Make the world better
by wearing luxurious jewelry.
"Best Sustainable Jewelry Brand" - Marie Claire
Make the world better
by wearing luxurious jewelry.
"Best Sustainable Jewelry Brand" - Marie Claire
Make the world better by
wearing luxurious jewelry.
"Best Sustainable Jewelry Brand"
- Marie Claire
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The new way of wearing jewelry
Most of us are well aware of the injustices in our world and the significant climate changes we face... But where do we go from there?
Imagine wearing elegant jewelry that not only Is perfectly sustainable, but contributes to making the world a better place...
Built around the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, every piece tells a story for a better future.
Combining the best of both worlds:
Our mission is to change the world - Our promise is to provide you with the most elegant jewellery that you can cherish for years to come, reminding you of your values, your journey, and your direction in life.
Designed in Montreal and then handcrafted in workshops in third world countries, providing the jewelers with income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
The new way of wearing jewelry
Most of us are well aware of the injustices in our world and the significant climate changes we face... But where do we go from there?
Imagine wearing elegant jewelry that not only Is perfectly sustainable, but contributes to making the world a better place...
Built around the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, every piece tells a story for a better future.
Combining the best of both worlds:
Our mission is to change the world - Our promise is to provide you with the most elegant jewellery that you can cherish for years to come, reminding you of your values, your journey, and your direction in life.
Designed in Montreal and then handcrafted in workshops in third world countries, providing the jewelers with income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
"No one can do everything,
but everyone can do something"
- ELISABETH CROSSLEY-WRIGHT, CEO & FOUNDER
"No one can do
everything, but
everyone can do something"
- ELISABETH CROSSLEY-WRIGHT, CEO & FOUNDER
"Hi, my name is Elisabeth Crossley-Wright. I'm a former Army Captian turned self-employed jewelry designer
I'm born and raised in Denmark, and after finishing highschooI I decided to join the army, which led me to missions in Bosnia, Kosovo amongst others.
It was on these missions I got to see the huge inequalities in our world. Families trying to live on 10-30 cents a day...
Ever since, I felt committed to do whatever I could to find a way to make the world a better place.
‘But I alone cannot change the world’, I thought.
What I can do though, is cast a stone across the waters to create ripples.
"Hi, my name is Elisabeth Crossley-Wright. I'm a former Army Captian turned self-employed jewelry designer
I'm born and raised in Denmark, and after finishing highschooI I decided to join the army, which led me to missions in Bosnia, Kosovo amongst others.
It was on these missions I got to see the huge inequalities in our world. Families trying to live on 10-30 cents a day...
Ever since, I felt committed to do whatever I could to find a way to make the world a better place.
‘But I alone cannot change the world’, I thought.
What I can do though, is cast a stone across the waters to create ripples.
With Love Darling Was Born
I didn't want to start another charity organisation, because it's a one-way transaction. And while that is nice and you feel good from your selfless deed, I wanted something where people could fulfill their own needs and at the same time contribute.
With my lifelong passion for jewelry design I then founded With Love Darling.
Built on the belief in storytelling and that jewelry, when made right, can say more than a thousand words.
For every person that wears our jewelry, a story for a better world gets told.
And just as ripples spread out with a single stone, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching-effects.
How the dream became reality
"When I started designing jewelry, it was always with a focus on storytelling and communicating important messages.
The first piece of jewellery I ever made with my own hands was a silver butterfly ring for my mother. It taught me the basics of making jewelry, and it's very special to me because I put so much work into that piece.
I wanted it set with diamonds, and that's how I met the jeweler I work with today. He taught me everything I know, and without him, I wouldn't be able to do what I do.
I love the idea that your most important hopes and dreams can either be disguised as a beautiful piece of jewelry or worn as a badge of honor for all that you stand for.
To me jewellery is all about storytelling, and the value of a piece is to be measured in its symbolism and sentimental value – as opposed to its monetary value."
A FUTURE WHERE YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
A FUTURE WHERE YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
The Family
We’ve now set out to build a community of inspiring women around the world, with a purpose in life and the willingness to empower and inspire others to pave the way for a better world. To buy, live and think more sustainably, and to contribute to people less fortunate than our selves.
For every new member of our family (Darlings), our community grows with a new inspiring person that will spread the word, make ripples, and create waves of positivity.
As part of With Love Darling you wear the pieces just as much for your own benefit as for others. A constant reminder of who you are and a compass to guide you through life.
PRODUCTION THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Every piece of jewellery contributes to families in need
Our jewellery is handmade and produced sustainably in workshops in developing countries, creating income and opportunity for the most vulnerable and helping the SDGs become a reality.
The jewelry is produced in workshops around the world, with some made in Kenya by Maasai tribal women, others by returning refugees in Afghanistan, and some in India.
There are more than 80 million displaced people in the world. They have no access to traditional education, but often learned a craft from their parents and grandparents. Making jewelry does not require formal training, but rather skills that are passed on from generation to generation.
We strive to give these women and men the opportunity to earn an income and to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
Our Sustainability Manifest
Recycling, Fair Trade, Conservation
"All our stones are conflict-free and the metals are recycled.
There is of course an extra cost to shipping from these areas as they are off the beaten track, but we have found a distribution process and infrastructure that makes it all possible.
Investing in these areas and economies by opening a workshop is, in my opinion, the only way to rebuild families and communities.
By giving people access to their craft and expertise, they gain opportunities, income and independence to take back control of their destiny."
Made from recycled gold and silver
"In a world where waste pollution is slowly but surely covering the planet, we make sure that all remaining materials from our jewelry production are recycled sustainably. We mainly use reclaimed silver, but also use small amounts of recycled gold and brass."
Recycled Packaging
"It's not just our jewelry materials. The cute little boxes and bags that you receive your precious pieces in? They're made from recycled paper and organic recycled cotton. They can be easily recycled to avoid the accumulation of rubbish. We're always on the lookout for new and better ideas to minimize our impact on the planet."
Good working and salary conditions
"With Fair Trade certified workshops, we support the 8th World Goal: Decent Work and Economic Growth. And we ensure that our workshops in developing countries like India and Afghanistan have workers who are treated fairly, paid well, receive pensions and good health conditions. We visit our workshops often, so we know for sure that conditions are good."
For Every Order, We Plant A Tree
"We aim to work with as many of the more than 10,000 companies that have committed to a better future and also supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.
With Love Darling bridges the gap between fashion and sustainability. We are aware that fashion is the second largest polluting industry in the world, and therefore we want to help build a community of fashion consumers who engage in a responsible and sustainable way.
We are committed to creating a community around our jewellery and creating an experience that lives and breathes to pave the way for a better world and to reach the global goals.
We are the first jewelry company to interpret the SDGs through a dedicated collection.
With each piece of jewellery, each person gets the chance to be part of something bigger and commit to their values and what they believe in, while representing a personal story.
We hope that all of our jewelry collections can inspire change and help contribute to a better future!
"No one can do everything, but everyone can do something"
With Love,
Elisabeth Crossley-Wright