Bario-Neal jewelry is handcrafted in Philadelphia with reclaimed precious metals; ethically-sourced stones; and low-impact, environmentally conscious practices. 1% of all Bario-Neal profits is donated to the Association for Responsible Mining.

Bario-Neal is the collaborative work of designers Anna Bario and Page Neal. Bario-Neal promotes transparency, fair trade initiatives, and the development of third party certification systems for ethical jewelry. To learn more about the environmental and social concerns confronting the jewelry industry please visit the Bario-Neal research blog.

Bario-Neal Materials & Studio Practices:

Metals: Bario-Neal uses 100% reclaimed precious metals, derived from recycled jewelry or industrial materials.

Stones: Bario-Neal uses ethically sourced colored gem stones from the Tanzania Women's  Miner Association, TAWOMA and conflict-free diamonds from Canada and Colorado.

Chains: Chain made from recycled metal is not currently available and the vintage chain market is limited. Bario-Neal uses vintage chains and chains manufactured by trusted U.S. vendors. Bario-Neal works with a coalition of jewelers to encourage manufacturers to produce chains with recycled metals.

Studio Practices: Bario-Neal uses low-impact, environmentally conscious studio practices to lessen our footprint. Bario-Neal also supports Jeweler's Row in Philadelphia, and is a member of the Philadelphia Sustainable Business Network.

Bario-Neal's Involvement with Industry Initiatives:

The Bario-Neal research blog shares information about materials, projects, processes, responsible vendors, and current issues within the jewelry industry.

Bario-Neal participates in the Madison Dialogue: a cross-sector initiative established to promote communication and collaboration among companies, civil society groups and others seeking to encourage best practices, sustainable economic development, and verified sources of responsible gold, diamonds and other minerals. Please visit www.madisondialogue.org for more information.

1% of Bario-Neal profits is donated to the Association for Responsible Mining (ARM). The Association for Responsible Mining, ARM, is an independent, global-scale effort, and pioneer initiative, created as an international and multi-institutional organization to bring credibility, transparency and legitimacy to the development of a framework for responsible artisanal and small-scale mining. Please visit www.communitymining.org for more information.