OUR RECYCLED GOLD JEWELRY

A symbol of preciousness and quality, gold has fascinated people for centuries. A genuine safe-haven asset and the jewelry of choice, demand for gold has grown steadily over the years. Faced with the social and environmental challenges posed by gold mining, new perspectives on sustainable development have been developed, giving rise to ethical jewelry that marvels in the art of making desirable rhyme with sustainable...

CONVENTIONAL EXTRACTION: A SOURCE OF CONTENTION

Gold mining is one of the world's most polluting activities. Yet there is enough gold mined in the world today to satisfy all demand, so there's no need to mine more.

The toxic substances released during the extraction of this precious metal cause severe environmental degradation, polluting soil, air and water, and destroying entire ecosystems over the long term.

In human terms, wild gold mining also has considerable negative consequences. The yellow metal industry employs very rudimentary mining techniques, sometimes under hazardous conditions. Today, mining employs 15 million miners in 50 countries around the world.

GOLDEN ETHICS

Faced with such far-reaching ecological and social issues, solutions have emerged. These alternatives have made themselves heard, and are now increasingly supported by the market, despite higher prices. They include recycled gold, ethical gold and labels.

Recycled gold

We're talking here about precious metals that have already been extracted from mines, and form part of the world's stock of gold that is no longer used. Recycled gold comes from a variety of sources, including gold dust and filaments, gold sold in gold-buying stores, "scrap" from workshops and even from computer hardware. Once recovered, the gold is melted, refined and combined with various precious alloys to create 18-carat gold, then certified.

With no need for additional extraction from the earth's resources, the recycled gold solution enables precise traceability of the gold and generates virtually zero co2 emissions.

Choosing a durable, timeless piece of jewelry that gives gold a second life is a way for everyone to make their contribution by changing the way we consume, in a more eco-responsible way.

At min&ral joaillerie, you'll find exclusive creations in 100% recycled 18-carat gold.

Make the most of the combination of gold and precious stones with the Eclipse Diamonds Bracelet or the Retro Rainbow Ring.

Ethical mining: fairmined gold

Increasingly used in jewelry, the fairmined label guarantees respect for the environment and working conditions associated with gold mining. It encourages cleaner extraction of the metal. As the mining activity is maintained, the certification label encourages entities to reduce their use of chemical substances.

While Fairmined gold represents a real step forward in the history of the gold industry, in terms of its more ethical and responsible nature, it is not without ecological impact.

PRECISELY TRACEABLE GOLD

At min&ral joaillerie, the recycled gold used in each of our creations is certified by the RJC-COC label.

The Responsive Jewelry Council is a non-profit certification and standards body established in 2005. The organization's mission is to ensure a globally responsible supply chain that promotes transparency in these sectors.