ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY
A Commitment to Beauty, Integrity & The Future
At Black Finch we have arrived at our ethics through a combination of strong personal values and fact-checking for ourselves.
We believe our business of crafting treasures for you should not be the result of bad labour practices or harm to our precious earth. We couldn’t live with it and we don’t want you to. We bring you complete supply chain transparency. We’ve worked really hard at this and the magical pieces we specialise in are the result. Each stone, each ounce of precious metal, takes a long and surprising journey either from a family owned and manually operated mine, a rare source, a recycled heirloom or even a melted down x-ray.
Closing the Loop
Recycled Gold
We exclusively use 100% recycled refined gold, sourced from a Melbourne-based refinery. By choosing post-consumer gold reclaimed from jewellery, electronic devices, and industrial sources, we eliminate the need for new mining and significantly reduce our environmental footprint.
Unlike newly mined gold, which contributes to deforestation, toxic waste, and human rights violations, recycled gold is a circular, sustainable alternative that upholds the highest standards of quality and durability.
✔ 100% post-consumer recycled gold
✔ Refined & crafted in Melbourne
✔ No new mining, no unnecessary waste
Ethical Gemstones
Australian & Artisanal Sapphires
We are sapphire specialists, sourcing from small-scale, family-run mines in Australia, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Montana. These mines operate with minimal environmental disruption, and where possible we personally visit sites to ensure ethical practices.
Australian Parti-Sapphires – Rare, unique bi-colour gems showcasing the earth's natural artistry.
Madagascan & Ceylon Sapphires – Highly sought-after for their legendary brilliance, huge colour array and small scale mines.
Montana Sapphires –Ethically sourced, ensuring fair wages and minimal impact.
Conflict-Free & Recycled
Diamonds
All our diamonds adhere to the Kimberley Process Certification, ensuring they are conflict-free. However, we go beyond industry standards by offering recycled diamonds—a truly sustainable choice. By repurposing existing diamonds, we honour their longevity while reducing environmental and social harm.
✔ Conflict-free, responsibly sourced diamonds
✔ Recycled diamonds available for custom designs
✔ Traceability from mine to maker
Circular Jewellery
Heirloom Remodelling & Recycled Diamonds
We embrace a circular economy by offering an heirloom redesign service, allowing clients to transform sentimental gemstones and metals into modern, wearable pieces.
Every redesign reduces waste and gives new life to existing materials.
✔ Reimagine an heirloom stone into a contemporary design
✔ Trade in your old gold for a new, custom piece or instore credit
✔ Sustainability with deep sentimental value
Giving Back
Certified Carbon Neutral
Sustainability is about more than materials—it’s about accountability. Black Finch is proudly certified carbon-neutral under the NoCO2 program, making us one of the few jewellers in Australia with this status.
✔ Offsetting emissions via verified environmental projects
✔ Sustainable packaging & carbon-neutral shipping
Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together
Jewellery should tell a story—yours, the Earth's, and the hands that craft it. At Black Finch, we believe in making treasures that last generations, without compromising our planet’s future.
