Holiday Gift Guide, Sustainable Jewelry Edition
On the first day of Christmas (or Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Kwanzaa, Samhain, Winter Solstice) my true love (mate, significant other, friend with benefits) gave to me… Oh, you know the rest. What do we all want this holiday season? Eco-friendly gifts for a more sustainable future. EcoStiletto delivers with Fashion, Beauty, Living and Jewelry Gift Guides publishing all month long, featuring the crème de la (organic) crème in each category, plus $100 in weekly giveaways for Members from now thru February.
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How’s that for a season that keeps on giving?
Visionary Boutique in Los Angeles is an eco-fashion mecca, so we weren’t surprised to find that owner Magda Rod had tapped into the most gorgeous collection of agate geode rings we’ve ever seen. Crafted from one single piece of stone, the rings are truly one-of-a-kind, with the occasional amethyst visible from the crystal formations. 12.2 WIN ONE $75 VISIONARY BOUTIQUE AGATE GEODE RING, plus 15% off now through December 15th with “ecostiletto” at checkout.
Jenny Gaynor rocked our one-year anniversary party, churning out recycled glass stackable rings with a blowtorch while wearing seriously cool dark glasses; now she’s made a recycled glass version of her signature Unity Necklace—featuring interlocking glass loops—just for EcoStiletto readers. 1.12 WIN ONE JENNY GAYNOR $62 RECYCLED GLASS UNITY NECKLACE.
Got hoops? We’re addicted to Melissa Joy Manning‘s recycled metal Silver Soup Can Hoop earrings, which are as wide as the proverbial can, but light as a feather. 12.30 WIN ONE PAIR OF $100 RECYCLED SILVER SOUP CAN EARRINGS plus get 15% off on all Melissa Joy Manning jewelry now through December 31st with “ecoholiday” at checkout.
It’s a good thing these stackable bangles are inexpensive, because you’re not going to want to stop with one—and with their new Custom Create section allowing you to design your perfect set of bangles online, you won’t have to. Crafted from recycled metals, Alex and Ani’s expandable bangles fit anyone and everyone—making them a perfect gift. We especially love the Tree of Life bangle, which donates 10% of each sale to the African Rainforest Conservancy. 1.26 WIN ONE OF SIX $21 ALEX AND ANI TREE OF LIFE BANGLES!
Forget “Carrie.” Laser cut from old vinyl records, Junk Prints’ retro-inspired “Me” necklace is personalized no matter what your name is, and set on a black pewter chain. 12.24 WIN ONE $34 JUNK PRINTS RECYCLED-VINYL ME NECKLACE.
Husband-and-wife team Rhonda and Elijah Wyman of Turtle Love Committee crafted their Lovebirds collection in their Portland, ME home studio from at least 50% recycled materials. 1.1 WIN A NECKLACE FROM THE LOVEBIRD COLLECTION, VALUED BETWEEN $60 AND $73. And now through December 20th, get 20% off any order with “ECOSTILETTO” at check out. Coo.
We never underestimate the power of positive intentions. Annatarian’s Seven Wishes Bracelets can be used for affirmations, resolutions and setting goals. Each one-of-a-kind bracelet is strung from hand-dyed organic cotton string graced with a recycled metal peace, heart, globe or flower charm. Following tradition, simply tie a knot for each wish, memorize what each knot represents and use it as a tool for positive change until it falls off—and your wish comes true. 1.5 WIN ONE OF EIGHT $22 SEVEN WISHES BRACELETS.
Flowers scarce this time of year? Try jewelry from one of Liza Shtromberg’s Memories Collection of necklaces and earrings on for size. Wildflowers captured in 40% pre-consumer ecoresin hang from recycled sterling silver chain and spring blooms eternal. 11.11 WIN ONE OF THREE $55 LIZA SHTROMBERG MEMORY NECKLACES.
Think vintage is boring? Recycled gold jewelry gets an eco-update with slinky fringe and designer Jennifer Elizabeth is our new favorite upcycling innovator. 2.2 WIN ONE $85 VINTAGE GOLD JENNIFER ELIZABETH BRACELET WITH APPLE GREEN FRINGE.
Same Sky bangles are beautiful, but even more so when you realize that each purchase supports HIV positive Rwandan women and their families emerge out of decades of poverty. Each bead in these vibrant bracelets is hand-blown, and each piece is signed by its creator. Priceless.
Owls are so haut this season, but nowhere are they sweeter than Sweet Tooth Designs’ Owl-and-Heart Necklaces, crafted in recycled sterling silver and accented with a dainty heart charm. 12.8 WIN ONE $98 LARGE OWL AND HEART RECYCLED STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, plus get 15% off through December 31st with “ES2009” at checkout.
And you thought they were just for canning. Using recycled sterling silver, Amy Faust transformed vintage mason jars into these classic earrings that are must-haves for those with baby blues. 12.17 WIN ONE PAIR $130 AMY FAUST RECYCLED MASON JAR & STERLING SILVER EARRINGS.
