Imagine wearing jewellery that not only makes you feel beautiful, but also speaks to your deepest values. At Katie g. Jewellery, we don’t just design unique pieces, we craft ethical, eco-friendly jewellery that tells a sustainable story. We are proud to protect the environment while doing what we love — which means recycling wherever we can, sourcing recycled and ethical materials, and producing locally to reduce waste.  

We believe sustainability in jewellery isn't just a trend, it's essential. .

Our Sustainable Approach to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The planet is not just ours; it belongs to future generations as well. We want the jewellery we make to be a testament of our dedication to creating a brighter world. To do this, we have structured our entire business around the principles of being green.  

At Katie g. Jewellery, we've embraced the three Rs - reduce, reuse, and recycle - as our eco-friendly mantra. This guiding principle allows us to craft stunning pieces while minimising our impact on the planet and giving back to the Earth in every step of our process.

Recycled Gold: A Green Choice 

We source our gold from Österreichische Gold und Silber Scheide Anstalt (ÖGUSSA) in Vienna. This foundry sources old jewellery and coins, but also technical equipment which contains gold. The metal is then extracted, cleaned and refined to be used in jewellery. The quality is identical to new gold, but it has the added benefit of being reused and repurposed.

The Benefits of Recycled Gold 

Choosing recycled gold was an easy choice for us for several reasons: 

• Industrial mining uses harmful chemicals that can never be truly contained. They jeopardise the lives of workers and harm our planet. By using recycled gold, we do not need to contribute to a destructive mining industry and put anyone or anything at risk.  

• There is less demand for new mines to be created when you use recycled metal; this means we can protect our planet from harmful digging and fight against unethical mining practices.  

• We repurpose recycled gold locally, which cuts down on our transport emissions. We save hundreds of gallons of fuel each year while combating climate change.  

By embracing recycled gold, we're not just reducing our environmental footprint, we're actively advocating for a cleaner future. 

Locally Produced Jewellery: Creating Beauty Close to Home 

Our jewellery is made in Austria, with some work being done in Germany. The short distance ensures minimal resources are used during transportation. We also handpick our collaborators to make sure they share our passion for sustainable practices.

We have built a trusted network of reputable goldsmiths, engravers, and stone setters in and around Vienna who do their part to make the Earth greener.  

Diamonds that shine with clarity and conscience

We know our clients want diamonds to be ethically sourced and beautiful. That is why we work with certified local dealers. 

For natural diamonds, we work with a fully certified local stone dealer who operates under the Kimberly process to ensure that the diamonds are sourced from conflict-free territories.  

Lab Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are another popular choice. They may be made in a lab, but they are 100% real diamonds. No mining is necessary, and they are also much more affordable than natural diamonds, especially in larger sizes. 

The lab grown diamond producer we work with uses carbon offsetting practices to produce their stones. This means that for every diamond sold a tree is planted to compensate the carbon emitted during production. Within 3-4 years the carbon that was produced during production is fully compensated. All of the lab-grown diamonds featured in Katie g. jewellery come from a carbon-neutral facility.  

Repurposed Diamonds and Stones

Furthermore, we also offer repurposing services to help transform stones from heirloom jewellery into a new design. You can bring vintage pieces to our atelier in Vienna for a free consultation, and we will let you know how we can work with the stones you would like to use.  

Hand Crafted Jewellery Meant to Last  

All of our pieces are crafted with longevity in mind. We want to create beautiful jewellery that is timeless and can be passed on for generations. 

These pieces are meant to be treasured over time and become an intricate part of each person’s legacy. By choosing the finest materials and handcrafting our pieces, we can ensure our jewellery lasts for decades. 

Women for Women: Supporting Empowerment

Part of our mission is to give back by contributing a portion of our proceeds each year to support their cause.  

We are proud supporters of Women for Women International, a non-profit humanitarian organisation. The organisation empowers women in impoverished, war-ridden countries to achieve independence, find hope, and create a life for themselves.

Through their selfless work, victims of war are given the opportunity to rebuild.  

More About Katie g.

For us, jewellery is more than our occupation — it is our way of respecting the planet and giving back to nature. By choosing sustainable jewellery, you can contribute toward a greener future. 

Schedule a free consultation with us to begin the journey toward creating your next piece.