Back to Etsy, because it’s my favorite place to shop…
Let’s look at some jewelry today. Here’s a statement necklace that used to be a brooch. It hangs on a silver-plated chain that measures 18 inches. The neutral sandy tones make this a great choice for accenting Fall wardrobe colors.

Recycled Brooch Spiral Necklace
$14
Another statement piece, this time let your fingers do the talking. Vintage earring mounted on an adjustable ring base. This is the sort of ring my daughter loves.

Filigree Cup Ring
$12
I love this vintage cuff bracelet. It’s 2 inches wide and 7 inches around. The seller is not positive what …read more

Etsy weekend shopping….. The Alex Keller shop is full of gorgeous jewelry – bracelets, earrings, and necklaces – made of recycled and vintage pieces. Each necklace or bracelet comes with a free pair of matching earrings.

Green Earth – a necklace of recycled jewelry
$26
This piece was made in honor of Earth Day. The gold chains are all recycled. It measures 17 inches at the longest point and the large Earth-toned bead is 1.25 inches long.

Tropical Breeze II – a bracelet of recycled jewelry
$42
I love the cool silver, blue, green, and aqua tones of this bracelet. It measures 7.75 inches and has …read more

Today, I’ve got Part Two of my interview with Carolyn Rafaelian, of Alex and Ani jewelry. An important aspect of Alex and Ani is giving back, with their Charity By Design jewlery collection. You can see the different designs, as well as the character that they honor, by clicking on the Charity By Design page.
Alex and Ani sent me a Tree of Life Expandable Wire Bangle. This bracelet benefits the ARC -African Rainforest Conservatory.

The bracelet is lovely – a delicate expandable wire, with a Tree of Life Charm. The bracelet fit both my wrist and my daughter’s slimmer wrist. It …read more

(image: I’m tired)
 I really like the idea of these bracelets. Not only are they made from recycled materials, but they represent some great big causes in the world.
Each is $10 and when you buy one to say that you’re tired of AIDS, world hunger, etc, $5 goes to the cause!
Say I’m tired of…
(Via White Apricot)

image: greener grass design
Kelly Mulloy makes these awesome felt cuffs.
The colors are so bright and vivid, plus they’re reversible. The way the thread is done on the cuffs reminds me of a spool of thread, which makes me happy.
Pair it with your favorite plain tee and jeans. You’ll be set!
$48
Get the wool felt cuffs at Greener Grass Design

I love this cuff. It’s amazing how a little creativity can take recycling a long way.

Recycled out of classic vinyl LPs and plated with rhodium, it will never tarnish and still has the original grooves from the record! It’s made in Brooklyn by an independent designer who sells their ware through Elsewares.
It’s $50.00, but I can’t think of anything it doesn’t go with. It’s understated enough to go with everything, but has enough edge that it’ll spice up even the blandest outfit!