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Learn about 100% recycled silver and how to know you're buying it.

What is Recycled Sterling Silver?

Recycled sterling silver is a precious metal made from previously used silver items – old jewellery, silverware and scrap that have reached the end of their life. The process starts with the separation of silver from other metals and then melting it down to be reformed into new silver products or raw materials such as sheet and wire.

Recycled sterling silver is of the same quality as newly mined sterling silver and there is no loss of purity in the recycling process. In fact, recycled sterling silver is a more environmentally friendly option than mining, which has a much greater environmental impact.

Benefits and Uses of Sterling Silver

Sterling silver is commonly referred to as 925 sterling silver. It’s the most popular metal used in jewellery making because it’s strong, versatile and affordable. Sterling silver has lots of benefits: it can be recycled, it doesn’t tarnish and it can be alloyed with other metals to create different colours and textures.

It can also be shaped into intricate designs, which is why it is so popular for making beautiful silver jewellery such as earrings, rings and pendants. Sterling silver is also often combined with other precious metals such as gold to create beautiful and unique pieces.

Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Recycled silver has a significant impact on our environment. It reduces the need to mine new silver and the negative impacts this has on our environment. Mining new silver can result in deforestation, water pollution, soil erosion and other environmental impacts.

Recycling sterling silver reduces the waste generated by mining and helps to conserve our natural resources. Recycling also saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to combat climate change.

By choosing recycled sterling silver, you are supporting sustainable jewellery practices and helping to create a greener future while reducing your impact on the environment.