Sustainability

Consciously Crafted and Made with Respect for the Earth

Here at Relic, it is a firm belief that love and harmony underpin humanity and the Earth. That we are all one. And it follows that as humans, we must do what we can to tread as lightly as possible on this planet. Everything is made with this ethos at the heart of it. 

Recycled Silver

Recycled silver and other precious metals are used as much as possible, which reduces new mining and ensures that metals that have already been taken from the Earth are reused and are given a new life, and hopefully another chance to be loved.

The use of recycled metals plays a crucial role in protecting the planet by significantly reducing the demand for new mining activities. Mining for precious metals often leads to habitat destruction, pollution, and excessive energy consumption, all of which take a toll on the environment. By opting for recycled metals, we not only help conserve valuable natural resources, but also reduce carbon emissions associated with extraction and processing. Additionally, recycling gives metals a second life, transforming it into stunning, unique jewellery pieces that can be cherished anew.

This sustainable approach allows us to craft beautiful, meaningful jewellery while also preserving the Earth for future generations.

Hand-crafted, Ethical, and Sustainable 

An ethical and sustainable business must be a fair business which not only takes into consideration environmental factors but human factors also. At Relic, everything is hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind, made to order, or made in small batches. There are no factory or machine made products. Jewellery is not being bought from unfairly treated workers in developing nations and then re-sold at a mark-up. Everything is being designed and made in the UK.  

Eco-friendly Packaging

Each item comes packaged in a lovely eco jewellery box which protects the piece and is reusable or recyclable (except the insert) as the box is made from FSC®-certified cardboard and water-based glue. The jewellery box is embossed with our lovely logo and comes wrapped with an upcycled sari silk ribbon bow - so it is also perfect for gifting!

The mailing boxes used to post orders are eco-boxes which are plastic-free, sustainably sourced, recyclable, and biodegradable, and 1% of each purchase of a box goes toward charities tackling environmental issues across the globe. Eco-friendly filler is used to keep contents safe while in transit. The tape used on the boxes is eco paper tape which is made of recycled materials, is recyclable, biodegradable, and is an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic tape.