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.
Onefooter Ring 3-Loop in Fairmined Sterling Silver
$200.00 – $240.00
Now made with Fairmined™ 930 Sterling Silver.*
Made from less than one foot of wire, the Onefooter ring has 4-loops, as opposed to my classic 5-loop OneFooter. It is first forged in various directions, then wound repeatedly into a continuous loop, wrapping around the finger many times without beginning or end. Each ring is unique and different; no two are the same.
This spiral ring generally has 3 intertwining loops, but that can vary, depending on how much the metal was pushed during the forging process, and the size of the ring. Average width is approximately 7 mm (ca. 9/32″)
*Fairmined™ is a standard for ethical and sustainable silver and gold that assures strict environmental and social standards. See Above and Beyond “Recycled” Silver and Gold. I had made these in recycled sterling silver, and while Umicore’s recycled silver standard is very high, it is not necessarily considered the most ethical anymore because conflict silver can make its way into the supply chain. As I learn more, I continue the journey to implement ethically-sourced metals.
Made from less than one foot of wire, the Onefooter ring has 4-loops, as opposed to my classic 5-loop OneFooter. It is first forged in various directions, then wound repeatedly into a continuous loop, wrapping around the finger many times without beginning or end. Each ring is unique and different; no two are the same.
This spiral ring generally has 3 intertwining loops, but that can vary, depending on how much the metal was pushed during the forging process, and the size of the ring. Average width is approximately 7 mm (ca. 9/32″)
*Fairmined™ is a standard for ethical and sustainable silver and gold that assures strict environmental and social standards. See Above and Beyond “Recycled” Silver and Gold. I had made these in recycled sterling silver, and while Umicore’s recycled silver standard is very high, it is not necessarily considered the most ethical anymore because conflict silver can make its way into the supply chain. As I learn more, I continue the journey to implement ethically-sourced metals.
LIMITED SIZES available in regular (non-fairmined) sterling silver while supplies last.
Made from 100% SCS® recycled palladium sterling silver sourced from Umicore and/or Stuller Inc., who apply an exclusively SCS-certified recycling process for their gold and silver. Read more on my materials and sustainability.
Made from 100% Fairmined™ 930 Sterling Silver. Fairmined is a standard for ethical and sustainable silver and gold that assures strict environmental and social standards. See Materials and Sustainability for more info.
Free shipping is available for mainland Canada and USA. Exchanges can be made within 5 days. For more details see my Shipping and Exchanges policy.
