Tag: Jewelry - Page 2
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Heart-Warming Story From Japan: Tsunami Survivors Making New Livelihoods from Destroyed Fishing Nets
Six months after the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, we've gotten word of a heart-warming project that has been turning the damaged tools of one trade into
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Why "Conflict-Free" Diamonds Are Unreliable: Kimberley Process is "Pandora's Box" of Ethical Issues
It's not exactly breaking news, but this topic is worth a recap. The Kimberley Process was established to prevent diamond sales from funding conflict—"blood diamonds"—but in reality, not a whole lot has changed.
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5 Designers Making Stunning Jewelry from Recycled Metals
The right accessories can make every piece in your closet do double-duty, taking those jeans from Saturday at the farmers market to Saturday night at your favorite restaurant, turning a simple dress from wedding chic to
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Craft and Science are Combined in One New Exhibition
The Power of Making is the new craft show at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It's a mix of craft and science: a coming-together of the disciplines.
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Hacked Up Barbie Dolls Make Cool but Ghoulish Jewelry
When I was little, my friend and I tore the heads of his sister's Barbie dolls. After that, the game was pretty much over. Designer Margaux Lange shows a similar penchant for tearing apart Barbie and Ken dolls, but
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In Colorado, Todd Reed Designs Ethical Fine Jewelry with a Raw Edge
When producing one gold ring generates five tons of environmental waste, you have to think about the price you're paying to don nature's most precious bling.
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Splendora's Gina Pell Shares Her Top Eco-Picks for Summer
Style expert and founder of Splendora.com, Gina Pell, shares her favorite eco-picks for looking fabulous this summer - all while remaining conscious of the great outdoors. In case there was any doubt, Gina disproves all theories that in order to protect
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Dirty Librarian Chains Creates Edgy, Eco-Chic Jewelry from Vintage Materials (Photos)
Dirty Librarian Chains' fall 2011 collection. Photo: DLC Brooklyn Dirty Librarian Chains' (DLC Brooklyn) modern jewelry is handmade in Brooklyn by designer Susan Domelsmith, using vintage and dead-stock jewelry. Domelsmith channels Mesoamerican culture
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Artist Turns Trash in to Rainbows (Unicorn Not Included)
Melbourne-based artist and jeweler Liz Jones is a bit of a magician, turning trash into beautiful rainbows. Her art is gorgeous, but sadly just a 20-minute stroll on a nearby beach is more than enough time to collect the
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John Hardy and Angela Lindvall Launch Luxury Recycled Jewelry Collection (Photos)
John Hardy Creative Director Guy Bedarida and supermodel Angela Lindvall in Bali. Photos: courtesy John Hardy Jewelry designer John Hardy is teaming up with supermodel and Alter Eco star Angela Lindvall to launch "Hijau Dua," a handcrafted collection of
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From E-Waste to Geek Chic: Upcycled Jewelry by Yuma Fujimaki
If you're the type of girl that shudders at the idea of frilly accessories or jewelry, check out these pieces of geek chic by Japanese designer Yuma Fujimaki. Made from recycled electronic waste, Fujimaki's elegantly cerebral
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This Weekend, Shop Local Artisan-Made Fashion at Hell's Kitchen Flea Market (NYC Event)
We're all about local artisan-made, one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories and jewelry and so we're a little excited about the fact that The {NewNew}, a local collective of independent Etsy artists, is joining the Hell's Kitchen Flea
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Livia Firth Wears Upcycled Gary Harvey Dress and Fairtrade Jewels to the Oscars
I oohed and awwd over Livia Firth's Prophetik peace silk gown, which she wore to this year's Golden Globe Awards, and she didn't disappoint at the 83rd Academy Awards, where she accompanied Oscar Award-winning husband Colin Firth donning a Gary Harvey
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For Old Wine Bottles, a New Life: Works of Art from Reblown Glass
It's a given that the French are among the best at making, and drinking, wine. But what to do with all the empty glass bottles? There's the recycling bin, of course, but for glass worker Jean Michel Daluzeau, there is a much more
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54 Jewelers Now Refuse to Buy Dirty Gold from Alaska's Pebble Mine
Industry opposition to the controversial mining project at Alaska's Bristol Bay is growing: by last May, dozens of jewelry retailers had vowed to not buy gold from what would be the country's largest open-pit mine and
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Beyond Flowers and Chocolates: Sustainable Valentine's Gifts
Be a real sweetheart tomorrow when shopping for February 14 by supporting world artisans and hand-crafted items by small business entrepreneurs. The jewelry item above, for instance, shows the meaning of love, literally. This handmade necklace is
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The Real Picture Behind Walmart's "Love, Earth" Responsible Jewelry Line (Updated)
Two years ago, Walmart launched Love, Earth, a jewelry line that would increase the transparency of the industry. Love, Earth would meet a new level of environmental and human rights standards—from mine to factory, it was
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NYC Holiday Market Brings Local Gifts to Last-Minute Shoppers (Photos)
If you're in New York City this week, the Big Social Holiday Market by the Hester Street Fair, is not to be missed. Last-minute holiday shoppers can choose from a bevy of local vendors showcasing handmade and vintage gifts, open
