Our Sustainability Story
“I love pearls, but I don’t love the traditional pearl necklace. I felt there was a lack of unique, handmade and mindfully made designs on the market- I wanted to plug this gap, and create pieces that had a contemporary twist, while also being classic pieces to keep for years.” - Daphne
The inspiration behind each design comes from Daphne’s visits to her mother’s home country; Greece, and the summers spent snorkelling in the turquoise waters, and collecting shells and pebbles from beaches in the Aegean and Ionian Islands.
Each piece is handmade to order in our London studio, reducing waste and over production.
Materials are sourced within the UK where possible, and where not possible we search for materials with the fewest miles travelled.
Only biodegradable and reusable materials are used for our packaging, absolutely no plastic.
Every order is lovingly packaged in a reusable linen pouch, made by fellow female creatives in the UK. Did you know both linen and silk are more sustainable options than cotton, using significantly less water to produce.
Each postage box is as teeny as possible, to minimise waste and fit through your letter box to reduce courier miles.
Our Materials & Sourcing
Gold We work with a family run Jeweller in Jaipur India, specialising in hand made and finished gold findings. Our findings are 18ct Gold vermeil, which has a base of sterling silver, and is finished with an anti-tarnish to extend durability and longevity.
Pearls We source our pearls from one of the UKs leading gemstone suppliers, a family-owned business with 15 years’ experience. The owners’ family heritage lies in the far east, with established and ethical supplier relationships in Thailand, India and Sri Lanka. Certifications: Pearl Specialist accreditation from the International Gem Society, and Pro Member of the International Gem Society.
Packaging is plastic-free, recyclable and reusable. We source 100% linen bags which are handmade by a seamstress in Cornwall, and hand dyed silk ribbon from a small UK based company.