" All my jewellery is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. I don't use any animal derivatives in my pieces. Naturally, this also means I don't use marine animals like coral, or pearls extracted from molluscs etc.
During the jewellery construction process, the tools I use are free from animal derivatives."*
Kerstin Laibach.

Laibach atelier only uses recycled precious metals - never fresh mined. A genuine, ecologically responsible crafting process is realised to the finest detail.
Kerstin does not use findings (factory-made connectors or chains), and makes every aspect of a piece by hand, including chains and closing mechanisms to ensure absolute vegan and environmental integrity and to maintain a refined and lasting quality to our pieces for generations.

All new jewellery made by Kerstin Laibach is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and this of course also means partnership rings ... so please see Wedding and Partnership Choices.

As with all Laibach jewellery, fifteen percent of profits is awarded to chosen conservation and wildlife protection projects. See how Kerstin Laibach helps.

Kerstin Laibach's principles mean a completely honest answer about any ethical question relating to vegan requirements. We prefer to explain the more essential moral aspects of Kerstin's creation process rather than hide any anomalies by simply not mentioning it ... Kerstin intends to offer her designs to the strictest vegan with a clear conscience. So, please let us know if you have any essential requirements regarding the construction of your piece when ordering.

Vegan Integrity

* Based on the global standard definition of orthodox veganism, none of our jewellery contains any animal-derivatives. However, we endeavour to create a work environment which goes a step further. To the very best of our knowledge and thorough research, our workshop tools used to construct our pieces do not contain any animal derivatives. However, after construction, polishing your piece might raise a moral issue for a small number of vegan customers. Although all our other polishing and buffing wheels are made of sisal or cotton - and we use specially obtained animal fat free polishing paste - there is an essential goldsmith's preparatory polishing wheel which contains felt. This specifically prepares the foundation for a traditional glass finish to larger areas of a completed gold or silver piece (i.e. ring interiors). There is nodirect non-felt alternative available for this process; however we are currently experimenting with our own non-felt alternatives. With adaptation to a finished Laibach piece we are able to cater for the exact ethical polishing needs of ultra-strict vegans by offering alternative finishes, thus avoiding the use of a felt buff. Therefore, if you require an alternative finish appropriate to your needs please contact us.

MORE INFORMATION ...

Atelier Laibach Principles - A Slow, Holistic Approach
The Main Laibach Collections
Home ... A Unique Ethos
The Vegan Inscribed Front Page