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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Level Necklace True Blue Spirit
$42

Here’s what Sherry had to say about her True Blue Spirit Level Neckace…..

Watch the bubble float gently along in this working carpenter’s spirit level necklace. It’s calming, so zen. It creates a focus to put your life in balance. And, really comes in handy during a picture hanging emergency.

Very unique.  I like the blue, it looks like a little bit of ocean.  The necklaces are handmade and may vary slightly. The level is attached to the necklace with recycled aluminum end caps. The chain is 18 inches long. The necklace arrives in a box that is perfect for gift giving. Shipping is free.

Image credit: Sherry Truitt’s Shopat Etsy

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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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I found this gorgeous vintage sea glass Worry Locket today at the Ghost Ship shop at Etsy. Ghost Ship explains that in ancient times, Greeks would carry worry beads around to relieve stress. “The beads were often found objects and strung together to be lovingly counted in meditation.” 

I used to have a worry stone and I would rub my thumb on the smoothest part when I was stressed out. It sounds silly, but find a smooth stone or some worry beads and give it a try.

This sea glass was found along the Canadian coast and Ghost Ship speculates that it could be from old medicinal or spirit jars thrown overboard by fisherman years and years ago. It’s held safely within a silver filigree heart and hung on an 18″ long silver-plated chain.

Simply beautiful.

Image credit: Ghost Ship at Etsy.com

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Splenda Earrings

This acorn necklace is also made of vintage materials. It’s strung on a bronze chain and it measures 18 inches.

Acorn Necklace

These earrings feature vintage crystals and leaf charms. Perfect for Spring.

Art Deco Crystal Drop Earrings

You can find more vintage jewelry items at the New Fashioned Whispersshop at Etsy.

Image credit: New Fashioned Whispers

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Made of recovered copper wire that the artist unwound and stripped herself, it features a fringe of torquoise glass beads, and a tiny, little, cotton-lined pouch that is “just big enough to tuck something precious into.” 

Chainmail Treasure Necklace Pacific Blue

The necklace is $20 and Painterly accepts a number of manners of payment  for you convenience.  Be sure to check out the rest of the fanciful accessories located in the Painterly shop. Larger art pieces are available here and you can follow the artist’s blog at  the Tangled Thread.

Image credit: Painterly at Etsy.com

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Chic: Plain tank top no more. Dress up pretty much anything with this crazy gorgeous doily necklace. I’ve seen a lot of lace and crochet necklaces and this is one of the best.

Green: Handmade with cotton.

Buy:Doily necklace at sodafine, $48

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Chic: Simple, but totally chic. This necklace has a pretty white side and an interesting side with more brown tones. Mother of Pearl is one of my favorite materials because it seems to shimmer and glow in light.

Green: The necklace is made of mother of pearl, a totally natural resource and a byproduct of the food industry. The chain is made with fair trade 14K gold.

Bonus: Get 20% off with code GREEN2009.

Buy: VerdeRocks Mother of Pearl Circle Necklace, $45

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Yup, that used to be a record. Probably something bad, like Yanni (not to disparage Yanni, he’s got good hair).

It’s much more beautiful now. Love all the designs over at Aroha.

$45

Find out more about Aroha SIlhouettes

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The new Verde Rocks Collection is out and it’s good. There’s pretty bangles and more gorgeous cuffs. I particularly like this vintage locket. It would look great as a statement piece.

$68

Get the Vintage Owl Locket

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