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Some of the Principles behind Kerstin Laibach's Vegan and Vegetarian Inscribed Jewellery Collection

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 protection and re-naturing - also land-care education in developing countries.
No greenwash answers to your 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 craft and design with every last detail holistically handmade by Kerstin Laibach... No casting - No plating -No factory parts - No computer design.
Purely earth-friendly and earth-returnable.
No newly-mined gems ... ever.
Atelier Laibach is the first jewellery maker worldwide to use The Key ethical clarity label.

Kerstin Laibach never uses newly mined metals or precious stones - only recycled.
There is already enough previously mined gold, silver and platinum to be recycled indefinitely ...
What is the difference between recycled gold and new-mined gold?)

If you are a responsible vegan / vegetarian you will no doubt recognise that recycling old gold, silver platinum and palladium means no further habitat destruction. Kerstin Laibach will never use any form of new-mined precious metals... and that means NO Fairtrade - Fairmined precious metals either. Fairtrade gold, platinum and silver is new-mined which is being promoted as "green", "environmentally friendly" "ethical" and even more bizarrely "sustainable". By its very nature as an "extraction" industry there is nothing "sustainable" about mining. The only gold acquisition which can genuinely be "labelled" as sustainable is recycled (old) gold. Recycled gold - however old it is - is as pure as new-mined gold and can be infinitely recycled (refined). Even new-mined gold is refined so it can be graded for hallmarking. There is NO difference between the quality of new-mined gold and infinitely recycled gold.

Kerstin Laibach 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 also to maintain a refined and lasting quality to her pieces for generation of wear.

Laibach's principles mean you receive a completely honest answer about any ethical question relating to vegan requirements. Laibach atelier prefers 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 Laibach atelier know if you have any essential requirements regarding the construction of your piece when ordering.*

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

For a full description of our principles please see:
Atelier Laibach Principles - A Slow, Holistic Approach

*Vegan Integrity

Please see this page regarding Laibach's careful approach and alternatives to ensure that the most strictest vegan is completely content with her or his Laibach piece.