I agree that jewelry isn’t always sustainable. It’s not the correct word to describe my collection – and that is why I don’t use it. It may refer to some of the materials I use, but not everything.

Jewelry is certainly NOT the most replaceable product out there. If it’s well made and the design isn’t catering to a fleeting trend or style, then it can be timeless. My pieces can last a lifetime and be passed down from generation to generation.

My jewelry is designed and crafted to last beyond current trends. The pieces are comfortable and wearable; most people that own my work wear it everyday! I wore the same rings for over twelve years. They improved with age, developing a beautiful patina and look that never stopped drawing people in. That’s what my jewelry is about. It’s not disposable. It’s not cheap, dinky, trendy junk for $20 that ends up tangled in your jewelry box.

Regarding your comment about not needing jewelry to survive – how sad! Technically you may be right, but what a boring and depressing world it would be without this form of art, design and expression. Jewelry has been an integral part of every culture and every time period since humans roamed this earth. Jewelry objects have been found in pre-historic Africa that date back about 75,000 years. Jewelers as artists are evident throughout history and this art form has been practiced in almost every condition in which civilizations have existed.

It is important to know that you can have a beautifully designed piece of jewelry made with interesting, recycled and repurposed materials whose cultivation does not fund corrupt organizations or promote unfair labor practices.

ESPECIALLY JEWELRY ….. THE MOST REPLACEABLE AND FASHION CONSCIENCE PRODUCT THERE IS !!!!!

IS WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT NOT TO PRODUCE ANYTHING AT ALL !!!!!

ITS NOT LIKE WE HAVE TO HAVE JEWELRY TO SURVIVE !!! ITS SUCH A LUXURY … REGARDLESS OF HOW ITS MADE

Hoover & Strong provides socially and environmentally-responsible products and services. They respect basic human rights around the world and protect the environment by conserving energy and recycling.

Here is a direct quote from their web site:
“We want you to know that all precious metals at Hoover & Strong are recycled from the Earth’s existing metal supply. We DO NOT BUY metals from mining companies. We don’t believe in it and, as a refiner, we just don’t have to. We feel GREAT about that and you can too!”

Thank you all for the wonderful comments and positive response to my work!

Kirsten