Legend has it that the moissanite in these 14-karat earrings rode into our atmosphere on a meteor 50,000 years ago. Because the mineral (which is second only to diamonds in hardness) is available in only trace amounts, these earrings are rare gems indeed.

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Andrea Bonelli creates organic pieces that any girl—or boy for that matter—would want to befriend. Using certified-recycled and -reclaimed metals from Hoover & Strong, a leader in ethical mining and metal processing, Bonelli keeps her carbon footprint small by working out of her home studio in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Andrea Bonelli’s jewelry is designed to complement, not test, your conscience.

Bonelli characterizes her collection as one in a “constant state of evolution” and her burgeoning bridal line is gaining plenty of press and accolades Plus, a portion of monthly sales supports ethical mining in communities, making each purchase a vote for a better world. Designed to complement, not test, your conscience, Bonelli makes it easy to pick and choose your friends wisely.

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One Response to “Andrea Bonelli Makes Jewelry From Recycled Metals, Ethically Mined Gems”

Lana Manis says:
March 25, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Andrea’s jewelry is beautiful! I’d much rather buy something that’s been recycled or upcycled, if at all possible, and I try to upcycle as much as I can when creating my own pieces.