Handmade Jewelry versus Mass-Produced Pieces: What to Know
The perfect piece of jewelry is a beautiful way to make a statement. Whether it holds personal meaning, or captures your unique style, each piece reflects a different part of you. Learning more about how jewelry is made may influence your decision when it comes to buying handmade or mass-produced pieces.
Handmade Just for You, or Made for Everyone?
Part of the joy of searching for handcrafted jewelry is knowing that each piece is truly unique. Jewlr specializes in helping you create one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art for you or a loved one. You have full control over your design – from choosing the style of jewelry, to selecting the type of metal, to adding gemstones, and personalizing it with meaningful engravings – so you get exactly what you want. We make the design process a fun and easy experience, and no piece is quite like the other. For example, a personalized birthstone bracelet – like our Interlocking Heart Promise Bracelet with Two Stones – is the perfect way to tell someone how much they mean to you. If you want to express yourself in style, create a personalized name necklace and customized earrings with your birthstone for a look that is completely you.
Mass-produced jewelry follows the styling of its brand. Pre-made in factories, often by machines, this jewelry is created using precise cuts and molds designed by companies or other jewelers to suit their own specifications. While mass-produced jewelry may be trendy, choices are limited and customers have little to no say in the personalization of these pieces. Jewlr’s designs, on the other hand, are handcrafted with you in mind. Everything can be personalized according to your individual style and taste.
Sustainable, Ethical, Long-Lasting?
At Jewlr, your jewelry is handcrafted in ethical working conditions in our workshops in the United States and Canada. We control the quality and guarantee that our materials are conflict-free, ethically sourced, and environmentally conscious. You can feel assured knowing that all our collections – including our personalized promise rings for men and women, personalized birthstone rings, and any birthstone jewelry – are handcrafted just for you, with sustainable and ethical practices in mind. Whether you are personalizing a Men’s Timeless Two Stone Ring or an Elegant Duchess Ring with Shoulder Accents, each piece of jewelry is made with solid precious metals, and genuine or simulated stones, to last a lifetime.
Jewelry that is mass-produced may not take sustainable, environmental, or ethical labor practices into consideration. These pieces are produced at high volumes in large factories that are often outsourced to different countries. Many organizations may not know where – and how – they are sourcing their materials, nor are they always aware of the working conditions of the employees. The bottom line: you should always know where your jewelry is coming from and how it is made.
Affordable and Fast: Considerations
Jewlr offers online custom-made jewelry that fits any budget, which is why we are one of the best handcrafted jewelry shops in North America. Our jewelry is a fraction of the cost of other bespoke jewelry makers, and we don’t compromise on quality. In just a few days, your jewelry will be shipped directly to you – unlike at other boutique stores, which often take weeks or even months to arrive.
Mass-produced jewelry is also very affordable and can arrive quickly. For a customer who wants a generic but trendy piece of jewelry, this is an option. However, there are very few ways to add your own personal touch to factory-made jewelry. With limited choices, it is not always possible to customize premade pieces with the same heartfelt intention as handmade jewelry.
Final Thoughts
While there are pros and cons to mass-produced jewelry, it simply cannot compare to the handmade experience from Jewlr. Look no further for one-of-a-kind pieces that express how you feel, which will be cherished forever.