Round Diamond and Princess Diamonds | Lisa Robin

Engagement Rings

ETHICALLY AND SUSTAINABLY SOURCED

Our pieces are carefully handcrafted to last a lifetime, always in ethical & sustainable materials. Find out more about our sourcing.

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Ethical and Sustainable Engagement Rings

 Important to all of Us

We understand the significance of designing an ethical engagement ring, which is equally crucial to us as we strive to contribute to a responsible, advancing, and ethical jewelry sector. Our commitment to making your diamond ring an ethical piece to cherish is demonstrated through our ethical approach and sourcing of ethical diamonds. Find out more about our commitment to creating sustainable engagement rings and acquiring ethical diamonds.

About The Jewelry Supply Chain

In the jewelry business, sourcing is a multifaceted process that requires us to rely on suppliers who align with our ethical standards. One of the most important aspects of ethical production is maintaining transparency throughout the supply chain. Unfortunately, the jewelry industry's supply chains are complex and lengthy, making the transition to sustainable jewelry-making a difficult task.

Selling eco-friendly fine jewelry through e-commerce can be an extremely complex and confusing process. The fashion industry has long been associated with controversy, and the jewelry industry is no exception, considering its intertwined supply chain and issues related to overconsumption. Besides, the jewelry industry presents an additional ethical and environmental dilemma to consider - mining.

 

Our Commitment

Sustainable and ethical jewelry means transparent and responsible sourcing practices and use of sustainable materials. It has a minimal impact on the environment, isn’t involved with conflict, and gives back to workers by way of fair wages and safe working environments. To that end, we commit to:

  • Use suppliers that follow the Kimberly Process protocol
  • Work with non-conflict stones
  • Hand make our production using artisanal methods that are non-toxic and with low energy requirements
  • Use recycled metals as much as possible
  • Upcycle materials
  • Use recycled or recyclable packaging

When it comes to jewelry, sustainability and ethics are crucial. This means carefully selecting materials and ensuring responsible sourcing practices. It's important to minimize the impact on the environment and avoid any involvement with conflict. Fair wages and safe working conditions for workers are also essential. However, it's important to note that sourcing in the jewelry industry is complex. While we strive to select suppliers who share my values, supply chain transparency is essential for ethical production. The long and complex supply chains in this industry make sustainability a challenging goal, but we remain committed to these principles in selecting my suppliers.

Ethics & Sustainability
Responsible Sourcing

When it comes to jewelry, sustainability and ethics are crucial. This means carefully selecting materials and ensuring responsible sourcing practices. It's important to minimize the impact on the environment and avoid any involvement with conflict. Fair wages and safe working conditions for workers are also essential. However, it's important to note that sourcing in the jewelry industry is complex. While we strive to select suppliers who share my values, supply chain transparency is essential for ethical production. The long and complex supply chains in this industry make sustainability a challenging goal, but we remain committed to these principles in selecting my suppliers.

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Supply Chain Challenges

A fundamental component of ethical production is supply chain transparency. In the jewelry industry, supply chains are long and complex, causing the shift to sustainable jewelry making extremely challenging. Because most metals and minerals come out of the ground, often in the poorest regions on earth or war zones, and pass-through multiple hands on their way to market, traceability has been difficult to unravel and accountability almost impossible to impose.

Jewelry supply chains cross continents and involve thousands of steps and participants; mineral and metal mining often happens in remote areas in extremely informal settings; a multitude of languages and cultures complicate business practices and relationships; and it is an industry that is very traditional and has been slow to change in many regards. The Kimberley Process is making a significant impact.

Rough Diamond | Lisa Robin
Strip Mining for Diamonds and Metals for Jewelry | Lisa Robin
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Metals Sustainability

Jewelry makers and designers worldwide have embraced the use of recycled materials in response to the demand for sustainable options.

At Lisa Robin, we also prioritize sustainability by utilizing recycled metals in our production process. In fact, when upcycling existing jewelry, we recycle metals from the old pieces. We call this process Rejewel.

Rejeweled: before and After

Sierra Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Tara Wedding Ring | Lisa Robin

Recycling Jewelry and Gems

Rejewel - the act of transforming your family heirlooms or jewelry that no longer brings you joy into a unique and special item. It's something you'll cherish and wear repeatedly! The beauty of a rejewel is that the original sentiment remains, but it's brought to life in a way that matches your personal style. We firmly believe that jewelry should never be left to collect dust in a box; it should be worn and enjoyed as often as possible.

Sourcing Ethical Diamonds

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Ethical Natural Diamonds

At Lisa Robin, we provide top-quality diamonds sourced mainly from De Beers Global through term agreements with our trusted suppliers known as Sightholders. Our Sightholders obtain rough diamonds from reputable mines in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Russia, which we purchase after they have been expertly cut and polished.

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Sustainable Lab Created Diamonds

Consumers who are driving demand.for lab grown diamonds which are grown in a controlled environment with a minimal carbon footprint, making them conflict-free and environmentally-friendly. The rough materials for these diamonds and gemstones originate in the US and India.

Carbon Neutrality

As an e-commerce company, Lisa Robin recognizes that we have a responsibility to minimize our impact on the environment. While our studio operations have a limited carbon footprint, we understand that shipping orders across the USA does contribute to carbon emissions. That's why we are committed to taking steps to reduce our impact and make a positive difference. In order to prevent global temperatures from rising beyond the 1.5°C threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement, the world needs to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by approximately 2050 and actively remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. To achieve this, scientists estimate that up to 10 gigatonnes of CO2 (which is 1,000,000,000 tonnes) need to be removed from the atmosphere annually by 2050, in addition to reaching the goal of net-zero emissions worldwide.

Carbon removal can be achieved through natural systems or advanced technologies, or by combining the two. The ultimate objective is to extract carbon from the atmosphere at scale and store it safely for extended periods. Companies engaged in this endeavor are led by some of the most creative individuals on the planet, and their work has a significant impact on society. I feel honored to be part of the cutting-edge technologies that are driving these contributions.

Eco friendly Packaging

As a company, Lisa Robin takes pride in being a part of the No Issue Eco-Packaging Alliance that certifies our packaging as environmentally sustainable. Whenever we order eco-friendly packaging from No Issue, our packing tissue supplier, a tree is planted in an area that requires attention to help revive biodiversity. We ensure that all of our custom packaging suppliers provide eco-conscious products, including business and note cards, as well as packing boxes. Moreover, we make sure to recycle any packaging from incoming deliveries if feasible.