What sustainability means to Wilhelmina Garcia
For us, sustainability is about being conscious of the decisions we make regarding the internal aspects of our business (our producers, craft & material sourcing) Our products are designed for durability & timelessness to make sure you wear, and appreciate them for as long as possible.
We produce on-demand, with a delivery time of approximately 20 days. By doing so, we reduce our environmental impact, producing smaller scales than larger jewellery companies, reducing waste within the production process as well as final stock, and using recycled gold & silver materials.
We wanted to provide more transparency & resources when it comes to our key sustainability pillars: material sourcing, working conditions, packaging, and responsible manufacturing. You can also learn about our sustainability journey, allowing you to do your own research, and better understand the inside of our business.
Material Sourcing
Material sourcing consists of helping you understand where our product components originate from, what they are made up of, and how they help us create a traceable source.
More than half of our gold is sourced from a Fairtrade standard, Fairmined, and IRMA certified producers: The Fairtrade Standard Certified supplier, reflects the working conditions, meaning that our producer respects; environmental management laws, child protection against labour, and accepts regular audits to approve of their conditions. Learn more about Fairtrade standard here.
Whereas the Fairmined certified producer is material specific, certifying that our gold corresponds to traceability requirements, coming from responsible, artisanal, and small-scale mining organizations that focus on making a social impact. We are proud to be one of the few brands in Spain working with a fairmined certified producer. Learn more about fairmined certified here.
IRMA is an external certification that supervises industrial scale mining sites (some of which our gold is sourced) to ensure they are ethical for the communities. Learn more here.
Sterling silver made of 100% recycled material.
As you probably know we mostly work with silver when it comes to our jewellery collection, we focus on 925 sterling silver, coming from recyclable origins.
Responsible Jewellery Council
Our silver supplier (responsible for melting & crafting), our new collection supplier for “cosmic wonderland,” and our plating producer, are members of the Responsible Jewellery Council. Their production is traceable, reliable, and correspond to their standards. Learn more about RJC here.
Lab grown diamonds
Lab grown diamonds are chemically, physically and optically identical to their mined counterparts. They’re not, however, pulled from the shadowy depths of beyond. They’re created in a lab (believe it or not) using cutting-edge technology that replicates the natural growing process.
They are made by mimicking the mined diamond environment inside a lab. It’s important to highlight that ‘natural’ and lab grown diamonds are chemically and physically identical. Both diamonds are made from 100% carbon in a high pressure and high temperature environment, the environment being the only variable that differs between the two processes.
CERTIFIED SUSTAINABILITY RATED DIAMONDS
We are members of Sustainability Rated Diamonds, and each stone is independently verified to meet the highest standards of traceability, ethics, and environmental responsibility. Blending refined craftsmanship with a distinctive creative vision, our pieces redefine luxury for a new generation seeking beauty with meaning.
Handcrafted with care
For us, local production means not only supporting our local economy, but also reducing environmental impact by minimizing shipping distances. It also allows for closer communication, control, and supervision with our partners, ensuring we collaborate with producers who share our values.
Made in Spain
At Wilhelmina Garcia, every piece is designed and handcrafted in Spain. Keeping part of our production in our home country enables us to create higher-quality jewelry, reduce our carbon footprint, and maintain greater awareness of the working conditions of our partners.
If you have any further questions about our sustainability initiatives, we encourage you to email us—we’ll be happy to provide more information and answer any queries you may have.