Throughout the centuries , and from culture to culture , the materials considered rare and beautiful have ranged from shells , bones , pebbles , tusks , claws , and woods to so-called precious metals , precious and semiprecious stones , pearls , corals , enamels , vitreous pastes and ceramics . The Jewelry We Wear Our Tastes In Jewelry are often fostered by our Heritage , Cultural Background and Ethnicity . Many of the unique pieces , We see people wearing today steam from old cultural and ethnic roots When it comes to sustainable fashion , there’s a lot of jewellery brand talk about organic cotton and recycled polyester , but jewelry is often left out of the conversation .
LEAVE A LITTLE SPARKLE , WHEREVER YOU GO
AGMES :
Sister duo Morgan and Jaclyn Solomon of NEW YORK-based AGMES combine their architectural designs with their dedication to sustainability and commitment to keeping a small environmental footprints , starting with hand-making everything locally
AKOLA :
All of AKOLA’s affordable pieces are made in Africa using local techniques and sustainability sourced materials . The Brand’s vision to create female empowerment in the workplace and contribute to economic development in Africa It offers programs to its-female employees that focus on leadership , financial literacy and more.
WASHED ASHORE :
From the fully recyclable packaging to a green refinery facility and creating pieces that are made from recycled gold , silver and postconsumer stones . Washed Ashore approaches sustainability at every angle It also has partner with CARBONFUND.ORG to help global warming and support the future of clean energy
