If you caught the glimmer of gold beneath Kate’s umbrella yesterday, you spotted her first nod to Canadian craftsmanship, a pair of Pippa Small earrings from the designer’s Kite collection. The Montreal-born designer who grew up in the UK designed the earrings to represent the youthful joy and ease of flying a kite. A perfect pick for a mom with two little ones. This particular pair of earrings was made in Jaipur and all of Small’s designs focus on ethical sourcing and craftsmanship. Since shipping for these earrings requires 6 to 8 weeks, we’ve sourced 7 other jewelry designers that will make you look great and feel good about your buy.
Having just made a splash on Kate Middleton’s lobes during her visit to Canada, Pippa Small works with ethically sourced uncut gemstones and precious metals.
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Committed to sustainability, Bario Neal is known for using fair trade diamonds sourced from small mines in Canada and Australia.
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Grey Saphire Slice, Vivid Blue Fossilized Walrus Ivory and White Diamond 2-tier Earrings
($21,340, Monique Pean)
Made famous for her use of fossils, Monique Pean’s prehistoric designs stand out in the world of fine jewelry.
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With flagships in New York and California, Melissa Joy Manning works with an number of recycled and green materials. Her collection is handmade and her California studio and retail store are Green Certified.
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After living in Africa for three years this husband and wife team created a home ware and accessory label employing local artisans in Uganda. Each piece is made in a limited quantity and passes through many careful artisan hands.
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Carnival Blue Ring
($2,064, Ecksand)
Based in Montreal, Ecksand has a “no waste policy” and works with recycled materials. The luxe label is committed to reducing the jewelry industry’s carbon footprint.
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Toby Romeroy’s collection incorporates recycled metals and fair trade gemstones in his designs. Every diamond is sourced from Canadian mines.
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Flex Forte Wide Bracelet
(price on request, Forevermark)
A red carpet favourite, Forevermark sources diamonds from mines that are closely monitored to meet strict standards for environmental and social responsibility.
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