*Caveat on using the term “recycled gold”:
While I am very careful to source my precious metals only from SCS® certified suppliers (SCS® stands for Supply Chain Sustainability; they are the global leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification). Most of my precious metals suppliers are also members of the Responsible Jewellery Council. However, I want to point out that ‘recycling gold' is not what is commonly understood by the term.
True recycling avoids things ending up in landfills. Gold, of course, wouldn’t.
Instead, gold is simply melted, refined and repurposed.
Although SCS® certified refineries must maintain auditable records of their suppliers, there are loopholes globally which make it very easy for gold from unregulated and/or illegal sources to enter their supply chain.
This makes even 'certified recycled' gold untraceable.
Further reading:
Is Recycled Gold Ethical?
Materials, Sustainability, & Fairmined Metals
Dorothée will be in Sackville, New Brunswick, on Sunday, August 21st, for a pop-up at The Cranewood on Main. If you live in that region, and you want the opportunity to try on things, have a peek at the remaining sterling silver OneFooter rings with gems, or discuss a custom project, this is a great opportunity.
Feel free to bring friends!
If you want to discuss a custom gold piece, please reach out so Dorothée can be sure to give you her undivided attention:
