Sustainability, Ethics and Recycling
A core foundation in my business is reusing, repurposing and giving new life to antique items. Items that are heavy on character and beauty but gentle on the earth. Some ways I operate as a “green” business are:
- Making my jewellery from recycled silver and repurposed silver items, some already 100-150 years old. This means that you wear jewellery that is not newly mined and that has a fascination life story!
- I Reuse ALL of my scrap pieces of silver to make my molten silver collection
- I Use recycled and recyclable gift boxes and my high quality gift bags can be used for many years to store and carry your jewellery and keep it tarnish free
- I Hand-stamp my gift boxes instead of using branded stickers
- I Use padded mailing bags which are recycled, recyclable, AND reusable
- I do my best to minimize unnecessary packaging materials
- I purchase materials from other small business owners as often as possible and am passionate about this, so you can feel good about supporting more than one small business- all in a single purchase.
- I don’t travel to work! I work from my garden studio which is super insulated and cosy!
- I buy all my leather from one tannery in Tuscany and it is all shipped together only a couple of times year.
- I cut my leather carefully so to avoid waste and sell on my offcuts to people who make other smaller items from them
- I make my leather goods and jewellery to last! It is not throwaway fashion but they are items that you will wear and treasure for years and years to come.
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What my Customers Think...
“ I purchased a pair of earrings from Susie’s studio and they are just perfect! Beautifully designed and crafted and I can’t wait to wear them! Thank-you for creating such gorgeous things”
Olivia.Susie's Studio Customer
“ Really thrilled with my new earrings from Susie’s studio. Beautifully made and completely original, it feels very special to wear them. I’ve already had some lovely compliments and it is so nice to wear jewellery that is well crafted and also unique. Susie was able to tell me a little of the history of the item that they were made from , which makes them a little extra special”
CharlotteSusie's Studio Customer
“ I love these beaten silver drop earrings which catch the light as they move! I love the fact that Susie recycles old silver spoons and napkin rings to create some of her jewellery. She is so talented!”
GillSusie's Studio Customer
“I couldn’t just buy one pair so I bought these little beauties too!”
GillSusie's Studio Customer
“Absolutely love my handmade, beautiful Christmas present! Thank you Susie”
Emma Susie's Studio Customer
“ I purchased one of Susie’s silver rings made from a beautiful silver, vintage spoon. It is totally gorgeous and on my finger every day. I just love the life that it has had and now having. Thank you Susie for being so creative!”
Ann-Marie Susie's Studio Customer
‘ Lovely gifts. I bought three last Christmas for my son in laws and they are still in daily use”
JulieSusie's Studio Customer
"Wow, well I guess there’s leather and then there’s LEATHER!I wanted a quality leather key ring that would last forever … this leather is so thick it’ll outlast me!Beautifully made, attractively packaged and delivered in a day - perfect.Highly recommend seller and product 🤗”
StephenSusie's Studio Customer
“After fabulous purchases from Susie last Christmas, I was back! I treated myself to a beautiful silver ring, and a leather crossover bag. See pics. I also purchased a silver pendant and chain, and a leather note wallet. No pics of these two yet, as they are wrapped as gifts for family. “
Julie Susie's Studio Customer
“Susie is so welcoming, and clearly loves her work, her silver and leather goods are beautifully crafted. No doubt I'll be back next year, if not before. “
Julie Susie's Studio Customer
“I wore my beautiful antique spoon snake chain necklace for first time yesterday evening. Earrings and ring complete the set. Much admired - and necklace and ring have my initial , in Victorian gothic script ('B'). So lovely.”
Bridget Susie's Studio Customer
“Susie, your handcrafted jewellery is divine!”
Christine Susie's Studio Customer
"I'm absolutely delighted with my stunning pieces of sterling silver jewellery. Beautifully designed and handmade by Susie in her workshop in the ancient village of Ribchester. Fantastic customer service with a personal touch, would highly recommend to anyone looking for something special. "
Deena and Matt from DerbySusie's Studio Customer
"My husband was really pleased to receive at Christmas a personalised handcrafted leather keyring which had also been made by Susie and was of excellent quality.
Thanks so much, I'm looking forward to my next visit to your studio."
Deena and Matt from DerbySusie's Studio Customer
"Fantastic! You are soooooo clever.
I have been wearing my lovely pendant every day. I love it!!!" Christine
Deena and Matt from DerbySusie's Studio Customer
"Fantastic! You are soooooo clever.
I have been wearing my lovely pendant every day. I love it!!!"
ChristineSusie's Studio Customer
"I love mine! 😍 I use it all the time!”
JennySusie's Studio Customer
“My beautiful purse. All new and shiny now but i know it will just look better and better as its gets worn, used and loved, that's what i love about leather”.
DawnSusie's Studio Customer
"Just bought a lovely leather journal as a present for my sister in law. Look how beautifully wrapped it comes. It seems a shame to even unwrap it!"
DawnSusie's Studio Customer
“I absolutely love it my necklace.
I wore it last night for a 21st, it looked lovely.
That’s some going! You Finished making it, sold it and I wore it all in the same day! ❤️❤️”
Gayle- Louise Susie's Studio Customer
“Thanks for my lovely silver drop earrings. They are beautiful and so comfy too. I have sensitive ears but have no problems with these at all. Thanks xx"
DawnSusie's Studio Customer
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