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How often do we stop to wonder about how our jewellery was made? And which brands are making more ethical and sustainable jewellery?
The ultimate guide to more sustainable jewellery
We’ve all sighed in frustration at how quickly our poorly made trend pieces tarnish or begin to lose their once irresistible lustre. Unfortunately, the fast fashion industry has brought about a culture of repeatedly buying poorly-made “trendy” jewellery that is thrown out after a few wears, wasting resources and exposing ourselves and the producers to toxic materials along the way. Thankfully, the increasing global focus on sustainability in the fashion industry has also raised questions about the environmental impacts and ethics of the jewellery that we adorn ourselves with. The more sustainable jewellery brands below create beautiful more ethical accessories and gifts, and have all been rated “Good” or “Great” by our amazing ratings team.