Rhodochrosite

Primarily recognized for its vibrant pink and red colors, which can range from pale rose to deep crimson. Rhodochrosite is most notable sourced in Argentine, in the Pilcopata region where it is often found in beautiful, banded formations. The gemstone is thought to alleviate stress and anxiety and is often associated with emotional healing and is believed to help release negative emotions.

Keywords: love, joy, balance

Lapis
Lapis Lazuli, or simply referred to as lapis. Has a very clear distinctive feature, its rich, intense blue color, which can range from bright blue to a darker, more violet hue. Sourced mostly in Afghanistan, where it has been mined for over 6000 years, but can also be sourced in Chile. In Ancient Egypt, lapis was highly valued, often used in jewelry, amulets, and burial masks, including the famous death mask of Tutankhamun. The Egyptians believed it had protective qualities and used it in rituals.

Keywords: intuition, truth, take the lead in your own life

Peridot
Peridot is a striking and vibrant gemstone known for its distinct green color, which can range from pale lime to olive and even a deeper green. It’s one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: green. Ancient Egypt was known for its production of peridot, particularly from the island of Zabargad (St. John’s Island), which is still a significant source today. Peridot is also mind in Pakistan, United States, China and Sri Lanka. Peridot is thought to promote emotional balance and reduce stress and is believed to have protective qualities. 

Keywords: high-spirited, joy, happiness

Recycled Gold

This piece is made from recycled gold, which means the gold is reclaimed from previously owned jewellery, which is then melted and newly refined. This way we limit the impact of our production on our planet and its communities.

Bubble key 19 mm width, 42 mm height

All our jewelry is handmade in our Amsterdam atelier. Most of our carvings are hand-carved in our atelier and in Germany. Above all else, we value our community most, our customers, the craftsmen that generously lend us their skill, and everyone else who is involved in this journey. We build lasting relationships, we act with kindness and respect, and value quality of life. All the craftsmen and artisans we work with are compensated fairly. 

We only work with people who align with our values of sourcing and crafting and make sure these ethics are lived throughout our supply chain. Where possible we produce locally, but we also highly value our craftsmen who work from a distance. They possess skills that are rare to find and are often tied to remote communities. We take pride in that our collaborations have a direct positive impact on them and their community.

When we first started our business, we aimed to be transparent about our jewelry pricing by providing a price breakdown for each piece. However, due to the constant fluctuations in gold and gemstone prices, it has become challenging to keep detailed cost breakdowns updated on our website. 

As a small business with purpose in an industry that is hazy and foggy when it comes to its transparency, we want to lead by example and are committed to bringing transparency to the jewelry industry. If you're interested in receiving a full breakdown of our pricing and cost structure, we’d be happy to email you all the details. Please feel free to contact us at contact@sophiejoanne.com for more information.

Once your order is complete, we will start creating your piece. Sometimes we have a little stock but mostly each design is made-to-order. If so please allow 3-5 weeks for us to create your unique Sophie Joanne piece. We will always contact you to inform you about the timeline.

Please be assured as we offer free worldwide insured shipping by DHL.

Almost every piece is made-to-order. Due to the handmade nature of our pieces, we do not offer refunds at this time, but you are welcome to either return pieces for store credit or exchange pieces for an item of equal or lesser value within 7 days of purchase.