the sasa mission

at sasa, we believe in the connectedness of the entire planet.

We’re invested in moving away from the environmental destruction and human exploitation that the jewelry industry has long been part of. sasa is doing things differently because we recognize our responsibility to put the planet first, while also facilitating equity for the people throughout the industry.

When you shop sasa, you invest in quality and responsibility.

the sasa standards

transparency

We are committed to transparency in sourcing and production. All of the gemstones we source can be traced to their origin (sometimes even to the person who mined the stone)!

responsibility

We put the planet first and aim to facilitate equity for our industry by focusing on small batch production, sourcing traceable and fair trade Gemstones, choosing recycled and handmade packaging, and using 100% recycled gold or fairmined gold.

interconnection

We believe in the interconnectedness of the entire planet. What you buy has complex effects around the world. We hope to encourage productive purchases over destructive consumption.

Ethical Materials

Traceable Gemstones
sasa is ditching diamonds for colored gemstones. While many consumers are aware of certified conflict free diamonds, this certification does not acknowledge the environmental or labor impact. While we could source recycled diamonds, we feel that this only encourages the demand for newly mined diamonds. We enjoy sharing the country of origin and who cut our gemstones because it is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to get these answers for diamonds and it is truly the only way to know our own impact on the environment and communities across the world.

100% Recycled Gold
sasa pieces are cast only with certified recycled gold or fairmined gold. Using recycled gold contributes to a circular economy, ensuring minimal waste and continued use of materials over generations. Our caster has undergone an audit by the Scientific Global Services (SCS) to certify that the gold grain used for casting is 100% recycled content.

Fairmined Gold
Gold mining almost predominantly uses the toxin mercury. Fairmined gold is mined without mercury and has high environmental and labor standards. Using fairmined gold impacts entire mining communities by providing livable wages and safe working conditions. Our caster is a fairmined licensee that certifies their gold casting grain comes from small-scale mining organizations that ensure responsible mining and business practices. While we primarily use recycled gold, we are also creating pieces with fairmined gold to create jewelry with a positive social and environmental story.

Packaging

sasa pieces are shipped in 100% recycled boxes and sealed with fully compostable tape. Our ring boxes and pouches are hand made from new material so we encourage you to keep these to proctect your pieces when you aren't wearing them. When viable recycled ring boxes and pouches are available we will update this aspect of our packaging. Progess over perfection!