ABOUT

H₂ERǴ is a research-based jewellery brand which investigates the potential and beauty of regenerative & ecological futures. Through both crafting jewellery and research projects, H₂ERǴ explores a new precious material culture which draws from biotechnology, history, craft and science.

h₂erǵ is a root-word in Proto-Ino-European. It is a reconstruction of the first word used to describe Silver, also meaning ‘to shine’.  

The studio is based in London and was created by Karoline Healy who has a background in materials research & circular design.  The brand aims to use jewellery to propose radical innovations which suggest alternatives to exploitative material extraction by collaborating with material scientists, biologists, craftspeople and nature.

Her designs draw inspiration from a wide range; natural growth formations to surrealism to ancient alchemy– a blend of handcrafted, unique and elegant.

H₂ERǴ jewellery is ungendered and non-seasonal.

MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING

The jewellery is made, cast, plated & hallmarked locally in London, UK.

Pieces are cast in sterling silver 925 and plated with 18ct gold Vermeil.

Due to silver mining, and its damage to the environment, we use recycled sterling silver 925 to cast. This is not always possible for all elements such as earring posts or butterflies. Recycled silver is around 20% more expensive than newly mined silver. We will continue to improve and strive for all our items to be 100% recycled silver.

The gems are ethically sourced and from mines that operate as ecologically as possible. The suppliers have an Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate.

Upon request, pieces can be made from Fairtrade 18ct solid gold.

PACKAGING

Your jewellery will be packed in a tin which can be home-recycled or reused. The smaller jewellery items are sealed inside a clear bag for protection. This PVA polymer completely dissolves in water and is non-toxic (it’s normally used for fishing). The larger items are protected with a biodegradable and compostable bag.

We are constantly researching and testing new materials for our packaging to make it more renewable.