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Made With Meaning
The Materials Behind Every Piece
Every Nicole Fendel piece begins long before it reaches your hands.
It starts with a decision — a quiet but firm commitment to never compromise on what something is made of. Because we believe that the quality of your materials isn't just what makes a piece beautiful. It's what makes it last. It's what determines whether your jewellery becomes something you pass on, or something you eventually let go of.
And for us, lasting means more than durability. It means leaving as little trace as possible on the planet and the people who share it with us.
That's why our mission for 2023–2024 is to transition to 100% recycled sterling silver — sourced only from certified, traceable suppliers. And it's why every stone we use is conflict-free, without exception. No compromises. No grey areas.
18k Gold Vermeil
Gold vermeil — pronounced ver-may — is gold as it was always meant to be worn.
Ours is crafted from thick layers of 18 karat gold laid over sterling silver, at a minimum of 2.5 microns. That's five times thicker than standard gold plating — built not just to shine, but to endure. If you've ever had gold jewellery fade too soon, this is the answer to that disappointment.
It's also hypoallergenic, meaning those with metal sensitivities can wear it with ease. Look for the 925 stamp — a quiet mark of what's underneath.
Sterling Silver
Our sterling silver is 925-grade — 92.5% pure silver, with 7.5% copper to give it strength and structure. That hallmark you see stamped on the piece? That's your guarantee.
To protect it further, we plate our sterling silver in rhodium — because we believe every piece deserves a little extra armour.
Rhodium Plating
Rhodium belongs to the platinum family, which tells you everything you need to know about its character. Rare, naturally silver-white, and extraordinarily lustrous, it's also one of the most corrosion-resistant metals on earth.
We use it to coat select sterling silver and white gold pieces — not as decoration, but as protection. The result is a finish that resists tarnish, catches light beautifully, and holds up against the wear of a life well-lived.
Gemstones
Tracing where a gemstone comes from is not always simple. The path from earth to setting passes through many hands — and we believe every one of those hands matters.
That's why we work closely with our workshops and suppliers to build something rarer than any stone: transparency. We ask for documentation. We look for verifiable supply chains, cutting facility records, disclosure certificates, valid mining licences. We ask questions others might not bother to ask.
It takes more effort. But when you wear a Nicole Fendel piece, we want you to feel something beyond the beauty of it — a quiet confidence that the stone on your finger, your wrist, your collarbone, came into the world without causing harm.
That's the standard we hold ourselves to. And we're proud to say it shapes every single piece we create.
Gemstones
Tracing where a gemstone comes from is not always simple. The path from earth to setting passes through many hands — and we believe every one of those hands matters.
That's why we work closely with our workshops and suppliers to build something rarer than any stone: transparency. We ask for documentation. We look for verifiable supply chains, cutting facility records, disclosure certificates, valid mining licences. We ask questions others might not bother to ask.
It takes more effort. But when you wear a Nicole Fendel piece, we want you to feel something beyond the beauty of it — a quiet confidence that the stone on your finger, your wrist, your collarbone, came into the world without causing harm.
That's the standard we hold ourselves to. And we're proud to say it shapes every single piece we create.
