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JEWELLERY THAT'S AS GOOD AS GOLD

We profile two brands who are proving that jewellery can be not only beautiful but have lots of sustainable shine.

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COMPLETED WORKS

About the brand: Completedworks was founded by Anna Jewsbury in 2013 while studying Mathematics & Philosophy at Oxford University. Since then it’s been a firm favourite with poets, artists, activists and actors such as Adwoa Aboah, Jodie Comer, Naomie Harris, Emma Watson and Maya Rudolph. Her jewels have artistic appeal and play with the contrast between high quality materials and purist elements.

The practices behind the pieces: With a design philosophy that is determined to create timeless jewellery that’s designed to last, Jewsbury and team prioritise recycled materials: their gold jewellery is made from either recycled or Fairtrade gold, while a significant proportion of their silver pieces are made from recycled or reclaimed silver.

Completedwork’s Stratus Pearl earrings and Pearl Climber earrings are made with certified recycled silver which saves energy and resources, as well as reducing waste. Their Twisted Gold Vermeil Topaz Ring certified recycled silver also reducing reliance on raw virgin materials.

I seem to find inspiration everywhere, from the art-world to the mundane everyday.

Anna Jewsbury, Completedworks

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OTIUMBERG

About the brand: Co-founded by London sisters Rosanna and Christie Wollenberg who wanted to design jewellery that bridged the gap between fashion and fine jewellery. They create responsibly produced pieces made from recycled raw materials that are keep-forever pieces with a contemporary edge.

Practices behind the pieces: Their gemstones are ethically sourced and they only use conflict free diamonds, that are exclusively untreated and of natural origin, ensuring that their diamonds are purchased from legitimate sources and are in compliance with all United Nations resolutions. Their Single Pearl Huggie Hoop is made with 100% certified recycled gold, the Baroque 14kt Gold Vermeil Necklace is made from 100% certified recycled silver and their Black Pearl Onyx is also made from 9kt gold. Using recycled materials reduces waste, and also the dependence on natural or fossil fuel derived materials.

We create seasonless jewellery that is tied to your life, rather than trends. Our jewellery is crafted by hand, using only high grade materials. We want our jewellery to be preserved and reimagined, not discarded.

Rosanna and Christie Wollenberg

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