Local jewelers are pushing recycled metals hard now.

Tbh, I've noticed almost every shop in town opts for recycled silver and gold. It cuts costs and customers love the green story. Honestly, it's changing how we buy materials.

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david_knight1mo ago

Actually, the markup on recycled pieces in my area is often higher than new. Customers pay more for the "green" label even when the environmental difference is tiny. Refining recycled gold still takes a lot of energy, so it's not always the win people assume. It feels more like smart marketing than a real shift.

kailewis1mo ago

My cousin paid EXTRA for recycled silver, same deal.

val_carr361mo ago

Yeah... I used to think recycled was always better too, but the energy thing really makes you realize it's not that simple.