Luxury Recycling

Before “green” became the new black, CIRCA was telling our clients that we are the largest “recycler” in the jewelry industry. CIRCA clients sell items which, for whatever reason, are no longer relevant in their lives - inherited pieces, impulse purchases gone wrong, or tokens of affection from an ex – be it a boyfriend or husband. It's a very freeing experience. Just ask Ellen Barkin who made a splash a few years ago when she moved on from the jewelry gifted by her ex-husband and into a new life!

CIRCA clientele recognize that jewelry is a luxury purchase whose value never completely evaporates – and while personal style and lifestyles change, that piece of jewelry doesn’t. My fabulous mom purchased the Cartier Love Bangle in 1973 as a chic 35 year old, but finds the bangle out of place on her today. So she sold it, to CIRCA of course, and it is now enjoyed by another chic, probably much younger woman.

Actually, the estate jewelry marketplace, and CIRCA as the largest buyer therein, endorses sustainability in the truest sense. We provide a service while creating economic value without leaving a carbon footprint. But more than that; for every diamond that we buy that gets resold it means one less that has to be ripped from the ground. That is why I am such a proponent of estate jewelry – everyone can contribute to saving our resources when we “recycle” jewelry. No new diamonds or precious metals are mined, and therefore there is no negative impact on our environment. The fact that estate jewelry is beautiful and chic is just a bonus!

So the next time you look into your safe deposit box at jewelry you haven’t worn in years, let the “green” argument compel you to let go. You will not only make the new owner happy, but our Earth will thank you as well!

Images: Ellen Barkin, nymag.com; Cartier Love Bangle, CIRCA

In the Loupe is authored by CIRCA’s resident trendspotter and style maven. She’s traveled the world, dabbling in high finance, haute cuisine, and fine art at one of the world’s leading auction houses, before finding her true calling in the world of priceless gems. The result is a genuine global luxury connoisseur, with a knowledge and appreciation of beauty, quality and true style. She is one of the industry’s foremost experts on the valuation of fine gems and jewelry, and is now happy to share her discerning eye and impeccable taste to help you look and feel fabulous! Print this post