Astor & Orion
Founded by Karen Hartman in 2018, this ethical jewelry line blends bold, sculptural design with sustainable, circular production using recycled metals.
This ethical jewelry brand redefines modern adornment through a commitment to sustainability, transparency, and innovation. With a focus on circular design, each piece is crafted using responsible materials and produced in fair-wage facilities that prioritize both people and the planet. The brand merges cutting-edge digital sculpting with timeless craftsmanship, resulting in jewelry that is as meaningful as it is visually striking. Rejecting fast fashion, it embraces small-batch production and eco-conscious practices to ensure lasting quality and minimal waste. Every design tells a story of mindful creation—inviting wearers to express themselves through pieces that align with their values. At its core, the brand represents a new way forward for fashion: intentional, ethical, and unapologetically bold.
At Astor & Orion, ethical manufacturing begins with mutual respect—a relationship built on trust, not just transactions. It’s not simply about certifications or compliance; it’s about creating systems where people and processes are treated with integrity at every step. Our production partner isn’t just a facility—they’re a long-term collaborator who has spent over 15 years building a vertically integrated operation where sustainability and quality go hand in hand.
Third-party certification gives our values weight. It moves sustainability and ethics beyond intention, providing independent verification that responsible practices are genuinely in place. These certifications must be earned through action. Before any inspection takes place, factories must evaluate their existing systems, make necessary improvements, and prepare to demonstrate that ethical and environmental standards are embedded in their day-to-day operations, not just outlined in a manual. This includes everything from wage fairness and worker safety to emissions control and waste reduction.
For Astor & Orion, this independent verification is essential. It gives us—and you—confidence that the people behind our jewelry are treated fairly, the planet is being respected, and every step of the process is held to a higher standard.
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