BE YOUR OWN VALENTINE

As Whitney Houston once said, learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all. The older I get, the more I realize how true that is.

This Valentine’s Day, however you choose to celebrate—whether with a romantic date, a peaceful walk alone, or a day off from responsibilities—remember that you are GOLD: beautiful, strong, precious, and radiant. So remember that the person to celebrate the most this month of LOVE is you!

Everything you need to fill your cup is already within you—so choose it, declare it, and let your love shine outward.

AURATE ETHICAL JEWELLERY

I discovered Aurate New York a few years ago, and found that it embodies a unique blend of contemporary and classic design, but modern with a great commitment to transparency and sustainable practices. Crafted from 100% recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds, each piece is designed as a timeless beauty. Their collections blend contemporary sophistication with enduring elegance - which I love - I am all about the modern basic which can be worn in any situation.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of Aurate’s mission. Unlike traditional jewellery brands that often rely on newly mined metals, Aurate exclusively uses recycled gold, significantly reducing the environmental impact of gold extraction, which is known to be resource-intensive and polluting. Aurate minimizes waste and conserves natural resources by giving new life to existing gold. In addition, their lab-grown diamonds provide the same brilliance and durability as mined diamonds—without the ethical concerns surrounding diamond mining, such as unfair labour practices and environmental destruction.

I am also all about fair pricing, which is clearly visible on each product page, thanks to a direct-to-consumer approach that makes high-quality, sustainable jewelry accessible. They work directly with suppliers who have high ethical standards, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions - true Conscious Brand.

Below is my edit of favourite pieces, but the selection is MUCH wider. In the photo above I am wearing the Herringbone Chain Necklace and the White Sapphire 3 Prong Tennis Bracelet.