Aquaprase, our ethical hero gemstone
Aquaprase: Our Favorite Ethical Gemstone At MAQE, we hold a deep appreciation for the stories behind the gemstones we use, and one of our absolute favorites is Aquaprase. This gemstone—discovered...
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True North Macrame Bracelets: Enduring Elegance for Men and Women
Our True North macrame bracelets embody an ideal blend of elegance, resilience, and refined craftsmanship, tailored to fit the lifestyles of both men and women. For women, these bracelets are...
Our personal story
Our Personal Story: Kim & Karjan Welcome to our world, where creativity, passion, and partnership intertwine to bring MAQE to life. Our journey began long before MAQE was a dream,...
Matters of the heart – rose quartz the love stone
Matters of the heart, the essential part of life that gives everything a sparkle if you ask us: love! The heart stone is also often used when referring to rose...
MAQÉ Ethics
As a young brand in an old industry, MAQÉ wants to help push for a new standard in the world of jewelry. We believe in responsible mining and ethical sourcing....
New mens line in silverNew mens line in silver
Introducing our new silver line of MAQÉ pieces! Obviously still only using ethically mined gemstones and recycled metal we want to make these style pieces sustainable. Catering to a broader...
What does sustainable jewelry mean to us
What makes jewelry sustainable? The jewelry industry is known as a troubled one. Corruption, unethical practices and bad working conditions are unfortunately everyday’s business. But this doesn’t mean that it’s...
Every gemstone is unique – and this is how we do it
Is there anything more inspiring than observing how nature creates the most wonderful objects all by itself? Gemstones are the perfect example of the breathtaking power our world has to...
Fair trade jewelry: what does it mean?
Fair trade jewelry: what does it mean?Choosing the right path as a jewelry brand in a world full of sustainability issues can be quite challenging. In the process of figuring...
Why ethical jewelry matters
When shopping for clothes it’s already become very natural to consider the ethics of the product you’re looking at: what materials were used, where was it made and how did...
