Hendrikka Waage

Jewel Garden is pleased to introduce the H & W collection designed by Hendrikka Waage. Hendrikka Waage is an Icelandic designer who takes her inspiration entirely from the dramatic landscapes of Iceland, the Northern lights, and the famous colour changing mountains Esja. Being Icelandic, Hendrikka is used to the natural beauty of a strong, beautiful, spiritual, and clean environment and has created H&W jewellery to match those values. Like us, she feels strongly about the environment and part of the proceeds of her company are donated to charities working towards those same goals.

Ethical Statement:
We strongly believe in the human rights of our employees and only deal with suppliers who are like minded. We will not do any business with any companies that exploit the employees and who do not believe in Fair Trade practices.

Babette Wasserman

We're really pleased to stock Babette Wasserman's jewellery and cufflinks as we think her designs are really outstanding. Babette is classically trained in jewellery at Central Saint Martins College of Art in London. She uses semi precious stones and crystals of the highest quality and cut and her designs are innovative and individual.

Ethical Statement:

• We only use manufacturers who look after their staff in a responsible manner, do not use child labour, or underpay their staff.
• All our manufacturing is in accordance to European standards.
• We do not tolerate money laundering or corruption.
• We are committed to high standards of health and safety at work.
• We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, caste, national origin, religion or sex. All individuals are given equal opportunities. There are six different nationalities in our office (nine employees in total).
• We adhere to working hours and remuneration legislation.
• We encourage our staff to improve their own personal skills and interests.

Nannapas

Nannapas takes her inspiration from the worlds of art and fashion and her jewellery is extremely distinctive and stylish as a result. Nannapas uses different varieties of silver beads in her designs which are delicately handcrafted in Thailand. All her designs are hallmarked by the Assay Office in London. Since she launched two years ago, Nannapas has been going from strength to strength and her designs are extremely popular. We think they are fabulous and will definitely draw admiring comments from your friends.

Ethical Statement:
"Knowledge is very important for our business. We believe that knowledge within our company enhances not only our future but also the future of our employees. In fact we have carried this philosophy to our sourcing countries. One of our initiatives was to buy transport passes to kids going to school. This allows them to attend school uninterrupted from the bad weather or put off from the long walk to school under difficult conditions.
Regarding our buying we have visited our suppliers and our workshop (in Thailand) and we can confirm that none of them are using any child labour. Ann (the designer) originates from the same area and she is very sensitive regarding those issues. One of her great motivators about going into business was to be able to positively re-enforce the local economy."

Ashiana

Inspired by cultures and colours from all over the world Ashiana's designs offer something for every occasion from casual wear to sophisticated evening wear.The pieces are made from semi precious stones and materials such as silver, gold, suede and silk. These are all specifically chosen by a member of the Ashiana team from destinations all over the world and then created by hand. Each of the pieces is unique and much care has gone into the concept, creation and delivery of the jewellery.

Ethical Statement:
"Ashiana jewellery is hand crafted with love and care. To ensure fair working conditions the designer Anastasia Buisman, visits the workshops herself every three months. In addition there is a dedicated Ashiana team based in India who monitor these workshops on a daily basis to ensure that the conditions are maintained to a high standard. By providing a safe and clean working environment in which to work we feel this will reflect in our product and hence to you, our customer".

LA Jewellery

La Jewellery is the brainchild of Lisa Anne Dickenson, an experienced silver jewellery designer with an eye for the dramatic and different. The collection is inspired by nature. Made in the heart of the Welsh country side, they are surrounded by mountains, flowing water and beautiful British landscape. Utmost respect for the environment and their ethical policies is seen through their transparency and integrity in day to day business practices. La Jewellery sees the materials they use and the people they employ as being key areas in working towards this environmental and ethical policy.

Ethical Statement:
"We are committed to bringing hand crafted items of jewellery to the high street, selling in boutiques, website stores and small chains with an ethical and environmental policy where possible. We believe that fair trade should also be an active policy in Great Britain as well as abroad, so we pay over minimum wage when we employ direct or a fair price per item on peace work. Plus a 6 month bonus for everyone that works within the company. We pride ourselves on supplying organic fruit and fair trade tea's and coffee to our workers. We strongly agree and support the "slow" movement principals and work closer and closer each day on improving - www.slowmovement.com. Our commitment to our environment is to look to use environmental materials and methods wherever possible. The larger we grow, the more good we can do. Each piece of jewellery is designed to last a lifetime and beyond - to be a treasured family heirloom, with a timeless feel. Wherever possible, we use recycled products and deal with companies that have a sustainable attitude."

Peace of Mind

We are pleased to introduce POM to Jewel Garden. POM is a sterling silver jewellery designer based in Wiltshire dedicated to producing attractive highly wearable jewellery, based on and around the current (and forthcoming) season's fashion colour palate. Their current collection is based on a clever mix of semi precious stones and coloured glass beads, lustrous pearls and natural crystals, all combined using the finest quality sterling silver. We love their beautiful designs and the abundance of colour.

Mai Pearls

We're delighted to introduce Mai Pearls to Jewel Garden. Designer Henrietta Askew's pearl jewellery is stunning - perfect for weddings, but also lovely for wearing any time of the day or night.

Ethical Statement
"Mai Pearls supports fair trade and local community initiatives. This means that we ensure our suppliers are paid fair wages for their work; working conditions are safe and of a good standard and no children are exploited. Mai Pearls gives 10% of its profits to Operation Blessings, Chinese orphan care program.

Mai Pearls also cares about the environment and we promise to try to minimise excess packaging as well as using items with recycled content. We also use recycle print materials when possible.”

Kleshna

Kleshna's work is unusual, diverse & glamorous handmade designer jewellery. She's an artist with colour and shapes and seeks to push out the boundaries. With an impossibly romantic Russian name which means 'stealer of hearts' she is also, no doubt, influenced by the opulent lavish jewellery of her ancestors - it must be in the blood! With most of her work identifiable by its silver signature heart clasp or hearts of silver or crystal integrated into their design.

Kleshna is renowned for her 'high quality bling' and her celebrity following continues to burgeon adding groups like Liberty X to the list including - Kylie, Catherine Zeta Jones, Victoria Beckham and other collectors of Kleshna pieces.