
All the products presented are personally selected because they reflect ethical practices that are dear to me. I may receive a commission when you purchase these products.
As promised, after the collection of ethical jewelry under 100€, here’s the collection of ethical jewelry under 50€! You’ll find 14k gold-filled, recycled materials, recycled materials, stones salvaged from old jewelry and many other responsible practices!
Of course, at the bottom of the page, you’ ll find a description of each brand featured and why I chose it!
Others Before All !
Jewelry for others, to ensure a future for the most disadvantaged ! For all those in search of meaning and justice, who wish to combine beauty and goodness.

Starfish Project
Blossom Necklace – 14k gold plating on stainless steel, glass, dried flowers

Deux Mains
Leather Feather Earrings – Sterling siilver, leather

Article22
Beauty In Adversity Lotus Flower Silk mantra Bracelet – Peacebomb Aluminium (recycled from bombs), Sterling silver and silk

Ten Thousand Villages
Brass Bombshell Cross Ring – Recycled brass bombs – Cambodian craftsmen (Rajana Association of Cambodia)
Under €30!

Ten Thousand Villages
Ember Beaded Bracelet – Glass and cotton – Guatemalan craftsmen (Creaciones Chonita)

Rays&Riches
Minimalist Mini Huggies – 14k gold-filled gold

Able
Ultra Thin Stacking Ring – 14k “gold-filled” gold

Monica Vinader
Siren Muse Single Mini Huggie Earring – Recycled sterling silver

Article22
Resolution Wrap (couleur surprise) – Peacebomb aluminum (recycled from bombs) and silk

Ten Thousand Villages
Floral Cuff Bracelet – Gilded brass – Indian craftsmen (Asha Handicrafts Association)
Under 15€!

Ten Thousand Villages
Silver Flower Ring – Silver plated on brass – Artisans indiens (Craft ressource Center (CRC))

Rays&Riches
Single Ear Cuffs Gold – 14k gold-filled gold

Starfish Project
Perfect Harmony Gold Cross Necklace – 14k gold plating on stainless steel

Ten Thousand Villages
Double Disk Earrings – Silver plated on copper and brass – Kenyan Artisans (Bombolulu Workshop)
The Best Of Gemstones !
For stone lovers (like me!), here’s a selection of the best ethical gemstone jewelry!

Able
Diana Wishbone Ring – 14k “gold-filled” gold and CZ

Deux Mains
Marie-Rose Lariat Necklace – Gold plating and Majok seed

Rays&Riches
Gold Chain Ring With Red Coral – 14k gold-filled and reclaimed red coral

Ten Thousand Villages
Celestial Reclaimed Horn & Geode Pendant Necklace – Brass, recycled horn and natural geode

Starfish Project
Brilliance V-Bar Chevron Zircon & Platinum Necklace – Gold-plated platinum and zircons
Everyday Minimalism !
For anyone looking for discreet, elegant jewelry, this category is for you!

Monica Vinader
Deia Ear Cuff – 18k gold vermeil plating

Ten Thousand Villages
Silver Amethyst Baguette Eattings – Sterling silver and amethyst – Indian craftsmen (Asha Handicrafts Association)

Able
Luz Petite Ring – 14k “gold-filled” gold

Rays&Riches
Bow Earrings – 14k “gold-filled” gold

Otiumberg
Mini Oval Hoop – Recycled sterling silver

Starfish project
Walk Humbly Bar Necklace – 14k gold plating
Trendsetter !
For fans of originality and that little”je ne sais quoi”!

Rays&Riches
Chain Earclimbers – Gold-filled 14k recycled gold

Starfish Project
With a Twist Hoops -14k gold plating and enamel

Ten Thousand Villages
Shandni Ribbon Bracelet- Metal and embroidery

Deux Mains
Sterling Silver Majok Stackable Bracelet – Sterling silver, majok seed
A Real Pearl !
For lovers of natural pearls!

Starfish Project
Elegance Freshwater Pearl Necklace – Or plaqué 14k et perles

Starfish Project
Hope in Bloom Ring in Tuscan Tan – 14k gold plating, enamel and freshwater pearl

Ten Thousand Villages
Pearl Drop Earrings – Sterling silver and freshwater pearls – Peruvian craftsmen (Allpa)
Men’s Corner !
Because there isn’t enough jewelry in this world for men, here’s a category just for you! (Although I’m an aficionado of ignoring labels and indulging no matter what society thinks, I understand how it feels to be under-represented. If you’d like more, or if you’d like me to create a unisex collection with all the pieces I find very suitable for men, don’t hesitate to let me know ;-))

Starfish Project
Helix Matte Black Agate Rope Beaded Bracelet – Agate and rope

Otiumberg
Men’s Essential Huggie – Recycled sterling silver
The accessories below aren’t specifically “for men” but I think they’re perfect, so I thought I’d suggest them just in case!

Starfish Project
Mountain Adventure Necklace in Silver – Stainless steel

Article22
Inner Peace Tag Wrap -Peacebomb Aluminium (recycled from bombs ), sterling silver and waxed cotton (vegan)

Ten Thousand Villages
Chunky Curb Chain Necklace – Brass – Indian craftsmen (Craft Resource Center (CRC))

Ten Thousand Villages
Chattan Geode Pendant Necklace – Silver plated on brass and natural geode druze – Indian craftsmen (Tara Projects)
Vintage !
Because you can (almost) never go wrong with second-hand jewelry, here are a few links to reputable and generally reliable brands! It ‘s possible to find superb pieces, as well as precious materials or well-known brands for less. I’m a big fan of this practice!
Introducing the Brands And Why I Selected Them
Because it’s good to make lists like that, but explaining your choice is even better! Here are the details of each of the brands proposed above and the social and ethical specificities that won me over and made me want to share them with you.
- Starfish Project is an NGO that invests 100% of its profits to help exploited and trafficked women to leave prostitution and build a career.
- Deux Mains is a Fair Trade brand created during the devastating earthquake to give hope and work back to the people of Haiti.
- Article22 has dedicated its brand to clearing landmines the land of bombs dropped on Laos. Each piece of jewelry is made locally from “Peacebomb” aluminium made from recycled bombs.
- Ten Thousand Villages, a pioneering Fair Trade brand that enables villages worldwide to offer their handcrafted creations without intermediaries, stopping the cycle of generational poverty and modern slavery.
- Otiumberg is a certified B-Corp-certified brand that focuses on small-batch collections made to order in Thailand or India in small quantities. Materials are recycled and certified.
- Rays& Riches is a small, woman-owned and produced Italian brand. The jewelsry is handmade in small quantities and use only recycled “gold-filled” gold, as well as stones and pearls salvaged from pre-loved jewelry.
- Amadeus, also B-Corp certified, fights against fast-fashion by manufacturing and producing all their pieces in London with recycled materials. All their stones and pearls come from pre-loved jewelry to promote a circular economy. Polishing products are vegan and non-toxic.
- J.Hannah is woman-owned brand produced entirely in Los Angeles. Materials are exclusively recycled from old jewelry and stones are entirely traceable or reclaimed from pre-loved jewelry. Polishing products are non-toxic.
- Monica Vinader is a woman-owned and operated English brand and member of UN Global. They use recycled gold and silver, 100% traceable stones and, more recently, lab-grown diamonds. Worn by committed celebrities such as Emma Watson and the Duchess of Cambridge, the brand publicly shares the list and origin of its factories.
- Bario Neal is a women-led brand focused on inclusivity and eco-responsible practices. The collections are unisex and made entirely in the USA. The materials are recycled and the stones fully traceable.
- Agmes is a woman-operated brand that concentrates its production in New York. Most of the materials are recycled and the pearls are sourced from certified farms.
- Able is a brand created and operated at 96% by women, and is dedicated to supporting women workers around the world by ensuring their living conditions and equal pay. The jewelry is made in Nashville, USA.
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