Keep your stack fresh with this medley of materials, textures and gems — all sustainably sourced.
With recycled jewellery, what was once old is fresh again. Here, we highlight nine reclaimed pieces that are worth a spot in your personal collection, including a smattering of must-haves from homegrown brands who are leading the sustainable charge.
Pandora Treated Freshwater Cultured Pearl & Beads Collier Necklace
Since adopting a more minimalistic design approach, Pandora has been making some of our favourite layering pieces on the market. With this beaded necklace punctuated by a cultured freshwater pearl, there’s an added perk: it’s assembled from recycled silver for a sustainable touch.
Biko Colette Ring
In-the-know stylesetters have been relying on Toronto-based Biko for effortless, architecturally minded pieces that repeatedly garner compliments. But beyond its sleek design approach, 40 per cent of all Biko pieces are actually made with recycled metals and components. Our pick for the season is the Colette Ring, a timeless, wear-all-day style with a liquid metal finish.
Ecksand Intertwined Twisted Gold Ring
Sustainable materials and artisanal manufacturing are key tenets of this made-in-Canada jewellery brand. The Intertwined Twisted Gold Ring is a testament: three cable-shaped bands — crafted from recycled gold — twist together and overlap to create a hit of tantalizing texture from every angle.
Loren Stewart XL Boxy Long Link Chain
You know those jewellery staples that get so much repeat wear, they basically become a part of your style identity? The XL Boxy Long Link Chain by Loren Stewart has so much of that potential. Crafted in Italy from 100 per cent recycled 14k gold, it’s one that delivers an everyday cool factor.
Nijma M Spiralize Earrings
An elevated take on classic gold hoops, Toronto-based Nijma M’s diamond-and-bead-adorned spirals come care of 100 per cent recycled 14k gold and conflict-free gems. Love their elegant vibe? You’ll love the brand’s sustainable mandate of only relying on recycled gold in their designs, too.
Brockton Gems 1921 Sapphire Tennis Bracelet
With vintage gems, you become the bearer of a story passed down through generations. That’s the thought behind this tennis bracelet by Brockton Gems. Originally a watch adorned with the inscription “For My Darling Little Mother xmas 1921”, this piece has been redefined for modern day with the same 30 bezel-set natural sapphires.
Mejuri Puffy Charlotte Gemstone Ring
The Canadian jewellery juggernaut has done it again — as in, forced us to hand over our credit card — with the Puffy Charlotte Gemstone Ring. Jumping off its ever-popular Charlotte design codes, this statement piece leans on recycled gold and a centre amethyst gem to make its impact.
Completedworks The Past Within The Present Recycled Silver Earrings
Celeb favourite jewellery brand Completedworks (Lucy Boynton, Sofia Coppola and Ashley Graham are all recent fans) takes traditional adornment conventions and skews them in a covetable direction. These asymmetrical, floral-formed earrings, plated in recycled silver, are proof.
Attic Barrel Ring
Toronto design studio Attic is in the business of making modern heirlooms. It’s why co-founders Melissa Goebil and Susan Shaw take an ethical approach from both a materials and production perspective. Our pick of their perfect designs? The Barrel Ring, a stunning wedding band alternative constructed from a heavy gauge, recycled 14k gold wire.
A version of this article first appeared in FASHION’s April 2024 issue. Find out more here.
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