Is Aurate New York ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Aurate New York scores 92/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 3 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Aurate New York is a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand that focuses on democratizing luxury through the use of 100% recycled gold and ethically sourced gemstones. The brand emphasizes transparency and high-quality craftsmanship, maintaining a clean record regarding labor and environmental standards.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Not applicable to jewelry; no animal testing involved in production.
Vegan optionsunverified
Offers pearl products, but the majority of the gold and gemstone collection is vegan-friendly.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Committed to 100% recycled gold and ethical gemstone sourcing to minimize environmental impact.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-08-12.
Aurate New York products we score

A timeless, luxury staple crafted from 100% recycled 14k gold, emphasizing circularity and transparent New York-based production.
Is Aurate New York ethical? FAQs
Is Aurate New York cruelty-free?+
Not applicable to jewelry; no animal testing involved in production.
Does Aurate New York have vegan products?+
Offers pearl products, but the majority of the gold and gemstone collection is vegan-friendly.
Does Aurate New York sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Aurate New York's ethics score?+
Aurate New York averages 92/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Aurate New York?+
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