"Every Piece Is Handcrafted in My In-House Studios in Australia, Giving Me Complete Control Over the Entire Process, From Sourcing and Production to Setting and Finishing. I Vet Every Supplier and Merchant, As Their Energy and Ethics Must Align for Me."
— Giovanni D'Ercole
With Love and Integrity
Aligned in Heart and Practice
At the heart of our business, we aim to design fine jewellery of deep intention and purpose, and the high value that we place upon love and integrity extends to the suppliers with which we work. We maintain strong, lasting relationships with a small selection of trusted suppliers that share our commitment to sustainable and ethical practices and whose values are aligned with our own.
Responsibly Sourced Australian Metals
Rooted in Our Homeland
With an emphasis on keeping our business as local as possible, we source our gold directly from one of our most trusted refineries in Australia that share our commitment to sustainability and responsibly-sourced materials by solely producing 100% verified, pure, refined, recycled, Australian gold. In addition to our gold, the majority of the other materials that we use in handcrafting our pieces, from silver to white gold, are also sourced locally from an Australian refinery that deals only in recycled material.
Responsible From Source to Studio
Single-Origin, 100% Australian Gold
From time to time, in order to craft pieces of the highest quality possible that align with our initial vision and remain true to our most fundamental values and brand ethos, we use a combination of new and recycled materials. In all cases of manufacturing, however, we recycle all precious metal scraps and excess from our studio’s in-house casting and finishing process as an exercise in gratitude and appreciation for the materials with which the earth has gifted us. Combining responsibly-sourced materials, any new gold that we use across all of our pieces is verified as 100% pure Australian gold. We are guaranteed this as we use a single source that refines and manufactures solely Australian gold.
Traceable By Heart
From Mine To Talisman
LOVE & HATRED's trusted gem-hunter of 20 years has devout respect for the environment and shares our commitment to sustainability, integrity and ethical practices. He has an astute knowledge of, and direct connection with, every aspect of our process and business as a whole. He nurtures direct relationships, and mindful involvement, with the family-owned mines that supply our diamonds, and gemstones. He is, as well, personally invested in his own small, low-impact mines. Due to his involvement, an authentic relationship with the Australian artisanal mining community, and his dedication to working with us, we are able to provide full traceability of the natural diamonds and gemstones that we use in our pieces, upon request.
Guided By Intention
Responsible Diamonds For Sacred Pieces
LOVE & HATRED diamonds are a combination of artisanal mined natural diamonds, GIA graded and certified diamonds which are sourced only on the guarantee that they have been sourced and cut in line with United Nations regulated guidelines regarding ethical and sustainable practices and recycled sentimental diamonds.
Sourcing
Traceability For Every Stone
LOVE & HATRED has worked with the same gemhunter for more than 20 years, ensuring that the diamonds, opals, sapphires and other gemstones we choose for our fine jewellery have their provenance in mining communities with integrity. Each stone we use has full traceability and connection to ethical diamond and gemstone suppliers. Our gemhunter also has investments in his own small and low-impact mines allowing LOVE & HATRED to go ‘straight to the source’ and access the very best stones. Through our gemhunter, we are also able to check professional conditions, safety and ensure environmental impacts are low.
Cutting
Holistic Care In Every Cut
Giovanni D’Ercole personally engaged with cutters to ensure that chosen stones are cut to the perfect proportions and symmetry for his designs, ensuring optimal light dispersion and beauty. We use master cutters primarily based in Australia. On the recommendation of our gemhunter’s impeccable networkings, LOVE & HATRED shares a holistic understanding and transparency around how their diamonds and gemstones are sourced and cut.
Process
Roots in Sydney, Heart in Byron Bay
LOVE & HATRED was founded in Sydney, Australia in 1983. The vision of founder and designer Giovanni D’Ercole, LOVE & HATRED was created with the clear intention to handcraft timeless pieces of fine jewellery and talismans of unmatched quality and artistry. Working with the art of alchemy, a focus on ethical practices and meticulous attention to detail, pieces have always been handcrafted entirely in Australia, initially in Sydney’s Strand Arcade and continuing since our move online in 2017 from the sanctum of our Byron Bay studio overlooking the shimmering Pacific Ocean.
LOVE & HATRED Today
Pieces Of Substance That Carry The Soul
The house of LOVE & HATRED sits on sustainable foundations and is now run online from the sanctum of our Byron Bay studio. Led by Giovanni D’Ercole, our small team of craftspeople, many of whom have collaborated with LOVE & HATRED from the beginning, share a passion for creating inspired, unique and symbolic talismans and fine jewellery. Never one to follow fashion or trends, Giovanni continues to be guided by his instincts, ethics and imagination in designing pieces of substance. As a company, we remain true to our original ethos in creating pieces that last a lifetime, bring positive energy to our customers, and are passed down from generation to generation as a symbol of love, passion and faith while maintaining our deep connection and relationship with Mother Earth.
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