The environment
Instead of always using new resources, Coeur de Lion wants to help you look after your jewellery properly and, if necessary, repair it. That is also part of sustainability for the brand. Therefore, they offer a comprehensive service to restore your favourite piece to its former glory, no matter how old it is. After all, we know that the longer you own an item of jewellery, the more sentimental value it has – and that’s irreplaceable.
The people behind the jewellery
The production of the jewellery items takes place entirely in the Coeur de Lion Stuttgart studio, from the initial design to the final quality control. Our studio stands for unique design and innovative production methods. The ‘Made in Germany’ distinction fills us with pride and we are thrilled by the ever-growing appreciation of handmade products. Coeur de Lion is also proud of their team – a conglomerate of talented people from a range of backgrounds who are refreshingly diverse and aware of the importance of quality. They are pleased that 70% of their management positions are held by women.
KYWIE® is the only 100% natural wine cooler designed to keep all beverages at even temperature. Made of Texel and other local sheepskin. Tested as the best passive cooler in the world. On top of that an eye-catcher and totally natural and sustainable.
All KYWIE® coolers are brilliantly simple. Made to hold on to the temperature of practically all bottles, wine, water and anything else you can think of. The temperature stays even for several hours, also because the bottle stays in the cooler whilst pouring. The shape allows for easy insertion and removal. KYWIE® coolers are an ideal wine-travel-outdooraccessory. It’s soft and lightweight and protects the bottle from breaking.
All you have to do is pre-chill the wine. Take the bottle from the fridge, et voila. Cold wine for hours. What is more sustainable than that. It always works.
Sheepskin is a natural left-over material, available in abundance. Using this is far more sustainable than creating artificial new materials. On top of that, sheepskin is totally bio-degradable. And, when available, coolers are produced from excess sheepskins from the fashion industry, leaving no waste. KYWIE® is designed in the Netherlands and produced locally too, with minimal footprint.
“Let Yourself Shine” is one of my favourite mantras. It says exactly what my jewellery does. They accentuate and enhance a woman’s natural beauty by adding an essential and eye-catching sparkle”. – Sif Jakobs, founder of Sif Jakobs Jewellery
THE MATERIALS
Sif Jakobs brand is famous for its eye-catching and elegant jewellery. The look is upscale while still being “affordable luxury ”.
The jewellery is made of rhodium, or 18k yellow gold plated 925 sterling silver. The jewellery is 100% free of nickel and complies with all international quality standards.
THE BRAND
The Danish award-winning jewellery brand Sif Jakobs designs and produces sophisticated jewellery with a modern expression. The founder Sif Jakobs was born in Iceland, studied in Sweden and has been based in Copenhagen since the year 2000. Italy has been her second home for years. Sif’s love of Italian elegance has been a constant source of inspiration for the titles of her collections. Her jewellery is also influenced by her native Iceland, a country of incredible natural beauty.
Since the launch of Sif Jakobs jewellery in 2009, the brand has grown rapidly and is represented in more than 25 countries.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sif Jakobs believes in high-quality jewellery, superior business performance and high ethical standards, and they craft jewellery with respect for resources, environment and people.
Responsible consumption and production
They use recycled metals in their products and the majority of crafting waste is reused.
Climate action
As part of their commitment to climate action, Sif Jakobs Jewellery is dedicated to implementing sustainable practices, ensuring a positive impact on the environment.
Raw materials
They benefit from working with raw materials that can be recycled in perpetuity without any loss of quality.
In the last passed years, a considerable quantity of their silver was sourced from recycled metals. They use a variety of different stones to add sparkle and colour to their jewellery.
FSC certified packaging
Sif Jakobs Jewellery embraces responsibility by transitioning to eco-friendly packaging. All their boxes are made of sustainable FSC-certified alternatives, guaranteeing that these boxes originate from responsibly managed forests, delivering both environmental and social benefits.
“We are a manufacturer with heart.”
The Steiff “Button in Ear” is one of the best known trademarks in the world. “Our “Button in Ear” stands for something very special: for craftsmanship, creativity and unmistakable design. Every ounce of our exceptional history since 1880. “
When founder Margarete Steiff made the Elefäntle pin cushion in 1880, she saw how the little felt elephant instantly won the affection of children and became their favourite cuddly toy. Designing and creating wonderful toys for children was the foundation of her life's ideology and still guides Steiff today. Her motto "Only the best is good enough for children" remains the guiding principle of the company to this day.
Act with responsibility!
“We are aware of our responsibility towards our society and the environment. Within the scope of our possibilities, our actions go beyond the fulfilment of existing laws and regulations.”
Under the umbrella of "Teddies for tomorrow" Steiff actively addresses the issues of sustainability and alternative materials.
The use of recycled PET bottles makes Tom Teddy bear’s cuddly soft plush fur and his filling particularly future-proof. Measuring 30 cm tall, trendy Tom has a cappuccinocoloured plush coat with a vanillacoloured insert for his tummy. He has a short-pile, white round snout, paws and soles, as well as shiny black eyes and a funny dark brown nose! As a Teddy for tomorrow, he wears his green Steiff chest tag with pride...
Wristwatches made in Germany – the recipe for success of the family-owned business POINTtec with its brand ZEPPELIN. The design of ZEPPELIN is inspired by the German pioneer of aviation: the majestic airships of Graf Zeppelin, which made luxurious air travel possible for the first time. All watches of the POINTtec brand ZEPPELIN are "Made in Germany", are developed in Ismaning near Munich and mostly manufactured in the company's own Bauhaus-building in Ruhla, Thuringia, by highly qualified personnel.
POINTtec uses first-class, reliable suppliers who also provide well-known manufacturers of luxury watches with components. The range of models extends from quartz watches with a Swiss quality movements, mechanical chronographs that feature a vertical clutch up to Valjoux chronometers, which meet the particularly strict requirements of the "Sternwarte Glashütte " certificate. The principle of the founder and owner of POINTtec, Mr. Willi Birk, is to always offer the customer watches of the highest quality at the best possible price / performance ratio. This philosophy over the years has made POINTtec one of the largest manufacturers of wristwatches in Germany.
Zeppelin's Sustainable Planet watches have dials made of plastic for which no fossil raw materials were used, but castor oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant, also called the miracle tree. This is the plant that grows on the material. Dials made of pure Bio-Polymer are used for the solar watch, as these dials must allow enough light to pass through for the solar cell.
With the Seute Deern watch, the German Maritime Museum and the Austrian manufacturer Waidzeit have created a timeless piece of jewellery in a limited edition that keeps the memory of the tall ship alive
This automatic watch made of antique wood of the sailing ship "Seute Deern" which means sweet girl, is one of a kind. It features the construction drawing of the Seute Deern, the most famous ship in Bremerhaven, on the dial.
On top 10% of the sales price will be used for the renovation of the Grönland (Germany's oldest polar ship). This Waidzeit timepiece has an automatic movement, sapphire glass and a viewing window towards the movement. Furthermore, the watch is a limited edition and is sold with a two-year warranty and certificate of authenticity.
For over 20 years, the name FAIRWERK has stood for good design from the Inntal workshops of the Attl Foundation, an institution for people with disabilities, in Wasserburg am Inn, Bavaria.
In the workshops, the FAIRWERK range is manufactured with a lot of passion and great care. What distinguishes the company is a high degree of personal commitment and respectful collaboration.
For each product, a manufacturing process is defined so that production is possible for people with handicap.
High quality and fair prices are very important to FAIRWERK. The brand has remained true to their philosophy of producing as many goods as possible ourselves. The supply chain for the products is transparent and sustainable.
When you choose FAIRWERK, you are buying high-quality design products „Made in Germany“ that are socially and ecologically sustainable.
