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.
My jewellery is handmade in my studio in Canada, and therefore is exempt from tariffs for USA customers under CUSMA, the free-trade agreement. I always ship with a certificate of origin for customs.
As in the necklace of the same series, each earring is made individually by hand, randomly shaping the square wire into organic shapes with simple hand tools. It never ceases to amaze me how much force is required to express in metal the elegance of a simple line.
As in the necklace of the same series, each earring is made individually by hand, randomly shaping the square wire into organic shapes with simple hand tools. It never ceases to amaze me how much force is required to express in metal the elegance of a simple line.
Made from 100% SCS® recycled 18 karat gold sourced from Umicore and/or Stuller Inc., who apply an exclusively SCS-certified recycling process for their gold and silver. They are both members of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
Note my caveat about the general use of the word "recycled gold."
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.
