Agathe Gauthier – Circular and responsible jewellery: Emblème revolutionizes jewellery making!

Extraction of rare ore, use of chemicals, waste of natural resources… Can the luxury jewellery industry, often pinned on its environmental and social impact, reinvent itself?

This is the gamble of Emblème. A French brand that challenges the codes of jewellery and offers more sustainable alternatives. Their secret? Extracting gold from used electronic circuits. An innovative process that significantly reduces the environmental impact of jewellery production, when we know that 10 grams of gold in nature = 10 tons of rock extracted, while with electronic circuits it takes only 1 ton.

In this episode of On The Way

We open the doors of the Emblème workshop and give the floor to Agathe Gauthier, co-founder and artistic director of this circular jewellery brand.

She first shares her journey between France and Africa, then tells us about the genesis of the project, the backstage of jewellery manufacturing and the challenges of ethical and sustainable jewellery.

Between manufacture in circuit (very) short, recycled materials (from jewellery to packaging), and unique French know-how for a reduced carbon footprint; Agathe explains how Emblème is committed to offering refined and unique jewellery that sublimates you, while respecting the planet.

An inspiring podcast for those who aspire to a more responsible consumption, without giving up beauty and elegance.

Enjoy!