Be Eco-Friendly. Wear Eco-Jewelry.

Most of us desire to be good stewards of our planet and do our best to be eco-friendly. Most of us love to wear beautiful jewelry. But at times, we may forget that it's an art form and a fashion statement that can take a toll on our planet. So we may ask, "Can I actually be environmentally conscious, or eco-friendly, and still wear beautiful jewelry?" YES!

Over the past decade, the jewelry industry has recognized that the "eco-movement" is not a passing trend. Rather, eco-friendly jewelry is gaining international momentum due to consumers' increasing demand for organic and sustainable products. As the industry has become more responsive to growing environmental concerns, it continues to move in a new direction, taking positive steps to ensure that it has less and less negative impact.

In addition, jewelry artists who source precious metals and gemstones for their designs from mines with ethical practices, and work directly with refiners, have started to develop partnerships that push the industry to become more and more environmentally friendly. Sorrel Sky Gallery proudly represents the work of jewelry artists who support sustainable design practices. One is Toby Pomeroy. 

Toby Pomeroy stands for beauty, craftsmanship, and stewardship of the planet. While we appreciate and value beautiful jewelry, we also acknowledge that it can be hard on our home, the Earth. So to have an artist who is both an innovative designer and an advocate for our Earth is a win for everyone. Wearing Toby Pomeroy jewelry supports the protection and preservation of precious water supplies, native lands, and wildlife worldwide. 

Toby's eco-friendly mindset and designs are linked to his upbringing. Raised in the foothills of the Himalayas, from a very young age he was entranced by the local artisans and the harmony between their lives, craftwork, and harmony with the natural world. The graceful, elegant designs created in his studio are inspired by the traditional handcrafted jewelry of Northern India. His jewelry reflects his vision and commitment to a sustainable, aesthetic design practice. He is passionate about preserving the environment while creating his beautiful, wearable art. 

A world leader in environmentally sustainable and socially responsible jewelry, Toby's launch of certified recycled Gold and Silver set a new standard, defining ethical luxury in ways never seen previously. In the last decade, he has worked to purchase directly from small-scale miners, with a special emphasis on mines operating without toxic mercury.

Investing time, energy, and resources needed to build his fine line of designs, Toby continues using clean, freshly re-purified gold and silver. Even the fine diamonds used in his pieces are methodically selected for their cleanliness – both in quality and in relation to our Earth.

Eco-conscious jewelry lovers appreciate Toby’s cleanly refined, natural design elements. The elegance of his designs is stunning on their own and combined with his effort for the environment, makes Toby Pomeroy and his collection a rare treasure. Explore his collection online at Sorrelsky.com or in person at Sorrel Sky Gallery.

Be sure to reach out to our team of art advisors with any questions about the eco-jewelry seen in this blog or on our website. We'd love to see you at the gallery where you can enjoy them in person.