What does jewelry made from recycled gold mean?

Jewelry made from recycled gold is produced from recovered gold – from old jewelry, electronic scrap, or industrial waste, melted down and re-alloyed. Chemically and qualitatively identical to freshly mined gold.

Is recycled gold less valuable?

No. Once melted down, recycled gold is chemically identical to new gold. The fineness hallmark (585, 750) is the same – the quality is identical.

Why recycled gold?

• No new mining – lower environmental impact
• Fewer ethical complications from mining conditions
• Same quality as new gold

Recognizable by

• Explicit statement from the retailer: "made from recycled gold" or "Fairmined certified"
• RJC certification of the retailer (Responsible Jewellery Council)

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