Few things represent the true essence of an individual as much as jewelry. Whether the piece is vintage, antique, or modern, preloved jewelry allows for a range of stunning designs, each with its own distinct character. “Fine jewelry,” as it’s called, is crafted to endure, often made with the highest-quality materials, such as gold, silver, and precious gemstones. These pieces have a sort of enduring nature, speaking to their craftsmanship and the quality that’s allowed them to endure.
Purchasing secondhand jewelry is a savvy and stylish way to save money while still acquiring beautiful fine jewelry. If you buy jewelry directly from the designer, or even from a retail shop, you can expect to pay a high markup. But if you purchase the same piece after it has been worn and loved, you could save upwards of 50% (or more!) of what you would have paid for a new version. Jewelry is not just an accessory; it is a work of art. And like any good piece of art, it should be accessible to all.
“Sustainable Style and Fashion”
When you select preloved jewelry, you are making an informed, stylish, and sustainable choice. Fast fashion is detrimental to our planet. It harms our environment, depletes natural resources, and promotes a throwaway culture; the average person in America throws away 80 pounds of clothing a year. That same person also has the audacity to guilt-trip those living in poverty for accepting gently used clothing. Preloved jewelry is a rebuttal to that narrative. These pieces are unique; they are not mass-produced and are in medium to small quantities. They are likely not replicated in stores. On top of that, preloved jewelry is not just a sustainable choice; it is also an affordable option.
To encapsulate, there is a ton of sustainable fashion that exists, and within that is a super cool space where we can find sustainable fashion jewelry. Reclaimed jewelry is that, and then some. Jewelry that existed before our current moment isn’t just a super huge world of “That’s cool; I like that!” Sustainable fashion is about much more than style, though.
Whether these pieces are found at your local thrift store, a fair-trade craft co-op, or a fancy sustainable jewelry store, there’s a seriously huge array of preowned jewelry for the taking. And every time you or I reclaim these moments, we’re standing with those ways of living that East mentioned earlier.