They also produce annual 3rd party audits of their environmental impact and maintain manufacturing practices beyond what’s required. 

WORK IN PROGRESS

I'm a interested in progress, not perfection. The studio has made great strides in sustainability since opening up shop in 2004 and will continue doing so into the future. I conduct an annual audit of the studio’s practices and keeps this page updated with the latest details. 

Future Goals

I'd love like to get to the point where all products are made of 100% sustainable materials. Currently, and I'm on the hunt for the following suppliers to help make that happen: 

  • An ethically/sustainably sourced 14K yellow and rose gold fill chains supplier
  • An ethically/sustainably sourced pearls and shell components supplier

A Code of Conduct document is also in the works! I'm is creating this to help increase transparency with clients and establish a clear set of standards for suppliers.  

If you’re interested in learning more about my sustainability and ethical business practices, or if you have any ideas to share, feel free to get in touch here.