Eco-friendly Wedding Rings » Recycled Gold Wedding Band

Ethical Diamond Engagement Ring

ecofrien — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:27:42 +0000

Perhaps hand-crafted appeal isn’t what you’re after in an engagement ring, but you still want the assurance of ethically sourced gold and diamonds. Sophisticated jewelry for the eco-conscious is exactly what Jennifer Dawes produces from her metal-smith studio in Sonoma County California. Sustainably Beautiful is her initiative in creating jewelry that is socially and environmentally responsible. She only uses recycled gold and responsibly mined and conflict free diamonds and gemstones in all her jewelry.

As well as the classic solitaire diamond ring pictured, she has a wide range of modern and classic wedding bands, eternity ring and engagements rings, all of which share the same exquisite finish and precision of line.

This diamond ring costs $3,000 from Dawes Design.

Recycled Palladium and Diamond Ring

ecofrien — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:33:27 +0000

Recycled precious metals are perfect for the eco-conscious bride. When they are handcrafted by an artisan jewelry designer who sources metals and stones from ethical companies, then you can enjoy your ring fully without worrying about harmful mining practices.

Palladium is a member of the platinum family with a similar hard-wearing quality and is very smooth to the touch. The diamond is guaranteed conflict free. Together they are crafted into a modern, minimalist design that is substantial and comfortable as well as pleasing to the eye.

Rings are custom made to size, so allow3-6 weeks for delivery.
This diamond ring costs $1,700 from singleBbeautiful on Etsy

Choose Recycled Gold Wedding Bands

ecofrien — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:41:08 +0000

Gold wedding bands are the classic choice to pledge your vows on your wedding day. Yet eco-conscious consumers are often concerned about the ethics of gold mining and its impact on the environment. Green Karat reckons that enough gold has already been mined to last jewelers for the next fifty years, and resolves this dilemma by using only post consumer gold, from recycled jewelry, in its unique pieces.

These hammered 18K recycled gold wedding bands are simple but very tough, designed for those who work with their hands and put their jewelry through a tough regime. The bands are simple but organically formed and pleasing both to the touch and to the eye.

If you’re looking for unique wedding or engagement bands from a socially responsible source then browse the rest of GreenKarat’s collection. They have a wide range and can also produce custom designs.

These recycled gold wedding bands cost $525 from Green Karat.

Recycled White Gold and Sparkling Moissanite Wedding Band

ecofrien — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:15:13 +0000

It can be hard to find jewelry that is truly eco-friendly. Even conflict free diamonds have an impact on the environment, as does the mining of gold and silver. McFarland Designs’ Etsy Shop specializes in eco-friendly and ethical jewelry and has a fine selection of attractive wedding bands and engagement rings made from recycled precious metals and stones that are either ethically mined or laboratory produced.

The sparkling stones in this ring aren’t diamonds, even though they shine just as brightly, but are moissanite. This material was originally discovered in a meteorite that had fallen to earth 50,000 years ago, and the precious crystals can now be grown in a laboratory, so can be guaranteed free of the ethical implications of diamond mining. Apart from the eco-friendly credentials, this is a beautiful band that would delight any bride with a love of sparkling stones!

Each ring is handcrafted, so you may prefer to commission your own custom design from the designer.

This wedding band costs $548 from McFarland Designs on Etsy

Eco friendly wedding bands – gold

ecofrien — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:20:25 +0000

Some guys and gals like a simple wedding band to wear. Simple is good! It symbolizes your love for each other and shows the world that are not all about “the fancy”. I remember back to a job I had in my twenties where two of the bosses were married but the woman didn’t change her name. So the two of them were often in meetings with outside investors yet no one knew they were husband and wife!! (they were just two officers of the company) HOWEVER, they had very unusual matching wedding bands which gave it all away to those who happened to be very observant!
Anyway, my first stop for eco friendly wedding bands is etsy:

100% recycled – 18k yellow gold available in this brushed look or a more shiney look. Nice solid no nonsense ring.
at Danielle Jewelry’s Etsy Shop

A different look than the ring above, but equally as classy. Also 100% recycled gold…14K yellow gold. Nice hammered texture –skinny and sophisticated.
$185.00 at ES Designs’ Etsy Shop

Recycled Gold Wedding Band

ecofrien — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:46:40 +0000

This is a sold as a men’s ring from recycled 18K gold and conflct-free gemstones. Following a trend of many indie designers who making beautiful new jewelry pieces specifically for those of us who prefer work made from recycled metals. This piece will be a stunning one-of-a-kind find. In addition to eco-friendly materials, this designer, Fernando, from Brooklyn New York prides himself on creating work where traditional elegance meets the unexpected bringing together old-world, high-quality craftsmanship, with modern colors, angles and shapes.
$1250.00 at Etsy