LeJu – Stylishly sustainable jewellery

Sustainable jewellery label, LeJu’s collections are exploding with colour. Muted lilac, citrus lime, dark red and deep aqua are contrasted with the natural earth-toned colours of the Vegetable Ivory and other tropical seeds making up the range of stylish, vibrant jewellery.

LeJu combines the best in contemporary design with naturally sustainable, plant-based materials. South American manufacturing techniques fuse with European fashion, resulting in a kaleidoscope of unique, eco-friendly jewellery that is already gaining momentum with the fashion crowd.

LeJu specialises in the use of a very special seed known as Vegetable Ivory. The seed is harvested from a palm tree species called Hyphaene Phytelephas, found in the Amazonian rain forest. Vegetable Ivory resembles elephant ivory in both colour and hardness and is the only 100% sustainable alternative.

Tagua is another name for the seed or nut, and the rich colours are created by staining and dying it with natural plant extracts and oils. Use of Vegetable Ivory provides an alternative to cutting down rain forests for farming, and prevents elephants from being killed for their tusks.

Founded by Lenny Trines and Juan Munoz, LeJu is the inspiration of jewellery designer, Lenny, who discovered her desire to craft jewellery using nature’s elements while on a journey through South America. The rain forest is echoed in the colours, shapes and energy of each of her creations.

The majority of LeJu’s designs are assembled in their London workshop, maintaining the highest standards in quality and ensuring that each piece of jewellery is a matchless work of wearable art. LeJu is stocked in over 45 boutiques and galleries throughout the UK and Europe and is available from several online boutiques, making it accessible to everyone everywhere.

Find out more at Lejudesigns.com.