No overproduction, no overflowing warehouses, no wasted materials or resources. Made-to-order means: we only begin production once you place your order. However, not every design makes sense to produce this way. That’s why some basics are available for immediate shipping. Your piece will be crafted in Southern Germany, Hamburg, or in our own workshop in Bali – using recycled materials and ethically sourced gemstones.
→ FROM THE GOLDSMITH TO YOU.

RECYCLING & FAIRTRADE
We believe recycling is the bare minimum – but also a necessary step toward making the industry more sustainable. Most STILNEST jewelry is made from recycled gold and silver – even our long-lasting vermeil plating uses recycled gold. The materials used for recycling come from the jewelry and watchmaking industries. When you purchase a Fairtrade gold piece, the material has been mined in southern Peru under certified Fairtrade standards, and the supply chain is fully traceable from the mine to you.

ETHICAL GEMSTONES
Even the most beautiful gemstones raise three big questions: Are they real? Under what conditions were they mined? And how were they cut? We source our stones from a German gemstone manufacturer that takes full responsibility for the entire supply chain – from the mine to us – and actively supports projects on site. The stones are cut in small quantities, either in Germany or at a partner workshop in Sri Lanka, before being carefully set by our goldsmiths: glued in silver or mounted in solid 14k gold.

MODERN DESIGN
We believe in design that lasts as long as the jewelry itself. Design that suits you every day – not only now, but for many years to come. We don’t follow fleeting fashion trends; instead, we create modern yet timeless classics. Every collection starts with an idea, refined in our studios in São Paulo, Hamburg, and Bali – from the first sketch, to a digital model, to the final sample.

MADE TO ORDER
We believe in slow craft. No overproduction, no overflowing stockrooms, no wasted resources. Made-to-order means: we begin creating once your order has been placed. That said, not every design works on a made-to-order basis. Some essentials are therefore pre-produced in small batches and ready to ship immediately.
Once your order arrives, we begin with a wax model. This is encased in liquid plaster. When the plaster hardens, the mold is heated in a kiln and the wax is burned out. The hollow form is then filled with molten precious metal (e.g. 925 silver or 14k gold). Once cooled, the plaster is removed, leaving behind your jewelry piece, which is then polished, engraved, and plated in our workshops.

QUALITY CONTROL & SHIPPING
Our workshops in Southern Germany, Hamburg, and Bali send their weekly finished pieces to our Hamburg studio. Here, each item undergoes a final quality check before being carefully packaged and shipped to you. Our returns process is climate-neutral, and for customers in Germany, we offer a paperless return system via QR code, easily accessible through our online portal.

REPAIR
Sometimes even our jewelry needs repair.Faded plating, loose stones, scratches? We offer a transparent goldsmith repair service. We believe fine jewelry is made to last — a small scratch isn’t a reason to toss your favorite necklace. Around 80% of the world’s gold has already been mined, so we need to find new paths for recycling and upcycling together.