20 Ethical and Sustainable Jewelry Brands for 2024

Sustainability: Jewellery made from a combination of recycled and fairly mined materials. Supply chain traceability.

Price: $-$$

At a glance: A range of rings, necklaces, bracelets at fair prices, from gold vermeil rings, 14K gold pieces, diamonds, and wedding bands.

Toronto-based brand Mejuri have traceability from mine to market.

This allows Mejuri to improve the sustainability and social impact of their pieces in the supply chain.

Their jewelry is made from a combination of recycled and fairly mined material. Mejuri is serious about driving fair pricing in the jewelry industry; with some major brands driving prices 10x their value, Mejuri is transparent about their costs. This allows their luxury pieces to be accessible for everyone. 

Sustainability: 3D-printed jewels, hand-crafted in LA, female-founded, non-toxic materials

Price: $ – $$

At a glance: Custom, made-to-order jewelry, created using innovative 3D printing techniques

Capsul Jewelry is unique as they create all of their necklaces, earrings, necklaces, and more, using 3D-printing.

Every piece is made to order, and you can create your own unique piece of designer jewelry, at a fraction of the cost you would usually pay.

Everything is produced in LA, and it’s a women-run company.

Sustainability: Sustainable materials and supply chain, 10% donations to environmental organizations

Price: $

At a glance: Tasteful jewelry at a fraction of the price you’d expect

SiiZu is a New York-based sustainable jewelry brand making luxury but affordable earrings, necklaces, rings, and more.

ALl of Siizu’s jewelry is affordable, and because they’re a direct-to-consumer brand, you don’t have to pay traditional wholesale markups.

The brand uses sustainable materials, and as well as that, every item is shipped in eco-friendly recycled paper bags.

They also donate to help the American Forests organization plant trees across the US to restore and protect vital habitats.

Sustainability: Sustainable materials, wage and supply chain transparency, recycled packaging

Price: $

At a glance: Affordable jewelry from a brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty

ABLE is a sustainable brand that handcrafts their ethical jewelry collection in Nashville, Tennessee.

You’ll find affordable but stylish jewelry – from earrings to bracelets made from a variety of metals, depending on your preference.

They use a variety of sustainably sourced materials, including cellulose acetate, a plant-based material that’s biodegradable and compostable.

ABLE is highly transparent – they publish the wages that their staff earn. They’re committed to paying living wages to their staff, wherever they’re located in the world.

Sustainability: Recycled metals are ethically handcrafted into beautiful jewelry.

Price: $-$$

At a glance: Recycled gold and silver jewelry that’s safe for customers, workers, and the environment

Astor & Orion creates bespoke recycled jewelry from recycled materials, including gold, silver, and stainless steel.

The brand carefully creates its unique designs in Seattle and partners with a certified factory in Thailand which brings its designs to life.

Astor and Orion focus on a circular business model, which works to reduce waste by creating recyclable jewelry from recycled materials.

Sustainability: Upcycled materials, handmade by artisans, B Corp

Price: $

At a glance: Minimalist, stylish, and tasteful jewelry handcrafted by Kenyan artisans

Nisolo’s handmade sustainable jewelry is made by local artisans from upcycled metals.

They work with artisans in Kenya, Peru, and Mexico, always paying wages that are above average for the location. They’re also transparent about the wages they pay, and the processes they’re using to ensure wages continue to rise for their workers.

The company is also a B Corp, which means it’s committed to using it’s platform to benefit the environment and all of the brand’s stakeholders.

They create simple, timeless, and stylish jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more.

Sustainability: Certified B Corp, Women-led, ethical jewelry created by Artisans in Kenya using recycled brass

Price: $-$$

At a glance: Ethical rings, necklaces, bracelets

SOKO is a women-led marketplace connecting artisans in Kenya with the world.

The online platform showcases handmade ethical jewelry from sustainable materials such as recycled brass, reclaimed materials, and beads.

Expect to find dainty chains, bold rings, and dreamy earrings in SOKO’s collections, each handmade by Kenyan artisans. SOKO’s impact enables these artisans to earn 5X more than an average artisan workshop, meaning communities and families are better supported.

Sustainability: Recycled silver used in each piece, full traceability, full brand transparency on production methods.

Price: $$

At a glance: Cool contemporary rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Bar Jewellery produces its artisan-made jewelry from recycled silver and believes in reducing its environmental impact on the supply chain.

Pieces are locally cast and hand-finished at their London studio using locally sourced recycled silver. Hand crafted jewels are also produced in Bali.

Bar Jewellery ensures the artisans who handcraft their pieces are provided with fair wages and safe working conditions. 

Sustainability: Jewelry made from ethically sourced and sustainably produced material. 100% Recycled gold. 

Price: $$-$$$

At a glance: Luxury jewels, offering everyday statement pieces to dainty diamonds, vintage rings, and wedding bands. 

Focusing on improving the ugly side of the jewelry industry, AUrate ensures the gold it uses is 100% recycled.

Female-led, New York brand AUrate produces fine jewelry in their Manhattan studios.

Their pearls are harvested sustainably using family-run farms that respect the marine environment. The sustainable brand offers up a range of pieces, including the ability to personalize pieces by offering an engraving service on select necklaces, rings, engagement rings, earrings.

Sustainability:  Local craftsmanship, recycled and upcycled materials. Focus on ethical trade and supporting charity.

Price: $$$

At a glance: Beautifully individual pieces inspired by Dante Alighieri’s ‘Divine Comedy’.

Alighieri’s offering of refreshingly individual pieces sets this brand apart from others. They produce modern heirlooms that you can cherish for years to come.

They pride themselves on their sustainable and ethical practices by using local craftsmanship and creating every piece from recycled metal and upcycled materials (all of their pieces are cast in recycled bronze before being plated in gold).

Ecothes Reviewed: “I’ve been collecting Alighieri pieces over the years as I love the design and concept behind the brand. I always get complimented whenever I wear my pieces!” – Bethany

Sustainability: Jewelry handmade in Italy from pre-loved gemstones.

Price: $-$$

At a glance: A range of contemporary rings and earrings featuring beautiful pre-loved gemstones.

Introducing Rays and Riches, a renowned Italian jewelry brand that’s inspired by organic shapes and patterns found in nature. Famed for its exquisite craftsmanship and use of high-quality sustainable materials, Rays and Riches has become a symbol of luxury and refinement in the world of jewelry.

The brand’s collections showcase a unique fusion of classic Italian design and contemporary flair, featuring an array of stunning pieces such as rings, necklaces, created with pre-loved gemstones. With a strong focus on quality and attention to detail, Rays and Riches continues to captivate discerning clientele seeking statement pieces that embody the essence of sustainability and style.

Sustainability: 100% of supply chain certified by the responsible Jewellery council. 100% recycled silver. 

Price: $$

At a glance: Luxury British jewelry brand offering wearable pieces. MV offers the ability to customize pieces for unique pieces.

Household name Monica Vinader is a British jewelry brand well known for wearable, stylish jewelry.

In 2020 the brand transitioned to 100% recycled silver and worked on offsetting emissions by offering carbon neutral delivery and returns. This will allow the brand to reduce Co2 emissions by 2.3M kilograms by the end of 2021. 

Ecothes Reviewed: “I bought myself a pair of Monica Vinader earrings to try as I love their brand ethos. Their earrings are perfect to wear everyday and feel super high-quality for an affordable price point, I’ll definitely be buying more in the future!” – Bethany

Sustainability: Ethical jewelry made from recycled and Fair mined certified materials.

Price: $-$$

At a glance: Ethical Engagement rings, sustainable wedding bands, and fine jewelry.

Bario Neal is a refreshingly different ethical jewelry brand, creating eco-conscious engagement rings, fine jewelry, and wedding bands from responsibly sourced materials.

All of Bario Neal’s bespoke jewelry is created in-house at their Philadelphia studio or sourced from American makers, keeping production local to reduce environmental impact and ensure ethical production of its pieces.

Sustainability: 3D printed bespoke jewelry made from recycled silver.

Price: $$

At a glance: Bespoke silver jewelry inspired by Wild Animals

d’Francisco is a sustainable jewelry brand that started with the desire to connect people to the planet.

Sustainability has been a priority for the brand since day one, by incorporating 3D printing technology in their design process helps reduce manufacturing waste. In addition, d’Francisco uses sustainable materials to create their bespoke jewelry.

d’Francisco works with recycled fine metals, such as silver from electronics, x-ray films, old jewelry, and other recycled materials to create their pieces, reducing metal waste on the planet.

Into the WILD is the name of d’Francisco’s second collection, a unique collection inspired by jaguars, palms, and the idea of living a WILDlife.

Sustainability: Sustainable manufacturing processes and conscious consumption.

Price: $$

At a glance: Vibrant pieces hand-made from colourful stones, shells, and gems.

SVNR (Pronounced souvenir) is for you if you want to show off with a splash of color and individuality

They produce quirky handmade ethical jewelry, including earrings and necklaces, handmade from natural, re-used, and upcycled materials. 

Sustainability: Handmade by jewelers in their NYC studio, using sustainable materials, ethically sourced gold and conflict free stones.

Price: $$ – $$$

At a glance: Rings, Necklaces and earrings. Unique charm collections. Wedding bands and engagement rings.

Brooklyn based jewelry studio Catbird specialise in ethical jewelry at a fair price. Since launching in 2004, their jewels have gained in popularity for their creative and bespoke designs.

Handmade in their NYC studio, all from ethically sourced gold their jewelery features conflict free stones which sparkle and shine, without negatively impacting workers in their supply chain.

Catbird are proud members of the No Dirty Gold campaign, which works internationally to reform the gold mining industry to respect human rights, and reduce environmental impact.

Sustainability: Cultured diamonds set on silver and gold.

Price: $$$$

At a glance: Rings, pendants, necklaces, charms, earrings, and more.

Lark & Berry is a sustainable jewellery pioneer that has been creating jewellery from cultured diamonds – never mined – since 2018.

They have a large range of necklaces, earrings, charms, and more. All of their collections are designed to be timeless, yet unique.

The brand’s jewellery has been worn by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Adriana Lima, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, plus more.

Lark & Berry is an excellent option, but it’s worth noting that it is one of the more expensive options in this guide.

Sustainability: Recycled jewelry crafted from scrap metal from shells and bombs in Laos

Price: $$

At a glance: A selection of bracelets, necklaces, and earrings created from recycled bomb metal and shells in Laos

Meet Article 22, a recycled jewelry brand helping to support the lives of support traditional Laotian artisans by working together to turn shell casings and bomb shrapnel into bespoke and beautiful jewelry.

Laos is the most bombed country per capita in history, and still, millions of bombs are left un exploded across the country.

The brand works with communities in Laos and contributes to the MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to help safely clear some of the 80 million unexploded bombs contaminating land in Laos.

Sustainability: Vintage jewelry that saves energy and reduces waste

Price: $-$$$

At a glance: A range of vintage rings, necklaces, engagement rings, 14K gold pieces

If you’d rather shop pre-loved vintage jewelry but still want a touch of luxury, check out Fox & Bond, purveyors of the finest bespoke vintage jewelry.

The Los Angeles-based brand was founded in 2015 to bring antique and vintage jewelry into the modern world.

Each piece is bespoke, and each ring can be sized custom to order. The brand constantly refreshes its collection with exciting new vintage finds, and Fox & Bond offers free shipping on all US orders.