Photo courtesy of Missoma
I love ear piercings. Besides classic lobes, I have one high lobe, one conch, three helix, one of which I got in Sydney and one in New York City. A good piercer pays attention to the piercing angle and how the jewelry looks, especially important with permanent earrings. What else you should pay attention to, especially if you don’t want to remove the ear piercings, is that the clasp is flat or that you use a ring so that it doesn’t hurt when you lie on it. As an alternative, if you don’t want to have your ears pierced, ear cuffs are ideal. In terms of material choice, solid 14/18K gold is considered the safest metal for sensitive ears, along with titanium, surgical stainless steel, platinum and niobium. The brands Pamela Love, Wwake and Melissa Joy Manning are based in New York City and each have their own store in Brooklyn. You can even book a piercing appointment with Pamela Love in Williamsburg.
Photos courtesy of PAMELA LOVE
Product Range
Huge range of different piercings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings
Brand Highlights
Recycled metals, ethically-sources gemstones, Book Your Piercing Appointment in their store in Williamsburg, NYC
Based in
Brooklyn, New York City
Delivery to
International
About The Brand
Inspired by Pamela’s fascination with astrology, tarot and folklore, she founded her brand in 2007 in her Brooklyn home. All of the metal used in her jewelry is recycled. “Our gemstones are ethically sourced and conflict-free in accordance with United Nations resolutions. All of the stones used in our unique pieces come from the upcycling of antique and estate jewelry or from post-consumer sources”, their website says. PAMELA LOVE offers a wide range of different piercings and you can make an appointment for a piercing with expertly trained staff in their Brooklyn store here.
Photos courtesy of Kimaï
Product Range
Rings, earrings, ear cuffs, necklaces, bracelets
Brand Highlights
Truly Traceable Jewelry (no mines, no middlemen), recycled gold, lab-grown diamonds, bespoke service
Based in
London, UK
Delivery to
Europe
About The Brand
Kimaï is a modern ethical jewelry brand that prioritizes transparency and sustainability. The brand uses recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds to eliminate the murky middlemen and control the entire jewelry-making process. They track every step of the process, from the diamond lab to the gold recycler to independent makers in Antwerp, ensuring high-quality, low-impact, and full traceability. The beautiful fine jewelry is made to last, with solid 18K gold and diamonds, and is handmade to order in Antwerp, Belgium.
Photos courtesy of MISSOMA
Product Range
Earrings and ear cuffs, rings, necklaces, bracelets
Brand Highlights
Recycled metals, Book Your Piercing Appointment in their store in London
Based in
London, UK
Delivery to
International
About The Brand
MISSOMA is a jewelry company that works towards more sustainable practices and refuses to greenwash. All their gold vermeil, sterling silver, and solid gold jewelry is made from 100% recycled metals. Their website says: “six of our suppliers are Responsible Jewellery Council certified and source the gemstones we use responsibly. Our diamonds are all conflict-free and Kimberley Process approved.” They also add: “at this time it’s virtually impossible to know the exact mining information for each stone. One of our goals for 2023 is to map the supply chain for our gemstones so we have more visibility on where they are mined from.” We think it’s good that they are realistic and honest and don’t jump on the “greenwashing” bandwagon.
Photos courtesy of WWAKE
Product Range
Earrings, piercings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants
Brand Highlights
Production in a low-toxicity jewelry studio in Brooklyn, committed to responsible material sourcing, bespoke service, heirloom redesign
Based in
Brooklyn, New York City
Delivery to
International
About The Brand
We love not only the earrings but also the rings, delicate necklaces, and bracelets. This NYC-based brand has its own showroom in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where you can schedule a personal appointment with a fine jewelry specialist, either in person or online. The brand is committed to creating a low-toxicity jewelry studio and using responsibly-sourced materials. They incorporate opals, gold, and diamonds, always aiming to respect both people and the environment, thereby deepening their impact and fostering lasting relationships within those communities.
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Photos courtesy of Stilnest
Product Range
Rings, earrings, ear cuffs, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, anklets
Brand Highlights
stilnest jewelry is made-to-order from responsibly-sourced materials such as recycled gold and silver, their foundries are certified members of the “Responsible Jewellery Council”, free repairs in the first 365 days after your order
Based in
Hamburg, Germany
Delivery to
Worldwide
About The Brand
Founded in Berlin in 2013, stilnest started as one of the pioneering jewelry brands to counter mass-produced jewelry by focusing on slow craftsmanship and made-to-order jewelry. This means that they make each piece especially for you to follow a more resource-efficient path. Stilnest offers ear cuffs made from 24K gold vermeil and Rhodium-plated 925 silver, a high-quality and intricate process that uses a thicker layer of gold or rhodium compared to standard plated jewelry. When it comes to materials, stilnest works with up to five manufacturers and eight passionate goldsmiths, stone setters and casters to create your ear cuffs. The foundries are certified members of the “Responsible Jewellery Council”. The brand aims to inspire creativity and originality and believes that creativity thrives on the differences between people, diversity, collaboration, respect and inclusivity. Take a look at MOCHNI’s favorite pieces here.
Photos courtesy of Foe & Dear
Product Range
Earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, necklaces
Brand Highlights
Fairtrade, handmade, recycled materials, conflict-free, gives back, 1% for the Planet, woman-led, bespoke ring service
Based in
Vancouver, Canada
Delivery to
International
About The Brand
The ethical and sustainable jewelry brand from Canada uses recycled metals, fair-trade gold, and conflict-free gemstones to create one-of-a-kind pieces. From simple to cute and romantic – you can find something for each taste in their dreamy collection. Inclusion and diversity are a great value at Foe & Dear. Their team is made up of a variety of backgrounds/ethnicities. You can also create your own personal Foe & Dear ring here. Handmade in Vancouver, Canada. P.S.: All pieces are made to order!
Photos courtesy of MELISSA JOY MANNING
Product Range
Earrings and ear cuffs, rings, necklaces, bracelets
Brand Highlights
Own store in Brooklyn, heirloom redesign, bespoke service, locally handcrafted jewelry, giving back, zero waste philosophy, socially-responsible
Based in
Booklyn, New York City
Delivery to
International
About The Brand
Melissa Joy Manning is a formally educated jewelry designer and founder of the CFDA Sustainability Council. Manning is recognized for her iconic “hug” hoop earrings. The socially-responsible jewelry brand crafts several collections including one-of-a-kind pieces in heirloom quality. The Brooklyn-based store is located in Cobble Hill and offers forever-fastened bracelet appointments besides heirloom redesign and custom wedding jewelry design services.
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