STORY OF OCEANA JEWELRY
“”Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.”
– Anna Lappe.
What if visitors could not only experience the beauty of the Galápagos Islands, but also take home a piece of its magic to cherish forever?
What if a jewelry store owned and operated by Galapagueños created sustainable, beautiful pieces?
What if those pieces, made from 100% recycled silver and gold, could shine a light on the devastating impact mining of precious metals has on Ecuador, its environment, wildlife and local communities?
This is exactly what we, a Galapagos Naturalist Guide and and Australian traveler turned Galapagos resident, dreamed of achieving.
Oceana Jewelry, launched in 2023, is the only jewelry store in the Galápagos Islands operating sustainably, using 100% recycled silver and gold to make beautiful handcrafted pieces. We believe visitors to the islands care about the environment, want to make a difference in the world, and sustainably take home a piece Galápagos magic to cherish forever.
By purchasing a piece of Oceana Jewelry, you support Galapagos locals, as well as mainland communities. You stand against the mining of precious metals and organized crime in Ecuador. You give support to charities whose continuing research conserves and protects Galápagos.
Francisco & Carly