Our Mission
Menē crafts 24k gold and platinum investment jewelry™ sold by gram weight. By combining innovative technology, timeless design, and radical transparency, Menē restores the link between jewelry and savings.
Our Principles
The natural elements Gold (Au) and Platinum (Pt) have been coveted for thousands of years due to their unique qualities. Inherently timeless, these noble precious metals are indestructible, exceedingly rare in nature, and radiant like the sun and the moon.
24 Karat Purity
The ProblemMenē jewelry is crafted from pure 24 karat gold or platinum, the same form that these precious metals are found in nature. The difference in purity over man-made chemical alloys of 14-18 karats (58%-75%) is instantly observed and felt. It also means our jewelry will never tarnish, is hypoallergenic, and antimicrobial.
This commitment to purity is also the reason why we do not craft jewelry made of “rose gold” or “white gold”. These two industry inventions are man-made alloys that dilute the gold with copper or nickel – abundant metals that tarnish over time due to oxidization.
There is a myth that jewelry cannot be crafted from pure 24 karat gold due to its softness. While it is true that pure gold is more malleable than other metals and may contour to your body, gold is indestructible. This special quality can only be understood when experienced physically, leading to an appreciation of this authentic purity as superior to any element in nature.
Ethically Sourced Gold and Platinum
Menē jewelry is crafted from pure gold and platinum that is ethically sourced from gold mines in Nevada, USA and Ontario, Canada. Our gold carries the coveted London Bullion Market’s Responsible Sourcing Certification.
Additionally, we only source metals mined by publicly traded precious metal miners who are held accountable to stricter environmental best-practices. We specifically audit these mines to ensure there is little disturbance, minimal impact to local communities, and a reclamation plan that ensures former gold mines will be terraformed back to nature within two decades or less. This video shows an example of the types of mines we feel comfortable sourcing from.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
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Meet Our Design Team
Art Historian Diana Widmaier Picasso and multifaceted designer Sunjoo Moon met when they were both living in Paris and have been close friends for decades. They joined forces for Menē, combining their extensive experience in their respective fields of art and design, and worked closely with skilled craftsmen to fully comprehend and utilize the qualities of pure gold and platinum to create timeless pieces.
Diana and Sunjoo draw inspiration from antiquity when developing designs in pure metal; artists have been paying homage to gold since the beginning of time, the Ancient Egyptians believed that it conferred immortal power, and there is no doubt that the dynamic Menē design team has enhanced both the modern and spiritual values of 24 karat precious metals.
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Customers love Menē
Gorgeous Piece / Excellent Service
I’ll start by saying, this piece is gorgeous in all aspects, and I fell in love from the moment I saw it in person. The sizing was a bit off so, I had to return the original for a smaller size however, Mene’s customer service expedited the return process for me. 10/10 on everything!
A very fine example of the basic band.
I'm happy with this PT band. Nice shape and finish. Would recommend. BUT, I'm curious why Mene no longer describes and shows the cost of craftsmanship and the gram weight of each item any longer. Can you please bring back this feature? Helpful for calculating premiums.
Beautiful, SUBSTANTIAL Bracelet!
I genuinely love my new bracelet! I was pretty surprised how heavy it felt picking it up for the first time! This is my first 24k gold piece and the color is so beautiful. I was worried it would be too yellow, but it's a yellow that shines like no other. Highly recommend!
Menē – The Name
The word Menē (pronounced “meh-ney”) is an ancient Aramaic word that has a deep meaning, reminding us of the immutable link between jewelry, gold, and long-term savings.
The Menē, reflecting 567 grams of pure gold, is the first written word for “money” as codified in the Codes of Hammurabi and Ur-Nammu 4,000 years ago. For most of written history, the term “money” has always meant a standard weight and purity of gold or silver. Whether worn as jewelry or kept in a satchel as exchangeable coins These natural precious metals formed the basis of long-term savings, outlasting quickly decaying commodities and enabling trust and cooperation amongst diverse communities with different skills.
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