Ethical Handmade Jewelry from Mexico

Discover beautiful, responsibly made jewelry from talented Mexican artisans.

Nakawe Trading

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(4.0)

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Nakawe Trading is a marketplace dedicated to celebrating the rich cultural traditions of Mexican artisans. They work directly with small families from indigenous communities to offer a curated collection of handcrafted art, including beaded jewelry. The platform operates on a foundation of mutual respect and fair trade practices, ensuring artisans have autonomy and are paid above market value.

Materials
Sustainable materials and ancient techniques.
Artisan Focus
Works directly with artisan families from indigenous communities.
Ethical Certification
Fair trade practices, pays above market value, full transparency.
Site Features
Online shop.
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Mexico-based.
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Novica

Marketplace
(4.5)

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NOVICA is a global fair trade marketplace that partners with National Geographic to feature artisans from around the world, including a dedicated section for jewelry from Mexico. The platform showcases a wide range of handcrafted pieces, including unique items from Taxco, known as the silver capital of Mexico.

Materials
Silver, copper, natural amber, and gemstones.
Artisan Focus
Features a wide range of artisans from Mexico, especially from Taxco.
Ethical Certification
Fair trade certified.
Site Features
Online marketplace with a wide range of jewelry.
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Online-only.
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Joffa

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(4.0)

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Joffa is an artisan marketplace that partners with nonprofit and fair trade sustainable retailers from around the globe. They bring hand-crafted and ethically sourced products to consumers, including jewelry. The company provides dignified employment, restores hope to the exploited, and equips the under-resourced with education and skills.

Materials
Varies by artisan, often brass and natural stones.
Artisan Focus
Partners with artisans from around the world.
Ethical Certification
Fair trade, dignified employment, social transparency.
Site Features
Online marketplace, secure payments.
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Online-only.
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Renata Rubio 92.5

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(4.5)

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This brand is committed to uplifting master silversmiths through fair compensation and long-term relationships. All pieces are handcrafted in small, family-owned workshops in **Taxco, Mexico**, using traditional silversmithing techniques.

Materials
92.5% pure sterling silver, ethically sourced.
Artisan Focus
Handcrafted by master silversmiths in family-owned workshops in Taxco.
Ethical Certification
Uplifts master silversmiths with fair compensation and long-term relationships.
Site Features
Online shop, free worldwide shipping, lifetime warranty.
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Taxco, Mexico-based.
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Lumily

Designer
(4.5)

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Huge collection of fairly traded jewelry pieces. Handmade ethical jewelry crafted by women artisans in Mexico

Materials
Pearls, Beads, Silver
Artisan Focus
Handmade precious metal jewelry
Ethical Certification
Focuses on unique designs and traditional crafts.
Site Features
Online shop.
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Mexico-based.
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Caralarga

Brand
(4.0)

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Caralarga creates "understated statement pieces" from **ethically sourced natural fibers and raw materials**. The jewelry is crafted by **local artisans**, and the brand's collections also include clothing and wall hangings.

Materials
Ethically sourced natural fibers and raw materials.
Artisan Focus
Crafted by local artisans.
Ethical Certification
Ethically sourced materials.
Site Features
Online store, ships internationally.
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Mexico-based.
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Mosketa

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(3.5)

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Mosketa is a Mexican-based jewelry brand designed by Norma Portilla. The brand's focus on **sustainability** means that all of their pieces are **upcycled**, taken from existing jewelry and given a new life. The designs are often inspired by the beauty of nature.

Materials
Upcycled materials from existing jewelry.
Artisan Focus
Handcrafted designs inspired by nature.
Ethical Certification
Upcycling and sustainability.
Site Features
Online shop.
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Mexico-based.
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Kinar Joyería

Brand
(3.5)

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Kinar Joyería is a **social entrepreneurship** focused on sustainable, handcrafted jewelry. The brand creates pieces from **recycled plastic caps** and craft silver, aiming to raise awareness about the negative impact of plastic waste.

Materials
Recycled plastic caps and craft silver.
Artisan Focus
Handcrafted, innovative products.
Ethical Certification
Sustainable, eco-friendly, and a social enterprise.
Site Features
Online store.
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Mexico-based.
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NAJO

Brand
(3.5)

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NAJO is a brand that creates modern Mexican jewelry, inspired by the work of designer William Spratling who transformed Taxco into a thriving silver cottage industry. The designs are brought to life by **talented Mexican silversmiths**.

Materials
Sterling silver, gold, copper, brass, and semiprecious stones.
Artisan Focus
Designed in Australia, with silversmiths in Mexico.
Ethical Certification
Pays fair wages and provides dignified employment.
Site Features
Online shop.
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Mexico-based.
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Pura Vida Bracelets

Brand
(4.5)

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Pura Vida Bracelets is a jewelry brand that works with artisans in Mexico and other countries to create **handmade and waterproof** bracelets. The brand has a strong social mission, providing artisans with fair wages and a sustainable livelihood.

Materials
Friendship bracelet material, waterproof styles.
Artisan Focus
Handmade by artisans in Mexico and other countries.
Ethical Certification
Socially responsible, provides fair wages.
Site Features
Online shop with customizable options.
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Costa Rica-based, with production in Mexico.
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Reveka Rose

Brand
(4.0)

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This online jewelry store focuses on promoting **unique and authentic Mexican silver jewelry** of exceptional quality. They travel to **Taxco** and other places in Mexico to meet with artisans and designers to hand-select pieces that are rarely seen in North America. The brand emphasizes supporting small businesses and fair trade practices.

Materials
Sterling silver and natural gemstones.
Artisan Focus
Works with highly-skilled artisans and designers in Taxco and other parts of Mexico.
Ethical Certification
Supports fair trade and empowers artisans.
Site Features
Online store, free shipping.
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Online-only.
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Nunayú

Brand
(3.5)

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Nunayú, which means "freedom" in Mixteco, is a jewelry line whose profits go directly to helping survivors of sexual violence and trafficking. The pieces are all **made by hand**, and beadwork is a signature of the brand.

Materials
Beads.
Artisan Focus
Each piece is made by hand.
Ethical Certification
Profits help survivors of sexual violence and trafficking.
Site Features
Online store.
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Mexico-based.
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Marcela Lira

Designer
(4.0)

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Marcela Lira is a designer from Mexico City who creates minimalist jewelry inspired by nature. The pieces are handcrafted and often feature a modern, organic aesthetic.

Materials
Fine metals and stones.
Artisan Focus
Handcrafted designs with an organic aesthetic.
Ethical Certification
Focuses on handcrafted quality.
Site Features
Online store.
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Mexico City-based.
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Mina de Mar

Designer
(3.5)

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Founded by Giovanna Silva, this brand creates handmade jewelry with romantic marine airs, inspired by the beauty of beaches and reefs. Each piece is meticulously crafted in their workshop in Guadalajara.

Materials
Ocean-inspired materials and earth minerals.
Artisan Focus
Handmade in a workshop in Guadalajara.
Ethical Certification
Focuses on traditional craftsmanship.
Site Features
Online shop and pop-up markets.
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Guadalajara-based.
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Sophie Simone Designs

Designer
(3.5)

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Sophie Simone, a Franco-Mexican jeweler, creates designs inspired by Mexican themes, from cacti to pitaya leaves. The brand offers both statement pieces and more understated jewelry, with international shipping available.

Materials
Varies by piece.
Artisan Focus
Designs inspired by Mexican culture.
Ethical Certification
Not specified.
Site Features
Online shop, international shipping.
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Mexico-based.
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Lili Carrillo

Designer
(3.5)

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Lili Carrillo is a designer committed to **fair trade and socially responsible practices**. The brand's jewelry is made by hand in a workshop in Cholula, Puebla, where the designer employs **single mothers and pregnant women**, and part of the proceeds goes towards supporting these women.

Materials
Vibrant colors and rich textures.
Artisan Focus
Employs single mothers and pregnant women from the region.
Ethical Certification
Fair trade and socially responsible practices.
Site Features
Online shop.
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Veracruz-based, with a workshop in Cholula, Puebla.
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