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Our Commitment to Sustainable Luxury & Heirloom Quality
Gold Mining & Reclaimed Gold
The Quality of Reclaimed Gold
Understanding the Differences in Gold Jewelry
Why Solid Gold Stands Out
Consciously Crafted
Our Commitment to Sustainable Luxury & Heirloom Quality
At Evander, our approach to creating jewelry is grounded in a commitment to sustainability and ethical transparency. We express these principles using reclaimed gold, which helps us reduce our environmental footprint and offer responsible creations. Choosing jewelry is not just about style but about making conscious decisions that reflect one's values and lifestyle. Our commitment to these values drives us to select materials that not only look exquisite but also offer undisputed quality and everlasting value. This is why we exclusively use solid gold in our collections, distinguishing our pieces from those made with gold-plated, vermeil, or gold-filled materials
Gold Mining and Reclaimed Gold
Reclaimed gold, also known as recycled gold, comes from pre-existing sources
such as old jewelry. This process minimizes the need for additional mining, significantly lowering the environmental impact. The reclaimed gold is collected, melted down, purified to remove impurities, and refined back to a high-quality, usable state. This method ensures the gold maintains all the chemical properties of newly mined gold but with a significantly reduced
ecological footprint. It's a critical step towards sustainable luxury, allowing
us to create beautiful creation without depleting the Earth’s natural
resources.
The Quality of Reclaimed Gold
One common misconception about reclaimed gold is its quality. However, reclaimed gold retains the same purity, quality, and value as newly mined gold. It offers excellent durability and longevity, making it ideal for creating jewelry that lasts a lifetime and can be passed down through generations. This new recycled gold is given a new narrative, enriched with the stories of those who wear it and love it. The sustainable and ethical components of our process make it reclaimed for your eternal enjoyment.
Understanding the Differences in Gold Jewelry
Gold-Plated Jewelry: This involves a thin layer of gold over a base metal, often brass or copper, achieved through electroplating. It's the least expensive and least durable form of gold jewelry, prone to wearing off and revealing the underlying metal over time.
Gold Vermeil: A step up from gold-plated, gold vermeil consists of a thicker layer of gold over sterling silver. This method provides a more durable finish than gold plating, but it can still wear away with frequent use.
Gold-Filled Jewelry: Made by bonding a thick layer of gold to a base metal, gold-filled jewelry contains more gold than gold-plated pieces and is more durable. However, the outer layer can still be scratched or worn through, exposing the base metal.
Solid Gold: Unlike the other forms, solid gold is an alloy that maintains its gold content and color throughout. It is not merely a coating over another material. Solid gold offers superior longevity, does not tarnish, and is the most hypoallergenic option, making it ideal for daily wear.
Solid gold alloys can be 10K, 14K, and 18k. Evander creations are crafted with a proprietary 10K solid gold alloy that conveys a vibrant yet deep champagne gold color. In contrast to 14K and 18K, our 10K solid gold is more durable and scratch resistant, more flattering and inclusive across skin tones, and more practical for everyday wear. 14K and 18K gold, while excellent options, are softer solid gold alloys that are more prone to damage
Why Solid Gold Stands Out
Durability and Heirloom Quality: Solid gold jewelry is built to last. It does not wear down like gold-plated or vermeil jewelry, nor does it expose any base metals after extended wear. Its durability makes it an excellent choice for pieces that are meant to be passed down through generations.
Sustainability and Value: At Evander, our solid gold is reclaimed, meaning it comes from recycled sources and is ethically produced. This practice reduces the demand for newly mined gold, which is better for the environment. Additionally, because solid gold maintains its value and condition over time, it represents a sustainable investment in quality.
Skin Health and Comfort: Solid gold's hypoallergenic nature makes it the safest choice for sensitive skin. It avoids the irritation that can occur when the base metals in plated jewelry are exposed.
Aesthetic Integrity: The rich, vibrant luster of solid gold sets it apart aesthetically. Its unmistakable glow and weight feel luxurious and substantial, which is why it has been valued throughout history for fine jewelry.
Consciously Crafted
Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond the materials we use. At Evander, we are devoted to ethical sourcing across all our operations, ensuring that every aspect of our jewelry—from the gemstones to the packaging—it’s environmentally conscious. All Evander creations are consciously made in Miami, upholding our dedication to both quality and sustainability. We invite you to explore our collection of solid gold jewelry and discover pieces that resonate with your style and ethics. With Evander, you choose more than just an accessory—you choose a legacy.
