Kleine Verzierung

At Kleine Verzierung in Düsseldorf, all jewellery is handcrafted in their atelier in the Bohler area by a single artisan. This setup underscores a commitment to quality and ethical production practices. The brand also sources materials from local companies such as in Germany and Denmark. This helps them have close contact with their suppliers, ensuring ethical production practices.

Kleine Verzierung’s sustainability approach includes creating jewellery with materials such as silver gold-plated pieces, pendants with citrine, and rings with gemstones like chalcedony and rose quartz. They also offer designs incorporating horse-hair for personalized mementos. The brand uses recycled materials from dedicated recyclers. With no online shop, they avoid excess packaging and reduce transport emissions. Packaging is made of cardboard boxes, and the cotton bags used are fair trade. 

The brand embraces circularity by frequently reworking old jewellery into new pieces and using recycled metals, ensuring the materials remain in use longer and reduce the need for new resources. They also return remnants for reprocessing, reinforcing their commitment to a circular system. This approach aligns with circular fashion principles, promoting the reuse and upcycling of materials. 

The atelier of the brand is located in Düsseldorf, with a localized production and sourcing chain. As sourcing is limited to Germany and Denmark, transportation emissions are also minimal.

While not technically a vegan brand, Kleine Verzierung does use horse hair in their jewellery, specifically for bespoke pieces meant to preserve personal memories of the owners’ horses. There’s no mention of a formal code of conduct regarding the use of animal materials, but the use of horse hair is a tailored service rather than a standard practice, indicating a personal and considered approach to its inclusion.

The studio prioritizes unique, timeless designs, ensuring each jewellery piece is a high-quality, personal treasure. They offer a bespoke service, welcoming clients to collaborate on custom pieces or bring old items for repair and rejuvenation. This focus on personalization and durability aligns with the ethos of slow fashion, celebrating craftsmanship and lasting value. The studio’s commitment to individual care extends to maintenance services, underpinning the brand’s dedication to longevity in their creations.

The brand offers considerable transparency for its small size, sharing details about their practices on the website and with COSH!. While they’ve been forthcoming with information, including answering detailed questions regarding their sourcing practices.