Line Vanden Bogaerde

Production Locations

• All jewellery is handmade at Line’s atelier in Ghent, Belgium.

Workingconditions & livable wages

Line grew up with a great sense of responsibility for people and the environment. That is why she consistently chooses Fairmined gold, a certification that guarantees ethical working conditions and fair wages for miners. For diamonds, she works with RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council) certified natural diamonds. By crafting each piece of jewellery herself, Line ensures an artisanal process with an eye for detail and ethics.

Materials

• Fairmined certified gold
• RJC certified natural diamonds

In regular gold mining, tonnes of toxic waste is dumped into the environment and miners often work in deplorable conditions. Line deliberately chooses Fairmined gold, which is mined in a more transparent and fair way. Choosing RJC-certified diamonds also helps reduce its impact on people and the environment.

Packaging

The brand does not provide specific information on the packaging materials used.

Water usage & chemicals

Line minimises the use of harmful chemicals through its small-scale, artisanal methods. However, no detailed information is available on specific measures.

Circular product design

Gold and silver are circular materials par excellence, as they can be infinitely recycled without loss of quality. Precious stones and diamonds also retain their value and can be reworked into new designs.

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

Circular business models

Although there is no specific take-back programme, the timeless design and use of high-quality materials ensure that the jewellery lasts for generations.

Distance & complexity of the supply chain

• Production locations: fully handmade in the Ghent Atelier
• HQ is located in Ghent
• Materials: gold and diamonds take a longer route, but are certified and traceable.
• sells/​exports in these countries: Netherlands, France, Germany, UK, Luxembourg, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

By keeping production in-house, the supply chain remains transparent and manageable.

Transportation

• Transport in e‑commerce: standard shipments within Belgium are done via DPD or bPost, international orders are sent with USPS First Class International Mail.

The brand uses no animal materials and works with certified raw materials to reduce the impact on local ecosystems around mining sites.
 

Product design

• Minimalist, handmade jewellery
• Tailor-made engagement and wedding rings

Slow fashion processes

Line’s collections grow organically and build on previous designs. This creates timeless jewellery that combines perfectly with each other. She seeks the balance between tranquillity and movement, creating understated luxury that shines subtly. By using high-quality materials, her jewellery will last for years.

Transparency on product

With a piece of jewellery from Line Vanden Bogaerde, you can be sure that the gold has been mined fairly and contributes to better living conditions for miners.

Transparency on processes

On the brand’s website, you can find information on the metals used and certifications. For more insight into the working methods and materials, you can always visit the shop in Gent-centrum.