Recycled gold and silver - learn more about these sustainable and ecological materials

Sustainable jewelry made from recycled silver and gold

Does your heart beat for sustainable products? Do you care about your ecological footprint? If you're interested in consciously selected materials, jewelry made from recycled gold or silver is a beautiful option. Recycled precious metals come from existing sources and are reprocessed using modern methods. This keeps valuable resources in circulation – without any loss of quality.
Our materials meet high social and environmental standards and can be reused again and again. We'll explain how that works .

More than just grandma's tooth: How is recycled silver or gold made?

Anyone can recycle precious metals like gold or silver, even on a small scale. Your trusted jeweler can melt down unwanted fine jewelry or even dental gold. Then it's ready for a new use. Jewelry brands that focus on recycled precious metals operate similarly – just on a larger scale. This is where refineries come into play. There, gold, silver, and other precious metals are collected from industry and other sources, melted down, and separated from unwanted residues. Ta-da! And the precious metals can be used again. To be honest, it's not quite that simple. But it's not complicated enough to avoid using conventional materials.

Jewelry manufacturers, like us at fejn, buy these eco-friendly materials and breathe new life into them as earrings, necklaces or rings.

Recycled gold

Not all recycled gold was once a ring or bracelet. A significant portion of recycled gold comes from industry. More and more electronic devices, such as smartphones and televisions, contain gold. When a device is discarded, the gold can be reused. Using recycled gold is not only good for the environment but also the more ethical choice. After all, gold mining is unfortunately often associated with child labor and appalling working conditions.

Recycled silver

Silver is present in many areas of everyday life – in cutlery, coins, and also in technical and medical applications. Silver that is no longer in use can be recovered through various processes. Often, it is melted down in a refinery and made usable again as a recycled precious metal.
This recycling process keeps the material in circulation and allows it to be reprocessed again and again – a resource-saving approach that is ideal for high-quality jewelry.

Sustainable jewelry: How to consume responsibly

Recycled precious metals are a conscious choice for those who value resource-conserving materials. By reprocessing existing precious metals, valuable resources remain in circulation and can be reused again and again – without any loss of quality.
Since gold and silver are precious, limited raw materials, using recycled materials supports the responsible management of these valuable resources. Sounds good? We think so too!

Does it even have to be fine jewelry?

Besides the recycling aspect, there are many other reasons to buy fine jewelry. Unlike costume jewelry, it outlasts every trend and can last a lifetime. Furthermore, the pieces can be easily repaired if needed and won't tarnish. So, while a solid gold bracelet might seem expensive at first glance, upon closer inspection, and considering the quality guarantee, it's not at all.

Recycled precious metals – is the quality even up to standard?

Oh yes, definitely! Unlike other materials, gold and silver don't lose substance or quality during the recycling process. In fact, the quality of the materials is preserved, cycle after cycle after cycle. And this continues for thousands of years. Even today, we could reuse Cleopatra's opulent gold jewelry and transform it into delicate, elegant pieces for any urban nomad. Refineries also advertise specific certifications in this context. These ensure that precious metals are processed free of impurities. Perhaps your own fine jewelry also has a fascinating past – who knows?

Can I afford real jewelry made from recycled materials?

Gold and silver prices are always independent of how the metals are produced. It therefore makes no difference whether a bar is made from recycled gold/silver or newly mined metal. While sustainable consumption often costs more in other areas of life, this cannot be generally assumed for fine jewelry.

6 reasons that speak in favor of recycled gold and silver

Too much information at once? No problem. We'll summarize the most important points again.

1. Resource-efficient :
   Recycled precious metals come from existing materials and support the responsible use of valuable resources.

2. A material with a history:
   State-of-the-art processing methods transform old gold or silver into a high-quality material that can be reused again and again.

3. Responsible material selection:
   Recycled precious metals meet high social and environmental standards and are part of our sustainable sourcing principles.

4. Make conscious decisions:
   Jewelry made from recycled precious metals represents a modern, sustainable attitude and complements a responsible lifestyle.

5. Highest quality:
   Recycled gold and silver can be reprocessed without loss of quality and are in no way inferior to newly extracted materials.

6. Valuable and durable:
   The value of recycled precious metal is identical to that of pure precious metal — a durable raw material that remains in circulation.