In 2019, we took the first steps on our green journey. We started the green initiative "byBiehl gives back to nature" where we plant a CO2 hungry Mangrove tree for each piece of jewelry sold from the Jungle Ivy collection. We do this in collaboration with Eden Projects. In 2023 we've planted 70.000 trees!
Our green journey
byBiehl's green initiatives
Our green journey: year by year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
We start planting trees
We start using recycled silver and gold
In 2020 we launched our first collection made with recycled silver and gold. Since then all our jewelry has been made with recycled silver and gold.
Less plastics - more biodegradables
In 2021 we removed lots of plastic from our packaging: for instance, all our jewelry is now stored in biodegradable plastic bags.
The reason that the jewelry is kept in plastic bags is to prevent oxidation.
We remove waste from the ocean
For every Ocean Flow piece we sell, we remove 1 kg of waste from the ocean. byBiehl supports the organisation Plastics for Change, which collects waste from the world's oceans.
We're using lab grown diamonds
Since the start of 2023 we are only using lab grown diamonds when producing our Biehl Fine Jewelry collection. These diamonds are just as beautiful as natural diamonds.
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2019
2020
We start planting trees
In 2019, we took the first steps on our green journey. We started the green initiative "byBiehl gives back to nature" where we plant a CO2 hungry Mangrove tree for each piece of jewelry sold from the Jungle Ivy collection. We do this in collaboration with Eden Projects. In 2023 we've planted 70.000 trees!
We start using recycled silver and gold
In 2020 we launched our first collection made with recycled silver and gold. Since then all our jewelry has been made with recycled silver and gold.
2021
2022
Less plastics - more biodegradables
In 2021 we removed lots of plastic from our packaging: for instance, all our jewelry is now stored in biodegradable plastic bags.
The reason that the jewelry is kept in plastic bags is to prevent oxidation.
We remove waste from the ocean
For every Ocean Flow piece we sell, we remove 1 kg of waste from the ocean. byBiehl supports the organisation Plastics for Change, which collects waste from the world's oceans.
2023
We're using lab grown diamonds
Since the start of 2023 we are only using lab grown diamonds when producing our Biehl Fine Jewelry collection. These diamonds are just as beautiful as natural diamonds.
Charlotte Biehl: The reason why
I want us at byBiehl to do our very best to take care of our planet. That's why our green journey is so important. We know that we're not perfect. But it's close to my heart, as well as the teams', that we are constantly striving to improve within this area.
We we want to use recycled materials in our jewelry and packaging. We want to limit the use of plastic, and when we do use it, it should be biodegradable. We want to do good by planting CO2 hungry trees and removing waste from the ocean.
And we hope that we can inspire others to be aware of how they treat our planet, and how we leave it for the generations to come.
Charlotte Biehl
Design
"Quality and durability are a corner stone of our design"
Our jewelry should be not only be made with sustainabilty in mind during production - but also for how long time the can be worn. They should be worn again and again and again - and both the quality and design should be able to support this.
Production
"We're in daily contact with the owners, whom we've built a strong relationship to"
We work with family owned businesses with many years experience within high-end jewelry production - and good working conditions.
Our suppliers are manufacturers that have been certified by the responsible jewelry council, RJC, which requires accountability for all parts of the process.
As a part of RJC you are obliged to live up to certain levels within human rights, working conditions and environmental and social responsibility. We are in daily contact with the owners, whom we've built a strong relationship to.
We also make sure to visit our manufacturers regularly to ensure the work conditions and and maintain a good relationship.
Packaging & Display
FSC-certificate
FSC-certification stands for Forest Stewardship Council certification, which is a global standard for sustainable forest maintenance.
The certification ensures that wood- and paper product, that have the FSC-stamp comes from forests that are maintained in a way that takes the environment, the local community and its workers into consideration.
Giftbags + Gift boxes
Our giftbags are made in FSC-certified materials, with ink made of soybeans and non-toxic glue.
Your byBiehl piece of jewelry gets delivered in a gift box made of FSC paper and biodegradable bamboo.
Displays
Our display materials are made of ash tree from Danish forests, primarily from Svenstrup Gods at Køge. The wood is PEFC certified, which we think is even better than FSC.
PEFC (Programme For th Endorsment of Forest Certification) is an international non-profit umbrella organisation, which conducts independent third party evaluations and approvals of the national forest certifications.
The PEFC is an internationally acknowledged certification for responsibile forest maintenance. We are always working on updating our display material and how to make it more sustainable.
Plastic bags
We have made a concious decision to go from traditional plastic bags to biodegradable plastics bags for storing our jewelry.
The plastic bags are used to minimize oxidation of jewelry as well as protect the pieces during transport and in storage.
These environmentally friendly bags are made out of organic materials that are naturally degradable - so they don't leave any harmful leftovers.
By switching to biodegradable bags we are significantly decreasing our environmental impact.
This change doesn't only minimize plastic waste, but also promotes a healther eco system by reducing the amount of non-degradable waste in landfills.
Our extra green collections
Jungle Ivy
Thoughts are nice, but actions are even better
To restore parts of nature that has been damaged, we have since 2019 been planting CO2 hungry Mangrove trees for each piece of jewelry we sell from our Jungle Ivy Collection. We work with Eden Projects, who replants trees in areas where forest demolition has lead to soil erosion, which has large environmental consequences.
The Mangrove tree has been selected because it absorbs up to 50 times as much CO2 as other tropical trees.
The trees are planted in Indonesia and Madagascar and doesn't only help the environment - it's also a social-economic project that helps the local community to work and makes them experts in planting Mangrove trees.
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Ocean Flow
For each Ocean Flow piece we sell, we collect 1 kg of waste from the ocean
For each piece of Ocean Flow jewelry we sell, we collect 1 kg of waste from the ocean in collaboration with Plastics for Change. As all byBiehl jewelry, the Ocean Flow collection is made from 100% recycled sterling silver and under ethical and sustainable conditions.
”We want to continue our green journey at byBiehl, and one of the things I think a lot about is the amount of waste in our oceans. I get sick when I see it. That's why we've chosen to collaborate with Plastics for Change, who work with collecting plastic and waste that end up in the ocean ” - CEO owner Charlotte Biehl
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Biehl Fine
Biehl Fine Jewelry is an exclusive collection made from 100% recycled 14k gold and lab grown diamonds
Biehl Fine Jewelry is an exclusive collection in 100% recycled 14k gold. Since the beginning of 2023, all Biehl Fine Jewelry pieces are created with lab-grown diamonds, whereas previously they were produced with ethically sourced diamonds.
To create a lab-grown diamond, the same conditions as nature are recreated, and although the process is still very complex, it only takes a few months to create a lab-grown diamond.
The process has been refined so much that one must go down to a nano-anatomical level to be able to tell the difference between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds.
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Our materials
We are always searching for new and better methods and materials in the production of our byBiehl jewelry.
Therefore, we continuously work towards making our jewelry more sustainable.
We believe that we can all contribute to making a difference.
Gold & Gold plating
All Biehl Fine Jewelry pieces are created in 100% recycled 14k gold.
At the moment, it is not possible to provide proof that the plating is made of 100% recycled gold. The next step in our green journey is to ensure that the gold used for plating our silver jewelry is also 100% recycled.
Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to find a high-quality solution that guarantees the material used for plating is recycled.
All of our gold-plated jewelry is coated with between 1 & 3 microns of 14k gold and an e-coating. Our e-coating consists of a transparent nano-ceramic, designed to protect the plating and extend the lifespan of the jewelry.
Sterling silver .925
All byBiehl jewelry is created in 100% recycled Sterling silver .925.
The 925 hallmark on silver jewelry refers to the purity of the silver. This means that 92.5% is pure silver, and only 7.5% is a mixing metal, which is added to make the silver hard enough for use in jewelry production.
At byBiehl, we only use nickel-free mixing metal. Our silver jewelry is rhodium plated and brushed to achieve the matte finish.
Stones
In all byBiehl jewelry, we use Cubic Zirconia stones, which are a very hard and durable synthetic gemstone. Cubic Zirconia has an extremely high refractive index, which makes it sparkle like a diamond. Due to its hardness, it is also resistant to scratches and breakage, making it a good choice for daily wear.
Cubic Zirconia is a sustainable choice for gemstone jewelry production, as it is a lab-created stone and does not need to be excavated from mines.
Mining requires the use of very aggressive chemicals that are incredibly harmful to the environment. Therefore, using synthetic gemstones can reduce the environmental impact of jewelry production while still creating beautiful and unique jewelry.
Pearls
In all byBiehl jewelry, we only use cultivated freshwater pearls. Pearls are an organically formed jewelry material that comes in a range of different varieties.
They are created by mussels when a foreign object enters their shell. It is a defense mechanism that results in the creation of pearls.
At the same time, it is easier to ensure that the quality is consistent for the pearls used, and the design process and desired pearl type and size can be accommodated.
Diamonds
Since the beginning of 2023, all Biehl Fine Jewelry pieces are created with lab-grown diamonds, whereas previously they were produced with ethically sourced diamonds. A diamond created in a laboratory is a genuine diamond.
They are made by recreating the natural conditions that form diamonds in nature.
The extraction of natural diamonds is very harmful to the environment and has a lot of ethical and environmental consequences, which are avoided by using lab-grown diamonds.
The lab-grown diamonds ensure that both the environment and workers are well taken care of, while the jewelry can be adorned with the most beautiful sparkling genuine diamonds.
Lab grown diamonds
As the latest step on our green journey, byBiehl has since 2023 produced all Biehl Fine Jewelry pieces with lab-grown diamonds. A diamond created in a laboratory is a genuine diamond, made by recreating the natural conditions that form diamonds in nature.
The extraction of natural diamonds is very harmful to the environment and has a lot of ethical and environmental consequences, which are avoided by using lab-grown diamonds.
Lab-grown diamonds ensure that both the environment and workers are well taken care of, while the jewelry can still be adorned with the most beautiful sparkling genuine diamonds.
