In order to provide its customers with the best possible experience, Noé has chosen to exclusively use recycled 925 silver, 18k gold, and vermeil. These are non-allergenic metals and bear state-protected designations, ensuring a guarantee of high quality. Recycled metals come from upcycled old jewelry.

18-carat gold used in jewelry is a blend of pure gold (24 carats) and other metals, such as silver and copper, which strengthen the alloy and give it various colors, including yellow, white, or rose. Gold is undoubtedly the alloy most traditionally associated with the world of jewelry, because of its many qualities. First of all, its hardness, makes it more suitable for stone settings, it is very solid and scratches very little.

Silver 925 has a minimum content of 92.5% pure silver, to which other metals, usually copper, are added. Without these other metals, silver in its pure form would, like white and yellow gold, be extremely soft and therefore almost impossible to work with. It is one of the most commonly used metals in jewelry. Firstly, because silver is by far the most accessible precious metal. It allows all budgets to buy quality jewelry. Secondly, silver is a metal with a neutral colour that enhances almost any gemstone.

Vermeil consists of recycled 925 silver coated with gold (18 carats) 5 microns thick. The vermeil is obtained by an electroplating process but it is not a simple alloy or gold-plated, Vermeil is considered a precious metal in its own right. To determine whether a piece of jewelry is made of Vermeil, three factors must be taken into account: the type of metal used for the base, the thickness of the gold, and the purity of the gold.

Vermeil is a wise choice for several reasons: first of all, it is a durable metal that offers excellent resistance to wear and tear over time, as well as to the possible shocks and scratches of everyday life. You can preserve its shine or prefer to let it tarnish slightly to make it look more vintage. Then, due to its appearance very close to gold, it is an excellent alternative in terms of price and quality. Finally, vermeil is ideal for people with allergic reactions to metals since it is composed of silver and gold and is therefore hypoallergenic.

For the moment, our vermeil pieces are coated by a local supplier who does not use recycled gold for its plating bath (we use recycled 925 silver under the coating). The chains that we offer on the e-shop are not made from recycled 925 silver; however, a selection of upcycled chains is available at the store. Despite the fact that the jewelry sector is still at the beginning of ecological awareness, our ambition is to improve the manufacturing process on these points and we will keep you informed as soon as we have news for you. communicate.

Precious stones come from second hand jewelry or from A certified member of the RJC

The RJC certification guarantees responsible practices in terms of environment, working conditions, safety, respect of regulations and human rights. To keep developing it’s activity towards the best practices, Mermere is happy to be working with a certified member of the Responsible Jewelry Council for the sourcing of stones.

LOCAL Craftsmanship

Every piece of jewelry is meticulously handcrafted by us, with local artisans responsible for the setting, engraving, and plating. All of these processes are carried out within a 20km radius of our workshop, supporting the local economy and reducing the environmental impact associated with transportation.

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