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 metal it’s made of, but it’s a lovely piece. Bold, shiny, with a bohemian flare.

Cuff  Bracelet
$10

Take a look at this… a set of 5 vintage brooches featuring gold and silver-toned leaves and swirls. One reminds me a sea anemone. These would look cute on a lapel, scarf, or pinned to a plain clutch bag. It doesn’t say what size they are, but as with any Etsy purchase, you can contact the seller with questions.

Five Brooches
$8

Image credit: Cassowary Jewelry, Onelevel

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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 a very full, filled-out shape. I bet it makes a nice sound when it moves, those little glasses beads tinkling.

Color of Royalty – a bracelet of recycled jewelry
$42

I was reading just this morning about how hot purple is going to be this fall. This bracelet made from recycled beads and chain would make a perfect accent to any outfit. It measures 7.75 inches in length and has the same full shape as the Tropical Breeze II bracelet. It closes with a toggle clasp.

Don’t forget, each and every jewelry purchase includes matching earrings, so you are really getting two pieces at once, which means you’ll have a very complete look.

Image credit: Alex Keller Shop at Etsy.com

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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 really is easily expandable, but what I liked best about the bracelet was the look of the gold wire. It has a sort of aged look to it – shiny, but also like a well-loved piece.

Here’s Part Two of my interview.
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Pretty By Nature: I really respect what you are doing with your charities, both the Tree of Life Bangle program and Project USA. Would you please tell the readers a little bit about what you’ve been able to accomplish with these charities?  
Carolyn Rafaelian: We’ve partnered with several charities and are thrilled we have the ability to help foundations in need. We came up with our Charity by Design concept so we create specific pieces and collections catered to each organization with proceeds of sales donated to these foundations. Foundations that we have partnered with and donated to have included Stand up to Cancer, The Humane society, Red Cross and African Rainforest Conservancy to name a few. Charity by Design is the heart and soul of Alex and Ani, and it continues to grow.

Image Credit: Michelle Smith

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 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)

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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

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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!

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