“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
GIVE BACK
We are incredibly fortunate to live in a place where we have a roof over our heads, food on the table, heat, and clean water whenever we please. We are also able to live and work in freedom, which is not the case for many people. As a part of our business model, we pledge to give a portion of our proceeds back to those who have less. Our clients are a great part of making that happen and we are ever grateful. We need to lift up the vulnerable among us because our gifts do not mean much if we cannot help others. With this belief in mind, we have chosen to use a portion of our profit every month to give back. We donate through Mayan Families in conjunction with Living on One Dollar Organization. We donate to The Toolbox Initiative which is a program that provides tools and material to jewelers in Africa that allows them to self–sustain through their trade of metalsmithing. All financial donations are used to buy tools from Rio Grande, who has partnered with them to provide tools at a discounted price.
In addition to humanitarian donations, we have chosen to select a horse rescue farm to support. Theresa grew up in Wisconsin, riding horses and had a rescue beautiful Saddlebred named Crystal. Theresa volunteered in her youth at Free Spirit Riders (now closed) in her hometown, which uses riding therapy to serve people with disabilities. Because of that life–long love for horses, we have chosen to support Illinois Horse Rescue, which not only supports the rescue of unwanted, abused horses, but also serves veterans, troubled youth, and individuals with disabilities in the community. We feel that they wonderfully represent both horse and human interests, where they can work towards healing each other.
Our Jewelry Plants Trees
In 2017, we began a new initiative to create a more tangible giving experience for our clients. For each piece of jewelry sold, we will plant one tree.
Past Jewelry & Financial Contributions
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RECYCLED MATERIALS
We are committed to ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability in all facets of our company from the metal we use to the gems and diamonds we source.
Recycled Gold and Platinum
We use 100% recycled metals in our fabricating and casting process which are certified by SCS Global Services, an international leader in third–party certification and environmental standards development. One metal component we use that is not guaranteed recycled across all styles is gold chain.
Recycled Diamonds and Gemstones
In our work, you will see a variety of antique diamonds as well as recycled diamonds (post–consumer). We love to work with these whenever possible since they are the most environmentally friendly choice and they carry a unique history. The range of antique and recycled diamonds available to us dates from the early 20th century to 21st century and range in styles from Old Cuts,Transitional Cuts, and Modern Cuts. We also work with antique diamonds that are recut into new shapes.
We work with select heirloom diamonds and gemstones from our clients, repurposing those stones into new, custom designs for them.
Please reach out to us here for any custom inquiries or inquiries in relation to antique Diamonds and recycled gemstones and diamonds.
ECO CONSCIOUS
In our studio/shop, we strive to be as eco-friendly as possible! We light our studio with eco-smart LED lightbulbs which use less energy and generate less heat than incandescent bulbs and last much longer. Our packing materials are 100% recycled and we do paperless invoicing and receipts for our customers to generate as little waste as possible. Our packing materials are reusable and recyclable. many of the products we carry in our shop by other makers are reusable in one way or another. All the goods that we carry in our Chicago storefront are made by independent artists here in the United States. The candles and skincare we carry are natural and preservative free because we believe what you put on your skin is as important as what you put in your body. The majority of our furniture and displays are either vintage or locally made in an effort to extend our support of handmade. We love our studio neighbors, City Press Juice & Bottle, who offer the best in organic, nutrient dense cold-pressed juice, superfood blends, elixers, and raw foods.
CONFLICT FREE PROMISE
We are committed to selling diamonds ethically and with integrity, giving you confidence in the diamonds you purchase. Our conflict free promise comes with every diamond purchase you make. We are devoted to providing you with the best products and services through choosing to work with steadfast and respectful suppliers who uphold the same standards.
