Without metal, ARLOS jewelry would not appear. The metal is durable, can be melted and shaped into different shapes, and has a beautiful glow. Bronze jewelry first appeared about 7,000 years ago. Copper is an elegant material, and modern jewelry is mostly decorated with silver and gold.

Gemstones have been part of our DNA since the beginning. Originating with pieces of jade that ARLOS would come across at markets and weave into the very earliest designs to becoming a catalogue of vibrant, responsibly sourced gemstones. Here's why they're a cut above the rest.