It is important to me to make sure that I am not creating beautiful things at a cost to the environment. I have made several initiatives in my day to day routine to keep Bella‐Bijou Jewellery as "green" as possible.
First and foremost, in all my designs I use reclaimed & recycled metals. Unfortunately the world of jewellery is full of "dirty" and non‐earth conscious practices, and mining for new metals is one of them. Not only does metal mining produce monumental amounts of environmental waste, but it leads to contaminated oceans and endangerment to humans and animals alike. By using recycled and reclaimed metals, Bella‐Bijou is doing every part to keep the beauty of jewellery, with out the price of the environment at stake!
In addition, I purchase my gemstones from ethical and reputable sources. I work directly with stone cutters themselves, and other small stone businesses and family owned mines. I bet you don't like the idea of sweatshop stone cutters - and neither do I!
And finally, Bella‐Bijou Jewellery is always packaged in 100% recycled cotton lined jewellery boxes, and shipped in 100% degradable bubble mailers ( they begin to break down in as little as 24 months!
So, wear your piece of Bella‐Bijou Jewellery with pride and knowing that each pieces boasts the support of small business, artisans and the eco‐friendly handmade movement!
