Unique Eco-friendly Jewelry in 100% Recycled Sterling Silver, Handcrafted in Kentucky
About Us
Kentucky artists, Josie Lamb Williams and Mark Williams have always been driven to build a stronger connection between the natural and human world, and their organic, intricate jewelry is a manifestation of this desire. All of the shapes in the jewelry are based on ancient symbols, and shapes found in nature.
About Our Jewelry
Josie carefully designs and creates each piece from 100% USA refined recycled sterling silver, accented by Fair Trade recycled glass. Mark finishes the necklaces with Sweatshop-free Czech glass, and custom designed recycled paper tags. Every silver shape and finding is crafted with traditional hand tools, eliminating the need for toxic soldering and finishing chemicals.
Our Vision
We love creating beautiful, affordable, works of wearable art that will last a lifetime from eco-friendly, sustainable materials.
Why We Only Use Recycled Sterling Silver
• The Processing for one precious metal ring can generate over 20 tons of waste.
• Much less energy is used to recycle silver than to refine silver from raw ore.
• Eliminates the ecosystem destruction from mining
• Eliminates the runoff of sediment, cyanide, and heavy metals associated with mining and ore cleaning operations
• Eliminates wasting water resources for mining operations and the washing of ore
• No communities displaced for mining operations
• Our recycled sterling silver is refined and milled in the US, supporting domestic economy and safe working conditions.
Our Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
• All our Mayapple Creations jewelry is handcrafted from 100% recycled sterling silver
• Our pieces feature sustainably hand-gathered natural materials from local woodlands.
• We use only sweatshop-free beads and other materials
• We support Fair Trade Certified products including Fair Trade Recycled Glass &
Fair Trade Fresh Water Pearls.
• We create our jewelry using traditional chemical-free wire-wrap methods.
• We strive to use 100% Post-Consumer recycled material for all labeling and packaging.
• Our website is powered byrenewable energy.
• We reinvest to our world, donating jewelry to raise funds for nonprofit groups.
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