Our new jewelry from BAMBOO is not only beautiful but also a testament to how to make jewelry in a wonderfully "earth-friendly" way.What's so special about this jewelry? Part of the answer is in their meticulous cloisonné on silver technique. Because of fabrication difficulties, most cloisonné jewelry rarely blends two or more enamel colors within a single wire-framed cell. BAMBOO Jewelry designs, however, often use multi-color blending to depict three dimensional contours and for realistic shading. It is also uncommon for cloisonné color cells to be created using fine braided wire, but at BAMBOO Jewelry they insist on using this intricate fabrication method for every piece of their jewelry. In addition, all BAMBOO jewelry is enameled on its backside, a process known as counter enameling. Counter enameling minimizes tarnishing, strengthens pieces, and enhances appearance and is not usually found on cloisonné jewelry in BAMBOO’S price range. These are just a few examples of how BAMBOO Jewelry is striving to set new standards of excellence for sterling silver cloisonné jewelry.
So what's so earth-friendly about BAMBOO jewelry? The designers are committed to doing everthing they can to operate as a "green" company. In 2007, they decided any environmental impacts they couldn't reduce to zero they would offset with carbon credits, making BAMBOO Jewelry the world's first carbon neutral jewelry company. Nearly all the silver in BAMBOO jewelry is recycled, and the goal is to use 100% recycled silver. BAMBOO jewelry is produced in an energy efficient building which they plan to convert to solar power in the near future. And if that isn't enough, their next company vehicle will be a hybrid Aptera which is designed to get over 300 mpg!
Every piece of BAMBOO Jewelry comes packaged in an eco-friendly bamboo gift box lined with anti-tarnish fabric. Bamboo, though harder than oak or maple, is actually a fast growing grass which can be harvested every three to five years. The bamboo used for our gift boxes is plantation grown without the use of irrigation, fertilizers, or pesticides; nor is it a food source or habitat for endangered pandas.
So, this jewelry really is remarkable: beautiful, skillfully crafted, and "green" to boot. We are so excited to add this line to our fabulous selection of jewelry!