New + Noteworthy Fine Jewelry for May
May’s new and noteworthy jewelry curation includes pieces by Le Ster, Debra Navarro, and Kristin Hanson!
The reason these are noteworthy to me is because they represent textures and shapes that surprise and delight in person and when worn.
Le Ster’s ring takes on a striking form when worn and is an incredible addition to any jewelry wardrobe. Aishleen’s work fuses fine art with traditional craftsmanship that is ethical, sustainable, and stackable!
Debra Navarro’s slide necklace is set with a pink spinel sliver surrounded by pink sapphires. It has dimension and dynamism that is off the charts. Best of all her gemstones are responsibly sourced from artisanal mining communities in East Africa!
Kristin Hanson’s jade drops are believed to be imbued with properties that bring balance, tranquility, the energy of rebirth, and personal development. So perfect for spring!
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WHAT DOES RESPONSIBLY SOURCED JEWELRY MEAN?
The jewelry you discover here is discerning because of the unique design signature and the careful consideration of the materials selected.
Just like we know where our food is from and who made our clothes, why not jewelry?
Responsible sourcing goes beyond ethically or sustainably sourced. This encompasses conflict-free, traceability, protecting people, their skills, and the environment be it land or sea. This is an open, evolving conversation worth having, as we all seek to make choices that align with our values.
As much as possible, the designers in this community do their best to choose jewelry “ingredients” that honor this.
Gemstones can be responsibly sourced or post-consumer recycled (recovered from previously worn jewelry to be reset in a new design).
For precious metals, this can mean using recycled gold - or a step further is mercury-free gold.
An ongoing initiative worth following is the Jewelry Glossary Project.
The purpose is to create shared definitions of key terms within the jewelry industry for use by the trade and the public. The project was launched to increase transparency throughout the supply chain, by building consensus on definitions for key terms and creating accountability for their usage.