Laura Elizabeth Jewelry versus Jewelry Made in a Sweatshop

Is it healthy?

No toxins
Pure metal - 100% brass = copper and zinc only.
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Toxic metals
Nickel and (high levels) of lead

Is it ethical?

Ethically Made
Healthy environment for workers, fair wages, reasonable hours, and no toxic fumes.
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Sweatshops
Potentially dangerous working conditions, harmful fumes from chemicals, unethical treatment of workers.

Where is it manufactured?

MADE in America
From start to finish (some pieces cast in India by fair trade manufacturer)
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Unknown Origin
Pieces are potentially assembled in the US but manufactured overseas

How is it manufactured?

Handmade
Made in small batches at a female owned studio in downtown LA.
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Mass Produced
Lessens quality due to cheaper materials and lack of quality control

Where is your money going?

Supporting the local economy
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Supporting China's ethics

Is it durable?

Created to live in
Sweat, swim or shower in LEJ. No tarnishing, breaking or discoloration. LEJ was created to live in.
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Not made for real life
Not created to withstand wear and tear, prone to discoloration and tarnishing.