The most responsible gold is the gold we don't extract.

Mining shouldn't be the cost of beauty. Daumet's patented alloys reduce gold consumption by 70 to 90% - without downgrading karat, color, or preciousness. By 2030, our mission is 100 tonnes of gold saved annually. That is 2.5% of global extraction.

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18K White Gold on a leaf by Daumet

Turning scientific breakthrough into measurable impact.

3,600

Tons of gold extracted in 2024

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85%

of luxury and jewelry's environmental impact comes from mining

5,000

Tons of ore extracted 
for a 5g gold ring
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200

showers consumed to produce a single 5g gold ring

Gold Mine
Substitution as a Solution.
Our mission is clear: by 2030, we aim to substitute 100 tons of gold annually with tungsten. This represents 2.5% of the world’s annual extraction.

Every year, our technology acts as a shield to avoid:

CO2: The carbon footprint of the City of Paris.

Water: The pollution of 50,000 Olympic swimming pools.

Biodiversity: The loss of 90,000 football fields of rainforest.
Casting 24K Gold Ingot
Controlling Every Atom.
No single source solves every social and environmental challenge. Daumet uses a tailored dual-sourcing model:

Reprocessed Gold: Used for all 24K and 18K Pink Gold applications to minimize new extraction.

Fairmined Gold: Used for our 18K White Gold, supporting artisanal mining organizations that meet the highest standards for social and environmental responsibility.
Biodiversity preservation
Certified Standards of Excellence.
Daumet commits to 6 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for measurable positive impact : 6, 9, 12, 13, 14 and 15.

GOLD THAT COSTS LESS TO THE PLANET. WITHOUT COSTING MORE TO YOUR MAISON.

The technical documentation is available on request. Life Cycle Analysis, certified data, sourcing protocols.

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FAQ

Advice and answers from Daumet

What makes Daumet’s gold jewelry sustainable?

Three things make Daumet's approach measurable rather than declarative : responsible sourcing of recycled and Fairmined gold, a patented gold-tungsten alloy that reduces material consumption by 70 to 90%, and a PVD process that is entirely waterless and chemical-free.

How does Daumet’s Gold-Tungsten alloy contribute to sustainability?

Our Gold-Tungsten alloy reduces the need for extensive gold mining by combining gold with tungsten, an abundant and less impactful metal. This innovative and patented alloy provides a white and luminous appearance and the preciousness of 18K gold alloys while significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions,water consumption and terrestrial acidification associated with gold mining.

What are the environmental benefits of using PVD technology in gold coating?

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology used by Daumet for gold coating applications minimizes the use of harmful chemical products and is totally waterless, resulting in a more environmentally friendly process. PVD coatings are durable, reducing the need for frequent replacements and further lowering the environmental footprint of jewelry pieces and luxury goods.

What is recycled gold?

This is a much-debated issue in the global gold community. For some, gold can be considered recycled once it has been melted down once and reused. For others, only gold derived from waste can be considered recycled. The debate then turns to what can and cannot be considered as waste. One thing is certain: since the dawn of time, gold has not been thrown away, but reprocessed for reuse. Daumet refines its waste and reintroduces gold into its production loop, so the company uses recycled gold.