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Recycled precious metals
Every piece of jewelry we create tells a story of emotions, craftsmanship, and values. For this reason, we believe that the beauty of a creation should not depend solely on its appearance, but also on the ethical and responsible choices that accompany its making.
For our creations, we use recycled precious metals distinguished by the Oekogold mark as our standard. For those who wish to choose newly mined gold from certified artisanal mining organizations, we also craft, upon request, jewelry in Fairmined and Fairtrade gold.
The Oekogold mark identifies goldsmiths who choose to work with precious metals from recycled and controlled sources.
This choice allows us to complement our artisanal craftsmanship with a more conscious and controlled supply chain.
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sophisticated recycling processes
Oekogold gold, silver, platinum, and palladium come from the recovery and refining of existing precious metals. Through sophisticated recycling processes carried out by a specialized Swiss company, these materials are returned to their original state, completely eliminating any impurities and creating a metal with the exact same physical, chemical, and aesthetic characteristics as one freshly mined.
Our workshop also actively participates in this virtuous process. We periodically send all precious material destined for recovery to the refinery: old gold purchased from our customers, as well as scraps and dust generated during the work in our goldsmith workshop. Nothing is wasted: every gram of precious metal is recovered and reintroduced into the production cycle.
From the same refinery, we then purchase Oekogold precious metals that have been re-refined and prepared in the forms, alloys, and colors needed for our creations.
A circular process that allows us to recover and add value to existing precious metals, limiting the need for newly mined material.
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The same quality with a different impact
From a qualitative standpoint, there is no difference: recycled metal possesses the same purity, strength, workability, and intrinsic value as newly mined metal. What changes is its impact on the environment and people.
The ordinary extraction of precious metals involves significant consumption of natural resources, high energy expenditure, and, in many cases, the use of particularly aggressive chemical substances, such as cyanide and mercury, which can cause serious consequences for ecosystems and the health of the communities involved.
Choosing recycled precious metals means enhancing existing resources and limiting the need for new extracted material, by integrating gold, silver, platinum, and palladium into a process of recovery and reuse.
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the standard of our artisanal creations
For us, sustainability is not just a trend, but a responsibility. Every ring, every wedding band, and every piece of jewelry that leaves our Atelier is created with the desire to leave a precious memory, without leaving an unnecessary burden on the planet.
Choosing a piece of jewelry made with Oekogold precious metals means making a gesture of love that looks beyond the present: a gesture of respect for nature, for people, and for future generations.
Because we are convinced that a piece of jewelry destined to accompany a life deserves to be created with materials that respect life itself.