Boma Jewelry Starburst Sterling Silver Ring With White Topaz c/o | Boma Jewelry Modern Thin Sterling Silver Bar Bracelet c/o
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! To wrap up Earth Month, I'm sharing the story of sustainable and ethical jewelry company, Boma Jewelry! Founded in Seattle in 1981, Boma Jewelry makes high-quality, sustainable and ethical jewelry at affordable prices that is perfect for everyday wear.
Minority owned, operated by women of color, sustainably minded and ethically manufactured, Boma jewelry is gorgeous, good for the planet and I am obsessed! Looking for a gift for upcoming Mother's Day, a loved one in quarantine celebrating a birthday or to treat yo' self?! Boma Jewely is the perfect choice!
Boma Jewelry was oh so gracious and recently sent me the Starburst Sterling Silver Ring With White Topaz and Modern Thin Sterling Silver Bar Bracelet, both of which would make great gifts!
The Starburst Sterling Silver Ring With White Topaz has quickly become a daily piece I reach for. Non-toxic, nickel-free and with a genuine white topaz stone, this ring is just stunning! Ethically made in a fair-wage factory by artisans in Thailand and certified 925 recycled sterling silver, I will continue to wear this beautiful piece for years to come.
The Modern Silver Bar Bracelet is also a new favorite. Certified 925 recycled fine sterling silver, ethically made by artisans at a fair-wage factory in Thailand, made with recycled silver (mine-free!), non toxic, nickel-free and hypoallergenic, this bracelet is perfect to wear dressed up or down for everyday wear.
Boma Jewelry is a company doing really great things! They are an ethical and sustainable jewelry company from my hometown I am proud to support and share their story with you.
Ethical Meets Accessible
Founded in Seattle in 1981 with a mission of filling a niche in the market for high-quality, affordable, ethically made, sterling silver jewelry, Boma Jewelry is non-toxic, nickel-free and hypoallergenic.
Boma is made with precious metals and each piece is stamped with a "Boma925" or "B925" to signify its sterling silver.
Real Transparency
Boma aims to be the trusted, ethical company that leads by example through clarity, transparency, and providing more insights into the jewelry industry than any other source on the market.
Who Made My Jewelry?
Boma believes that who makes your stuff matters and is deeply committed to fair wages, safe working conditions and long-term career opportunities for employees. Boma is made by workers who are supported for careers for life by Boma.
Boma Jewelry built their own factory in Thailand in 1986. Workers receive MORE than a living wage, safe working conditions, access to an employee-led credit union, 90 days of paid maternity leave (45 days paid by the company + 45 days paid by the government), education scholarships and ongoing wellness programs. For Boma, sustainability includes the long term investment they make in their worker's lives.
Boma jewelry is made in their own factory without the use of dangerous and toxic chemicals. For the safety of their workers and customers, all products are lead-free, nickel-free, hypoallergenic and antimicrobial. In 2020, Boma is on track to complete its B Corps Certification and continues to renew its commitment for using business as a force for good.
Boma Girl Fund
Boma believes that doing good begins from within the supply chain. In 2016, Boma established The Boma Girl Fund to formally donate funds to education and wellness programs created specifically for workers, their families and the communities of the artisans and craftspeople making Boma Jewelry.
Environmental Impact
For decades Boma has worked to recycle precious metals back into the supply chain in an effort to lessen negative environmental impacts. Boma is made with recycled precious metals sourced from New Mexico. Everyday Boma recycles 15% of the silver from their production process for new designs.
Boma works with recycling centers that have environmental controls to manage their precious metals recycling process. This involves a controlled facility that monitors air pollution control and air-handling systems to manage emissions as well as onsite inspections and audits for high standards of control and regulation.
Through their 2020 Zero Waste project, Boma highlights their process to up-cycle, reissue and reuse dead stock materials they've accumulated for almost 40 years.
They are committed to looking at the full process of their supply chain to look at ways to continually improve and less their environmental impact. From using recycled silver to working with their factories to switch to renewable energy, they are committed to looking at both big and small areas of impact. Boma donates a portion of its proceeds every year to 1% For The Planet.
Circular Fashion
A step beyond reduce/reuse/recycle, circularity asks us to also consider repair, restore, replace, refuse, reject and to rethink the products we use and the processes behind them. Boma has long practiced the ideals of circularity, including:
High-Quality - Boma has long had a tag line of 'Boma for life.' They design and craft their jewelry to last a lifetime. The opposite concept of disposable or fast fashion jewelry.
Fair + Ethical - owning their own factory makes them directly responsible for their workers wages, safety and standards. They use international third-party audits like Sedex to externally verify their claims.
Green + Clean - metals are a material that have properties to be recycled over and over. Boma sources from recycled materials, as well as recycling materials within their own supply chain.
Vintage - Search for 'Vintage Boma Jewelry' on the web and you'll find secondhand Boma Jewelry pieces from the 80s, 90s and 00s being sold online. More recently Boma has partnered with local businesses to sell their original vintage pieces.
Repair - For decades Boma has encouraged customers to return damaged or broken pieces to be repaired and re-worn.
As an established business Boma is focused on building from their nearly 40 years of heritage in ways differing from other jewelry companies. Part of this vision is the focus on long-term versus short-term goals. Boma believes that incorporating the ideals of circularity is one of the invaluable ways they can make a positive impact for the long-term.
Social Purpose Corporation
In 2020 Boma became recognized as a Social Purpose Corporation. This means that their company's mission includes positive impact on society, workers, the community and the environment in addition to profit as it's legally defined goals.
COVID-19 Response
Boma Jewelry is even doing amazing things in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They have temporarily shut down their headquarters and shipping center. However, you can still shop during this time, but delays in shipping may occur and they thank you for your patience.
They are using their resources to help those in need, including supporting local hospitals in Thailand helping to control the spread by creating 10,000 face shields in their factory that have been distributed to four hospitals throughout the greater Bangkok area where the factory is located.
Thank you Boma Jewelry!
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