The topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the production of high-quality jewelry. This is a welcome development, as the extraction of materials such as gold and diamonds is associated with significant interventions in nature, the use of chemicals is far from insignificant, and working conditions are sometimes questionable.

The jewelry industry has developed various ways to make its products more sustainable. The focus is on the sourcing of raw materials and transparency regarding their origin. Providers of sustainable jewelry often work with:

• Fair Trade certified materials
• Lab-grown materials, especially diamonds - it should be noted that these diamonds are no longer natural gemstones. Rather, they are diamonds that are artificially produced.
• Recycled materials

We also follow this approach at PreJou with our vintage jewelry. By purchasing second-hand jewelry, you are choosing materials that are already in circulation; no new precious metals or gemstones need to be mined. 

At PreJou, we also offer products crafted by our goldsmith that are made from recycled materials. In our collection, for example, you will find classic diamond stud earrings made from recycled gold and recycled diamonds. We are happy to create these for you with recycled diamonds in your desired size.

With such large, recycled diamonds, one almost inevitably thinks of sustainable engagement rings. We have various ring settings that are perfectly suited for a solitaire of this size. 

From recycled gold of your choice - whether white gold or rose gold, 14 or 18 karat - we will then craft your completely personal, sustainable engagement ring.

Our brand PreJou stands for Preloved Bijou. Jewelry pieces that have already been worn with love. By purchasing PreJou Vintage Jewelry, you continue the story and help to ensure the sustainable use of our limited resources.