Did you know that there is enough gold and silver already mined, to last for eternity? Mining for new metals damages the local environment and harms wildlife. All brands listed in this post are made from recycled metals and also vegan-friendly (no bone, leather, shell, pearl etc). If you have broken necklaces or odd earrings no longer used, donate them to your local animal shelter. It can sell the scrap metal, to help raise funds!
Atypical Thing makes recycled metal jewellery by hand, in a studio workshop. Items include minimal textured studs and elegant sculptural hoop earrings. Everything is sent in biodegradable packaging. These pretty recycled silver hammered circle studs have a unique texture and pretty colour, a lovely gift for a loved one.
April March Jewellery makes beautiful recycled jewellery from Brighton, offering simple pendants made with recycled and repurposed sterling silver. Everything is small-batch made in handcrafted collections inspired by nature.
Bluebell Lane Jewellery offers beautiful recycled jewellery from Suffolk. The range includes hammered earrings (with a circle to offset the smooth triangle), sparkled everyday studs and contemporary silver hoops. Along with a beautiful Russian wedding ring of 3 equal bands, that roll over each other with ease.
Kate Wainwright makes beautiful recycled jewellery from West Sussex. Items are made from recycled silver and ethically-sourced gemstones from a workshop. Specialises in pretty stud earrings.
Ara the Altar makes beautiful astronomy-inspired recycled jewellery, in a little studio in north west England. All these items are also inspired by nature, made by hand. All the precious metals used are recycled, in eco packaging. These stacking rings represent the four phases of the moon (new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter).