Experts say that around 80% of my total supply has already been mined.

And since I’m undeniably chic, people want more of me than can actually be mined.

Recycling is a way to give my fans what they want, without running into the ethical challenges associated with mining.

(I don’t mean to show off, but I’m virtually indestructible, and can be recycled without any damage to my purity.)

Catch Rhys uses recycled 9ct gold for 97% of their pieces (working on making it 100%), which I think is pretty fabulous. I’m never plated, always solid.

I’m still a precious metal, but there’s a lot more of me to go around than my friend gold, so I’m a lot cheaper.

Don’t be fooled - cheaper does not mean cheap. I’m still virtually indestructible, and can be recycled over and over again without any damage to my purity.

Catch Rhys uses sterling silver for all of their pieces, which means I’m used in my most durable form. Again, never plated. Always solid.

The best way to keep me tarnish free, is to wear me everywhere except in chlorinated water.

• The rubs and bumps I get from daily life will keep me polished.

• When you’re not wearing me, keep me away from damp and heat, ideally in an airtight container.

• For a deep clean, use warm water, soap, and a very soft toothbrush. Our pouches are also polishing cloths, so use them for extra sparkle.

The best way to keep me tarnish free, is to wear me everywhere except in chlorinated water.

• The rubs and bumps I get from daily life will keep me polished.

• When you’re not wearing me, keep me away from damp and heat, ideally in an airtight container.

• For a deep clean, use warm water, soap, and a very soft toothbrush. Our pouches are also polishing cloths, so use them for extra sparkle.