CRAFTED WITH PURPOSE

UNTIL RECENTLY ONE OF THE MOST UNSUSTAINABLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES, JEWELRY IS SEEING A NEW GENERATION OF BRANDS RETHINKING PRODUCTION PRACTICES

REPORT

The social and environmental impact of the raw material extraction, the poor labor conditions, the extensive use of chemicals and other problematic aspects of manufacturing had long made jewelry a suspect category for the ethical consumer. However, a new generation of jewelers is exploring more sustainable supply chains, carefully considering how materials are sourced, supporting local communities, offering full traceability and committing to zero-waste programs to prevent excess materials ending up in landfill. With a wide range of stylish and timeless products, our selected talents want to do something more than just give their clients the joy of wearing a beautiful piece.

CORRINA GOUTOS

After her studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design, artist Corrina Goutos moved from New York to Germany, where she currently lives and works. Taking inspiration from archeology, biology, psychology and vital materialism, Corrina creates contemporary jewelry by deconstructing the readymade objects of consumer culture, such as lighters and headphones, and mixing them with organic elements, such as stones, shells and bones. These are processed using innovative and traditional techniques, such as silver work, electroforming, engravings on bones, stone or shells, and powder coating. corrinagoutos.com

LUPE

Antique jeweler Tansy Baigent founded the brand in 2015 after finishing her postgraduate studies in International Environmental Law and working for over five years in the jewelry industry. The name was inspired by the word ‘loop’, invoking the circular nature of re-use and recycling – which sit at the heart of the brand – as well as that of a ring. Baigent focuses on antique and preloved fine jewelry sourced from auctions, estate sales and private collections across England, providing a triple win for customers, the company and the environment. www.lupeanthology.com