Here at Astley Clarke we’re all about creating beautiful pieces that will last - and protecting our planet in the process. Now more than ever, it’s so important to keep you updated on our sustainability promises and the steps we’re taking towards making the jewellery industry more respectful to people and planet. Read on for more our Responsible Jewellery Council certification and the global causes we’re championing.
That goes for both our 18K Gold Plated and Solid Gold pieces. Using recycled gold and sterling silver instead of newly-mined means less impact on the planet, far less wastage and jewellery that’s just as beautiful. Hurrah.
Our superior plating process is designed to make your piece last, meaning you can be a conscious consumer every time.
As one of only a few brands in the UK with the certification, it means we’ve undergone a long, rigorous process to ensure every aspect of our business, from factories to office recycling, is as sustainable and respectful as possible. Look out for the ‘RJC’ stamp. We’re pretty proud of this one.
You can rest assured that all our natural Diamond suppliers adhere to the Kimberley Process which regulates ethical, conflict-free Diamonds from mine to market. To further reduce the impact of our Diamonds we predominantly use melee stones which are a by-product of Diamond mining. If you’re wondering about the other beautiful gemstones we use, from Lapis to Malachite, each and every stone is either semi-precious or precious and responsibly-sourced.
We’re a forward-facing brand and like to experiment with sustainable innovation which means we’re also trialling some lab-grown, cultured Diamonds. Just like our natural Diamonds, these are kind to people, conflict-free and shine just as bright. In fact, did you know lab-grown Diamonds are created by replicating the same conditions that form natural diamonds? They have the same chemical structure and fewer of the imperfections. We’ll keep you posted on this one.
