Jewelry

December 5, 2016

Colorful Resin Bangles Let You Wear Classic Art on Your Wrist

Bulgaria-based jewelry shop PAGANE Uniques crafts colorful and bright bangles inspired by well-known works of art. Showcasing the vivid color palettes and striking modernity of 19th and 20th century masterworks—including Gustav Klimt's glittering The Kiss, Vincent van Gogh's beaming Sunflowers, and Henri Matisse's avant-garde Cut-Outs—every bright and bold bangle adds an artistic touch to any look. Each beautiful bracelet is crafted by hand.

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November 11, 2016

Charming Three-Piece Rings Make It Look Like Your Favorite Animal Is Hugging Your Finger

You’ve heard of the three-piece suit, now meet the three-piece ring set. Jewelry design shop Mary Lou has created multi-section rings that are made with animal lovers in mind. Sloths, cheetahs, flamingos, foxes, and more are crafted out of brass and enamel, charming us with their detailed likeness as well as practicality—each of these pieces are adjustable and can be worn in multiple ways.

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November 3, 2016

Charming Vintage Necklaces Hold Secret Handwritten Messages

Jewelry designer Marcella of Paperface Studio secrets away tiny messages inside vintage-style ball locket pendants. The Santa Fe-based creative has a flair for fun and nostalgia—remember those days of hiding secret admirer notes for a crush to find at a later time? She has a few styles of “secret message” lockets.

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October 29, 2016

Moms Are Turning Their Breast Milk Into Dazzling Jewelry as a Sentimental Keepsake of Motherhood

The act of breastfeeding is an experience that’s both intimate and personal, although once it’s done, there is little in the way of tangible mementos to remember it by. Kelly Howland of Sacred Legacy Arts, however, has an answer to this conundrum by providing an unusual-yet-beautiful way to commemorate this fleeting period of time. She handcrafts gemstones made from breast milk that are then placed into a ring or necklace setting.

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