Our Ethical Suppliers: Partnering for Sustainable Jewellery
Why Supplier Choice Matters
The jewellery industry's environmental impact starts long before the crafting begins. Traditional mining operations devastate landscapes, contaminate water sources, and exploit communities. That's why choosing the right suppliers isn't just about quality materials – it's about supporting a sustainable future for our industry.
At Lynne Lee Jewellery, we carefully vet every supplier against three essential standards to ensure they align with our ethical jewellery making philosophy. Our supplier relationships represent more than business transactions; they're collaborations toward a more responsible jewellery industry.
Our Relationship with Cookson Gold: Meeting All Three Standards
Cookson Gold specialises in recycled precious metals and has been operating for over 100 years, making them one of the most established suppliers in the precious metals industry. They've been our trusted supplier since we began creating sustainable jewellery because they excel in all three of our essential standards.
How Cookson Gold meets our standards:
Environmental Responsibility:
- 100% recycled precious metals sourcing
- ISO 14001:2015 certified for environmental management
- UK-based operations reducing transport emissions
- Systematic approach to environmental protection throughout operations
Quality Standards:
- ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems
- Over 100 years of industry experience and expertise
- Sterling silver purity certification (925 standard)
- Batch tracking for complete traceability
- Consistent quality across all deliveries
Ethical Business Practices:
- ISO 45001:2018 certified for occupational health and safety
- Transparent supply chain documentation
- Safe working conditions and risk prevention protocols
- Complete transparency in sourcing and operations
This alignment with our brand values and story makes them an ideal foundation for our ethical and sustainable jewellery collections.
The Recycled Silver Journey: Environmental Responsibility in Action
Every piece of silver in our jewellery has lived a previous life. Through Cookson Gold's advanced recycling processes, old jewellery, industrial silver, and electronic components are transformed into pristine precious metals ready for new creations.
The process demonstrates environmental responsibility:
- Collection: Cookson Gold sources silver from various recycled streams
- Purification: Advanced refining removes impurities while maintaining quality
- Certification: Each batch meets strict purity standards
- Delivery: Fresh recycled silver arrives ready for our handcrafted jewellery
This closed-loop system means no new mining is required, dramatically reducing environmental impact while delivering the same exceptional quality you expect from precious metals.
Quality Without Compromise: Our Quality Standards in Practice
Recycled doesn't mean compromised. Cookson Gold's recycled silver meets the same purity standards as newly mined metals – often exceeding them due to advanced processing techniques. Every delivery includes certification confirming metal purity and ethical sourcing.
Quality assurance includes:
- Sterling silver purity certification (925 standard)
- Batch tracking for complete traceability
- Consistent quality across all deliveries
- Technical support for specialized applications
Building a Sustainable Supply Network
Our commitment to ethical sourcing extends beyond precious metals. We carefully evaluate every supplier in our network using the same three standards: environmental responsibility, quality standards, and ethical business practices.
This comprehensive approach ensures every component of your jewellery – from metals to packaging – reflects our commitment to ethical practices. Our ethical sourcing doesn't just stop at our suppliers of metals, but we also apply this to the packaging experience, using 100% recycled and sustainable materials throughout.
The Future of Ethical Sourcing
Our supplier relationships represent more than purchasing agreements – they're investments in the future of sustainable jewellery making. By working with suppliers like Cookson Gold who meet our three essential standards, we're proving that ethical sourcing is not only possible but profitable.
Every piece you purchase supports this network of responsible suppliers, creating demand for ethical practices throughout the jewellery industry. Together, we're building a supply chain that values environmental protection, social responsibility, and exceptional craftsmanship.