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Crafted with the intention of modern individuals seeking jewelry designed to last a lifetime. ANUKA blends considered materials with luxury design to create pieces that portray both elegance and quality. Pieces to have, to hold, and to pass on. Find out more about ANUKA's handcrafted jewelry through its blog about transparent ethical processes & sustainably sourced materials used to make..
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
The Signature Collection is more than jewellery, it's a story waiting to be told.
The new fine additions are fully traceable to source and proudly British-made, each one a modern day heirloom, crafted with the intention to pass on, through the generations.
Those who adorn the jewellery form their own unique story - capturing moments in time and creating stories to pass on - a modern heirloom in the making.
Signets: Reimagining Timeless Classics
The collection features a contemporary range of signets, crafted from Fairmined gold, available in both yellow and white 9ct or 18ct gold ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
It’s not everyday you have to purchase or design your wedding bands and since it is something that will be on your hand forever, deciding on the perfect rings for your big day can seem a little daunting.
At ANUKA, as part of our bespoke service, we lovingly hand craft ethical wedding bands for brides and grooms to be and so we’ve had to answer many of your questions and queries.
To make the process as magical and momentous as it should be, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions.
What is the best precious metal to use?
Make sure to choose a higher carat metal (18c ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
There are a number of different types of gold plating options which cover different markets; from costume jewellery to demi-fine jewellery. Gold plating is a more affordable offering which allows the wearer access to a luxury product.
Gold plating comes in varying levels of quality depending on what type of jewellery you’re looking for.
We use solid Fairmined gold for our fine collections, bespoke service and more widely, across our main collection pieces, we use a Fairmined gold vermeil plate.
What is gold plated jewellery?
The process of plating is when a piece of jewellery ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
In an industry that is notorious for keeping quiet or greenwashing at a basic level, it is essential that as a consumer, you know what to look out for when it comes to seeking out sustainable jewellery.
What is greenwashing?
Greenwashing is when a business or brand claims to be environmentally conscious but fails to actually make any notable sustainability efforts.
It is a term that is widely recognised and understood, but do you know how to identify it?
In order to uncover if a jewellery brand is greenwashing or not, it is important to look below the surface and discover if the claim ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
We are often asked why sustainable jewellery brands are more expensive, why the jewellery has a higher price point than larger brands and why consumers should invest at this higher price point.
Our response? Well, there isn’t a completely straightforward answer as there are a handful of good reasons that mean sustainable jewellery is more expensive.
The Materials
The quality and origin of the raw materials used to create the jewellery majorly affects the price point.
Take a Fairmined gold ring for example. A ring that's gold is fully traceable to its source, that supports mining for go ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
You wouldn’t want to buy a piece of jewellery that isn’t what it says it is, would you? You want to be sure of what carat gold or the purity of silver you are purchasing.
Jewellery is to be hallmarked by law in the U.K (when over a certain weight - for gold it’s 1g, silver is 7.78g and platinum 0.5g), so you know what quality of gold, silver or platinum you are buying. It’s worth knowing what you’re looking for when it comes to hallmarks, so we’ve broken it down for you.
Hallmarking meaning
A hallmark is a stamp added to jewellery to certify the purity of gold, silver, platinum or palladium ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
We've teamed up with fellow B Corp certified brand Spruce to discuss how they received their certification, their brand ethos and top cleaning tips!
Spruce is paving the way to greener cleaning solutions with their non-toxic, refillable cleaning products to help cut down on your plastic footprint.
What is your brand ethos?
Spruce refillable cleaning is on a mission to revolutionise ethical homecare with innovative products that are plastic-free, non-toxic, and vegan. Switching to minimalist cleaning with Spruce is a hassle-free way for conscious consumers to lower their household plasti ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
In February 2022, ANUKA became a Certified B Corporation business with an impressive score of 108.3.
It was a year-long, rigorous process that examined everything from our suppliers and materials, to the environmental and social standards of the business and it’s supply chain. To achieve this certification is a significant milestone.
In the UK jewellery industry, there are currently 8 B Corp certified businesses. We are the fifth jewellery label to achieve this status and the second highest scoring brand, which is not only such an achievement, but confirmation of our commitment to people and ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
As a sustainable jewellery brand, we are passionate about Fairmined Gold, proud to be a licensed brand and honoured to use it to make our jewellery.
Fairmined gold is incorporated in our jewellery through our gold plating which is sourced from the Iquira Mine, Colombia and our solid gold fine pieces mined at the La Coqueta mine, Colombia.
When you buy Fairmined gold jewellery, you are buying a piece with a story of origin from empowered miners. It really is gold to be proud of and we want to show you why.
Before we get into the details, here are a few facts about Fairmined go ..read more
Anuka Jewellery Blog
1y ago
What a difference a year makes. Christmas feels 'normal' again and the prospect of having the freedom to spend time with the people we love makes it feel extra special this year.
Last Christmas was an unpredictable whirlwind. A time of coming together (from afar) and smiling through the uncertainty.
But there are a few things that I hope stay the same this year.
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Shopping Small
The gravitation to shop small and support local. Becoming part of a small businesses journey and giving a r ..read more