Top 15 sustainable and ethical jewelry brands to love
Hi, friends! Today I’d love to introduce you to some of the best ethical jewelry brand options I’ve found. This guide will give you a quick overview of what to expect from each company, including their general style and what makes them ethical, sustainable and/or eco-friendly. By the way, this post contains affiliate links so if you purchase through one of these links I may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you), but this post is not sponsored by any specific companies. It is purely to help you discover new, ethical companies to love and support. Enjoy!
Nisolo
You know them for their killer shoes, but did you know they also have super wearable jewelry? This brand uses eco-friendly materials to create simple, elegant designs that are ethically made with beautiful metals like upcycled brass: perfect for adding a little sparkle to your everyday outfit or for completing a look for an evening out. I love that Nisolo is a Certified B Corporation that focuses on community investment and holistic support for their workers.
EcoVibe Apparel
Find eco-friendly and stunningly boho jewelry at EcoVibe Apparel - who seriously live up to their name! - as they support local designers, women, minority and family owned businesses and small makers and manufacturers. Plus, 1% of all online sales (they also have a brick-and-mortar location) go to 1% For The Planet!
ABLE
ABLE offers some especially elegant, charming and unique options for your wardrobe (think bar, tag and letter necklaces) because many of their items can be personalized (plus this makes them fantastic for gifting!). ABLE‘s products are all ethically made, and they focus on employing and empowering underprivileged women. Plus, I love that they go the extra mile in transparency by publishing their employees’ wages online.
Made Trade
The perfect go-to for any and all jewelry needs, this company is the ultimate hub of ethical jewelry, as they bring together gorgeous styles from all over. Whether you want simple and elegant or bold and colorful, you’ll find something that fits your personal style. They are part of the 1% for the Planet initiative, and many of their products are Fair Trade. Artisans from the collective brands all receive fair wages, and they put a special emphasis on supporting women and people of color.
Fair Anita
Fair Anita has so many options and styles to choose from, like hammered brass bracelets and rings, rose gold studs and bold feminist necklaces. Personally, I love their stackable cuff bracelets because they’re both cheeky and freakin’ inspirational – perfection in a bracelet, basically - and their minimal yet bold “feminist” necklace (available in three colors). This female-forward company is a Fair Trade Federation member that uses locally sourced materials, some of which are eco-friendly.
Astor Orion
Ethically made from recycled gold, this fun, cheeky necklace can perk up any outfit! Check out Astor Orion for more eye-catching necklaces and earrings, and get 15% off with code ETHICALEDIT
31 Bits
31 Bits truly has something for everyone - from minimalistic metallic designs to flirty charms and colorful layering options. I personally have one of their charm rings and wear it all the time! They go the extra mile to support their artisans through mentorships, fair wages, sourcing some of their materials from local communities, and employees have the opportunity to use traditional artisanal practices to create their super cute pieces.
Kind Karma
If you love a daintier look, this brand might be your new best friend. Kind Karma has plenty of charming options to add to your wardrobe, but what is really special about them is that the products are made by at-risk homeless and transitioning youth in the Toronto area. You can literally invest in the next generation by shopping with this brand.
Ten Thousand Villages
You may already know Ten Thousand Villages as a pioneer in the Fair Trade space – they’ve been around for forever! – and have recently updated their look and offering with trendy pieces that will compliment any wardrobe. They are known for their eco-friendly, Fair Trade products and commitment to community reinvestment. If you’ve followed me for a while you know I’m obsessed with Ten Thousand Villages, but visit their site and shop their styles to see for yourself why I love their ethical jewelry.
Mata Traders
Mata Traders’ jewelry has a funky and earth vibe that I know many of you adore! They offer Fair Trade items, many of which are created with eco-friendly materials. This brand is also very committed to community investment.
Arlokea
Arlokea is an ethical jewelry brand committed to sourcing their items from makers who are paid fairly for their work. Many of their items are made from recycled materials and their leather is a byproduct of the food industry. While Arlokea has products that span a range of prices, many of their items are on the more affordable side.
Daria Day
Beachy, minimal, easy to pair with any outfit and made ethically by artisans in Pakistan, Daria Day is worth a look - espectially since you can shop by gemstone or by type of jewelry!
Accompany
This brand offers a range of styles from quirky colors to classic gold finishes, and at a wide range of prices. They offer products that are either Fair Trade, ethically made, eco-friendly, or a combination of those.
Chic Made Consciously
This brand’s styles range from minimal gold hammered stacking rings to funky festival accessories, but all in simple colors that are easy to wear. I’ve featured Chic Made Consciously before, and love that they continue to use repurposed, reclaimed, and upcycled materials to create totally unique, eco-friendly options (earrings made of up-cycled tires, anyone?). Plus, their commitment to fair wages and safe working conditions is just another reason to check them out.
Raven + Lily
I love that this company has an offering of minimalistic yet unique pieces. Though their prices are a little higher than some of the other brands on this list, they more than make up for it as a female-forward brand that offers several products made with eco-friendly materials, and are committed to community reinvestment (they’re a Certified B Corporation and a Fair Trade Federation member).
Starfish Project
This Fair Trade Federation member has beautiful, soothing designs that could compliment just about any outfit because they are trendy and easy to wear (and pretty affordable!). Starfish Project is focused on community investment, particularly when it comes to supporting women who have escaped the sex trade. They offer holistic training and life skills programs to help these women successfully integrate back into society.
Kara Yoo
Handcrafted in Vancouver, Canada (my city!) by a female-led team and made with recycled metals, vintage pearls and gemstones, Kara Yoo is one of my favourite sustainable brands. I own several stacking rings from their line and love the minimal, elegant and unique pieces they create.
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