Laura Elizabeth was featured in one of our favorite sustainable bloggers, who is speaking about ethical and eco-friendly practices in the jewelry industry.
Read Elizabeth's Conscious Life and Style article to learn more.
When you dive behind the alluring sparkle and dazzle of the conventional jewelry industry, you’re met with some harsh realities, from ecological destruction to human rights abuses.
The Environmental Impact of Jewelry Production:
Most of the jewelry seen shining on display at jewelers and department stores have a dirty origin. Much of the world’s gold comes from open-pit mines where large areas of native vegetation are cleared out and massive amounts of earth are scoured away and processed for trace elements.
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I RECOMMEND the 14" - all photos on models are 14" necklace (the shorter of the two chains is 14" and the longer/ball chain is 16") Tarnish resistant & hypoallergenic necklace Everyday necklace you can swim, sweat, and shower in Necklace is approximately 14...
Tarnish resistant & hypoallergenic necklace Everyday necklace you can swim, sweat, and shower in Chain is either 14 karat gold-filled or sterling silver Length of necklace approximately is 16, 18, or 20 inches with a 2 inch extender Necklace is handmade in the US...
Ring is easily adjustable making it a perfect gift Nontoxic - no cadmium or lead in our jewelry Every Laura Elizabeth jewelry comes in an anti-tarnish bag (keeping your jewelry sparkling longer!) Ring was sustainably cast in downtown Los Angeles Cast in 100% recycled...
