Eco-Friendly Options for Traditional Valentine’s Day Gifts: JEWELRY
Written by Urban Sherp on February 11th, 2010
What Valentine’s Day would be complete without jewelry? Here are some of our favorite designers who specialize in handmade jewelry using recycled, organic, or ethically sourced materials…
- Alkemie – we love Alkemie’s collection of edgy, organic earrings, necklaces and for a one-of-a-kind Valentine…
- Christine Mighion – spoil your Valentine and support a good cause – Christine is donating 100% of the profits of her recycled 14k gold and Rose Quartz Ring and 30% of the profits of her Chrysocolla Druzy Necklace to The American Red Cross for Haiti Relief.
- Dawes Design – brilliant collection of handcrafted, eco-friendly and socially responsible jewelry made of recycled gold and conflict-free diamonds. The stackable rings are perfect for Valentine’s Day, just add a layer to your stack each year…
- Melissa Joy Manning – delicate and sweet earrings, necklaces and rings all made of natural, reclaimed and recycled materials like these delicately hammered heart hoops.
- Naturaleza – their etsy store features hand crafted men’s and women’s rings made of 100% recycled sterling silver and coyal and casca seeds collected from the forest floor and finished with an all natural finish.
Or better yet, opt for vintage jewelry – Carole Tanenbaum has one of the most amazingly curated collections of vintage costume jewelry – she’s been collecting for over 25 years! She’s got something for everyone from the Victorian Period through to the 1980′s…
See also: Eco-Valentine’s Gift Guide: Chocolate | Eco-Valentine’s Gift Guide: Flowers | Urban Sherp’s Eco-Jewelry Finds