JewelConscious

Antique Jewelry RePurposed Jewelry Eco Friendly

Niantic, Connecticut 748 Sales On Etsy since 2013

5 out of 5 stars (356)

JewelConscious

Antique Jewelry RePurposed Jewelry Eco Friendly

Niantic, Connecticut | 748 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (356)

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Announcement    We decided to change our name. Jewelconscious previously known as Ethically Enchanted is the same business with the same owner.

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Last updated on Sep 25, 2019

We decided to change our name. Jewelconscious previously known as Ethically Enchanted is the same business with the same owner.

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About JewelConscious

Sales 748
On Etsy since 2013
  • Here is a collection that took 3 years; Victorian moon and single star stickpin and brooches that have been converted.
  • Sapphire rings are a great alternative to diamond engagement rings.
  • Here are some Victorian Fleur de Lis conversion pieces.
  • More Victorian Moon Conversions
  • Victorian Gryphons are mythological creatures that fuse a lion and eagle, which are the rulers of land and sky.

DIY Freak, Jeweler , Appraiser & Designer

Born and raised in Long Beach, NY, I started from a humble beginning. My parents immigrated from Greece with hopes and dreams of a better life.

I started working at a young age and was taken under the wing of Barry Weber, one of the PBS Antiques Road Show experts for antique jewelry. He influenced me and the course of my life. I always thought I would be a dentist (they use the same tools as a jeweler by the way) but here I am, 29 years later, still in the jewelry business.

Graduating from Queens College with an Arts History major in 1997, my husband and I decided to move to San Francisco in 1998. I thought I would focus on art but ended up working at a custom mom and pop jewelry store on Union St. called David Clay Jewelers. David was another extraordinary influence in my life.

Although I loved sharing the milestones and celebrations in my customers lives such as their weddings, babies and anniversaries, I constantly felt like I was compromising my morals. One of the challenges I struggled to overcome was the ethical issues in the jewelry industry selling "blood" diamonds, dirty gold, the conflicts in Burma and so on. I was constantly researching how to educate myself and my customers and find diamond sources that were ethical and sustainable. That was when the Canadian mines were discovered and we were able to offer that as an option to our customers.

After leaving David Clay Jewelers, I went on to be the buyer of Shreve & Co. , the oldest jewelry store in San Francisco. The internet was becoming prevalent at this time for research and shopping. I decided at that point that I was going to consult and buy for businesses such as Lang Antiques & Gumps of San Francisco. I only use recycled and old materials to manufacture in the jewelry I sell. At that time, also met with the owners up of a small start up company called Brilliant Earth.

I am a bit on the OCD side and I am meticulous when I catalogue and grade the pieces I buy and sell. I like to wear the pieces when they are done so I can trouble shoot any issues, like if the earring does not sit comfortably or face in the appropriate direction, hence many of my earrings have a right and a left side.

Now, almost 30 years later, I love what I do and am much happier with myself for making this move in my career.

I want to make clear that I am not a bench jeweler. I know the intricacies of making jewelry and have designed custom jewelry for many years. I do wire wrapping and fun crafts on my own but much of my restoration and repairs are done by various jewelers that specialize in techniques, like enameling and hand fabrication. A laser welder is needed to work on older pieces because of the difficulty in damaging other areas of the pieces and gemstones.

When I'm not working with jewelry I am re-working and up-cycling clothes. You will find me knitting or crocheting or spending time with my family. I re-use and re-cycle everything and anything I possibly can.

Thanks for listening to my story and I hope you like what you see!!!

Shop members

  • Dimitria Koumarnetos

    Owner, Jewelry Designer, Appraiser, Buyer

    Dimitria gained her skills being mentored by the top experts in historic jewelry, all featured on PBS's Antique Roadshow. Focused on smart, ethical, & creative approaches to realize the dreams of her clients. GIA Alumni, GemGuide, AGTA & DDI Member

  • Carolyn

    Bench Jeweler

    With a feminine touch, Carolyn does the custom jobs and repairs.

  • Tahlia K. Serpe

    Security

    Tahlia has been a member of the team since 2003. She is as loyal as they come. She has been trained to sniff out personality defects in our customers. I trust her with my life.

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Last updated on Jun 28, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Sizing details

Sizing takes 5 business days. First full size up or down is included with your purchase of rings over $300. Please request your size in the notes at checkout and if it is a layaway item please note the size on your last payment.

Gift wrapping and packaging

All items are shipped in a gift box with no paperwork.

Please request gift wrapping in the notes at checkout.

Care instructions

When worn daily stones should be checked and cleaned at least once a year by a professional jeweler.

Photography

Images are taken using natural light with no photoshop editing except for cropping.

Layaway Options

3 month layaway plan is offered and split into 3 payments with the first 1/3 as the initial downpayment. Please convoy to request it.
If a payment is missed, your layaway is no longer valid and the item will be relisted for sale while your deposit is forfeited.

Condition Rating

I rate the condition of my items on a scale of 1-10, 10 being in unworn condition. Any noticeable wear and modifications will be noted under condition.

Mission Statement

To use my knowledge and experience buying and managing for retail stores built up from the last 30 years. Re-using, re-purposing and upcycling is important to me to minimize our ecological footprint and humanely source gems and jewelry. It's important for Ethically Enchanted to support local businesses.

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Feedback

Your review helps my small business grow and let's me know how I'm doing. Thank you for taking the time.

How are items tested for authenticity

I use GIA standard equipment to test the alloys and gemstones.

Alloy Testing - I use acids, a GXL Next gold, platinum and silver tester and an earth magnet

Gem Testing - I use a refractometer, a microscope and a gem loupe on a daily basis

Diamond Grading - A microscope, a diamond grading lamp and GemOro master stones

Pricing is based on GemGuide and Rappaport