Investing in statement jewellery is one of the easiest ways to update your wardrobe this summer—but how to ensure that any pieces you purchase don’t have a hugely negative impact on the planet? Luckily, a growing wave of jewellery brands are creating beautiful pieces that also have the sustainability credentials to match.
A-listers including Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski have all been won over by British jewellery brand Missoma, which uses 100 per cent recycled gold and silver, while Jennifer Lawrence, Selena Gomez and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are champions of Monica Vinader’s eco-conscious designs. Meanwhile, cult favourite Alighieri, whose jewellery is handcrafted in London’s Hatton Garden, is popular with the likes of Kendall Jenner and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
Below, see the A-list set’s favourite sustainable jewellery brands.
Missoma
With high-profile fans like Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber (as well as influencer Lucy Williams and designer Harris Reed, who have both collaborated with the brand), it’s no surprise that Missoma’s everyday jewellery is popular with the fashion set. Made using 100 per cent recycled gold and silver, the London-based brand is also working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain.
Alighieri
Founded by Rosh Mahtani in 2014, Alighieri counts Kendall Jenner—who was recently spotted in The Abundant Dream earrings—among its high-profile champions. Designed to be heirlooms, all the brand’s pieces are handcrafted in Hatton Garden, London’s famous jewellery quarter, and made using recycled silver and gold.
Monica Vinader
UK-based jewellery designer Monica Vinader is a favourite of both the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex, along with the likes of Selena Gomez, who was recently photographed wearing a stack of the brand’s bangles. As well as using 100 per cent recycled gold and silver, the label also uses conflict-free diamonds and last year introduced its product passport initiative, which offers traceability around where its materials come from and how its pieces are made.
Completedworks
Another cult favourite, Completedworks was founded by Anna Jewsbury in 2013 and uses recycled or Fairtrade gold to create its designs. Laura Harrier recently wore the British brand’s delicate Tra‐la‐la earrings, while Jodie Comer has been seen in the brand’s sculptural Scrunch style.
Maria Black
The Princess of Wales has been photographed wearing Maria Black’s Cha Cha earrings on numerous occasions, including during a recent visit to London’s Foundling Museum. The Copenhagen-based brand uses Impact Gold—a mix of Fairtrade gold and recycled gold—and lab-grown diamonds in its designs.
This article was originally published on British Vogue.
