S U S T A I N A B I L T Y
WE aim TO PRODUCE OUR PIECES WITH MINIMAL ENVIRONMENTAL impact.
Producing sustainably may not always be straight-forward but it is something we are passionate about and are proud to work towards, constantly learning and challenging ourselves to evolve and improve.
Local production, use of recycled materials and producing only what is need help TO SUPPORT our community, reduce waste and minimise our carbon footprint.
LOCAL MANUFACTURE
all Ruddock pieces are made locally in London by talented craftspeople with expertise in traditional methods of handcrafting jewellery.
Pieces are created USING the ancient technique of lost wax casting. The initial waxes are CREATED by HAND BY our designer and founder Sarah in her Dalston studio.
The casting, finishing, polishing, plating and hallmarking ARE all CARRIED out WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF EACH OTHER in Islington and Hatton Garden - London’s historic Jewellery quarter.
SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION
Ruddock pieces are EITHER made to order, or MADE in small batches, this MEANS WE produce only what we need, THUS REDUCING WASTE AND ENERGY.
RECYCLED MATERIALS
Ruddock pieces are cast in recycled gold, silver and bronze. DURING PRODUCTION ANY EXCESS METAL IS SAVED AND REUSED FOR NEW PIECES.
recycling precious metals instead of mining decreases erosion to land and pollution of groundwater with dangerous substances such as cyanide and mercury used in mining, both harmful to humans and animals.
Many of our chains are made by hand and assembled in house BY HAND, ALL OTHER CHAINS along with findings, clasps etc are supplied by Cooksongold
Cooksongold IS A TRUSTED SUPPLIER WHO are part of the Heimerle + Meule GmbH group, certified members of the Responsible Jewellery Council, the world’s leading standard setting organisation for the jewellery industry.
RECYCLED PACKAGING
THE PACKAGING WE USE IS fully recycLABLE AND FSC STANDARD APPROVED. The FSC® mark guarantees that all materials come from an FSC® forest, where no more wood is cut down than the forest can reproduce. This means better protection of the animal and plant life, and all foresters have proper training, safety equipment and a decent wage..
WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR ORDER YOUR JEWELLERY PIECE WILL BE CUSHIONED IN A BRANDED JEWELLERY BOX, AND DELIVERED INSIDE A TISSUE LINED CARDBOARD POSTAL BOX
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO KEEP YOUR JEWELLERY BOXES FOR SAFE STORAGE OF YOUR RUDDOCK PIECES, HOWEVER ALL OF PACKAGING COMPONENTS MAY BE FULLY RECYCLED SHOUD YOU WISH TO DO SO.
INTERNALLY WE repurpose ANY damaged or returned boxes for other areas of the business.
