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Just like clothing, the jewellery industry has a complex web of supply chains and sustainability issues that impact on people, the planet, and animals. But we’ve rounded up the best more sustainable brands making jewellery with better ethics.
The ultimate guide to more sustainable jewellery
We’ve all sighed in frustration at how quickly our poorly made jewellery trend pieces tarnish or begin to lose their once irresistible lustre. Unfortunately, the fast fashion mindset has introduced a culture of buying jewellery that is then thrown out after a few wears, wasting resources, and exposing ourselves and the producers to toxic materials along the way.
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. When Good On You is rating brands, we look out for several certifications that signal a business is striving to do better, including the Responsible Jewellery Council’s membership, and whether gold is Fairmined or Fairtrade. You too can look out for these when shopping. And if you’re interested in getting a deeper understanding of more sustainable jewellery, bookmark our guide to natural and lab-grown diamonds, and our curation of necklaces, engagement rings, and earrings from better brands.
The more responsible jewellery brands below create beautiful lower-impact accessories and gifts, and have all been rated “Good” or “Great” by our world-class ratings team.
