For many years now recycled gold has been the go-to option for jewellers and jewellery brands who want to improve their sustainability claims and source materials more responsibly. These days there are many precious metal options which offer transparency and provenance but recycled metal is still an incredibly popular and accessible choice for eco-conscious jewellery brands.
100% Recycled Gold
What is recycled gold? Recycled gold is recovered from pre-existing sources such as jewellery scrap, workshop waste and other precious-metal materials, then refined back to a purity suitable for high-performance casting. But what makes gold so perfect for being reused? Because gold can be recycled indefinitely without losing its properties, it offers the same strength, consistency and casting quality as newly mined metal.
Not all recycled gold is created equal though. Often jewellers just have to trust that recycled gold has actually been recycled from post-consumer sources. Our Recycled gold has been sourced from reputable UK refiners such as Betts Metals, who have a chain of custody,plus of course our own workshop scrap. The advanced refining processes ensure a clean, reliable alloy with excellent fluidity, surface finish and predictable behaviour during casting.
Why choose recycled gold for your jewellery:
• Consistent casting performance equal to mined gold
• Lower environmental impact through reduced mining demand
• Full traceability from trusted, long-established UK refiners
Recycled gold allows us to deliver high-quality castings while supporting a more sustainable precious-metal supply chain.
100% Recycled Silver
What is AgAIN silver? It’s recycled silver which is recovered from medical X-ray film and other imaging materials that contain light-sensitive silver compounds which have been used by the NHS. Instead of allowing these materials to become waste, the silver is carefully extracted through specialist recovery processes and then fully refined back to high-purity casting silver.
Because silver can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality, AgAIN silver offers identical casting performance to newly mined metal. The refining process removes all non-metallic residues, returning the silver to a clean, bright, fully certified alloy suitable for fine jewellery, investment pieces and precision cast components.
What are the benefits of using recycled silver in jewellery?
• High-quality casting performance equal to primary mined silver
• The reuse of silver recovered from existing waste streams, reducing environmental impact
• A clear, transparent sourcing story grounded in circularity and resource recovery
AGAIN silver offers makers a way to work with beautiful, high-grade silver while supporting the responsible reclamation of materials that would otherwise be discarded.
100% Recycled Platinum
The recycled platinum we use in our casting is recovered from existing sources such as jewellery scrap, industrial components, electronic waste and spent catalysts, then refined back to a purity suitable for high-performance casting. Like gold, platinum can be recycled repeatedly without losing its properties, so recycled platinum offers the same durability, strength and casting quality as newly mined metal.
The refining process separates platinum from complex waste streams and brings it back to a high level of purity, suitable for fine jewellery and precision casting. Our platinum is from post-consumer sources and there is a chain of custody. Using recycled platinum is eco-friendly because keeps valuable material in circulation and reduces the need for further extraction.
What are the benefits of using recycled platinum?
• Casting performance and purity equivalent to newly mined platinum
• A significantly lower carbon footprint and reduced demand for primary mining
• Participation in a circular supply chain with documented chain of custody
Recycled platinum offers the prestige and longevity of this noble metal with a clearly reduced environmental impact.
Wondering what type of metal is the most ethical or sustainable? If you’re unsure which precious metal option is right for your work, we’re here to help. Each of our metals has its own story, impact and advantages, and choosing between them can feel complex. Whether you’re prioritising carbon footprint, social impact, provenance or technical performance, we’re always happy to talk through the options and help you find the metal that best suits your values and your project.
