WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE JEWELLERY?

We make every effort to operate our independent business with as little negative impact as possible. By sourcing only recycled metals (gold, platinum and silver), ethical diamonds (antique, recycled, Australian and lab grown) and eco-friendly gems and by making everything by hand, right here in our Melbourne studio, we can ensure your unique jewellery is as sustainable as it can be.

First and foremost we strictly vet our suppliers so that they meet our social, ethical and environmental ideals. We are always pushing ourselves to do better and strive to constantly improve and evolve in any way we can.

ETHICAL DIAMONDS

ANTIQUE DIAMONDS

These stones have been mined and cut by hand many years ago and re-introduced into the supply chain.

Every diamond that re-enters the supply chain helps to reduce demand for future mining ventures.

Because antique diamonds are cut by hand each and every one is completely unique.

RECYCLED DIAMONDS

These stones are modern cut stones that have been previously set in jewellery and re-introduced to the supply chain.

Every recycled (including antique) diamond helps to reduce the demand for future mining ventures.

DIAMONDS WITH CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

These are Australian and Canadian Diamonds with certificates of origin, ensuring that they are conflict-free.

The certificates ensure the stones are traceable and their origins are transparent.

White diamonds are the most readily available with champagne, cognac, yellow, pink, blue and purple available in limited quantities of Australian certified stock.

LAB GROWN DIAMONDS

Lab grown diamonds are practically indistinguishable from natural stones so are a great conflict free option.

We are always working to find new suppliers both domestically and internationally to find the highest quality lab produced diamonds and gems that are crafted with minimal environmental impact.

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SUSTAINABLE GEMS

AUSTRALIAN SAPPHIRES

One of our great passions is working with Australian sapphires that have been sourced in small scale mining operations and cut by independent, local gem cutters.

Small scale mining operations have lower environmental impacts than large and in some regions of Australia sapphires are alluvial and simply picked up off the ground after heavy rain.

Sapphire is the hardest naturally occurring gemstone after diamond so is perfect for everyday pieces. Australia is famous for its rich blues and greens but it can also be found in yellows, pinks and more.

RESPONSIBLY SOURCED GEMS

Over the years we have built working relationships with gem suppliers both locally and internationally.

We only work with suppliers who responsibly source their rough gems and carefully monitor both mining and cutting conditions.

LAB GROWN AND SYNTHETICS

Like lab grown diamonds, moissanite and other gems are practically indistinguishable from natural stones so are a great conflict free option.

We are always working to find new suppliers both domestically and internationally to find the highest quality lab produced gems that are crafted with minimal environmental impact.

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SUSTAINABLE JEWELLERY - HOW WE DO IT

From recycled metals to who makes your jewellery and where - listed below is a few more of the ways we do our best to minimise our impact.

Jenna and Megan standing side by side at the window of their Melbourne studio.

MEGAN & JENNA - THE JEWELLERS

We are the designers and creators of every piece of jewellery. When we do need to outsource a service or process (such as gem cutting/setting and engraving) we choose to work with local talent in the effort to keep our carbon footprint minimal (we even hand deliver!).

We choose a renewable energy electricity plan and use only recycled and/or sustainably forested materials for our packaging, envelopes and packing tape.

HOW WE MET
Five champagne diamonds set into a white gold ring. The diamonds are a mixture of browns and round and baguette cut.

RECYCLED GOLD, PLATINUM AND SILVER

Making just one ring from new metal can result in up to five tons of environmental waste. We've made it our mission to work with a supplier who is equally committed to reducing the demand for new mining ventures. Together we strive to ensure that no virgin metal is used in our hand fabricating alloys to minimise our environmental impact.

The recycled metals we use are reclaimed from a combination of existing jewellery, silverware, coins and precious metal scrap.

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Remodelled engagement ring set with a round green sapphire and small antique diamonds in two tone gold.

REMODEL YOUR EXISTING JEWELLERY

The most ethical metal available is actually the metal you already have. 

So if you have old pieces of jewellery that are no longer worn then please contact us - we are very happy to assess them and discuss your options for recycling your old materials into something shiny and new!

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A rich blue sapphire sits between a pair of antique diamonds in a three stone engagement ring.

WHY WE DON'T RHODIUM PLATE

Rhodium plating is a process traditionally used on White Gold jewellery, whereby it is electroplated with a very fine layer of Rhodium. This masks the surface and creates the appearance of a brighter white, closer to that of Platinum. To maintain this finish re-plating is usually needed every 12-24 months. Rhodium mining and extraction techniques have a detrimental effect on the environment.

We have made the conscious decision not to plate any of our White Gold jewellery. We use 14K and 18K White Golds that are alloyed with Palladium, the whitest alloys available that do not contain nickel.

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