The Benefits of Choosing Recycled Vegan Jewellery
Choose jewellery (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, cufflinks) made from recycled metals, to avoid mining that causes deforestation and mercury pollution (SPANA help donkeys used to transport mined metals in flood areas caused by mining, due to disrupting natural drainage systems).
There is enough silver and gold already mined, to last for eternity. Sourcing recycled metals also cuts carbon emissions, by avoiding flying new metals from thousands of miles abroad.
Also choose jewellery that is free from animal materials (bone, leather, pearls, feathers etc), to create a more animal-kind world. Such artisans also tend to sell affordable pieces in sustainable packaging.
Donate odd earrings and broken jewellery (and watches) along with bank notes from any country in a freepost envelope to Animal Free Research UK (they send these off to a partner who recycles the metal to raise funds).
How to Care for Recycled Vegan Jewellery
Store jewellery in pouches to prevent scratches, and avoid wearing in the shower, swimming pool or sauna (and remove when applying lotions or scent).
To clean, soak in a mild solution of lukewarm water and liquid soap (use an old toothbrush to remove stains), then rinse with clean water, and dry with a soft clean cloth.
atypicalthing (recycled jewellery from Birmingham)
atypicalthing is based in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. But this trained silversmith uses recycled silver and gold, rather than new.
This recycled promise ring is adorned with sparkling CZ stones (zirconium dioxide are ‘manmade diamonds’ to avoid mining). Makes a lovely affordable wedding ring.
Nancy Jones Jewellery (made from reclaimed tin)
Nancy Jones Jewellery offers fun colourful jewellery, made from restored vintage tins! Like wearing a piece of history, some tins are modern, others are old-fashioned and once used for sweets or biscuits.
They feature classic designs and bold prints from the 60s and 70s. From an old toffee tin to a tea caddy!
Coffee Pod Creations (earrings from recycled waste)
Coffee Pod Creations makes jewellery out of old coffee pods, to save them going to landfill. Coffee pod earrings tend to be very light. Even the larger pieces won’t tug at your ear.
Just bin ‘compostable coffee pods’, as caffeine could harm compost creatures.
Sky Diamonds (real diamonds, made from air!)
Diamonds are of course only bought by people who would spend a lot of money on jewellery. But for those who do, Sky Diamond is the ethical alternative that requires no mining.
Made by combining hydrogen from rainwater, the process forms the same crystal structure as earth-mined diamonds. And unlike most lab-grown gems, this brand cuts out all fossil fuels completely.
Before ordering, find your correct ring size (you can have custom sizes and engraving if wished).
