Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Our Commitment to You and the Planet

Sustainability is not just a checkbox for me. It is something I think about with every single decision I make for Laura Elizabeth, from where I source materials to how your order gets packed and shipped to your door. And I want you to know that the people making your jewelry are treated with the same care and respect that I put into every piece.

Here is a peek behind the curtain:

The jewelry itself

  • All chains, clasps, wire, and components are sourced from makers here in the US (with one lovely exception: our lobster clasps, which come from Italy)
  • Every piece is 100% vegan
  • Our studio, in India is certified under the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), Scope Certificate No. CU1202652RCS-2022-00166933, meaning the recycled brass and metals used in your jewelry are independently verified
  • Our studio is also ISO 14001:2015 certified (Certificate No. 0139165), which is the international gold standard for environmental management
  • They are audited under SMETA Version 6.0 and are a Sedex Member, so you can feel good knowing the people behind your piece are working in safe, fair conditions
  • The studio participates in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Task Force through the Responsible Jewellery Council, alongside organizations like the Gemological Institute of America and the World Gold Council
  • They are also a member of the UN Global Compact Network and have completed the Higg Index Facility Social and Labor Module through the Sustainable Apparel Coalition
  • You can find specific sourcing details for each material right on the individual product pages

Your packaging

  • Your jewelry arrives in a 100% organic cotton Laura Elizabeth bag
  • Every piece also comes with an anti-tarnish bag, because I want you wearing and loving your jewelry for years, not replacing it
  • All shipping materials including padded envelopes, labels, GreenWrap (our eco-friendly alternative to bubble wrap), and tape are recycled, reused, and/or recyclable, sourced through EcoEnclose
  • All paper products like shipping labels, notes, and display cards are printed locally on recycled, uncoated paper so they are easy to recycle when you are done with them

An open invitation
This is a journey, not a destination. I am always learning, always looking for ways to do better, and I genuinely mean it when I say I want to hear from you. If you have ideas, suggestions, or know of something I could be doing better, please reach out. Supporting this planet is something we are in together. 🌿