Fashion:
Put a Ring on It
The allure of shiny, pretty things is not lost on the eco-conscious, but finding gems that are as ethical as they are glittery is no easy feat. Enter C5 Fine Jewelry, an Oakland-based company that believes in the four “C’s” of diamond quality (cut, color, clarity, and carat), plus a fifth “C”: consciousness. Buy an engagement ring from C5 and you’re assured a conflict-free bauble, customizable to your liking and guaranteed to be wholly unique.
Of course, betrothed couples aren’t the only ones who whould be able to enjoy sporting such dazzling accessories. (Ahem, single ladies.) Anyone with a penchant for eco-glam may shop C5’s MCH collection of impressive, sustainable jewelry (all recycled metals, all ethically sourced gems). We’re keen on the delicate ID Bracelet and bold, sapphire-encrusted Circle Ring, both of which make impressive aesthetic and social statements.
Should the sight of price tags in the thousands leave you speechless (lavish jewels don’t come cheap, after all), fear not. You can shop C5’s much more accessible, but no less stylish Avenue Green collection instead. Layer a few of their thin bangles — made of 100% recycled sterling silver — on your arm for an instant outfit pick-me-up. As an astute pop diva once put it, if you like it, put a ring—or necklace, earrings, or bracelet — on it. All the better if it’s a well-crafted piece by C5.
