Eco-Conscious Manufacturing

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Here's a summary:

All silver and gold for jewelry are reclaimed and fully processed in-house
Everything is made by me from solder to jump rings
Limited use of mechanized equipment
Barter still exists - I prefer it!
Social responsibility is important

My silver and gold are reclaimed from existing sources which is a karmic powerhouse compared to anything else. Natural resources are spared, vital habitats are left intact, and there are no questionable labor or acquisition tactics, i.e. no conflict minerals. Sourcing this way matters to me. Being a responsible steward of our planet and leaving the world a better place for the next generation should concern everyone.

I make all the products and findings start to finish. Local sellers are preferred because it keeps our economy strong and reduces the waste from transport, storage, and distribution. Lastly, a menagerie of salvaged and re-purposed equipment gives my products a unique and endearing backstory.

Select other metals cannot be processed or refined in-shop because the equipment is prohibitively expensive and highly specialized; only industry juggernauts can. Thus, I purchase some on the open market like everyone else but carefully choose suppliers who echo my sentiments.

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