related by objects

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS 

• Düsseldorf, Germany (Manufacture)

Further locations: 

• Keltern (metal and semi-finished products)
• Idar-Oberstein (chain manufacture)
• Keltern (recycled diamonds)
• Kirschweiler (coloured gemstones)
• Essen (synthetic diamonds) 
• Pforzheim (coatings)

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES 

Germany guarantees fairer wages and safe working conditions through strict labour and environmental regulations. 

All pieces of jewellery from related by objects are precisely handcrafted in the Düsseldorf factory. The company’s own factory in Düsseldorf enables it to directly monitor working conditions and quality standards. 

The women-run company works with a small, carefully selected group of certified companies and traditional family businesses and maintains trusting partnerships.

Regular dialogue with partners ensures that more ethical and more sustainable principles are adhered to. 

Many of the suppliers are RJC-certified, which stands for more responsible jewellery production.

MATERIALS 

• Old gold 
• silver 
• Recycled diamonds 
• Synthetic diamonds 
• Precious stones
• Plastic

If you are interested in how related by objects works with recycled gold and silver and why they use old gold instead of newly mined gold, read our article on more ethical gold and silver. There you can find out more about the environmental and social impact of gold mining and why recycling is a more sustainable alternative.

PACKAGING 

related by objects uses more environmentally friendly, ECO-certified paper packaging to reduce the use of plastic. 

The inlay is made from recycled PU foam to secure the jewellery during shipping. 

The e‑commerce shipping boxes are also ECO-certified and can be easily reused.

In addition, PVC-free stickers from the Netherlands are used.

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS 

As the jewellery is largely made from recycled gold and silver, water-intensive mining processes that play a role in the extraction of new precious metals are eliminated.

The company uses a more environmentally friendly version of flux for soldering, which avoids potentially harmful chemicals.

Many of related by objects’ suppliers are RJC-certified, which stands for more responsible jewellery production. 

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN 

The brand uses recycled and upcycled materials, in particular by reprocessing old gold and set diamonds. This contributes to the circular economy.

A special feature of related by objects is the longevity and recyclability of its jewellery. The brand offers repairs and remodelling so that customers can have their pieces adjusted, repaired or redesigned. Thanks to the handcrafted production in the company’s own factory, reworking is possible without any problems. Customers can also bring in old gold or silver, which is melted down in the studio and transformed into new designs. In this way, the material remains in the cycle and is given a new function instead of being disposed of.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS 

related by objects offers a repair service where pieces of jewellery can either be repaired or redesigned. 

It is also possible to bring in old gold or silver, which is melted down in the studio and transformed into new designs. In this way, the material remains in the cycle and is reused. 

All repairs are carried out directly in the in-house factory in Düsseldorf, without collaboration with external workshops. By offering this service, the brand consistently focuses on recycling and value retention to ensure the longevity of its jewellery.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

• Düsseldorf, Germany
• Keltern, Germany
• Idar-Oberstein (chain factory)
• Kirschweiler, Germany
• Essen, Germany
• related by objects is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Local production routes within Germany enable close supplier relationships and reduce emissions. 

TRANSPORTATION 

• The jewellery is shipped via Bertram Juwelierservice from Cologne, which works with UPS so that the jewellery is insured.

related by objects does not use any animal products.

PRODUCT DESIGN 

related by objects offers handmade jewellery that combines timeless elegance and individuality. The collections include wedding rings, engagement rings, delicate earrings, rings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets – crafted with the utmost precision and attention to detail. 

In addition to the ready-to-wear pieces, the brand offers custom-made pieces that allow customers to have jewellery adapted to their individual wishes. The designs combine classic and modern elements to appeal to different style preferences. 

Anyone looking for a unique piece of jewellery with a personal story can also bring their own materials, such as old gold or silver, which are reworked into new creations in the studio – a concept that makes the collections even more personal, sustainable and inclusive.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES 

related by objects focuses on an ongoing collection to which they gradually add new designs instead of presenting seasonal new releases. The brand deliberately does not follow a quick trend cycle, but instead focuses on timeless, long-lasting pieces of jewellery.

In addition to the ready-to-wear collection, the brand offers both made-to-measure and made-to-order jewellery. Customers can have individual adjustments made or even bring in their own old gold or silver to have a unique piece of jewellery made from it. 

This more sustainable concept not only avoids overproduction, but also uses existing materials that are recycled and returned to the cycle. This creates unique pieces of jewellery with personal value that are long-lasting and conserve resources instead of consuming new raw materials.

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT 

The related by objects product pages offer a clear and transparent presentation of the most important information. The information on materials, production and origin gives customers a good insight into the brand’s sustainability principles. The reference to the eco-design guidelines and the slow fashion approach shows that value is placed on long-lasting, more conscious production. The care instructions and detailed size information also make it easier to make a purchase decision and ensure that jewellery fits perfectly and can be worn for a long time.

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES 

related by objects provides honest and transparent insights into their processes. Each piece of jewellery is handmade with great attention to detail in their own factory in Düsseldorf. The brand consistently follows its sustainability principles, inspired by slow fashion and eco-design, which it implements with passion and conviction.