Leading fine jewellery retailer, Michael Hill Jewellers have announced the launch of their gold recycling program into New Zealand as part of their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals and sustainability commitment, whilst aligning to the rise and adoption of a circular economy.

 Michael Hill’s gold recycling program, titled “Re:cycle”, is the first phase of the company’s new sustainable jewellery ecosystem, which focuses on the renewal and circularity of existing precious metals and products. Due to the inherent nature of precious jewellery materials, precious metals used to craft jewellery can be refined and recycled repeatedly, without losing their value or purity. 

 The jeweller is encouraging Kiwis to give “new life to their old loves”, by recycling any broken, old or no longer worn gold jewellery pieces in exchange for its value* on a Michael Hill gift card, to purchase a new piece online or instore. 

To enable this jewellery circularity program, Michael Hill continues to evolve its long-term partnership with Morris & Watson, a fourth-generation family-owned precious metal services company. The gold from each piece of jewellery sent in will be recycled, through a rigorous refining process, ready to be reused and crafted into something new, lessening the need to source new, virgin material. 

To get involved in the gold recycling program, customers can either choose to pick up a free Re:cycle kit from any Michael Hill store or order it online via Michael Hill’s dedicated gold recycling website. 

When ready with their gold, customers can visit the website to enter their details and photos of the items in exchange for a postage label. Once the gold pieces are sent to Michael Hill’s support office, they are assessed and valued by Michael Hill’s experts, with customers offered a Michael Hill gift card in exchange. 

We've rounded up a few of our favourite pieces from Michael Hill as inspiration to recycle any unworn gold, and find yourself a new treasure to love.

For more information on the Michael Hill Re:cycle program, click here. Or visit Michael Hill Newmarket located on the ground floor of Westfield Newmarket, 309 Broadway.

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