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The Best Ethical Jewellery Under €50: To Give (or Treat Yourself) In 2025!

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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!

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 necklace in glass, gold-plated and dried flowers

Starfish Project

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

two-hand blue leather feather earrings

Deux Mains

Leather Feather Earrings – Sterling siilver, leather

peacebomb silk and aluminum bracelet by article22

Article22

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

ring made of brass from recycled bombs from Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages

Brass Bombshell Cross Ring – Recycled brass bombs – Cambodian craftsmen (Rajana Association of Cambodia)

glass and cotton bracelet from ten thousand villages

Ten Thousand Villages

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

gold-filled earrings by rays and riches

Rays&Riches

Minimalist Mini Huggies – 14k gold-filled gold

fine ring in 14k gold from chez able

Able

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

recycled sterling silver earring by monica vinader

Monica Vinader

Siren Muse Single Mini Huggie Earring – Recycled sterling silver

article22 bracelet in silk and aluminum peacebomb

Article22

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

cuff bracelet from ten thousand villages

Ten Thousand Villages

Floral Cuff Bracelet – Gilded brass – Indian craftsmen (Asha Handicrafts Association)

daisy-shaped ring from ten thousand villages

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

gold-plated cross necklace from starfish project

Starfish Project

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

ten thousand villages silver plated earrings on copper and brass

Ten Thousand Villages

Double Disk Earrings – Silver plated on copper and brass – Kenyan Artisans (Bombolulu Workshop)

For stone lovers (like me!), here’s a selection of the best ethical gemstone jewelry!

tennis bracelet from starfish project

Starfish Project

Glimmer Something Blue Tennis Bracelet – 14k gold plating and zircons

14k gold-filled gold ring with cz from Able

Able

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

ten thousand villages necklace in brass, moonstone and quartz

Ten Thousand Villages

Moonstone Ellipse Necklace – Brass, moonstone and quartz

gold-plated necklace with majok seed

Deux Mains

Marie-Rose Lariat Necklace – Gold plating and Majok seed

amazonite earrings from starfish project

Starfish Project

Simple Treasures Studs in Amazonite -14k gold plating and amazonite

gold filled and recycled coral ring rays&riches

Rays&Riches

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

brass horn and geode necklace ten thousand villages

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

For anyone looking for discreet, elegant jewelry, this category is for you!

deia ear cuff gold vermeil plated by monica vinader

Monica Vinader

Deia Ear Cuff – 18k gold vermeil plating

sterling silver and amethyst baguette earrings from ten thousand villages

Ten Thousand Villages

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

luz petite ring gold filled

Able

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

gold-filled bow earrings from rays and riches

Rays&Riches

Bow Earrings – 14k “gold-filled” gold

mini oval hoop otiumberg silver earring

Otiumberg

Mini Oval Hoop – Recycled sterling silver

walk humbly 14k plated gold from starfish project

Starfish project

Walk Humbly Bar Necklace – 14k gold plating

For fans of originality and that little”je ne sais quoi”!

rays&riches 14k gold-filled earrings

Rays&Riches

Chain Earclimbers – Gold-filled 14k recycled gold

enamel and gold-plated earrings by starfish project

Starfish Project

With a Twist Hoops -14k gold plating and enamel

chandni ribbon bracelet from ten thousand villages

Ten Thousand Villages

Shandni Ribbon Bracelet- Metal and embroidery

stackable two-hand seed bracelet

Deux Mains

Sterling Silver Majok Stackable Bracelet – Sterling silver, majok seed

For lovers of natural pearls!

pearl and brass necklace from ten thousand villages

Ten Thousand Villages

Charm & Pearl Necklace – Brass and pearls – Indian craftsmen (Tara Projects)

gold-plated necklace with pearls from starfish project

Starfish Project

Elegance Freshwater Pearl Necklace – Or plaqué 14k et perles

14k gold-plated ring, enamel and pearl from starfish project

Starfish Project

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

sterling silver and pearl earrings from ten thousand villages

Ten Thousand Villages

Pearl Drop Earrings – Sterling silver and freshwater pearls – Peruvian craftsmen (Allpa)

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 ;-))

Men's bracelet in black agate and rope from starfish project

Starfish Project

Helix Matte Black Agate Rope Beaded Bracelet – Agate and rope

sterling silver earrings for men by otiumberg

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!

stainless steel collar from starfish project

Starfish Project

Mountain Adventure Necklace in Silver – Stainless steel

article22 leather and aluminum peacebomb bracelet

Article22

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

brass necklace from ten thousand villages

Ten Thousand Villages

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

necklace in silver-lacquered brass and ten thusand villages geode druze

Ten Thousand Villages

Chattan Geode Pendant Necklace – Silver plated on brass and natural geode druze – Indian craftsmen (Tara Projects)

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!

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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FGA Gemmologist, graduate of London's prestigious Gem-A Academy (and former lead 3D animator in the video game industry). Her focus is on research, the ethics of gemstones and their environmental and social impact, and the protection and education of gemstone buyers and enthusiasts.

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