We work to source the most ethical and sustainable materials for our jewelry as possible, keeping in mind the entire production chain and the people involved every step of the way.
Recycled Bronze
Our Bronze Jewelry is Ethically made, locally here in New Mexico, from recycled metals. We love bronze because it carries a rustic look and feel. Its pretty and shiny when polished but ages beautifully as well. Bronze is an alloy of copper. Because of the copper content sometimes bronze jewelry can cause the skin it touches to turn a greenish hue. This is not harmful and does not mean the jewelry is poorly made.
CARE | To maintain the shine of your bronze jewelry use a polishing cloth regularly to restore its lustre. Make sure to remove your jewelry before swimming or showering and store in a safe, clean and dry location.
If you love that rustic look the bronze can acquire then no extra care is needed.
The importance of sustainable gold
Where does it come from? Gold is literally stardust, forged in the explosions of supernovas or colliding neutron stars. It travelled to earth on meteors and debris millions of years ago and has hidden within our lands ever since. Because of this it is a finite precious metal.
Why is traditional extraction of Gold harmful? Since it's discovery, the value of this precious metal has caused our society to go after it at any cost... disregarding the health and wellbeing of the earth and the people used to extract it. Traditional gold mining methods are detrimental to the environment and people involved in the process, polluting local waters with arsenic and other toxic chemicals, and laying waste to the land it is found in. Modern day gold mining often involves slavery (yes slavery) or indentured servitude with horrific working conditions and health consequences to the people and children (yes children) forced to work these extremely poor and dangerous conditions.
Why is our gold is good? Our gold jewelry is ethically produced in the USA and is 100% Certified Recycled and Sustainable by SCS Global. We use recycled gold over “ethically mined” gold as to not cause further damage to the environment. Working conditions and extraction processes of Ethically mined gold may be better than traditionally mined gold but ultimately, recycled is always the most sustainable option.
CARE | 10k or 14k Gold is a great option for a more active lifestyle because it is stronger and scratches and bends less than 18k or 24k gold.
Gold is a precious metal that should be cared for to maintain its value and beauty. Gently clean your gold jewelry with a soft cloth and warm water, or a soft jewelry polishing cloth to restore its glow and keep clean from light buildup from daily activities. Make sure to remove your jewelry before swimming or showering and store in a safe, clean and dry location.
Chains & Findings
Our 18k - 22k Vermeil Necklace Chains are Italian made and of the highest quality, using 50-70% recycled silver & gold.
FREE SHIPPING
- We happily offer free shipping for orders over $100 via USPS Priority or First Class Mail with tracking worldwide.
- Signatures are required for orders over $500.
- All shipments come with tracking.
- We are not responsible for lost or stolen packages.
Worldwide shipping available with free shipping on orders over $100 USD. All international orders are shipped via USPS First Class. Please allow 10-21 business days for your order to arrive.
Duties and taxes are not included in the total at checkout. They are determined by the customs agency within the destination country. Although charges are not always incurred, assessment of duties and taxes will be based on the value of the order and the tax-free threshold, if it exists, for goods imported into the destination country. Payment of any duties and import taxes is the responsibility of the recipient, and these fees are collected at the time of delivery.
- All shipments come with tracking.
- We are not responsible for lost or stolen packages.
We want you to be happy with your new jewelry and we offer a 14 day exchange policy. If for any reason you are not happy with your new pieces you can contact us directly at customercare@catorilife.com to exchange your item within 14 days of delivery. We will send you a complimentary return label to make the exchange as easy for you as possible.
We must be notified of exchanges within 14 days of receipt on unworn jewelry.
** This does not apply to sale items, custom made or solid Gold orders.
CANCELLATIONS
If you would like to cancel an order please contact us within 24 hours. For all exchanges please email customercare@catorilife.com
All custom made gold jewelry as well as sale pieces are final sale and may not be exchanged or returned.
REPAIRS
For all repair inquiries, please email customercare@catorilife.com
Please include your name, photo of the damage, description and proof of purchase. All repairs are subject to shipping charges. We will do our best to help you. We reserve the right to deny unreasonable repairs and exchanges.
RETURNS
We do not take returns.
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