202 EDITIONS

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

• Düsseldorf, Germany

All 202 EDITIONS jewellery is meticulously handcrafted in their own atelier in Düsseldorf, Germany. By producing in-house, the brand maintains full control over the process and ensures high-quality craftsmanship.

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES

The brand produces in Germany, where strict labour laws ensure safe and fair working conditions. 202 EDITIONS sources its materials from carefully selected suppliers in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The brand provides transparency about its supply chain partners, reinforcing confidence in more ethical working conditions.

MATERIALS

• Recycled gold and silver sourced from German refineries.
• The brand avoids plating to reduce chemical and energy use.

By working with recycled precious metals, 202 EDITIONS limits the environmental impact associated with traditional mining. The lack of plating reduces additional processing, further lowering their footprint.

PACKAGING

• Cardboard, FSC-certified paper, recycled paper, and textiles.
• No plastic used.

The use of FSC-certified and recycled materials ensures responsible sourcing and minimises waste.

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS

• No additional plating means fewer chemicals and lower energy use.

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN 

202 EDITIONS jewellery is made from recycled materials, ensuring they can be recycled again. The brand doesn’t mix materials, making future recycling easier. Furthermore, the brand follows ECO Design Guidelines to ensure circularity, repairability, and recyclability.

NOTE: Jewellery is generally easy to recycle and lasts a long time.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS

The brand offers care and repair services to extend product life. All collections are produced through small-scale production and made-to-order options to reduce waste.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN

• Production locations: Düsseldorf, Germany
• HQ is located in Düsseldorf, Germany
• Suppliers: Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
• Sells/​exports in these countries: EU

TRANSPORTATION 

• Transportation in the supply chain: the proximity within the supply chain allows for minimal reliance on high-emission transportation methods.
• Transportation in e‑commerce: Uses DHL Go Green and UPS Carbon Neutral to offset delivery emissions.

The brand does not use animal-derived materials; hence, it is essentially vegan.

PRODUCT DESIGN

• Limited edition collections with only 202 pieces per design.
• Jewellery is designed to be timeless and long-lasting.

The brand uses skilled craftsmanship techniques internally such as hammering, soldering, polishing, and source 25% of their production externally for 3D-printing and casting. 

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES

202 EDITIONS crafts limited edition, timeless jewellery designed to last beyond a lifetime, emphasizing small-scale in-house production using traditional techniques such as hammering, soldering and polishing with high quality control. They offer made-to-order items, allowing for customization to minimize returns and waste. The brand provides detailed care instructions and complimentary care services, ensuring their pieces remain cherished. This approach combines mindful luxury with practicality, underscoring their commitment to quality and customer care.

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT

The brand clearly states materials and sourcing locations.

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES

202 EDITIONS’ streamlined production and short supply chain make transparency easier for the brand. They also revealed to COSH! further specific information regarding their production practices, including sourcing facility names, locations, and certification license numbers. This higher transparency reinforces our confidence in them, and in turn the consumers’ as well.