Well yes, the lockdowns did have some advantages…! During the first one, all my French suppliers had closed before I could place any order. I looked elsewhere and found a company in Germany. Initially looking for silver wires and plates, I noticed their innovative materials for jewelry making: mokumés, laces, laminated metals. It was a double-sided gold/silver plate that caught my attention. Ordered and arrived in spring, it was during the autumn lockdown that inspiration struck for the creation of an “ELLES” earring line. Their design, thanks to the earring holder system, allows me to take advantage of both gold/silver colors since you can thread the pendant in both directions. With the polished texture work using a steel tip, I highlight the beautiful color of this “lemon” gold.
And that’s not all: this precious metals supplier has the “Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)” certification. This is an international organization bringing together companies in the jewelry and watchmaking sector, as well as their suppliers. It promotes a corporate policy that integrates ethical, social, and environmental issues, as well as respect for human rights. As part of a declaration of commitment, called the Code of Practices (CoP), companies commit to respecting these fundamental principles. This company promotes the recycling of precious materials and enhances their value through innovative materials like this double-sided plate.
