Chic Recycled Paper Jewelry by Sandra Di Giacinto
August 25, 2009
Who knew that paper could create such beautiful and surprisingly durable jewelry? Italian designer and sculpture artist Sandra Di Giacinto has turned her fascination with recycled materials into a collection of colorful, lightweight, incredibly unique adornments that are hand-made in limited editions.
Di Giacinto’s work speaks to the versatility and potential of recycled materials – they can be upcycled in the most unexpected ways. See the full collection at SandraDiGiacinto.it.
Link [Sandra Di Giacinto] via [Great Green Goods]
Twisted Jewelry Made from Recycled Forks
July 6, 2009
Who would have thought that old, used forks could be used to create things that are so beautiful? Dr. Gus transforms unwanted silver-plated forks into one-of-a-kind pendants – like those spoon rings that were popular in the ‘90s, only cooler.
Some feature tines that have been delicately bent and twisted to achieve unique shapes, while others hold gemstones like turquoise and obsidian. Prices range from $10.99 – $19.99. Check them all out at Dr. Gus’ Etsy Shop.
Link [Dr. Gus] via [Great Green Goods]
Colorful Eco Jewelry Made from Recycled Skateboards
June 8, 2009
There are many interesting ways to recycle skateboards, but we’ve never seen them turned into hip, colorful jewelry before now. Jewelry designer Lindsay Jo Holmes turns old, worn out skateboards into earrings and bracelets that retain the colors and designs of the recycled boards.
From BTC Elements:
Lindsay Jo Holmes hand-makes these stylish earrings out of the remnants of used skateboards, collecting old and damaged boards from her local skate shop. Originally, each skateboard is made from 7 layers of pressed maple wood. By shaping the maple into jewelry she can show off the amazing colors and designs of the original board.
Says Lindsay Jo about her creations,”There’s so much that goes into making a skateboard and so much that goes into riding one. I wanted to give them a new life.”
Both the bracelets and earrings go for $24 at BTC Elements.
Link [BTC Elements] via [Great Green Goods]
Figs and Ginger, Whimsical Eco-Friendly Jewelry
December 27, 2008
Eco-friendly jewelry makers Figs and Ginger, a husband-and-wife team based in Asheville, North Carolina, produce some of the cutest earrings, necklaces, rings and brooches you’ve ever seen. Creativity clearly comes easily to Rhonda and Elijah Wyman, who create Figs and Ginger jewelry from a minimum of 50% recycled/reclaimed silver and gold in their backyard studio.
Inspired by nature, Figs and Ginger designs feature silhouettes of birds, fawns, deer, bunnies and trees with a striking simplicity that has proven very popular – all necklace designs are sold out on their website at the moment. But, you may still be able to find some locally – check out their Where to Buy page to find a shop near you.
Link [Figs & Ginger]
Recycled, Eco-Friendly Simply Wood Rings
October 16, 2008
Wood from an old baseball bat, no longer suitable for the sport, given new life as a pair of beautiful wedding rings. Now that’s upcycling. Jewelry maker Gustav Reyes takes salvaged wood and transforms it into rings with names like “A tree grows in Brooklyn” and “no beginning or end”. Designs include a walnut and maple engagement ring with a salvaged diamond setting, a bog wood ring inlaid with turquoise and a teakwood band with a braided silver inlay.
From the Simply Wood Rings website:
Most of my wooden wedding rings are made of salvaged lumber; some simply found. Much of the lumber used is sourced from other crafts people. Lumber such as that from the elegant neck of a violin that had its beginnings filling orchestra halls with sounds that soothed the human soul, or the wood from the baseball bat of a mothers’ young son. All the material used to make these rings had a previous noble life before their transformation to a new life of beauty.
The rings are handmade from a single piece of wood, making them strong and durable. The best way to care for them is to wear them often, as the oils from your skin will keep the wood from drying out.
Check out the entire collection at the 100% solar-powered Simply Wood Rings website.
Link [Simply Wood Rings] via [Green Daily]
