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Recycled Metals

The majority of the jewellery I make uses either recycled 925 sterling silver or recycled 9ct gold. Recycled metals are made by melting scrap jewellery and can also come from other industries such as the medical, electronics and giftware industries.

This process reduces the demand for newly mined metal and can also help to reduce the environmental impact of gold and silver mining.

Using recycled sterling silver and gold is the same quality as if they were newly mined.

My recycled metal supplier is continually assessed to provide assurance that their recycled precious metal is created using a fully traceable and audited process.

I also collect as much of the scrap metal and offcuts produced in my studio as possible. I melt these scraps down and reuse them in new designs. This ensure as little metal as possible goes to waste, without compromising on quality.

Some of the smaller findings used in my jewellery - such as the jump rings - do not currently use recycled metals. However this is something my supplier is working towards and I will make the switch as soon as these become available to me.

TWO

Forever not Fashion

In today’s fast-paced world there is high-demand for on-trend, inexpensive pieces that are worn for a short period of time before being discarded. This approach is not only wasteful but also contributes to the depletion of natural resources, pollution, and other environmental problems.

I encourage investing in long-lasting, meaningful jewellery, made with high-quality materials and craftsmanship. None of my pieces are plated meaning that, while more expensive at the outset, they are investment pieces that will hold their value and last for a lifetime.

Through my Care and Repair service I can also help extend the lifetime of your favourite pieces by repairing them if they get damaged, cleaning them and adding new personalisation as needed.

THREE

British Made

All of aujune's jewellery is hand-made in my studio in the South-East of England.

I use traditional artisan metalsmithing techniques - forging, sawing, soldering, filing, hammering, drilling, stamping and polishing - to make your jewellery.

When something requires specialist techniques - such as making chains and clasps - I obtain these from trusted UK-based suppliers.

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Trusted Suppliers

I source as many of my materials as close to home as possible, with the majority of the raw metal, chains and findings I use coming from UK suppliers.

All of my suppliers are certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council which promotes sustainable business practices. This includes the traceability of materials and the promotion of ethical, human rights and environmental practices.

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Planet-Friendly Packaging

My packaging is good for your jewellery and good for the earth.

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Planting Trees

For every order you place with us, a tree is planted in one of Ecologi’s mangroves which exist areas that have been deforested or heavily degraded, helping to restore biodiversity and combat climate change.

Ecologi also work with local communities to ensure that their reforestation efforts are sustainable and contribute to the well-being of the people living in the area. Ecologi's tree planting efforts are independently verified by the Carbon Trust and are verified under the Carbon, Land Use and Forests standard.