Louën handmakes all her jewelry in Tuscany, Italy and exclusively works with 100% recycled and certified 925 fine Sterling Silver, proper Gold Plating with a 1-2 micron thick 21karat gold plating made to last up to 2-3 years when carefully maintained. As for stones she is primarily utilizing Cubic Zirconias, extremely hard and clear lab-grown stones ethically produced in Europe (Crystal Valley, Czech Republic). Pieces in solid gold (9k or 14k) can be made to order on request.
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