Gold is gold
Sieradenmeisje, Jewelry Girl, would like to introduce you to the beauty of vintage jewelry. Not just because of their beauty: choosing to reuse also shows brains. Contributing to circularity and sustainability is our primary goal. We prepare our preloved jewelry for a new life with you. We do this by carefully selecting, checking, repairing, cleaning and polishing. Which beauty do you give a new loving home?
This brings us joy
Happy customers
Happy you = happy us
Quality
Affordable fine jewelry
Sustainability
Conscious entrepreneurship
Our team
Susette
Founder
susette@sieradenmeisje.nl
Nora
Gemmologist (FEEG)
nora@sieradenmeisje.nl
And our amazing freelancers, such as a jeweler-goldsmith, photographer, and IT specialist.
From hobby to Sieradenmeisje
Something pretty
Did you know that the Dutch word for a piece of jewelry is sieraad? It comes from the old German Zierrat and the even older Zierot. Zier translates to 'pretty', and the suffix -ot turns it into a noun. So, sieraad literally means something pretty.
What is a sieradenmeisje—a jewelry girl? A girl who loves pretty things? Or a girl who owns pretty things? I like to believe it's the former, which leads to the latter.
At least, that's my story. I’ve always been drawn to beautiful things: objects that stir something inside you as soon as you lay eyes on them. For me, gemstones are one of those things. When I was eight, I subscribed to Treasures of the Earth, a collector’s subscription where you received a new mineral and gemstone every two weeks, along with compartmentalized treasure chests to store them and informational leaflets. To this day, I’m completely captivated by their colors, textures, and unique qualities.
'Treasures of the Earth' no longer exists—perhaps because today we’re more focused on sustainability and ethics than we were before. How are minerals and crystals actually extracted? What impact does this have on our environment and planet? And what about the well-being and working conditions of miners? These are crucial questions, and the answers can sometimes be hard to find. Just think about trying to trace where that beautiful ring on your finger was made and where the materials come from. Fortunately, more and more responsible initiatives are emerging to address these concerns.
Sieradenmeisje goes beyond by focusing on reusing gold and jewelry. There are so many high-quality pieces available, crafted from solid gold and other precious metals, adorned with the most beautiful colored stones and diamonds. Why mass-produce 'disposable' jewelry when so much beauty already exists? Gold is increasingly being reused by melting it down and turning it into new creations, which is fantastic. However, if remelting isn’t necessary—because the piece is already stunning and in good or repairable condition—we’re happy to give it a second life. Antique and vintage gold jewelry has it all: it's beautiful, timeless, and unlike gold-plated or gold-filled pieces, it retains its value. Plus, gold is a smart investment. If you ever grow tired of your piece, you can sell it or pass it on to a loved one.
I'm not the only 'sieradenmeisje' who loves pretty things. You're probably looking for a ring that makes your heart skip a beat. The one with the unique design, the striking color, or the dazzling sparkle of a diamond. That's why I spend a lot of time finding exquisite rings within the affordable jewelry segment. I know that tastes differ, so I make sure to keep the collection diverse. But rest assured, I truly love every piece we offer at Sieradenmeisje, and I hope you'll love them too!
With love,
Sieradenmeisje
