The Guide to Shopping for Ethical Jewellery
YCL JEWELS
Ethically, handmade with love.
YCL pieces are all handmade by Fabienne, YCL's Creative Director and CEO and ethically manufactured in India by a talented team of craftsmen. Fabienne personally travels to India multiple times a year to design and sample upcoming collections. Fabienne is 100% involved throughout each stage of the design and manufacturing process.
Tilly Jewellery
Brisbane jeweller, Matilda Sinclair established her label Tilly Jewellery in July 2014.
Tilly Jewellery focuses on a minimal approach to wearable, great quality, timeless fine silver jewellery.
All pieces from Tilly Jewellery are unique as they are hand made by Matilda herself in her Brisbane studio. There is an ever-growing interest in products that are hand made, locally, here in Australia.
Zefyr Jewels
Zefyr Jewels philosophy is to create beautiful jewels that are earth friendly without sacrificing style or glamour.
Zefyr is an eco glam jewellery label based in Sydney, Australia. Their jewels are carefully handmade from recycled brass and lovingly plated with 18ct gold or sterling silver.
Tanya Coelho, Zefyr Jewels designer is inspired by the world around her: travel, nature, archaeology and art. Each piece she creates is a postcard of her travels through life's beautiful kaleidoscope.
Sarah and Sebastian Jewellery
Australian jewellery brand Sarah and Sebastian has quickly achieved cult status in design and fashion circles alike.
Designed and handmade in their Sydney studio, each Sarah and Sebastian piece combines modernity and classicism in its silhouette. Every piece is handcrafted by a team of jewellers using reclaimed gold and silver and incorporates ethically sourced stones of the highest quality.
A Silver Circle
All of the pieces are designed and meticulously made by hand in a studio based in Sydney's Inner West by design Corrine.
Corrine's design philosophy is based on an exploration of materials and that of the natural world. Using natural materials. Experimentation with materials is an important part of A Silver Circle's practice. Through deconstruction, recycling and reinventing materials, Corrine discovers new qualities in these items and gives them a new language.
Eva Cassis

Eva Cassis is a premium lifestyle brand creating Australian made fashion, accessories & home wares.
The Eva Cassis philosophy can be summed up as ‘slow’ & ‘humble’ creating designs that are timeless and considered, separating itself from throw away fashion. Simplifying the design aesthetic & focusing on craftsmanship means collections stay relevant & will feel contemporary in years to come.
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