Jewelry

September 30, 2016

First Ever “Beard Jewelry” Collection Adds a Hint of Glitz to Men’s Facial Hair

Women have a ton of options when it comes to wearing hair accessories. Men? Not so much—and this is especially true for their beards. Krato Milano is changing that with the “first ever jewelry collection for bearded men.” Known as a “jewel for the beard,” the designs feature tiny emblems—a skull and an anchor—that firmly attach onto a guy’s facial hair.

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September 16, 2016

Exquisite Glass Necklaces with Real Acorn Caps Celebrate the Fun of the Fall Season

As the autumn leaves change color, nature provides us with other reminders that fall is on the way. The trees shower us with acorns—another symbol of the changing season. Online shop Bullseye Beads pays homage to the hearty nut with handmade pendants made of glass. Strung on antique-style chains, they’re a playful reminder of mild temperatures, apple cider, and all of the wonderful activities that make fall so memorable.

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August 16, 2016

Tiny Terrarium Jewelry Encapsulates Pieces of Nature Into Fantasy-Inspired Arrangements

Terrariums add a beautiful touch of green to any previously-drab room, and artist Toñi Rielvez translates this aspect into wearable designs that elegantly encapsulate pieces of the natural world. Her terrarium-style necklaces, rings, and bracelets turn ordinary outfits into stylish, quirky ensembles by placing real dried flowers, moss, and gemstones into half-dome enclosures attached to bronze and silver finishings.

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July 27, 2016

Unconventional Pieces of Nature Encased in Jewelry Shows Another Side of Earth’s Beauty

Over the past several months, we’ve been enamored with jewelry that encapsulates nature inside of crystal-clear resin. These pieces often showcase small blooms with their colorful petals preserved in exquisite vintage-style pendants. Online shop Is This Handmade? follows this same idea but puts a unique spin on the trend: they use natural-yet-unconventional materials as the centerpiece of their necklaces.

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