Ethical Jewellery - all sweet with Chocolate Couture

 

by Gina Johnson

Chocolate Couture is an ethical jewellery & gift company specialising in the Ethical Bond©- handcrafted wedding/commitment bands.

Gina Johnson, Director of Chocolate Couture tells her story

“What makes us different is that we will do our best to work within your individual budget and we aim to provide high standards without compromise.

Primarily, we use recycled precious metals and we can also provide coloured gemstones, certified diamonds or fair trade gems.

‘We’ includes my lovely husband Philip, (nice guy - hates shopping) who like me is passionate about what we do and what we represent.

We believe that ethical jewellery does not have to consist solely of wooden beads and shells (unless you like those of course!) and the engagement ring doesn’t have to cost a month’s salary (well, not always!).

We can create your Ethical Couture Jewellery right here in the UK and skip those silly price tags”.

Budgets & the recession

Evidently most of us are trying to budget during this recession but that doesn’t mean compromising on our ethical purchases.

If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to step away from the cheap, sweat-shop produced ‘Bling’ and buy ethically. If those gorgeous Sterling Silver earrings cost you £2.99 in the high street then you seriously need to ask yourself why?

There’s nothing wrong with desiring couture, finance friendly accessories, but we believe it shouldn’t have a detrimental impact on other humans!

Chocolate Couture Jewellery & Gifts can be created to meet your individual or corporate needs and we embrace the standards set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The inclusion of recycled precious metals works towards effectively managing our environmental footprint. In addition we conform to the principles of the World Diamond Council (WDC) through the use of Kimberley certified diamonds.

Hot Tips for special jewellery purchases

1. Be honest with yourself…..identify and stick to ‘your’ budget
2. If necessary, negotiate costs with your ethical jeweller (If you don’t ask, you don’t get!)
3. Consider gemstones as alternatives to diamonds.
4. Choose alternative precious metals e.g.; recycled Palladium as an alternative to Platinum or 925 silver instead of Gold
5. Ask your jeweller about their ethical principles

Looking for a unique gift? Why not consider our new Déux stacker rings which are individually made to order using recycled 925 sterling silver-£28.00 pair.

EcoChic Collection are delighted to be stockists of Chocolate Couture’s beautiful, handmade collection. View our range HERE

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