Question 1

What all does DUSK do and offer?

Accepted Answer

DUSK is a wholesale fine body jewelry manufacturer, and our sister project MIDNIGHT Gold Co. manufacturers and retails other fine jewelry such as finger rings, pendants, and necklaces.

We value transparency and the ethical responsibility of working with nonrenewable resources – socially, environmentally, and economically. Quality is a major point for all of us using and wearing jewelry, especially inside of our bodies. We are uncompromising in our belief that this quality should not come at the detriment of health, equality, economies, or environments at any stage of the process and supply chain. Therefore our mission is to responsibly innovate and craft quality fine jewelry with accountability and love.

DUSK's jewelry selection is comprised of our catalog of offerings as well as our custom work. We offer original designs, design collaboration and CAD services, and our extensive history in body piercing and jewelry - all to provide exquisite pieces every time.

As an additional offering, we have a refining program that allows studios and individuals to receive credits or direct monetary returns for sending us "scrap" gold and platinum material. We believe we are responsible for how we handle nonrenewable resources and thus encourage refining of materials whenever possible to lower the global impact.

Question 2

Who makes up your team?

Accepted Answer

Our jewelry is designed, crafted, and/or polished at our location in Rochester, NH. A full description of our amazing staff will be added to our site soon!

Stray (he/him): Owner and jeweler.
Lisha (she/her): Head jeweler.
Angie (she/her): Senior jeweler.
Stevie (she/her): Quality control and stock manager
Rhett (they/them, he/him):  HR & admin assistant, jewelry & sales head

Question 3

How do you design your pieces? Are your pieces inspired or taken from other companies?

Accepted Answer

We do a great deal of CAD work to create designs. Our team loves innovating concepts we think will be loved in studios. We are constantly designing and experimenting, as well as working to improve our existing designs and practices.

Keeping in touch with the body jewelry and overall fashion industry means it is impossible not to have some overlap with several other jewelry manufacturers across the jewelry and piercing industries. We do not, however, outright take designs of competitors, nor is any piece directly “based on” something another body jewelry company offers.

We think it's important to note that, as is standard for countless in the jewelry industry, there are components to some of our pieces that have been manufactured elsewhere. Please note, this does not mean there is "overseas" work or corners cut to lower the cost of labor; we only work with those who share our values and ethics, and only outsource when some aspect cannot be made in our current workshop. We are continuously evolving and growing so that we can offer as much directly from our workshop as we can.

Question 4

Do you meet quality standards for body jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Short answer - yes! We pride ourselves on exceeding industry standards.

DUSK's body jewelry is made either of platinum, valued for its inertness, and solid gold between 14 and 18 karat, nickel- and cadmium-free, and alloyed for bio-compatibility. This also means our white gold is alloyed with palladium.

Other notable facets is that our jewelry is thoroughly quality controlled for use. Before the jewelry leaves us, all wearable surfaces are given a smooth, mirror finish. All settings are free of adhesives, and all threading is internal.

We greatly anticipate the Body Jewelry Verification program as set up by the APP as well, and intend to receive verification as soon as this process is released for gold and platinum.

You can see the APP's guide for initial piercings here and the Body Jewelry Verification program here to learn more.

Question 5

Can I visit your facility?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We would be happy to schedule you a tour. Feel free to reach out to discuss how we can help accommodate you.

FAQs

What all does DUSK do and offer?

Who makes up your team?

How do you design your pieces? Are your pieces inspired or taken from other companies?

Do you meet quality standards for body jewelry?

Can I visit your facility?