Choosing Eco-Friendly Jewelry

Is there such a thing as eco-friendly jewelry? Of course there is! In fact, it does not take much for you to find an environmentally friendly option and some of the most beautiful jewelry can add to your green credentials.

Why eco-friendly jewelry?

Obtaining precious metals and gemstones can be very damaging to the environment – mining is not the most eco-friendly of activities. It can damage the natural habitat of wildlife and cause a great deal of pollution. Remember too that mining is often taking place in developing countries where there isn’t much opportunity to control what is happening. In some countries you need to be aware that the people who work in the mines are not treated fairly, with long hours, poor wages and poor living conditions so by considering the jewelry you buy a little more carefully you can really make a difference.

What is eco-friendly jewelry?

 You need to consider the way that the stones and metals are mined. There are mining companies now that are paying more attention to the impact that they have on the environment and are doing more about working conditions. Consider buying jewelry that has been created from items found in non-conflict areas. It is possible to get jewelry that has a certificate to show that it has been fairly traded so that you know that workers are getting a fair deal.

A good example is the use of cultured pearls rather than natural pearls. Cultured pearls are considered to be more environmentally friendly because the way that they are harvested does less damage to the environment and there is no difference between these and those found naturally. You can also save a bit of money by buying cultured pearls – they are cheaper because there are more of them.

Another tip is to avoid coral – this is a beautiful material but it has become endangered. Pollution, infrastructure works and the rise in water temperature is doing a lot of damage and large amounts of coral reefs have died. Your eco-friendly jewelry should never contain any coral at all.

eco friendly engagement ringsOne of the best ways to make sure that you get environmentally friendly jewelry is to opt for that made from renewed metals. Renewed means that the materials have been previously mined so you there is no massive addition to the carbon footprint. Renewed gold has been collected, melted, refined and churned into fresh bars of gold. The good news is that renewed gold is identical and has the same look and feel as newly mined gold.

Ecoura has become one of the top names in renewed gold, specializing in wedding and engagement rings. All of our eco-friendly engagement ring collections are created from renewed gold and you can choose from classic, contemporary and vintage styles – something for all tastes. You can even help to make the world a little more environmentally friendly because if you choose your engagement ring with Ecoura we plant a tree in your honor – further helping to reduce the damage that is being done to the planet. Now, isn’t that much better than the alternative?

 

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