With a New Year Comes a New Commitment...

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is coming to a close and a new year is now upon us...

And, with a new year, comes a new commitment to the environment! We here at Real Jewels believe that each individual can make a difference in a small way (together, making a BIG impact!).

Here are just a few of the ways REAL JEWELS has resolved to care for Mother Earth:

All of our pieces are made from recycled gold and silver.

Our packaging is FSC-certified, 100% recycled, 100% post-consumer waste, and chlorine-free.

Our mailers are made from recycled fibers and post-consumer content.

We use soy-based ink for all of our printing. (Vegetable-based inks offer a safer work environment for production staff by reducing harmful fumes and VOC emissions.)

In addition, we here at Real Jewels have taken the "No Dirty Gold pledge" which states,"I support the No Dirty Gold campaign to end destructive gold mining practices. I call on retailers and manufacturers of gold jewelry, electronics, and other goods to work to ensure that the gold in their products was not produced at the expense of local communities, workers, and the environment. I demand that the global mining industry provide retailers and consumers an alternative to dirty gold."

Learn more about dirty mining and refining practices at the official No Dirty Gold website!

So, in 2010, why not make a promise to yourself and the planet?

We've made it easier than ever before to take REAL JEWELS with you wherever you go...introducing Real Jewels MOBILE
!

Now that you've made a commitment to the planet, how about a reward?

Try an initial pendant from the REAL ME collection! They are available in Sterling Silver, 10 Karat gold, and 14 Karat gold. All come with our signature, fair trade green peridot tag that guarantees that your jewelry was made in a responsible manner!




Real Jewels. Beautiful. Sustainable. Real.

Stay Real & best wishes for a happy and healthy new year,
The Real Jewels Team

A Thoughtful Gift (For Loved Ones & The Planet!)

Since it’s the season of giving, we’re going to do just that and keep our free ground shipping in effect for the rest of 2009…that’s one great reason to shop Real Jewels!

But, don’t forget the most important reason to shop Real Jewels – our commitment to the planet!

To help minimize the environmental impact that irresponsible mining and refining practices can have on our planet, we exclusively use recycled sterling silver and 14 karat gold in the manufacturing of our fine jewelry. We use precious and semi precious stones that are fair- traded. Our diamonds are kimberly processed certified and conflict–free.



We believe that “responsibly made” should be synonymous with trendy and fashionable, and that now is the time to embrace sustainability and promote awareness for future generations to come. We create jewelry that is joyful, thoughtful and always respectful of the environment and the people who make it.

What better way to show the ones you love that you care for not only them, but also for the Earth and the rest of its people this holiday season?

“If there is any responsibility in the cycle of life it must be that one generation owes to the next that strength by which it can come to face ultimate concerns in its own way.” -Erik H. Erickson

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team

Real Great Gifts for Everyone on Your List!

Still haven’t finished shopping for everyone on your holiday list?

Have no fear – Real Jewels is here to save the day!

With five unique jewelry collections, Real Jewels has something for everyone special in your life.

The new REAL SWEET collection is perfectly priced for giving – all under $40!

The REAL SPIRIT collection is made for gifting…each comes in its own “green” origami envelope…

The REAL ME collection features pieces that look great alone or as an addition to an existing piece of jewelry…

The REAL LIGHT collection is specially designed to allow light to reflect through each piece of jewelry…inspired by nature and Mehndi art.

The REAL GEMS collection is made exclusively of recycled 14 Karat gold and sparkling Kimberly processed conflict-free diamonds…

And, as if that wasn’t enough motivation, guess what the best part is?  Well, share your love for Real Jewels with a friend using the Tell A Friend page on our website and you just gave yourself a present – 10% off your first online purchase! (Did we mention free ground shipping on all orders, too?)

Who says ‘tis better to give than receive?

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team

So many ways to shop Real Jewels!

Happy Monday, everyone!

So, here’s your dilemma…you love Real Jewels, but you’re not the Internet shopping type…

Well then, we have good news for our fans in the New York area – Chrison & Bellina in Oyster Bay, New York is now carrying Real Jewels!

Chrison & Bellina

24 Audrey Avenue

Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1548

(516) 802-3824

Or maybe you adore our pieces, but are a bit short on cash this holiday season… 

More good news for you! 

We’re happy to introduce to you our newest collection – REAL SWEET

Charming little trinkets all under $40!

These treasures are perfect for giving and all come in our signature origami-inspired envelope.  

And just a reminder, all our customers enjoy FREE ground shipping on all orders – our gift to you for choosing Real Jewels. 

With so many jewels and so many ways to get them from us to you this holiday season, there’s no reason not to give Real Jewels to someone special in your life! 

But remember, it doesn’t stop with you…spread the green by telling a friend on our OFFICIAL WEBSITE and get 10% off your first online purchase! 

Happy shopping! 

Stay real, 

The Real Jewels Team

Let the holiday shopping season begin!

Well, the Thanksgiving spread has come and gone, the chaos of Black Friday has calmed until next year, and the holiday shopping season is officially upon us!

We hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving, but now it’s time to figure out what you’re getting everyone! Have no fear, Real Jewels is making it easier than ever for you to shop from home in your PJs.

Because you’ve been so nice this year, we got you something a little early–-

Tell a friend about Real Jewels when you visit our Tell A Friend page and receive a code for 10% off your first purchase!

Or how about free ground shipping on all orders?

Just our way of saying, “Happy Holidays!” to you.

Here at Real Jewels, we love the planet (remember, we exclusively use 100% recycled sterling silver and 14 karat gold in our jewelry!), but we also love our customers…please feel free to call us any day from 9AM-5PM EST at 1-866-302-0409 or E-mail us at cutomercare@real-jewels.com any time!

And don’t forget to become our fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team

Showing our thanks the best way we know how...

“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.”
-E.P. Powell

With Thanksgiving upon us, we here at Real Jewels wanted to take a moment to THANK YOU, our loyal customers. In the days to come, we hope to get to know you better through this blog and our Facebook and Twitter accounts.

But, we didn’t just want to TELL you how thankful we are, we wanted to SHOW you! So, right now, when you tell a friend about Real-Jewels.com, we’ll thank you by giving you 10% off your first purchase (and we have a pretty funny feeling there are a lot of people you could show your gratitude to with a beautiful piece of jewelry).

Not the online shopping type? Come say hello to us in person at the Eco Holiday Marketplace! We’ll be there this coming Friday (11/27), Saturday (11/28), and Sunday (11/29) from 12PM-7PM. The marketplace is located at 2 Great Jones Street NYC between Broadway and Lafayette and features lots of wonderful green companies showing their wares in a great space.



Please stop by the marketplace…we’d love to meet you! And, as an added incentive (hey, we never claimed to be above bribery!), if you tell us you heard about us on this blog, Facebook, or Twitter, you’ll get 10% off your first Real Jewels marketplace purchase! Just our way of saying thanks!

Real Jewels wants to know what YOU’RE thankful for! E-mail us this week at us at RealJewelsBlogger@gmail.com with whatever you’re most thankful for this holiday season. We’ll feature our favorites on this blog next week!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team

A little bit about us...

“We create the world in which we live; if that world becomes unfit for human life; it is because we tire of our responsibility.”
-Cyril Connolly

Now that the blog is up and running, we here at Real Jewels think it only fair to tell you a little bit about our company!

While one of our goals is to, of course, create unique pieces for you to enjoy, what you may not realize is that our jewels are just as beautiful “on the inside” as they are on the outside.

All of our jewelry is “responsibly made” exclusively from recycled precious metals and fair trade sustainable gems. In addition, you can have the assurance that the person who made your necklace, bracelet, or earrings was paid fairly and crafted your jewelry in a healthy, safe work environment here in the USA. We do not outsource any of our manufacturing to large, offshore factories. Instead, we manufacture our jewelry in small, family-run shops.

And, we don’t just talk about our moral, eco-friendly way of doing things…we also participate in the following organizations:

No Dirty Gold: http://www.nodirtygold.com

Green America: http://www.coopamerica.org

Madison Dialogue: http://www.madisondialogue.org

Now that you know some more about us…we’d love to get to know more about YOU! E-mail us at RealJewelsBlogger@gmail.com and let us know what you’d like to read on this very blog!

Until next time…

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team

Welcome to the official REAL JEWELS blog!

Each week, we’ll be posting an article that delves into different facets of our company!

Check back frequently to learn about where you can find our jewelry, who’s been wearing our pieces, special promotions happening on our website, and eco-friendly facts about Real Jewels!

Remember, Real Jewels are not only beautiful, they’re also GREEN -- we’re a responsible addition to your wardrobe with no green washing! Each of our gorgeous pieces is embellished with a signature Green Peridot tag to remind you (and the world) that you’re not only fashion conscious…you’re environmentally conscious, too!

Real Jewels. Beautiful. Sustainable. Real.

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Stay real,
The Real Jewels Team