Jewelry

May 26, 2017

Amazon Launches New Wedding Shop Filled with Unique, Handcrafted Items

Amazon is continuing to dip its toes into the world of handcrafted goods with the announcement of its new Handmade Wedding Shop. In expanding its Handmade brand, which opened two years ago to capitalize on the trend in purchased artisanal items, Amazon is hoping to grab more of the wedding industry, which generates over $300 billion dollars a year. So what can you expect from the Wedding Shop?

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April 7, 2017

25+ Pieces of Science Jewelry Celebrating the Wonders of the Universe

Science is a constant source of wonder as it helps us better understand our world, our universe, and ourselves. Without a passion for the field, the human race wouldn’t have gotten very far—so why not celebrate the Earth, Moon, and beyond? Creative science jewelry offers a subtle and stylish way to do just that. Through the likes of necklaces and earrings, you can honor this expansive field.

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March 1, 2017

15 Creative Products of the Month by Cutting Edge Artists, Designers, and Makers

When you shop, you make dozens of choices, from size to color to price. And if you're anything like us, you prefer to surround yourself with the most creative products. From pirate-themed bottle openers to knitted bird scarves, these types of objects make life a little brighter and definitely more fun. My Modern Met Selects, our companion site, celebrates this daily—through it, we share a bevy of fantastic goods from makers around the world.

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January 26, 2017

Optical Illusion Earrings Are a Clever Twist on Statement-Making Style

These optical illusion earrings are not what they seem. Though the minimalist shapes appear to pierce through multiple parts of an ear, Otis Jaxon Jewelry has cleverly disguised a more conventional approach. The sterling silver hearts, triangles, and squares are worn like a traditional drop earring—inserted into your lobe piercing—that are then twisted upwards into the appropriate shape. By making these earrings oversized, the whole ear suddenly becomes a vessel for contemporary style.

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