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Paper2pearls is an award winning sustainable jewellery brand specialising in affordable ethical jewellery handmade by repurposing old books and making unique jewellery that promotes sustainability UK small artisan business based in Peterborough paper jewellery Paper2pearls Turning pages into treasures Paper2pearls is an environmentally friendly range of jewellery and gifts made using paper from old books and sheet music. I make all my jewellery using paper taken from old books and sheet music to create something truly unique. The selection of classic novels across a range of genres available in my book jewellery collection means book lovers can choose a piece made from a book that resonates with them. Paper2pearls has sustainability at it's heart and you can find out more about this in my sustainability audit. Photo credit www.ruthtowell.co.uk Shop now Book jewellery Earrings, pendants, chokers, bracelets and rings mad e using paper from the book of your choice from my range of over 30 titles. See more Sheet music Choose earrings, pendants and more all made using genuine vintage sheet music. See more Bridal and hair accessories Headbands, clips and bridal rose tiaras all made to order in your choice of book from my range or sheet music. See more About me At Paper2Pearls I make my very original range of jewellery using paper instead of gemstones. I've always been a naturally creative person and after an early retirement from teaching due to health and disability, I had to say goodbye to my beloved patchwork and quilting. However, I discovered a new creative outlet through origami and a lightbulb went on - why not apply my new skills to create unique and beautiful paper jewellery? And so, Paper2Pearls was born in 20I6. Although I began by using origami paper over time I became drawn to the idea of using paper from old copies of classic books. I am proud to offer a range of handmade, sustainable paper jewellery and gifts that are unlike anything else on the market. The nature of what I make means that every piece is truly one-of-a-kind. I sell my creations online as well as at markets, and you can also find them stocked at Unity (in the Queensgate Shopping Mall in Peterborough). Whether you're looking for a gift for someone special or a unique accessory for yourself, Paper2Pearls has something for everyone. Gilli Photo credit: www.ruthtowell.co.uk Awards SBS award In 2017 I won a Small Business Sunday award from Theo Paphitis. The photo shows me receiving my certificate in 2018. Plastic Free Champion This is my Plastic Free Champion trophy - appropriately enough made from wood. This was awarded by Surfers Against Sewage after I completed an audit to show how my business was taking steps to avoid using plastics. Blue Patch I am a member of Blue Patch, the top business directory in the UK for sustainable businesses. Earlier this year I entered their 2024 Sustainability Awards and was thrilled to be a finalist and to come second in the Heritage Section for my jewellery which celebrates our literary heritage and the importance of books and reading. Ecologie As part of my commitment to making my business a more sustainable one I joined Ecologi at the start of 2022. This year Paper2pearls recieved their Bronze Award for my contribution to climate action and the Paper2pearlss wood now has over 1,000 trees in it. To visit the Paper2Pearls wood please use this link. https://ecologi.com/paper2pearls Reviews Read my Trustpilot reviews here Trustpilot reviews Read my Etsy reviews here Etsy reviews

This is where you can get in contact with me to ask questions or discuss orders or commissions. Contact me: gilli@paper2pearls.co.uk Facebook: @Paper2pearlsbyGilli Instagram: @paper2pearlsbygilli Threads: @paper2pearlsbygilli Sign up to my newsletter: https://paper2pearls.eo.page/8fywb Photo credit RuthTowell.co.uk

Information about the values and ethics underlying my brand. Brand values Brand values At Paper2pearls I design and make jewellery and gifts by re-purposing and recycling materials that would otherwise likely be destined for landfill, or to put it another way I make jewellery from rubbish, specialising in reusing old paper from old books and sheet music. Below I have gone into more details about how I source materials, what I use and how I pack and ship items. It is a statement of where I am now and so I regularly review it.. I am proud to have been awarded plastic free champion status for my business and i am all a member of Blue Planet I have teamed up with Ecologi so that a tree is planted for each order I receive. Suppliers I source my supplies in a number of ways including the following: Charity shops eBay, Etsy Swapping items with other jewellery makers. Family and friends who save items for me. The precious metals I use are from a British company with clear ethical policies in place and the sterling silver wire I use to make my earring hooks is made from recycled silver. Materials and making Materials: Most of my jewellery will be made using repurposed, vintage or natural materials. This may include the following: Old books (ones that have come, or are close to to the end of their life as being suitable for reading). I also recycle old plastic bottles, dvds, HDPE plastic e.g. bottle tops and can tabs. Vintage and recycled beads and embroidery threads. Natural materials including flowers, and beetle wings. I use wings from Elytra beetles which are a traditional food in Thailand and for hundreds of years the wings have been used for embroidery and jewellery making. As other foods became available and farming practices changed they became less wide spread and it became clear that they played a key role in the eco-structure of the native environment. Today farmers are encouraged to "farm" them and after they die at the end of their life cycle the wings are collected and sold thus helping the environment and the farmers. I buy my wings direct from Thailand so the money goes into their economy. I aim to use the minimum of synthetic products as these are byproducts of the petrochemical industry. Unfortunately I have been unable to find suitable environmentally friendly varnish and glues but the search for these continues! I work from home in my own jewellery studio at the bottom of my garden. My electricity supplier supplies hundred percent renewable energy. I drive a hybrid car which means that my petrol use is much reduced. Packaging and delivery Paper envelopes made from recycled paper. Business cards made from plain card so they can be recycled and the use of QR codes to replace business cards at craft markets. Biodegradable stickers supplied by a small UK based business. Ensuring any paper used for gift wrapping is recycled and unbleached. Cardboard boxes for posting items in. I also recycle boxes and padded envelopes that I receive. I use natural raffia, jute and brown paper tape to secure and seal packaging and parcels. Mail-order items are sent via Royal Mail.