Real Jewels is quite a treasure!  I am so impressed with their ability to offer such luxurious pieces without compromising our natural resources.  The jewelry is made in New York City from certified 100% recycled precious metals and fair trade sustainable gems.  Each piece is embellished with a signature fair trade, natural green Peridot tag…so when you see it, you will know instantly that your jewelry has been crafted in an ecological and sustainable manner.

 

Real Jewels takes it to the next level by acknowledging the true gems of this world: people, relationships, words and nature.  This is reflected in their “Real Spirit” line: a collection of charms inspired by the great minds in philosophy, religion and literature. Each piece is designed to uplift, energize and empower the wearer by allowing them to choose a unique quote to accompany the product.  My favorite piece is the “Heart” which is accompanied by this quote:

 

Accept the things to which fate
binds you, and love the people
with whom fate brings you, but
do so with all your heart.
-Marcus Aurelius

 

I shrieked (happily) aloud when I saw the “Real Me” piece with the option for an initial or number personally inscribed.  I’ve been searching for a decently priced necklace like this for quite some time.  I can’t wait to buy the “N” in honor of my daughter!

 

The “Real Light” line has an amazing Amethyst Chain Necklace! It is beautiful and reminds me of a vintage necklace my grandmother used to wear.  All pieces are reflective and brilliant.

 

A purchasing must is the Gold Fringe Earrings featured in the “Real Sweet” collection! They are 18” long and made of 18 karat gold over sterling silver.  They would look amazing as a statement earring: pull your hair into an elegant chignon, smoky eyes, red lips and a LBD.

 

In the “Real Charming” collection you’ll find whimsical charms, such as the wishbone, four-leaf clover or dog bone.

Featured below are all my favorite pieces (click on images to go directly to Real Jewels’ website):

 

 

To help minimize the environmental impact that mining and refining can place on our planet, Real Jewels does the following:

 

• Uses recycled sterling silver and 14 karat gold in the manufacturing of fine jewelry;
• They use precious and semi precious stones that are fair- traded. Their diamonds are Kimberly Processed Certified and conflict –free. The gold plated pieces are all nickel-free;
• Their entire supply chain is transparent to ensure all the gems being sold are in accordance with Fair Trade Gems protocol;
• Real Jewels does not outsource any of its manufacturing; and
• The packaging and printed materials are all made in the U.S.  They use FSC- certified, 100% recycled, 100% post-consumer waste, chlorine -free paper for packaging; the mailers are made from recycled fibers and post -consumer content. Soy-based ink is used for all the printing.

 

To read more about their commitment, please click here.

 

Real Jewels believes “that ‘responsibly made’ should be synonymous with trendy and fashionable, and that now is the time to embrace sustainability and promote awareness for future generations to come.” I couldn’t agree more!

 

Happy Shopping!

 All images courtesy of Real Jewels