My goal is to create beautiful jewelry while having minimal impact on the environment, animals, and people. I hope to make jewelry that people will enjoy wearing for a lifetime.

I am happy to repair, repolish, or re-oxidize any piece purchased from me for a small fee. Please contact me for more information. I’ve also put together a few jewelry care tips here.

Recycled metals

I use 100% recycled sterling silver from non-mined sources, such as broken jewelry, silverware, and dental scrap.

Any machine-made chains I use are at least 99% recycled sterling silver. I use a mix of recycled and non-recycled sterling silver findings (earring backs, posts, & jump rings). I buy recycled findings whenever possible.

Vintage beads

I source my beads with great care and intention. I see so many beautiful, new beads I would love to use, but I am committed to purchasing vintage beads. Sourcing vintage beads takes more time and effort, but it also encourages creativity and flexibility in my designs.

Occasionally I use beads that may not be old enough to be considered vintage, but are purchased secondhand (typically from personal destash collections). My goal is to always use what is already in circulation rather than contributing to the creation of new things.

Sustainable packaging

Most of the packaging I use is made of recycled materials and/or is recyclable.

My jewelry boxes are made from FSC®-certified cardboard and water-based glue. The inserts are FSC®-certified cardboard with a topcoat made from viscose. My longer necklace/bracelet boxes have a Tall oil foam insert, which is not recyclable. Tall oil is a by-product of paper production and a greener option than traditional foam, which is derived from crude oil.

Jewelry boxes are wrapped in compostable tissue paper. Some orders also include a reusable organic or fairtrade cotton bag to store your jewelry.

All orders are shipped in recyclable and biodegradable boxes with recyclable shipping labels and paper tape.