Sustainable & Meaningful Materials
Sustainable wood wedding rings are the heart of Naturaleza Organic Jewelry and set us apart from conventional wedding ring options. From the beginning, we have honored the earth in both design and practice by using high-quality organic and natural materials that we harvest sustainably by hand.Our commitment to sustainable wood wedding rings is not a trend — it is the foundation of our craft, our values, and our long-term vision.
What Makes Eco-friendly Organic Jewelry?
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Recycled Metals
All of the sterling silver and gold used in our recycled gold wedding bands is 100% recycled. We also recycle all metal scrap generated in our studio.
The mining of precious metals and stones creates irreversible pollution, destroys ecosystems, affects local communities, and often contributes to global conflict. By choosing recycled metals, we reduce environmental harm while maintaining the highest quality standards for our eco-friendly wedding rings.
Using recycled 14k gold and sterling silver allows us to create sustainable wood wedding rings without contributing to new mining.
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Sustainable Woods
We are deeply committed to responsible wood sourcing in Nicaragua and beyond.
Our woods are harvested in very small quantities, collected by hand, and gathered with minimal impact on surrounding ecosystems. When we source wood externally, we choose species that are not endangered and prioritize FSC-certified options.
Because sustainable wood wedding rings rely on renewable materials, we carefully evaluate each species for durability, longevity, and environmental responsibility.
Each hardwood is selected not only for beauty, but for strength and sustainability.
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Ethical Gemstones
We are committed to ethically sourced wood jewelry that integrates stones responsibly.
We use:
• Heirloom gemstones
• Certified conflict-free diamonds
• Lab-grown diamonds and gemstones
• Personally collected stones when possibleMany stones used in our designs — including lapis lazuli, turquoise, jadeite, and red jasper — are selected with both environmental and social responsibility in mind.
This ensures that our sustainable wood wedding rings extend ethical sourcing beyond wood and metal.
Incorporate Your Own Meaningful Materials
One of the ways we create truly eco-friendly wedding rings is by incorporating materials provided by our customers.
We love working with meaningful heirloom materials. You may provide:
• Wood from a special place
• Family heirloom gold
• Personal keepsakes
Over the years, we have incorporated airplane parts, bike chains, bed posts, baseball bats, concrete, stone from building foundations, mud, and bone.
Integrating heirloom elements reduces new material consumption and creates sustainable jewelry materials rooted in personal history.
Unique Materials
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Coyol Seeds
Naturaleza Organic Jewelry pioneered the use of coyol seeds in fine jewelry.
The interior of the seed provides a rich black material often mistaken for ebony. It is extremely durable and renewable, growing abundantly in Nicaragua.
We collect coyol seeds from our favorite location on the Island of Ometepe in Nicaragua. Because the material regenerates naturally, it is one of our most sustainable jewelry materials.
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Bourbon Barrel
Located in Louisville, Kentucky — the heart of Bourbon Country — we reclaim bourbon barrels from local distilleries.
Our Bourbon Barrel Wood Rings give new life to wood already aged in the whiskey-making process. The deep amber tones make a meaningful choice for bourbon lovers or those connected to Kentucky heritage.
Reclaimed wood reduces waste and strengthens our commitment to sustainable wood wedding rings crafted locally.
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Stone, Sand, Bone
Our designs feature inlaid natural materials such as:
• Lapis lazuli
• Turquoise
• Jadeite
• Red jasper
• Titanium sand from Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua
These materials are selected thoughtfully to align with our commitment to ethically sourced wood jewelry.
Choose from a variety of woods that are sustainably sourced. Other woods are available upon request, we will work with anything!
Our favorites include:
• Ñambaro (Cocobolo)
• Nacascolo
• Guayacan
• Koa
• Reclaimed Kentucky bourbon barrel wood
Reforestation and Renewal
Naturaleza Organic Jewelry was born in Nicaragua from Marlon’s love of his family homeplace.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are transforming cattle pasture into forest. Each year we plant thousands of trees in San Lorenzo, Nicaragua to create habitat for wildlife, birds, and pollinators.
These hardwood trees are:
• A renewable resource for future generations
• Carbon-capturing lungs to combat climate change
• A long-term investment in ecological restoration
Sustainable wood wedding rings are not just about materials — they are about renewing the land that makes our craft possible.
Carbon Neutral Shipping & Sustainable Packaging
We participate in carbon-neutral shipping programs through Shopify Planet.
• Carbon-neutral shipping on all orders
• Offsets support global environmental initiatives
Our packaging is made from recycled renewable materials. We take care to ensure that your order arrives safely, but without unncessary waste.
Sustainability guides every step of our process — from forest sourcing to final delivery.
We clean up after ourselves.
Ecommerce deliveries have a carbon footprint. That's why we support verified projects that remove carbon from the air.
Every delivery’s carbon footprint is calculated based on weight, shipping method, and distance traveled. We neutralize these emissions by purchasing verified carbon removal credits from groundbreaking projects.
With your purchase, you’ll join a community of proactive merchants and customers dedicated to a sustainable future. Together, we've removed emissions for over 80 million deliveries and removed over 56 thousand tonnes of carbon.
We work with a network of pioneering carbon removal companies that have been vetted by the commerce platform Shopify.
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