Proud to be Veggie? ...
Flaunt it with the handmade Vegan / Vegetarian inscribed Jewellery Collection by Ethical Goldsmith Kerstin Laibach.

No life or environments should suffer for the sake of jewellery...
This principle sets the foundations of Atelier Laibach's unique ethos.
Besides the obvious omission of any animal based derivatives in Laibach's veggie friendly jewellery, it is also important to recognise it is made only from recycled materials and not from new-mined, which destroys or displace pristine environments ... This also means no fairtrade gold either, which is mined. The genuine ethical choice for veggies or anyone with a green conscience is lasting jewellery that strictly adheres to ecologically sound principles. Therefore Laibach jewellery is not just made from recycled but it is also entirely earth friendly (also not made with hazardous chemicals etc.) ... what we call "thrucycling"... meaning it will not pollute the earth if ever discarded.

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

" All my pieces are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. I don't use any animal derivatives in my jewellery ... and during the construction process, the tools I use are also free from animal derivatives.* " Kerstin Laibach.
* For a synopsis of Kerstin Laibach's ethical principles and more on our vegan ethics see here.

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

Because all Kerstin Laibach jewellery designs are suitable for vegans and vegetarians, so this also means our Wedding and Partnership Rings.
Please visit our main site to view all the Laibach collections, restoration services and more.

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Kerstin Laibach makes every last detail of her jewellery. Because nothing is factory cast or contains ready-made parts (called findings), all aspects of a Laibach piece can be "ethically" accounted for; how it was made, what it was made with and exactly what it contains ... from start to finish.

There are many aspects of jewellery making which involve animal slaughter ... some obvious and others far less so.

Some of the obvious (and slightly less obvious) animal parts Laibach does not use are:

• Pearl.
• Coral.
• Leather.
• Snake.
• Lizard.
• Elephant Hair.
• Ivory or bone.
• Porcupine Quill.
• Shell.

Some of the less obvious animal-based implements, or habitat destroying/damaging ingredients, tools and processes Laibach does not use are:

• Cuttlefish (commonly used in the making process).
• Fresh-mined gold which destroys ecosystems and habitat.
• New-mined precious stones which destroys ecosystems and habitat.
• Ebony or any other woods from endangered forests.
• Shellac.
• Leather-based tools.
• Animal fat polishing material,
• Crafting with plastics (i.e. microplastic material which damages ocean-life and animals dependent on it)
• Any type of product which is animal tested, or product containing chemicals which can damage the environment. (This means we do not use bio-resin which contains an isocyante.)

VeggieGlobal.com, one of the oldest global veg*n web resources stated: "... after our extensive research into greenwashing associated with ethical and vegan jewellery, Atelier Laibach clearly proves to be genuinely sustainable and cruelty-free, with an astonishing array of unparalleled ecological principles". VeggieGlobal has worked closely with the development of Atelier Laibach since its inception, ensuring a completely transparent vegan-based business model which covers every facet of fine goldsmith work practices, material sourcing and jewellery design.

Vegan / Vegetarian inscribed

With Laibach's Vegan / Vegetarian Inscribed Collection, your ethical preference can be spelt out in words or letters on a jewellery piece either loudly, using bold lettering, or by subtly drawing conversation to your piece as friends admire the intricate design pattern spelling out your chosen word. Whichever way, Kerstin Laibach can craft your piece for either preference ... bold or subtle.
The pieces displayed in our Veg*n Inscribed Collections pages are based on recycled gold and silver variants - with or without lab-created diamonds. Each piece is bespoke and we can offer design variations to your wishes. If you don't see exactly what you wish for please get in touch and we will do our best to help.

Necklaces, pendants, pins, earrings, rings and bracelets can be inscribed or embossed with various wordings or lettering. Please see our Prices and Options page for more details.