https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/what-is-e-waste-and-why-it-matters 2022-08-25T16:31:51+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Black_circuit_board._Ewaste_for_recycling_cropped.jpg?v=1615993225 What is e-waste and why it matters. E-waste contains both gold and silver. We recycle these broken electronics to create sustainable, minimalist jewellery https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/article 2025-03-19T17:06:08+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Eco_friendly_jewellery_cleaning_1_of_1.jpg?v=1742396768 3 eco-friendly ways to clean your jewellery https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/choosing-your-gold-colour 2025-07-24T13:38:47+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Choosing_your_gold_colour_1_of_1_5e5dc163-c2f7-4a5b-b2c2-7031b618966d.jpg?v=1753357127 Choosing the colour of gold that is right for you Choosing your gold colour for your bespoke jewellery piece and eco-friendly wedding rings. Recycled yellow, rose and white gold https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/what-s-in-a-name-our-rebranding-story 2024-04-28T19:02:10+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/AuTerra_blog_post_header.jpg?v=1619212522 What’s in a name? Our rebranding story. AuTerra Jewellery. A new phase in our eco-friendly handmade jewellery journey. https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/auterra-couples-catharina-and-erns 2025-03-19T17:09:35+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Rings_handcarfted_in_gold_recycled_from_e-waste_and_heirloom_diamonds_1_of_1.png?v=1742396975 AuTerra Couples- Catharina and Erns Recycled eco-friendly gold wedding bands with heirloom ethical diamonds https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/what-are-lab-grown-diamonds 2025-11-05T15:30:50+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Lab_grown_diamond.jpg?v=1762349450 What exactly are Lab-Grown Diamonds? What are lab grown diamonds https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-social-and-environmental-impact-of-lab-grown-versus-mined-diamonds 2025-03-19T17:18:32+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Inspecting_a_diamond_for_for_cut_and_clarity_8d9b567e-06a8-4b17-bcbc-b1010a83b96c.jpg?v=1742397512 Socio-ecological impacts of lab-grown vs. mined diamonds. https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/how-to-measure-your-ring-size 2025-03-19T17:23:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/How_to_measure_your_ring_size_at_home_1_of_1_36b790a3-6b0b-49f6-a091-949ef54952f5.png?v=1742397800 Ring size guide | How to measure your ring size https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-low-down-plated-versus-vermeil-versus-solid-gold 2025-03-19T17:24:53+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Solid_gold_recycled_jewellery_on_linen_cloth_1_of_1.png?v=1742397893 The Low-down: Plated vs. Gold Filled vs. Vermeil vs. Solid Gold Solid Gold recycled jewellery, future heirlooms. These earrings, pendant and ring are a sustainable alternative to fast fashion jewellery https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/karats 2025-03-19T17:36:42+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Gold_karat_stamp_on_recycled_ecofriendly_gold_ring_1_of_1.png?v=1742398602 Understanding Karats- 9K, 14K, 18K, 24K Hallmarking an ecofriendly recycled nine karat gold ring https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/a-conversation-about-quality-with-claire-of-botanica 2024-11-04T14:28:12+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Ashley_and_Claire_Founders_of_AuTerra_and_Botanica_1_of_1.png?v=1634572728 A conversation about quality with Claire of Botanica Community over competition, two jewellers sharing a studio https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/auterra-couples-jani-and-peter 2025-03-19T17:39:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Jani_and_Peters_ethical_ecofriendly_engagemnt_ring_on_tissue_paper_1_of_1.png?v=1742398754 AuTerra Couples- Jani and Peter's Engagement Ring Lab-grown and heirlooms diamonds in recycled gold ecofriendly engagement ring https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/auterra-couples-brad-and-amanda 2024-08-19T14:26:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/A_misty_elopement_in_the_mountains_with_their_baby_daughter_in_tow_1_of_1.png?v=1664270320 AuTerra Couples- Brad and Amanda A misty elopement in the mountains with their baby daughter in tow https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/understanding-the-4cs-a-guide-to-diamond-grading 2025-01-16T08:30:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/The_Four_C_s_of_diamond_quality_1_of_1.jpg?v=1736847849 Understanding the 4C's: A guide to diamond grading Understanding the 4C's of Diamonds, Handcrafted Jewellery https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-history-of-engagement-rings 2023-09-11T20:41:57+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/solitaire_band_on_book_saturated.jpg?v=1693865584 The History of Engagement Rings The history of engagement rings https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-hidden-story-of-our-gold-where-exactly-is-the-gold-in-e-waste 2023-09-21T12:22:55+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Brown_circuit_board_with_24K_gold_nuggets.jpg?v=1693923620 The hidden story of gold. 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Circuit board with 24K gold recycled e-waste nuggets https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/in-the-shadows-2 2024-11-30T14:44:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Andrea-5801.jpg?v=1732960078 In the Shadow of the Mountain https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-seed-collection-2 2024-12-12T17:34:47+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Seed_silver_pendant_and_gold_growth_ring.jpg?v=1734017687 The Seed Collection https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/engela-and-camerons-handmade-wedding 2024-09-25T09:00:00+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/AuTerra_Couples_ecofriendly_wedding_bands_for_Engela_and_Cameron.jpg?v=1724075719 Engela and Cameron's Handmade Wedding AuTerra Couples, Engela and Cameron's custom ecofriendly wedding bands https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/from-electronic-waste-to-golden-nugget 2024-09-18T09:30:00+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Ashley_holding_a_pile_of_circuit_boards_for_recycling.jpg?v=1724691550 How e-waste is recycled Goldsmith holding a pile of electronic waste https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/2024-e-waste-and-its-challenges 2024-09-06T14:06:09+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Entrepreneur_walking_down_path_in_winter_b7dad21d-89a4-46fc-8c6d-24f8bb5beedd.jpg?v=1724689842 2024, e-waste and it's challenges A small business owners journey https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/personalising-your-jewellery-laser-vs-hand-engraving 2025-03-19T17:39:39+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Mixed_Engraved_Rings.jpg?v=1742398779 Personalising your jewellery, laser vs. hand engraving Hand Engraved and Laser Engraved Eco Friendly Silver Rings https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/personalised-poetry-remastered 2024-11-06T22:10:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Oval_Signet_Ring_with_Initial_and_Plants.jpg?v=1730723567 Personalised Poetry Remastered Hand Engraved Oval Signet Ring with Leaf Inspired Font https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/stay-wild-ocean-child 2025-01-06T11:34:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/178C3699.jpg?v=1734031186 Stay Wild Ocean Child https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/a-behind-the-scenes-peak-at-the-e-waste-industrial-complex-nbsp 2025-03-19T17:42:06+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/pexels-emmet-35167-128421.jpg?v=1742398926 A behind the scenes peak at the e-waste industrial complex https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-end-of-an-era-moving-away-from-e-waste 2025-02-18T22:20:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Ash_at_Printers_tray_with_gold_Fairmined_jewellery.jpg?v=1739910025 The end of an era: moving away from ewaste Fairmined gold and silver jewellery at AuTerra's Woodstock Store https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/fairmined-an-in-depth-exploration 2025-03-19T17:48:11+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Fairmined_Colombia_La_Gabriela_Mine_two_artisanl_miners.jpg?v=1742399291 Fairmined - An in-depth exploration https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/white-gold-explained 2025-06-19T20:42:00+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Whiet_gold_diamond_ring_6ceb40c1-2c4c-42ba-92f3-0a4c240b015a.jpg?v=1750358520 White Gold- Explained 9K Fairmined white gold ring with heirloom diamonds https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-greenwashing-of-recycled-gold 2025-10-07T14:28:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Is_Recycled_gold_really_the_Ethical_choice_ed85770b-f1dc-4f2e-8100-cf2dbfbef3f3.jpg?v=1759840129 The Greenwashing of Recycled Gold The greenwashing lie of "recycled" gold https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-failure-of-the-kimberley-process-why-conflict-free-diamonds-aren-t-what-they-seem 2025-10-23T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Journal_Cover_Image_1_5fdf9e01-9fc4-49c7-a38d-08dcad9688df.jpg?v=1759159379 The Failure of the Kimberley Process The Kimberly process on certifies rough, uncut diamonds https://auterra.co.za/blogs/journal/the-importance-and-pitfalls-of-ethical-coloured-gemstones 2025-11-07T21:52:48+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/7430/7392/articles/Journal_Cover_Image_1_175564d2-cc91-4d1a-8873-99197972096b.jpg?v=1762545168 Why Ethically Sourced Gemstones Matter Uncut gemstones. What makes a gemstone ethical?