Melissa strives to maintain the highest standards in compliance with green manufacturing and sourcing, while also creating handmade, unique designer jewelry. The collection features 14 & 18 karat gold, sterling silver, precious and semi-precious stones, found objects and amazing, handpicked unique diamonds and organic stones, which make many of the pieces one of a kind or limited edition.
"...We draw upon nature for design inspiration and for the materials that are used to create our jewelry; therefore it is not only our responsibility and desire to be sensitive to our environmental impact, it is also good business practice. Melissa Joy Manning is committed to operating in a manner that promotes socially responsible sourcing and manufacturing and minimizes environmental impact. We purchase 100% recycled metals and work exclusively with US-based vendors. We actively seek documentation from our vendors to certify that diamonds are conflict-free according to the Kimberley Process industry standards. Our collection is hand-fabricated in our Oakland, California studio by a team of skilled artisans earning a living, working wage and full benefits. We believe that challenging retailers and producers to be more aware of the impact that their products have on the environment and communities is ultimately what will drive real industry change."
For stores and designs check out www.melissajoymanning.com
Melissa Joy Manning jewelry is really cool. She is spot on with her mission. Going with "conflict-free" is almost meaningless. This company goes all the way to sustainable.
For more traditional fine jewelry also with a mission of sustainability, check out www.C5company.com.
Posted by: Meghan Haupt | May 28, 2008 at 01:24 PM