Belgian, Dutch and German jewellery designers who work in a more ethical way

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner: the day of love! At COSH! we’re convinced that giving each other love is much more important than spoiling each other with material things. But of course there is nothing wrong with surprising your partner with a beautiful Valentine’s gift!

Are you looking for a valuable and timeless gift that your loved one will cherish for a long time? Then a gold piece of jewelry is definitely a good pick. This year, go for a piece of jewelry which is made more ethically, designed and/​or made by these Belgian, Dutch or German jewelry designers. This way you give your loved one something that is both aesthetic and has a beautiful story. High-quality, locally made and better for the world.

Whether you want to spoil your partner with a beautiful diamond ring or necklace, a minimalist bracelet or earrings with unique natural stones – you’ll definitely find a beautiful and fairer piece of jewelry at these Belgian, Dutch and German jewelry designers.

More ethical jewellery designers from Belgium

Anna Rosa Moschouti

Modern statement jewellery from Antwerp

At Anna Rosa Moschouti you’ll find both small, minimalist jewellery and bigger statement pieces in gold and silver, made from more sustainable materials such as recycled silver and/​or fairmined gold. Anna Rosa Moschouti designs her jewellery in Antwerp, where her store is also located. Her jewellery is made in a more ethical way by goldsmiths in a small atelier in Athens.

Are you looking for an engagement or wedding ring? In her collection you’ll find beautiful rings in 14k and 18k recycled gold with which you can say yes to each other in an unforgettable way.

Line Vanden Bogaerde

Fairmined gold jewellery, handmade in Ghent

Line Vanden Bogaerde makes refined and striking jewellery from fairmined white and yellow gold in her own atelier in Ghent. In the collections of Line Vanden Bogaerde you’ll find earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and cufflinks. You can also go here for a fairmined gold engagement or wedding ring, made locally according to your wishes and the taste of your loved one.

Or Service

Handmade, minimalistic jewellery from Ghent

At Or Service you’ll find handmade, minimalist jewellery with a more sustainable character. Jewellery designer Lynn Geerinck is a certified goldsmith and uses recycled gold and silver in her collections. When it comes to diamonds, Lynn uses lab grown diamonds, which are as strong, beautiful and valuable as the classic diamond, but the most important difference is that a lab diamond is 100% traceable and therefore more ethical than mined diamonds. Do you want to know more about the problems concerning diamond mining? Read more here.

In her collection you’ll find earrings, bracelets and rings. Are you looking for something more personal? Make an appointment at Or Service and have your engagement or wedding ring custom-made.

Nico Taeymans

Unique statement jewellery from Antwerp

Nico Taeymans is an experienced jewellery designer with a great passion for his craft, who has been creating jewellery in his atelier in Antwerp since the 1980s. In addition to (recycled) gold and silver, he prefers to work with organic materials such as stone, glass or wood. Nico Taeymans is also a member of the Antwerp diamond sector, which guarantees that you buy conflict-free diamonds here.

Discover the collection of unique earrings, necklaces and bracelets, or contact them for custom made jewellery such as wedding and engagement rings and beautiful mourning jewellery.

Huis Pauwels Spaenjers

Contemporary goldsmith in Hasselt

Do you like modern, minimalistic and unique pieces? Then Huis Pauwels Spaenjers is the right place for you. This goldsmith in Hasselt specialises in creating timeless and top-notch golden jewellery, with a focus on craftsmanship, sustainability and the best techniques. Another good thing: they only use 100% recycled gold and platinum from Belgium and Germany.

Good to know if you want to bring in ​‘old’ jewelry yourself: when they receive gold that is less than 24K, it is purified at a gold refinery nearby so that Huis Pauwels Spaenjers can start working with pure gold again to design new jewelry.

Fien Demuynck Juwelen

Make your own wedding ring in Ghent

Are you getting married soon and are you still looking for a unique wedding ring? How special is it to make your own wedding ring, under the guidance of a professional goldsmith? It is possible at Fien Demuynck Juwelen in Ghent. Together you’ll look for a design and materials that suit you as a couple. Here you’ll find all the information about the workshop ​‘make your own wedding rings’.

Would you rather buy a complete piece of jewellery for your loved one? In the collection of Fien Demuynck you’ll find affordable jewelry made of recycled silver, but also unique rings made of 18k gold and lab diamonds (as mentioned earlier, a fairer diamond).

More ethical jewellery designers from the Netherlands

Atelier Luz

Fair trade jewellery from Amsterdam

Atelier Luz is a Fairtrade goldsmith, located in Amsterdam Oost. In the atelier of Atelier Luz, goldsmith and designer Marike Hauser makes handmade and high-quality jewellery from fairtrade gold. Sleek, organic shapes, (im)perfect gemstones and simplicity are a common thread throughout her collections. All jewellery is made in the atelier at the back of the store, where Marike designs, advises and creates together with her team. In addition to handmade rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings in both fairtrade gold and silver, you can also go to Atelier Luz for unique, custom made, fairtrade wedding and engagement rings.

Annora

Statement jewellery, handmade in Arnhem

A high-quality jewel doesn’t always have to be minimalistic or classic – and jewellery designer Annora gives you the proof. In her atelier in Heerenveen, she makes unique, more sustainable and unique jewellery with a story. Annora values craftsmanship and sustainability, so she consciously chooses to work with fair trade gold or silver and recycled materials. Are you getting married soon and would you like to make the wedding rings yourself? Then follow her workshop, where you’ll get started with your own chosen design and materials under the guidance of Annora herself

Atelier Victor Tijssen

Handmade jewellery from Arnhem

Atelier Victor Tijssen makes unique, high-quality jewellery with a focus on craftsmanship and sustainability. All jewellery is made with great love and care by Victor in his atelier in Arnhem. For his collections he mainly uses gold, diamonds and colored gemstones, originating from conflict-free areas. He also encourages recycling high-quality materials and old jewelry, so that no new raw materials are needed. Do you have a piece of jewellery that you want to melt into a new piece of jewellery for your loved one? Then definitely visit Atelier Victor Tijssen in Arnhem.

Armoise Jewellery

Jewellery made of fairmined gold and silver in Arnhem

Does your loved one love organic shapes and elements from nature? Then take a look at jewellery designer Armoise Jewellery, located in the Modekwartier in Arnhem. Each piece of jewellery is made with great care in her atelier and reflects a dedication to quality and artistic expression. She also works exclusively with fair trade gold and silver to ensure a healthy future for people and the environment.

More ethical jewellery designers from Germany

202 EDITIONS

Refined jewellery made from recycled materials in Düsseldorf

Do you want to surprise your loved one with a refined piece of jewellery and, at the same time, be aware of the impact on people and the environment? The jewellery brand 202 EDITIONS from Düsseldorf shows that sustainability, craftsmanship and beauty go hand in hand. In their collection you’ll find handmade jewellery with a focus on slow-fashion design, authenticity and exclusivity. Their jewellery is made in small batches, and as much as possible on-demand to prevent overstock. Choose a beautiful ring, set of earrings, necklace or bracelet made of recycled silver or gold and surprise your loved one with something she wants to cherish forever.

Kleine Verzierung

Handmade jewellery from Düsseldorf 

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of jewellery brand Kleine Verzierung. The collection is made in their atelier in Düsseldorf, where each piece of jewellery is completely handmade by one goldsmith only. You can go here for personalised and custom-made jewellery that completely matches your wishes. Make an appointment in their atelier and create your dream jewel together.

Moritz Wenz

Artisanal, timeless and handmade jewellery from Düsseldorf

For cool, luxurious and handmade jewellery, you can go to jewellery maker Moritz Wenz. Visit his shop in Düsseldorf and discover a collection of stylish, robust jewels made of gold, silver or pearls. For the production, the brand works together with small family businesses, where traditional craft techniques are given new life.

ERDEN

Handmade jewellery with character from Düsseldorf-Flingern

At ERDEN, every piece of jewellery is handcrafted with dedication by Frieda Meyer. In her atelier, she creates timeless uniques from recycled gold, silver, and carefully selected gemstones, often complemented by special materials like acrylic or wood scraps. Discover unique designs or have your beloved jewellery repaired at ERDEN in Düsseldorf.

Want to read more about how and why you should choose for more sustainable and ethical jewellery?

• Unveiling the controversy of lab-grown diamonds 
• Exploring more sustainable artistry: the most beautiful, upcycled, recycled and vintage jewellery
• Can the circular economy also provide the gold and silver jewellery industry with solutions?
• Mining is a controversial practice: how can you buy more ethical gold or silver?