Why & Where

 

Why buy Empress Jewellery by Emily?
- Australian company
Every piece of jewellery is designed, crafted and constructed by me in Australia. You aren't just buying from an Australian owned company, you're buying from an Australian maker as well. Better yet, you are supporting a small (1 person!) business amongst the bigger companies which often sell pieces that are actually made in overseas factories. 

- High quality materials
Every piece I make is made from new or recycled Australian mined 9ct Solid Gold or Sterling Silver. These metals are a great choice for daily wear pieces, as they are durable and can withstand a lot of wear and tear. Because what’s the point in spending money on beautiful jewellery if you can’t wear it?! 

- Support slow fashion
Empress Jewellery by Emily is dainty, beautiful, meaningful pieces. It is timeless jewellery that won't go out of fashion. Each piece is made to order, and ensures I'm not holding stock, which may potentially not sell and become a waste of materials. 

Where do your materials originate from?
- Metals
I am so pleased to be able to say that all my jewellery metal sheets, granules, wire, chains and components are Australian mined and manufactured. This reduces my footprint as I no longer source this portion of materials from overseas, and also gives me (and you!) the peace of mind that the metal has been mined and manufactured in an ethical way, and not at the expense of people.  

- Freshwater pearls
The freshwater pearls used by Empress Jewellery by Emily originate from a Chinese freshwater pearl farm. Did you know China farms a lot of the world's pearls? The company I have chosen provide a high quality product- great lustre, and limited imperfections, such as lines and dimples. Eventually I intend to shift to using Australian ethically farmed pearls - watch this space!

- Post satchels
I use compostable pouches for delivery. They are also reusable, so you can get another run in the delivery mill out of them before they are composted (hooray for no landfill).

Continuous improvement goals
I am always seeking to improve my product, skills and sources. Moving into the future I would love to engage with more Australian businesses to provide the supplies I need. Continuous improvement does not stop at my suppliers, though. I am also constantly on the look out for better tools and resources to improve the products I can provide. 

If you have any questions, or would like more information on anything, I'd love to hear from you!
hello@empress-jewellery.com.au