What is sustainability?
sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty – definition:
noun
"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." United Nations, 1987
What is sustainability?
sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty – definition:
noun
"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." United Nations, 1987
What is sustainability?
sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty – definition:
noun
"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." United Nations, 1987
How do
we create more
sustainable
jewelry?
As a fine jewelry brand, we look at sustainability as an ongoing, holistic process that includes the materials we use, the suppliers we work with, and the values and culture we strive to build with our teams and the communities we operate within. When one hears the term ethical jewelry, we believe these are the core building blocks.
We have practiced these values since launching our fine jewelry over 20 years ago. We view sustainability as a journey of continuous improvement by always asking ourselves…
How can we be better tomorrow than today?
How do we create more sustainable jewelry?
As a fine jewelry brand, we look at sustainability as an ongoing, holistic process that includes the materials we use, the suppliers we work with, and the values and culture we strive to build with our teams and the communities we operate within. When one hears the term ethical jewelry, we believe these are the core building blocks.
We have practiced these values since launching our fine jewelry over 20 years ago. We view sustainability as a journey of continuous improvement by always asking ourselves…
How can we be better tomorrow than today?
How do we
create more
sustainable
jewelry?
As a fine jewelry brand, we look at sustainability as an ongoing, holistic process that includes the materials we use, the suppliers we work with, and the values and culture we strive to build with our teams and the communities we operate within. When one hears the term ethical jewelry, we believe these are the core building blocks.
We have practiced these values since launching our fine jewelry over 20 years ago. We view sustainability as a journey of continuous improvement by always asking ourselves…
How can we be better tomorrow than today?
In 2020, we became a Certified B Corporation®, a certification that represents this same broader approach to sustainable business practices and is the foundation of our ongoing initiative to build an ethically sourced jewelry brand.
Certified B Corporations® are “businesses that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability”. They are “companies committed to using business … to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy”. The certification process is conducted by B Labs® through an assessment process that focuses on five broad areas: governance, workers, customers, environment, and community.
We are a
Certified B
Corporation®
We are a Certified B Corporation®
In 2020, we became a Certified B Corporation®, a certification that represents this same broader approach to sustainable business practices and is the foundation of our ongoing initiative to build an ethically sourced jewelry brand.
Certified B Corporations® are “businesses that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability”. They are “companies committed to using business … to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy”. The certification process is conducted by B Labs® through an assessment process that focuses on five broad areas: governance, workers, customers, environment, and community.
In 2020, we became a Certified B Corporation®, a certification that represents this same broader approach to sustainable business practices and is the foundation of our ongoing initiative to build an ethically sourced jewelry brand.
Certified B Corporations® are “businesses that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability”. They are “companies committed to using business … to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy”. The certification process is conducted by B Labs® through an assessment process that focuses on five broad areas: governance, workers, customers, environment, and community.
We are a
Certified B
Corporation®
THE PILLARS
of our sustainable jewelry initiative
PRECIOUS METALS
ETHICALLY SOURCED DIAMONDS
SUPPLY CHAIN
RESPONSIBLE PACKAGING
CARBON FOOTPRINT INTIATIVES
JEWELRY BUILT FOR A LIFETIME
THE PILLARS
of our sustainable jewelry initiative
PRECIOUS METALS
ETHICALLY SOURCED DIAMONDS
SUPPLY CHAIN
RESPONSIBLE PACKAGING
CARBON FOOTPRINT INTIATIVES
JEWELRY BUILT FOR A LIFETIME
PRECIOUS METALS
Recycled Gold & Silver
Why recycled gold and silver?
Over the past few years, we have steadily increased our usage of recycled gold and silver. These recycled metals come from post - consumer or other usages, allowing the metals to be refined back to their pure state so they can re-enter the supply chain as part of a circular product life cycle. Using recycled metals helps to lessen the impact on our natural resources by curtailing mining operations. Our first recycled metal agendas focused on more sustainable gold jewelry. Silver jewelry agendas were added in late 2020.
PRECIOUS METALS
Reclaimed Gold & Silver
Why reclaimed gold and silver?
Our Recycled Metal Usage by Year End:
GOLD
30%+ 2020 20%
65% 2021 50%+
80%+ 2022 85%
SILVER
We have full traceability with our metal suppliers. Over 90% of the precious metals sourced for our jewelry casting and formation come from companies certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council.
PRECIOUS METALS
Reclaimed Gold & Silver
Why reclaimed gold and silver?
Over the past few years, we have steadily increased our usage of reclaimed gold and silver. These reclaimed metals come from post - consumer or other usages, allowing the metals to be refined back to their pure state so they can re-enter the supply chain as part of a circular product life cycle. Using reclaimed metals helps to lessen the impact on our natural resources by curtailing mining operations.
PRECIOUS METALS
Reclaimed Gold & Silver
Why reclaimed gold and silver?
Over the past few years, we have steadily increased our usage of reclaimed gold and silver. These reclaimed metals come from post - consumer or other usages, allowing the metals to be refined back to their pure state so they can re-enter the supply chain as part of a circular product life cycle. Using reclaimed metals helps to lessen the impact on our natural resources by curtailing mining operations.
Our Reclaimed Metal Usage by Year End:
GOLD
30%+
65%
80%+
90%+
2020
2021
2022
2023
20%
50%+
85%
85%
SILVER
We have full traceability with our metal suppliers. Over 90% of the precious metals sourced for our jewelry casting and formation come from companies certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council.
Our Reclaimed Metal Usage by Year End:
GOLD
30%+
65%
80%+
90%+
2020
2021
2022
2023
20%
50%+
85%
85%
SILVER
We have full traceability with our metal suppliers. Over 90% of the precious metals sourced for our jewelry casting and formation come from companies certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council.
ETHICALLY SOURCED DIAMONDS
Recycled Gold & Silver
Since our beginnings we have carefully sourced our diamonds from only a select group of trusted suppliers. Almost 100% of our
production diamonds are smaller melee sizes and all are sourced
under the Kimberly Process Certification.
While smaller diamonds stone sizes have traditionally been harder to track, we do have greater traceability on our supply. Close to 100% of our diamonds are cut in facilities certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC).
We also have ongoing initiatives around Vintage Diamonds – stones that are approximately 50+ years old - and more recent recycled diamonds that come from previously owned jewelry pieces. The vintage diamonds are used in special edition styles while the recycled and repurposed diamonds are used in our sustainable rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more featured in our Diamonds Reborn Collection.
Over the past few years, we have steadily increased our usage of reclaimed gold and silver. These reclaimed metals come from post - consumer or other usages, allowing the metals to be refined back to their pure state so they can re-enter the supply chain as part of a circular product life cycle. Using reclaimed metals helps to lessen the impact on our natural resources by curtailing mining operations.
Our Reclaimed Metal Usage by Year End:
GOLD
30%+
65%
80%+
90%+
2020
2021
2022
2023
20%
50%+
85%
85%
SILVER
We have full traceability with our metal suppliers. Over 90% of the precious metals sourced for our jewelry casting and formation come from companies certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council.
ETHICALLY SOURCED NATURAL DIAMONDS
Since our beginnings we have carefully sourced our natural
diamonds from only a select group of trusted suppliers.
Almost 100% of our production diamonds are smaller melee
sizes and all are sourced under the Kimberly Process Certification.
While smaller diamonds stone sizes have traditionally been harder to track, we do have greater traceability on our supply. Close to 100% of our diamonds are cut in facilities certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC).
We also have ongoing initiatives around Vintage Diamonds – stones that are approximately 50+ years old - and more recent reclaimed diamonds that come from previously owned jewelry pieces. The vintage diamonds are used in special edition styles while the reclaimed and repurposed diamonds are used in our sustainable rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more featured in our Diamonds Reborn Collection.
ETHICALLY SOURCED NATURAL DIAMONDS
Since our beginnings we have carefully sourced our natural diamonds from only a select group of trusted suppliers. Almost 100% of our production diamonds are smaller melee sizes and all are sourced under the Kimberly Process Certification.
While smaller diamonds stone sizes have traditionally been harder to track, we do have greater traceability on our supply. Close to 100% of our diamonds are cut in facilities certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC).
We also have ongoing initiatives around Vintage Diamonds – stones that are approximately 50+ years old - and more recent reclaimed diamonds that come from previously owned jewelry pieces. The vintage diamonds are used in special edition styles while the reclaimed and repurposed diamonds are used in our sustainable rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more featured in our Diamonds Reborn Collection.
ETHICALLY SOURCED DIAMONDS
Recycled Gold & Silver
Since our beginnings we have carefully sourced our
diamonds from only a select group of trusted suppliers.
Almost 100% of our production diamonds are smaller melee
sizes and all are sourcedunder the Kimberly Process Certification.
While smaller diamonds stone sizes have traditionally been harder to track, we do have greater traceability on our supply. Close to 100% of our diamonds are cut in facilities certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC).
We also have ongoing initiatives around Vintage Diamonds – stones that are approximately 50+ years old - and more recent recycled diamonds that come from previously owned jewelry pieces. The vintage diamonds are used in special edition styles while the recycled and repurposed diamonds are used in our sustainable rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more featured in our Diamonds Reborn Collection.
ETHICALLY SOURCED
NATURAL DIAMONDS
Since our beginnings we have carefully sourced our natural diamonds from only a select group of trusted suppliers. Almost 100% of our production diamonds are smaller melee sizes and all are sourced under the Kimberly Process Certification.
While smaller diamonds stone sizes have traditionally been harder to track, we do have greater traceability on our supply. Close to 100% of our diamonds are cut in facilities certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC).
We also have ongoing initiatives around Vintage Diamonds – stones that are approximately 50+ years old - and more recent reclaimed diamonds that come from previously owned jewelry pieces. The vintage diamonds are used in special edition styles while the reclaimed and repurposed diamonds are used in our sustainable rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more featured in our Diamonds Reborn Collection.
SUPPLY CHAIN
The communities in which we operate are important to us.
We have selected our factory partners with great care and do regular reviews of their practices, standards and interactions with their communities. It is important to us that they share and uphold our mutually important values.
Many of our factories have certifications from global organizations that create clear sets of standards and best practices for jewelry manufacturing and the workplace. The Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) is a pre-eminent organization certifying factories within the fine jewelry space. Currently, approximately 90% of our jewelry assembly and finished production will come from these RJC Certified factories.
SUPPLY CHAIN
The communities in which we operate are important to us.
We have selected our factory partners with great care and do regular reviews of their practices, standards and interactions with their communities. It is important to us that they share and uphold our mutually important values.
Many of our factories have certifications from global organizations that create clear sets of standards and best practices for jewelry manufacturing and the workplace. The Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) is a pre-eminent organization certifying factories within the fine jewelry space. Currently, approximately 90% of our jewelry assembly and finished production will come from these RJC Certified factories.
SUPPLY CHAIN
The communities in which we operate are important to us.
We have selected our factory partners with great care and do regular reviews of their practices, standards and interactions with their communities. It is important to us that they share and uphold our mutually important values.
Many of our factories have certifications from global organizations that create clear sets of standards and best practices for jewelry manufacturing and the workplace. The Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) is a pre-eminent organization certifying factories within the fine jewelry space. Currently, approximately 90% of our jewelry assembly and finished production will come from these RJC Certified factories.
RESPONSIBLE PACKAGING
RESPONSIBLE
PACKAGING
We use shipping boxes made of 70% reclaimed cardboard and select the smallest shipping box possible for our products, while still providing our luxury brand experience.
Our tissue paper is 100% SFI certified and our marketing materials, including our paper jewelry boxes, are 100% FSC certified (SFI and FSC are sustainable forestry programs).
We have a variety of ongoing programs in place to allow us to reduce our carbon footprint.
All our UPS Ground shipping is part of UPS’s carbon offset program. For every ton of CO2 our shipments produce in transportation, an equivalent amount of CO2 is saved by a verified emission reduction project somewhere else in the world.
In 2022, we made another significant 30% change to the cubic size of the packaging that represents over 60% of our annual shipments. This was the second re-engineering within three years of package size to reduce space usage during shipment and in turn reduce the energy usage required per package.
We have a variety of ongoing programs in place to allow us to reduce our carbon footprint.
CARBON FOOTPRINT INITIATIVE
CARBON FOOTPRINT INITIATIVE
We have a variety of ongoing programs in place to allow us to reduce our carbon footprint.
All our UPS Ground shipping is part of UPS’s carbon offset program. For every ton of CO2 our shipments produce in transportation, an equivalent amount of CO2 is saved by a verified emission reduction project somewhere else in the world.
In 2022, we made another significant 30% change to the cubic size of the packaging that represents over 60% of our annual shipments. This was the second re-engineering within three years of package size to reduce space usage during shipment and in turn reduce the energy usage required per package.
All our UPS Ground shipping is part of UPS’s carbon offset program. For every ton of CO2 our shipments produce in transportation, an equivalent amount of CO2 is saved by a verified emission reduction project somewhere else in the world.
In 2022, we made another significant 30% change to the cubic size of the packaging that represents over 60% of our annual shipments. This was the second re-engineering within three years of package size to reduce space usage during shipment and in turn reduce the energy usage required per package.
We have a variety of ongoing programs in place to allow us to reduce our carbon footprint.
CARBON FOOTPRINT INITIATIVE
We want our fine
jewelry designs to
be in families for
generations.
We want our fine
jewelry designs to
be in families for
generations.
We want our fine jewelry designs to be in families for generations.
JEWELRY BUILT FOR A LIFETIME
More and more, we are all understanding the environmental cost of products with short life cycles. Finding new life for obsolescent product is a global problem, as more and more product has ended in landfills.
Every piece we make is designed and built for a lifetime. We want our fine jewelry designs to be in families for generations, so we use only the finest materials and workmanship. There is no more eco-friendly jewelry than pieces that are engineered with that in mind.
These principles are a foundation of our brand and one more major step towards a more sustainable jewelry future.
JEWELRY BUILT FOR A LIFETIME
More and more, we are all understanding the environmental cost of products with short life cycles. Finding new life for obsolescent product is a global problem, as more and more product has ended in landfills.
Every piece we make is designed and built for a lifetime. We want our fine jewelry designs to be in families for generations, so we use only the finest materials and workmanship. There is no more eco-friendly jewelry than pieces that are engineered with that in mind.
These principles are a foundation of our brand and one more major step towards a more sustainable jewelry future.