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.