In a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly essential, designer Natalie Schayes stands out for her commitment to making something new from the old while preserving the identity and graphic audacity of her creations. The brand Nayestones is dedicated to reinventing the jewellery industry by rethinking every step of its creation process.
The cornerstone of sustainable transformation at Nayestones lies in the use of 18-carat recycled gold. The jewellery is made from old pieces, which are recycled and adapted into contemporary creations in their own workshop. This process, known as upcycling, allows Nayestones to give new life to existing materials. The gold used in these creations is infinitely recyclable, as it is mostly sourced from old jewellery. This process allows Nayestones to reduce its environmental impact while offering durable and ethical jewellery pieces, making bespoke designs more accessible.
The Benefits of Reclaiming Your Old Jewellery
Conservation of Natural Resources: Gold mining can have detrimental effects on the environment, such as deforestation, soil and water pollution, and the destruction of ecosystems. By recycling gold from old jewellery, we reduce the demand for mining, thereby preserving natural resources.
Reduction of Waste: Recycling old jewellery prevents it from ending up in landfills, thus contributing to waste reduction.
Energy and CO2 Savings: Producing gold from mines requires a significant amount of energy and emits large quantities of CO2. By recycling gold, we save this energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Financial Savings for Consumers: Jewellery made from recycled gold can often be less expensive than those made from newly mined gold, as they avoid the costs of buying gold for the jewellery.
Valuing Old Jewellery: Rather than leaving unused jewellery to languish in drawers, reclaiming and recycling it gives it a new life and value.
Ethics and Transparency: By choosing jewellery made from recycled gold, consumers support a more sustainable and ethical practice in the jewellery industry.
You Have Several Options for Designing Your Jewellery With Nayestones
Repair Service:
If your jewellery is broken or damaged over time, Nayestones can bring it back to life in a more sustainable and ethical way by cleaning, polishing, and gilding it.
Transformation Service:
Nayestones offers its clients the chance to give a second life to their family jewellery that they no longer wear by repairing and transforming it. Old gold is melted down, and precious stones are reused to create new contemporary pieces, preserving the stories and memories attached to them. In collaboration with Nayestones' expert team, you can transform an inherited piece of jewellery that no longer suits your taste into a personalised creation that truly inspires you.
Among their latest creations, an old platinum brooch with 11 old diamonds was modernised and divided into 6 necklaces for the granddaughters, as well as a larger necklace for the client.
Eva Diamond Necklace & Solitaire Diamond Necklace
Customisation Service:
Nayestones offers a selection of existing jewellery in their collections that you can personalise by adding your stones, diamonds, or old gold, providing a bespoke service that allows you to express your creativity in designing personalised jewellery.
Among the most recent creations, a Pear ring from our “Double C” collection was personalised with the round stone from our client's grandmother.
In Conclusion:
At Nayestones, we believe that every piece of jewellery has a story to tell. By adopting a sustainable approach and transforming the old into the new, we offer you the opportunity to wear unique and meaningful pieces. Discover our collections and services to give your jewellery a new life and contribute to a more environmentally respectful future. Visit our website or make an appointment in our showroom to start your sustainable transformation project today.