Sustainable Jewelry : History, Culture and Territory (Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes)

This book offers a variety of cases detailing developments in jewelry sustainability, highlighting growing consumer awareness and desire for more environmentally and socially conscious products. Its component chapters describe trends in jewelry that embrace new materials, processes, styles, and technologies. Initiatives spanning various sectors are presented, including chapters covering large industries, independent artisanal jewelers, and research facilities. The cases here highlight how societal demands influence product development and shape the jewelry market. This book is intended for industry professionals, designers, researchers, and consumers as a comprehensive resource for sustainable practices in the jewelry industry.