Re-use the Jewellery You already Have…
There is so much unworn jewellery sitting around in boxes and drawers. Some sentimental, some broken or maybe with missing parts. Some bought long ago and just no longer in fashion… I’m on a mission to bring these pieces back to life, reducing waste and preserving precious memories. Turning old into new by remodelling, restoring, repairing and resizing. Find out more…
Why Shouldn’t I Buy New?
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Mining new precious metals contributes towards:
Deforestation and habitat destruction
Pollution
Soil erosion
CO2 emissions
Human Rights Abuse
Child Labour
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Recycled precious metal currently has no regulation or definitive definition, and so is subject to potential greenwashing!
At the moment, any precious metal that has been ‘reprocessed’, even if it was mined just a few days earlier and has never come into contact with a consumer can be labelled as “recycled”.
So, in my humble opinion, the MOST ethical and environmentally friendly solution is to reuse the jewellery that you already own!
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The old or inherited jewellery that you now just keep in a box will never be waste, but is now not functioning as it was intended - to be worn and bring joy!
Reusing or repairing what you own is obviously great for the environment as you’re not creating demand for new ‘stuff’, but it might also be good for your mind too!
It can help to preserve (or possibly remove if you wish!) the memories associated with the original piece and bring a smile to your face each time you wear it.
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WIth the cost of precious metals (and everything else!) skyrocketing, re-using what you already own could work out to be a very cost effective option.
If you’re getting married, you could try asking friends and relatives if they have any old or broken jewellery they could donate towards your wedding rings rather than buying you a gift.