Fine ethical jewellery with unparalleled principles.
Genuinely sustainable ... in true harmony with nature.

We politely urge you to carefully read the principles behind Kerstin Laibach's work to fully understand this unique and genuine path to creating pure ethical jewellery.
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Only sustainable recycled precious metals and not directly mined and therefore no further displacement of fragile ecosystems Locally-gathered surface stones Cruelty-free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians 15% of profits donated to wildlife / conservation and re-naturing No greenwash answers to customer questions A genuine approach to chemical-hazard-free crafting Carbon-inverted targets (Dedicated to putting more back into nature than taking from it) High definition goldsmith work by Kerstin Laibach with every fine detail handmade to last ... nothing is factory cast ... no electroplating Purely earth-friendly and earth-returnable No newly-mined gems ... ever Atelier Laibach is the first jewellery maker worldwide to use The Key ethical label.

These are flavours of Laibach's unique goldsmith principles. For full details see here...

A unique ethos ...

Luxury with a clear conscience is goldsmith Kerstin Laibach's founding principle as she seamlessly introduces a genuine environmental ethos into contemporary and classical jewellery design. Kerstin excels in entirely handmaking every detail of her pieces, including chains and intricate closing mechanisms, ensuring absolute integrity in both quality and uncompromised ethics. The result is a unique blend of environmental harmony and personal expression ... the perfect synchronicity for those who embrace the giving or receiving of cruelty-free, sustainable jewellery made to precise goldsmith standards. See the Full Collections Menu
Being environmentally aware not only means questioning the source of your jewellery, but also how it is made. Atelier Laibach's holistic approach and ecological principles assure that every available measure is taken to craft the most environmentally balanced pieces.
By realigning traditional goldsmith techniques, Laibach embraces kindness to all nature, without compromising on contemporary style or classical elegance.
As a precision goldsmith, Kerstin also restores intricate antique heirlooms to the very highest standard.
With a small atelier situated in the birth town of Constanze Mozart in the heart of the southern Black Forest, Germany and a workbench in Dorset, England, Kerstin Laibach extends a warm welcome to all who embrace new ethical horizons.

Genuinely Responsible Goldsmithing ...

Kerstin Laibach has often been commented as "the world's most ethical goldsmith", but she feels that "gold" and "ethical" in the same sentence reflects an uncomfortable juxtaposition when fragile forests are still unnecessarily dug up. "I feel that gold will only become ethically stable when it is no longer mined at all. and there is already enough previously mined old gold available to be recycled indefinitely".
Kerstin presents the purest ecological form of fine jewellery ethics by using only sustainable recycled precious metals and never environmentally damaging new-mined ... this also includes no fair-trade gold either, which is mined. (More)

What is the difference between recycled gold and new-mined gold?

A Holistic Approach...

Kerstin Laibach does not cast her jewellery but forges every aspect of her pieces by hand from raw recycled metals. Her design themes range from sculptural-contemporary to classic-ethereal ... intricate metal craft which sweeps dreamlike around the sensory feel of locally gathered stones. These natural pebbles, including sea-glass pieces, are set in their original organic form without any cutting.
The touch, comfort and durability of a Laibach piece is achieved through meticulous care of tactual detail. More ...

Clarity ... never Greenwash ...

Ethical ingegrity is very important to us, so we always aims to provide a hundred percent clarity through our progressive principles.
It is an environmentally enlightened mindset that Kerstin Laibach's work appeals to ... a growing number of delighted clients who recognise the difference between greenwash and true ecologically-tuned work practices. Even then we constantly revise our principles to maintain the highest level of integrity, so that your trust in the Laibach service is always fully warranted.

Suitable for Vegans ...

All Laibach jewellery is suitable for vegetarians and vegans - and to the most stringent standards - whereby no animal derivatives are used during construction.
(See also Laibach's Veg*n Inscribed Collection)

Beautifully Ethical Wedding and Partnership Rings

Think ethical when committing to your partner. A respect for your loved one is reflected through the way your eternity rings have been chosen and crafted ... with compassion and environmental care. More ...

Precise Restoration

Kerstin Laibach's restoration work is noted as "exemplary" by antique jewellery evaluators.
Recycled or reclaimed materials are used in all restoration work undertaken, and there is an age threshold relating to the reclamation and restoration of old jewellery. More ...

Family Tree Creations and Hand Inscribed Pieces

A Laibach family tree creation or personally inscribed piece is also a key moment for you to consider its ecological message ... a moral sentiment which will echo throughout future generations.
"Hand-forged" and "hand-inscribed" are now rare fine goldsmithing skills, but Kerstin Laibach still applies these principles in her everyday crafting practices.
See Personal Inscribed Service.

Architectural and Sculptural Statements

Kerstin Laibach's unique design approach to architectural and sculptural jewellery demonstrates how true goldsmithing can still explore the boundless territories of the abstract without compromising on fine detail and wearability. Kerstin says, "Even with the more engineered style of some of the Rise pieces, I like to use the shapes and lines of natural stones to determine the structure that surrounds them. It's a miniaturized approach to how artistic forms, sculptured by nature, and manmade art in architecture can harmonize." More ...

Supporting Wildlife and Conservation

Laibach's ethics combine to create a unique, bespoke service; supporting related good causes while enabling you to wear a little luxury with a clear conscience.
Your personal piece comes with relevant ecological information and details of how a generous percentage of profits (15%) is awarded to relevant wildlife protection and re-naturing programmes.

The Laibach Website ...

Along with many examples of Kerstin Laibach's work, this website provides extensive information on Atelier Laibach's proactive ethical approach to goldsmithing including discussion on the way ethics are marketed in the jewellery business. There are also updates relating to the environments which we help to support plus information on shows, galleries and exhibitions where you can see the collections and discuss your requirements in person.
The collections pages are being added to weekly. Some displayed pieces with stones may no longer be available, however a similar but not identical design can sometimes be made to order. Band rings are usually repeatable. (Bespoke designs and some special Collection pieces are not repeated.)

If you would like to place an order for a currently available Laibach Collection piece or discuss your bespoke requirements please contact us and we will do our best to provide you with your ideal ethical jewellery piece.
If you would like to enquire about our repair and restoration service please get in touch.

MORE INFORMATION ...

Atelier Laibach Principles - A Slow, Holistic Approach
Locally-Gathered - Your Options
To The Collections
Repair Restoration Redesign Recycle Reclaim
Ordering Information

ABOVE: "Heart of (Recycled) Gold" Pendant / Charm.
Never cast, always hand-forged, always unique.