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Every carefully crafted material has a purpose. At Miron, that purpose begins with protection. Yet the story of a great material does not have to end there. Through a new collaboration with Los Angeles-based jewelry brand CLED, Miron glass continues its story in an unexpected way. By transforming reclaimed glass into handcrafted jewelry, the two companies demonstrate a shared belief that thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and lasting value can extend well beyond a product's original purpose.
CLED Partnership
A second life for Miron glass
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It was the first moment glass looked like a gemstone rather than trash.
Seulye Jo
Founder of CLED
Seeing value where others see waste
CLED was founded on a simple shift in perspective.
After years working in the fast fashion industry, founder Seulye Jo became increasingly aware of the waste created by disposable products. During a beach cleanup, she picked up a piece of sea glass and saw something unexpected. "It was the first moment glass looked like a gemstone rather than trash."
That moment inspired CLED. What began with used cosmetic, liquor, and wine bottles has grown into CLED Loop, a partnership program that collects discarded glass from local businesses. Each piece is carefully cut, polished, and transformed into handcrafted jewelry, demonstrating that exceptional craftsmanship and responsible material use can go hand in hand.
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A natural partnership
CLED first discovered Miron through collaborations with cosmetic brands that used Miron glass. As they learned more about the material, they recognized a shared philosophy.
"Partnering with a producer who already thinks in terms of preservation and longevity felt like a natural extension of what we do."
Miron designs glass to protect valuable natural products. CLED gives that same glass a second life through handcrafted jewelry. Together, they show how thoughtful design can extend the life of a material well beyond its original purpose.
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Discovering the beauty of Miron glass
For CLED, working with Miron glass also opened new creative possibilities.
lts rich violet color is unlike any material in their current collection, adding a rare and distinctive tone to their Eco Gem palette. Beyond its appearance, the material also responds beautifully during the jewelry-making process, allowing new forms and silhouettes to emerge through careful craftsmanship.
Rather than seeing the unused glass as the end of a manufacturing process, CLED sees it as the beginning of another creative journey.
Every finished piece reflects the unique character of the material while honoring the purpose it was originally designed to serve.
Craftsmanship at every step
Although Miron and CLED operate in different industries, both companies believe that quality begins with craftsmanship. Miron’s glass is produced with precision to help preserve the integrity of the products it protects.
At CLED, every Eco Gem is cut and polished by hand before being set in solid precious metals using traditional jewelry-making techniques. As Seulye Jo explains:
”A material is only ever as good as the care behind it.”
That shared commitment to craftsmanship makes this collaboration far more than giving glass a second life. It is about honoring the material through every stage of its journey.
A material is only ever as good as the care behind it.
Seulye Jo
Founder of CLED
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More than a second life
At first glance, Miron and CLED approach glass from different perspectives. One protects the integrity of natural products. The other transforms reclaimed material into something entirely new. Yet both begin with the same belief: valuable materials deserve lasting care. By bringing together preservation and transformation, this collaboration demonstrates that thoughtful design does not end when a product's first purpose is fulfilled. Sometimes, it becomes the beginning of another story.
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