A proponent of sustainability and preservation, jewelry designer Toby Pomeroy [1] was bothered by the harsh impact [2] precious-metals mining has on the environment. So the Portland jeweler forged an agreement with a major gold supplier to provide him with gold and silver derived entirely from reclaimed sources. Pomeroy uses the eco-friendly materials in his delicate collection of rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets.
Pomeroy's line is sold locally at Mario's [3], where the most popular of his wares are the Loop earrings, a pair of elegant, elongated hoops available in silver (approximately $200, depending on size) and 14- or 18-karat gold ($375 to more than $1,500). Sharon Wikstrom, a Mario's buyer and self-proclaimed Pomeroy fan, wears hers with everything. "They're so lightweight, you forget you are wearing them," she raves.
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