Ethos

Sister Luna is a sustainable / slow fashion brand, using sustainable materials and ways of working to ensure your jewellery has a long and happy life.

        

M a t e r i a l s   

Pieces are made from recycled silver- brass and gold vermeil. Using recycled metals that haven't been freshly mined causes less damage to the environment and there are no exploitative practices in production. Recycled metals have the same qualities as non recycled metals- they can be worked with in the same way and have the same lifespan. 

            

Brass in particular is a super sustainable metal. It can be recycled infinite times over without diminishing its composition, making it one of the most energy efficient metals to recycle.

       

The affordability of brass also makes it perfect for larger statement pieces. Brass can be easily cleaned and polished it if tarnishes, meaning with the right care, your brass jewellery should last a lifetime.

Gold vermeil is a high quality gold plating (it has to be over a certain level of microns of plating to be classed as gold vermeil) so it will not wear off quickly like many fashion jewellery items. My gold vermeil items are plated in Birmingham's historical jewellery quarter and chunky silver and gold vermeil items are hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office. 

       

P a c k a g i n g 

All pieces come in recycled / recyclable packaging. The boxes are FSC certified, the inserts made from tall oil, a by product of paper production. Orders are sent out in 'green' padded envelopes or postal boxes.

      

 W a y s   o f   w o r k i n g 

I aim for zero waste in my studio, reusing material and offcuts to create new pieces, like the Molten silver range. I try to limit the chemicals used in production and opt for eco friendly alternatives when I can.

Pieces are handmade to order or made in small batches so this also limits waste. If your piece shows any defects other than usual wear and tear I can offer a repair service. I can also offer a replating service.

Advice on how to care for your jewellery so it has a long and happy life can be found here.