Lily Charmed (fun recycled silver jewellery)

Lily Charmed offers hundreds of cute earrings, bracelets and necklaces (plus charms, including for bridesmaids) made from recycled silver. Everything is sent in zero waste packaging.

This brand was founded by a mother, who needed a creative outlet while raising her children. It’s now one of England’s best-selling eco-friendly jewellery companies.

Keep jewellery out of reach of young children and pets. Send single earrings, broken chains (and unwanted watches and bank notes freepost to Animal Free Research UK or War Paws (to help animals in war zones).

Why choose eco-friendly jewellery?

As well as avoiding harm with vegan jewellery (no bone, fur, feather, oysters, shells), it’s also important to choose pieces made from recycled metals, to avoid mining for new gold and silver (there is enough of both on earth to last for eternity).

Mining not only harms the planet, but disturbs ecosystems (and panning for gold is harming habitats of endangered hippos on the ivory coast). Donkeys in Tanzania also have to work in hot weather to transport gold from mines. Just choose recycled, to help everyone and everything.

How to care for and clean jewellery

Keep your jewellery in closed pouches, so it doesn’t rub and scratch. Take it off before showering, swimming, or using a sauna, and also before applying lotion or perfume.

For cleaning, soak it in lukewarm water with a little mild liquid soap, then use an old toothbrush to lift any marks. After that, rinse well and dry with a soft, clean cloth.