Recycled jewelry is popping up everywhere, and the materials used to create it, is just as amazing as the jewelry itself. When you buy eco jewelry you’re not only making a fashion statement, you’re also buying something that truly expresses love and beauty.
Knot Hoop Necklace
From recycled gold to recycled paper, jewelry designers are creating beautiful and creative green jewelry by reinventing what was old or unusable. Jewelers are giving new life to old metal and creating stylish pieces to please even the most particular shopper or the equally particular eco ethical shopper.
A Midwest artist with a background in fiber art, Bren McIntosh Duvall hand makes jewelry designs with an emphasis on style and sustainability. She utilizes recycled sterling silver and recycled gold metals, drawing inspiration from textiles, nature, and contemporary art.
Memory Necklace
Bren has built an eco-conscious business from nothing more than a pile of recycled metal bits and Mondays off. Here are two of my favorite pieces. Best part is you can save 15% off at Naturals of Ashland 12/7/09 – 12/31/09. Use coupon code MEH15 at checkout. Her jewelry makes a great eco gift for that someone special in your life.
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