Buying jewelry should be simple, but it’s not always easy to know what you’re really getting. Behind the low prices and fast trends, much of the fast fashion jewelry industry is built on practices that harm people, the environment, and even the person wearing it.
Fast fashion prioritizes speed and cost over quality and responsibility. Many pieces are made with toxic metals like lead and cadmium, substances that can cause serious health issues over time. Workers making this jewelry are exposed to these materials daily, often without proper protection, and the same risks carry over to the customer.
Quality is another problem. Cheap metals and poor craftsmanship mean pieces tarnish, break, or lose their plating quickly. When that happens, they’re usually thrown away, adding to landfill waste.
The environmental cost is steep: huge amounts of water and energy are used in production, along with significant carbon emissions. Manufacturing often pollutes waterways and contributes to deforestation, and many workers are underpaid and work in unsafe conditions.
How We Do Things at LaLa Line
At LaLa Line, every piece is made by hand in small batches, using materials chosen for both quality and sustainability.
This isn’t about buying more, it’s about buying better.