CREATING WITH INTENTION
Sustainability, Materials, Repairs, & Care
We believe thoughtful design begins with thoughtful materials. Through responsibly sourced metals, ethical in-house production, and sustainable packaging, we are continually working toward a more intentional and responsible way of creating.
Our Materials:
Gold Filled Jewelry:
We use gold-filled chain on our necklaces, and select earrings and rings are crafted from gold-filled wire.
Gold-filled jewelry is one of the closest alternatives to solid gold, making it much more resistant to tarnishing and everyday wear than standard gold plating. Designed for daily use and long-term wear, gold-filled is a great option for pieces you never want to take off.
Gold Plated Jewelry:
Our gold plated pieces are crafted from solid brass with sterling silver ear posts, then finished with a thick layer of certified recycled and conflict-free 14k gold sourced through Responsible Jewellery Council certified suppliers.
We use a much thicker gold plating than the industry standard to help prolong the life of each piece. With proper care, your YEWO jewelry is designed to be worn and loved for years to come.
More About Our Metals:
- All of our jewelry is nickel- and lead-free.
- Our metals are responsibly sourced from certified recycled and conflict-free suppliers in the USA and South Africa.
-All earrings have sterling silver posts finished with a thick layer of gold — making them a great option for sensitive ears.
- To reduce waste, metal scraps from production are carefully saved, sorted, and reused throughout our process.
Sustainable Packaging
- All YEWO packaging is plastic-free
- Each piece comes in a reusable cotton pouch designed for everyday storage and travel
- Mailing boxes and printed marketing materials are made using 100% recycled paper and paper-based materials.
- Online orders are sealed with renewable plant-derived tape made from FSC-certified materials.
Our Packaging Partners
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How to Care for Your YEWO Jewelry:
Our jewelry is handcrafted and designed for everyday wear. With proper care, your YEWO pieces can be worn and loved for years to come.
- To help prolong the life of your jewelry, we recommend removing pieces before swimming, showering, exercising, sleeping, or applying lotions, perfumes, and beauty products.
- Store jewelry in your YEWO cotton pouch away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
- To clean, gently polish gold plated and gold filled pieces with a soft damp cloth — avoid jewelry cleaner on plated items.
Repairs:
Our jewelry is thoughtfully handcrafted for everyday wear, but like all handmade pieces, normal wear over time is expected.
We’re happy to offer repairs for a small fee depending on the nature of the repair. To begin a repair request, please send us an email at info@yewocollective.com with a description and photo of the piece.
Repair pricing and turnaround time will vary, and customers are responsible for shipping costs.
To help prolong the life of your jewelry, we recommend avoiding moisture, sweat, lotions, perfumes, and friction, which can cause gold plating to wear more quickly over time.