{"id":23639,"date":"2023-11-14T16:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T10:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=23639"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:00:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T10:30:42","slug":"eliza-walters-creative-alchemy-for-a-sustainable-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/eliza-walters-creative-alchemy-for-a-sustainable-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Eliza Walter\u2019s Creative Alchemy For A Sustainable World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet <\/em>ELIZA WALTER<\/strong>, a brilliant UK-based jewellery designer and Founder of Lylie Jewellery whose journey through the intricate world of design was uniquely shaped by the challenges of dyslexia. Eliza discovered her true voice in the embrace of precious metals and shimmering gemstones and found a connection to her inner self.<\/em><\/p>\n

Her artistry extends beyond the creation of stunning jewellery; Eliza is slowly revolutionizing the industry by championing the repurposing of old gold, aligning her work with a deep commitment to environmental sustainability. Caring for the planet has become her guiding mantra.<\/em><\/p>\n

In Eliza\u2019s skilled hands, precious metals transcend mere materials; they metamorphose into a medium that translates emotions, reshapes the language of art, and amplifies the urgency of preserving our \u2018precious\u2019 planet. Her creations not only adorn, but they also advocate a harmonious balance between art and environmental responsibility.<\/em><\/p>\n

To gain a deeper understanding of your background, could you tell us about your education and whether you had always envisioned yourself becoming a jewellery designer?
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\nI\u2019m obsessed with art and design and am profoundly dyslexic \u2013 so much so that I was taken out of mainstream education at the age of 9 to go to a specialist boarding school called The Old Rectory, where we focused on reading and writing.<\/p>\n

After A levels, I completed an art and design foundation course and then went to Bristol University to study History of Art. Believe it or not, I had a scribe who came to each lecture with me! Dyslexia has allowed me to approach problems in different ways and I now see it as my special gift.<\/p>\n

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14-karat yellow gold & peridot Antrim ring. By Lylie Jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What inspired you to start Lylie in 2017?
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\nA love of design paired with wanting to make fine jewellery in a less destructive way.<\/p>\n

In addition to bespoke commissions, could you elaborate on the process of conceptualising and bringing your collections to life? What sources of inspiration drive your creative journey?
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\nNature is my main source of inspiration when creating designs. Our designs have a signature granulation ball detail somewhere in\/on them, which resembles the shape of earth and signifies the circular process through which our jewellery is made.<\/p>\n

When working on collections and shoots, I have cultivated the brand\u2019s spirit with a nod to the romantic movement; with its curiosity in folk tales, an appreciation of nature and love of the medieval period.<\/p>\n

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14-karat yellow gold Wave ring topped with a rose cut diamond. By Lylie Jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We\u2019d like to know more about Lylie’s in-house gold exchange program and how it works?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We send our reusable postal pouches to collect client\u2019s old, unworn gold, silver and platinum jewellery with a pre-paid returns label.<\/p>\n

Once we have received the pouch and precious metal at the studio, a skilled member of staff analyses it, and gives values based on the metal carat, gemstones and weight. We offer 7.5% above the scrap metal value to incentivise recycling and if a client wants to go ahead, we exchange it for a brand credit which can be used against any purchase of LYLIE Jewellery.<\/p>\n

We recycle the old precious metal by refining it and then casting all our collection jewellery with it. This means as a brand we are totally circular.\u00a0 We have amazing films and a step-by-step webpage that can be followed here: https:\/\/lylies.com\/pages\/gold-exchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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9-karat yellow gold Ayida Staghorn earrings. By Lylie Jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What challenges did you face when initially implementing this sustainable approach in the jewellery industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The biggest challenge has been getting the business operations in place \u00a0\u2013 we had to custom-build a webpage that picks up the daily spot price of precious metals, adds the 7.5% and generates an accurate price indication for a user.<\/p>\n

Getting the insurance in place to be covered for collecting precious metals of unknown carats is an ongoing battle. All are challenges I\u2019d imagine any entrepreneur trying to do something slightly differently faces.<\/p>\n

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9-karat yellow gold Dodola Diamond Pinkie ring. By Lylie Jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is the concept of recycling gold catching on among consumers in the UK? Can you share some examples of the most unique or meaningful jewellery pieces that you have created from recycled gold?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jewellery is almost always sentimental \u2013 that\u2019s one of the things that makes working in the industry hugely fulfilling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A recent example is a longstanding client sent in all her grandmother\u2019s old pieces she didn\u2019t want, including a 9-karat gold purse! The got a credit note that exceeded \u00a33,000 and with that, can purchase something for her and her daughter that they both really love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You see recycled metal everywhere now but unless it has had a long life span before it isn\u2019t necessarily that sustainable, so recycling unworn jewellery is the most sustainable choice of them all.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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18-karat yellow gold and diamond Dew Drop ring. By Lylie Jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nIn the past, you delved into recycling gold from e-waste? Could you share the story of how you first became interested in this unique endeavour?
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\nWhen I was 16, I was taken on a school trip to a local foundry where it was explained that our mobile phones\u2019 circuit boards contain gold, platinum and silver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This got me thinking about the huge potential of e-mining so when I found out that if you were to mine one tonne of the earth\u2019s ore, you would get a yield of fewer than 30 grams of gold, while if you were to mine one tonne of electronic waste, you would get 300 grams.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s the future of gold-mining in my opinion and it can also act as an amazing educational piece and get consumers thinking about the end of life of their broken devices.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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18-karat yellow gold English Daisy Etruscan ring adorned with lab-grown diamonds. By Lylie Jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\nAs a young entrepreneur what advice do you have for individuals or businesses looking to make more sustainable choices in their jewellery?<\/p>\n

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Ask questions and constantly think about if there is a better way of making something or sourcing something. It\u2019s often the longer, more involved route, but if we want a thriving eco-system for future generations to live on our earth, it\u2019s the only option.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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9-karat yellow gold Circle of Cloud earrings. By Lylie Jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\nAre there any new developments or projects on the horizon for your brand?<\/strong><\/div>\n
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We are looking to introduce fine jewellery rental in 2024 using our reusable pouches. We have the most beautiful studio in Belgravia so it will also give more of our community the opportunity to visit it.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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