Sisters Alice and Karen Chave are giving old electronics a second life by turning them into fine gold jewelry. Through their company, Incador, they are transforming gold recovered from discarded iPhones, laptops, and other electronic waste into high-end rings, earrings, pendants, and necklaces.
The Chave sisters partner with companies that specialize in extracting precious metals from electronic waste, especially circuit boards. They have also launched a “Tech for Treasure” campaign in London. The campaign includes drop-off points where people can donate unwanted devices for recycling.
In addition to using recycled gold, Incador sources gold from small-scale, formally regulated mining operations in Peru. These mining partners meet ethical and environmental standards.
Founded in August 2024, Incador uses a technology called laser metal fusion (LMF), also known as metal 3D printing. This allows them to craft complex jewelry designs in a variety of gold finishes—including yellow, white, rose, and a special “champagne gold” alloy exclusive to the brand.
Prices for the jewelry range from $1,500 to $4,900. Customers can choose between gold sourced from electronic waste or artisanal mining, both offered at the same price.
The company’s mission is to create luxury pieces in a way that is both environmentally and socially responsible. As of 2022, only 22.3% of global electronic waste was formally recycled. By using e-waste gold and supporting ethical mining, Incador aims to help reduce the environmental damage caused by discarded electronics and promote better practices in the gold industry.
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