All of our jewelry is designed and handmade in my home, here in Italy, just for you.
I draw my inspiration from the balance and harmony found in nature. That's what makes simple pieces feel special and more intricate ones just right.
Only after you place your order I start creating that exact piece just for you.
Because of this, I can take my time with every detail and create each piece with the same care and devotion as if making it for a friend.
This made-to-order process is also more sustainable because it eliminates overproduction, the root cause of industry waste.
Our values guide every step of our process, because we understand that true beauty can never be created at the expense of people or the environment.
Crafting your jewelry by hand, with devotion breathes life and character into it, making it as unique and exceptional as the women who wear it.
At Rays & Riches, we create stunning and sustainable jewelry that looks and feels good to wear.
Our gemstones are sourced exclusively from repurposed jewelry.
There is nothing more sustainable and ethical than giving these preloved treasures a chance to be worn and loved again.
By reusing existing gems, we contribute to a circular economy, reduce carbon emissions and avoid the negative impacts of the gemstone industry.
Even our pearls are repurposed. Did you know that conventionally farmed pearls unfortunately are not truly sustainable? Read more here.
Our dedication to making sustainable jewelry also includes the metals we use.
Unlike standard gold plated metals our jewelry is made with 100x more gold.
This substantial layer of gold is added without the use of chemicals.
It also last much longer than gold plated metals and can be recycled infinitely, moving away from fast fashion and contributing to a circular economy instead.
With every piece we create, we aim to showcase the beauty of sustainable jewelry, a reflection of our love for the Earth and our belief in the importance of ethical, responsible practices.
All Rays of Riches jewelry is waterproof because it is made with a layer of 585 gold that is 100x thicker than that of gold plated jewelry.
This thick layer of gold makes it waterproof and much more durable than gold plated jewelry.
It also means that it is safe for you if you have sensitive skin.
Your skin will never come in contact with the base metal (unlike with gold-plated jewelry where only a few atoms of gold cover the surface).
Furthermore, we only use the highest-quality, nickel-free materials, so our jewelry is hypoallergenic.
Read more about the material we use here.
Two things set our jewelry apart from gold-plated:
a thicker gold layer and how it’s made.
Thicker Gold Layer:
Rays & Riches jewelry has a gold layer that's 100 times thicker than gold-plated and makes up at least 5% of its weight.
Better Manufacturing:
This thick layer of gold is bonded to the base using heat and pressure, not chemicals like gold-plated jewelry.
Therefore it's:
A single drop of water resting on a blade of grass is incredibly simple, yet it never feels plain or boring.
Or a sky exploding with colour at sunset- incredibly dramatic and yet it never feels like too much.
With nature as our guiding principle our jewelry feels expressive and special, while always remaining balanced, effortless, and refined.
