The jewelry industry is a big polluter. The mining of precious metals and gemstones can have a devastating impact on the environment, from water pollution to deforestation. And the manufacturing process for new jewelry can also be harmful, using toxic chemicals and producing a lot of waste. That’s why buying antique jewelry is a more ethical and sustainable choice. When you buy antique jewelry, you’re not contributing to the environmental damage caused by mining and manufacturing. You’re also giving a new life to a piece of jewelry that might otherwise have been discarded. Here are some of the specific environmental…
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Recycled Glass Jewelry by SmartGlass
Recycled glass rings and pendants are an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional jewelry made from precious metals and gemstones. Not only do they reduce the demand for new materials, but they also add a unique and artistic touch to any outfit. I recently discovered my new favorite sustainable jewelry company, SmartGlass! They make rings, necklaces, and earrings using different colors of bottles for amazing different effects. Every piece is completely unique and beautiful due to the glass recycling process and artisans, with distinct features like bubbles and internal facets that looks fantastic in sunlight and are a joy to…
How To Up Your Style Game: Accessorizing
It’s not hard to accessorize your outfits – you just need to know where to look, what to do and how to do it. There are so many choices of style to go for, and searching for influences is becoming easier and easier thanks to the internet. It’s not so much stealing a person’s fashion, but instead magpieing ideas for your own benefit. As the saying goes, imitation is the best form of flattery – and why try and reinvent the wheel? If you know something looks good and will suit what you’re going for, wear it. Jewellery There’s an…
Get Your Favorite Selfie as a Wearable Pin!
Pinat Pins has come up with whole new and totally unique idea to add to your swag, Selfie Pins! Via their Kickstarter, you can contribute to the campaign and get one for your self! Hand drawn by a seasoned artist, they turn your favorite selfie into a wearable piece of art. It sounds unbelievable, we get it ;) However, as pin enthusiasts with experience of making enamel pins previously, we took this challenge to prove we can make it! And to start with, we made the very first prototypes of selfie-pins with our own portraits. When this project is successfully funded,…
Frequently Asked Questions People Ask when Buying an Engagement Ring
I don’t care what anyone tells you, buying an engagement ring is no easy task. In addition to making sure that your significant other will like it, you also have to deal with things such as budget and quality of the diamond, among other things. This can be really difficult for someone who never went diamond shopping before. If this sounds like you, I’m pretty sure you have tons of questions about the buying process. Here is the most commonly asked questions first-time buyers ask about buying diamonds. Should I buy the Diamond and Setting Separately or get the Setting…
Tips to Pull off Statement Jewelry with Incredible Grace
Every woman wants to look at that mirror, and hear those words, “You are the most beautiful”. We have a better idea though. Beauty fades away, but style is timeless. So why not be known and talked about, for your exquisite sense of style! You may wonder how to achieve this feat when everyone is so style conscious and glamorously dressed! Here’s what you need to do. Step up your style game with statement jewelry that cuts through the crowd and makes you stand out for your effortless elegance. Unsure if you can pull off statement jewelry? Use these style…
Watches for Men Wore By Women
While some are attracted to diamonds, pearls, and those outstanding feminine colors, others like to steal their guy’s things and flaunt it stylishly. It has happened before and expect it to happen in the coming future as well. Women wearing men’s stuff is something that has been trending for more than an era now. Yes, you read that right! Women have always been enticed by the men’s things. Be it their outfit or shoes that can make you look awesome in minutes or those luxury watches that transforms the entire look instantly. The luxury watches are one of those accessories…
Halloween and High End Fantasy Jewelry Design from Liv Ballard
There’s some interesting stuff going on in the world of “people who shop at places like Saks 5Th Avenue”. Particularly the jewelry of Liv Ballard. Her designs are unique and opulent, in themes that the mainstream would eat up but most can’t afford. Meant for a nice event, not the daily commute, these designs are truly something to behold. They look like something designed in ancient Rome for the upper classes, where they were free to wear their gold and jewels, to yes, even the bathhouse. For centuries archaeologists have found them stuck in the ancient drains of public baths as far from…
The Must Own Pieces of Jewellery You Need This Summer
Finding the right piece of jewellery can make or break an outfit. It can be difficult to strike a balance when mixing and matching pieces – particularly when you’re trying to achieve the right level of glamour for a special occasion or to inject a touch of beauty into your everyday look. Coco Chanel famously said she would build her outfit and then take one piece of jewellery off before leaving the house. Simply put, less is always more, but in the case of these must-have accessories you won’t want to take any of them off! The Standout Necklace Every…