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I watched BUY NOW: A Shopping Conspiracy on Netflix and still want to sell jewelry..... Here's why.

I watched BUY NOW: A Shopping Conspiracy on Netflix and still want to sell jewelry..... Here's why.
As I sorted fresh charms into charm bar trays yesterday, I was obsessively thinking about all the places and people and things that go into making all of these little parts. I had just watched the new Netflix documentary, BUY NOW: The Shopping Conspiracy and i was lit up! The massive problems talked about are why I started this business.
 
The next charm bar pop up will have a few hundred to choose from, that I’ve either found in a deadstock house or made sustainably with my partners. Some of them are as old as the 1930’s and from Czechoslovakia or West Germany or Cranston, RI where they don’t even exist anymore. Each part made by hand, before they sat abandoned in boxes for years waiting for one of two fates - a landfill - or being found by another creative like me- who will shine them up and find contemporary ways of spreading joy to the person who finally makes it their own jewelry to love for years.
 
These baubles have history beyond the place we find them, and I like thinking of the charm bar as a little stop on the road to being loved and worn on repeat, over and over until you can’t love it anymore.
 
And then I love thinking about that part too! Where, instead of throwing it out when you don’t want it anymore, you can send your worn & tired jewelry back to me!! And I, as a steward in the fashion life cycle of that thing I helped to make, know how to & can responsibly, recycle the materials. Because brass & glass & stone, what Gather jewelry is made of, can be infinitely reconstituted into another thing!
 
That is why I started this business. Because when I worked in fast fashion and went to the factories in China & warehouses in Rhode Island, I saw how much already existed. I also learned how talented and creative the people in my supply chain are, and how cool it is to make something with knowledgeable people, who have a creative passion, run healthy businesses that support ethical work. So together, we can make things a better way!! In circularity!! And you, dear reader, can sleep in your $44 hoops knowing that they are for the “greater good”, whatever that means for the actual disaster we have created and already live in. We can TRY. (My 2025 mantra!)
 
Anyway, this buying season, especially this Black Friday/Cyber Monday spree, look for brands and makers like me who care about the whole lifecycle of the thing you’re buying. It will make a difference!
 
In gratitude, I’m offering a free gift to my subscribers with your order, and 25% off when you buy 2 or more items through December 15th. It will be automatic in the cart at checkout, no code needed. Or choose not to buy more stuff & just spread the love <3 
 
Xoxo, Jules
 
PS - Shop at any of my fabulous stockists, locally  and the charm bar IRL: 
December 7&8 at Renegade Craft in Brooklyn
December 9 - 13 at LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Holiday Market
December 20 & 21 at Brave Daughters in Providence & Seaport, Boston with my husband, pet painter All The Bad Cats
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Join Gather Brooklyn's Sustainable Jewelry Affiliate Program – Be Part of Our Story!

At Gather Brooklyn, we believe jewelry should be thoughtfully made and meaningful, not just another accessory. That’s why we’re excited to launch our sustainable jewelry affiliate program for creators, bloggers, and writers interested in promoting ethical fashion.

As a Gather BK affiliate, you’ll earn commissions on every sale through your unique link, and we’re here to support you with exclusive discounts, early access to collections, and creative resources. Authentic connections make the biggest impact, which is why we’re focused on organic growth with affiliates who value sustainability, quality, and unique design.

For us, this jewelry affiliate program is about more than sales—it’s about building a community of people who love ethically made style. If your audience values thoughtful fashion, we’d love to partner with you and bring Gather BK’s story to a wider audience.

Ready to join our affiliate program? Let’s create content that’s authentic and inspiring. Apply today and become part of our journey!

Apply now through ShareASale or through this Google Form and let’s start spreading the word about jewelry that’s made to be worn, cherished, and for a better fashion future.

Got questions? Drop me a note anytime—I’m always here to chat.

Thanks & best,

Jules

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Charm Bar at Brave Daughters Boston ~ 11.19.23

Charm Bar at Brave Daughters Boston ~ 11.19.23

Design your own jewelry event at Brave Daughters Boston this weekend!

Choose from gorgeous handmade and vintage charms or customize your own with our designer Jules, who will be painting charms to order. We'll have hoops, bracelets, chains and beaded necklaces to add your charm to for a one of a kind piece.

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Ethical and Sustainable Practices

"Thoughtfully made" is shorthand for the small & sustainable circle between how our jewelry is made and how it gets to our customers. 

We believe fashion can and should be a closed system where
transparency of supply chain and circularity of product reign.

Gather Brooklyn is committed to creating new systems in the production and wholesale of demi fine, fashion jewelry at retail. 

Jewelry for sustainability of style, made to reduce, recycle & reuse.

For the full details - the official, ready-for-ISO-review formatted SOP guide to our Ethical and Sustainable Practices can be found here

 

 

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On Sustainability >> It's size inclusive!

On Sustainability >> It's size inclusive!

If it's not made for every body, it's not sustainable!!

When you're shopping for sustainable clothing and accessories, check if the brand carries a full size range. Being committed to change and a brighter future means making goods accessible to all.

Every piece I make is designed to look good on you. No matter what your size is! Necklaces and bracelets are made adjustable as a standard. If you'd like a length different from what's listed, drop a note at checkout. I will make yours to order at no extra cost. 

Not sure what length you need but know standard sizing won't work?? I'm happy to help fit you!

By making jewelry to order, nothing goes to waste and you can get just what you want. You deserve to wear what makes you feel your best, without straining the planet. 

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Amethyst: the mind cleanser

Amethyst: the mind cleanser

Dreamy purple hues that soothe. Amethyst is known as the mind clearing stone. The greeks recognized its powers and named it as such. “Amethystos” translates to “not drunk” and was said to protect you from over imbibing. It was once available only to Royalty. 

 

We love her for the calming effect from studying the refractions. Each inclusion and shift in tone were uniquely formed over millions of years. Not wanting to waste a bit of this gemstone - I’ve rescued off cuts from the stone cutters, polished them up and used them in the line. The symmetrical Rhea stud earrings, Rosette necklace and earrings all feature the stone. For an all around stunner, the Amethyst moon bead necklace is all the feels. 

 

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