SUSTAINABILITY AT DORI

Crafting Jewelry With Care — For People, For Culture, For the Planet

At DORI, sustainability is not a trend. It is the way we have always worked — with intention, respect, and responsibility.
 From the very beginning, we believed in creating jewelry that lasts, supports artisans, and minimizes waste.
 We produce slowly.
 We design thoughtfully.
 And we honour the earth and the hands that craft our pieces.

This is our sustainability story.

 

 

1. Handmade, Small-Batch, Human-Centred Production

Unlike mass-produced jewelry, every DORI piece is made in small batches, one at a time, by artisans across India.

This reduces overproduction, lowers waste, and ensures fair, continuous work for our karigars.
 Small-batch craft allows us to:

  • Control quality at every step

  • Avoid excess stock

  • Keep our designs unique

  • Support traditional craftsmanship

  • Reduce the footprint of large-scale manufacturing

Keywords: slow-made jewelry, ethical jewelry Dubai, handcrafted sustainable jewelry.

 

 

2. A Circular Jewelry Model — Nothing Goes to Waste

Sustainability at DORI is circular by design.
 At the end of each season, any remaining pieces go through a conscious transformation:

We melt down unsold metal.

Brass and silver are recycled and turned into new base materials for upcoming collections.

We re-use and re-set stones.

Semi-precious stones from older pieces are cleaned, sorted, and lovingly re-used in new handcrafted designs.

We give materials a second life.

Nothing is discarded. Everything is repurposed.

This keeps waste extremely low and ensures that every piece you wear has been created with mindfulness and intention.

 

3. Transparent Sourcing of Materials

We source our materials with care and accountability:

  • Brass: recycled wherever possible and shaped by hand

  • Silver: sourced in small quantities to control waste

  • Semi-precious stones: ethically selected from Sri Lanka, Jaipur, and Indian markets

  • 18K gold plating: done in small batches to reduce chemical and water waste

We believe that jewelry should be beautiful — not harmful.

 

 

4. Supporting Artisans & Traditional Craft

Sustainability isn’t just environmental.
 It is social, cultural, and economic.

By choosing DORI, you support:

  • Fair wages

  • Safe working spaces

  • Year-round income for artisans

  • The preservation of traditional Indian craft

  • Generational knowledge that deserves to thrive

A sustainable brand must sustain people — and our artisans are the heart of who we are.

 

5. Longevity Over Fast Fashion

Fast fashion is disposable.
 DORI is not.

Our jewelry is designed to be worn for years — not weeks.
 We use long-lasting 18K gold plating, durable brass and silver bases, and high-quality semi-precious stones to ensure that each piece is strong, wearable, and timeless.

We encourage mindful consumption — choosing fewer, better pieces that you will truly cherish.

 

 

6. Thoughtful Packaging

We use minimal, reusable, and recyclable packaging to reduce waste wherever possible.
 Your DORI pieces come in:

  • Reusable pouches

  • Minimalist boxes

  • Sustainable, low-impact packing materials

Beauty should not come at the cost of the planet.

 

 

7. A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Our sustainability approach is honest, evolving, and ever-improving.
 We are committed to:

  • Increasing recycled material use

  • Reducing waste further

  • Strengthening artisan communities

  • Improving traceability

  • Finding new ways to design responsibly

This is not a checkbox — it’s a lifelong commitment.

 

 

Because Jewelry Should Do Good, Not Just Look Good

Every DORI piece is a celebration of craft, culture, and conscious creation.
 When you wear our jewelry, you wear a piece that has been ethically made, thoughtfully designed, and lovingly crafted with respect for people and the planet.

Thank you for choosing jewelry with a soul.
 Thank you for choosing sustainability.
 Thank you for choosing DORI.