Etsy Spotlight : Body Chains

In love with body chains. They are pretty much everything right now. And there are so many options. Wear them under or over, with tanks, tees, bathing suits, dresses...whateves! Take a peek at these beautiful hand-made finds on Etsy.

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Look good whilst doing some good. Not a bad idea. 

The Caliber Collection is the brain child of Newark's supermayor, Cory Booker and Jewelry For a Cause. These fierce bracelets are made from guns and bullets which have been seized by the Newark Police Department. Each has the serial number of the gun from which it was made and the proceeds benefit the Gun Buyback Amnesty program in Newark. 

100% of the proceeds from the Diamond Waterdrop Bracelet by Kwiat go to Charity : Water, a non profit organization which helps bring clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water to developing nations. 

The Green Bracelet by the Simmons Jewelry Company supports the Diamond Empowerment Fund working to foster education initiatives in diamond producing countries. 

Proceeds from The Open Heart Necklace by Alex Woo go directly to the Women's Cancer Research Fund

The Project Paz Woven Bracelet by Sara Beltran helps strengthen children's development in Ciudad Juarez by donating 100% of its proceeds to the FECHAC Foundation.

Lovely, am I right? I've got my eyes on the Caliber Collection bracelet but they all are wonderful. Would make great gift with some meaning behind it as well. 

xo,

d

Jewelry Organization

That moment when you find something you hadn't worn in ages and didn't even remember you owned. I always go immediately Gollum, excited at finding my preeeecious. What about you? My Gollum impression is then followed by annoyance at the lack of organization with my jewelry. So next year I'm going to have to work on this.  Here are a few ideas. 

I love apothecary jars in the kitchen, and here they are really doing a sweet job of displaying bangles and bracelets. Below are two affordable options.  

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These stacking trays do the trick when you have a big collection and limited space. I like the idea of having a view of whats inside without having everything out on display. The Container Store has tons of options and sizes, including the ones above.

Show off the baubles with some jewelry stands. Get yours here.

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Up-cycle old mismatched plates or teacups for smaller pieces. 

 

Dessert stands and vintage-esque frames are easy to find and work with the clutter for a shabby chic look. 

Sort itty bitty earings and studs with porcelain water color palettes. Find them at art stores or here. (only $4.42!)

So how do you keep the jewels organized?

xo,

d

Delicate & Delightful

Now I love a big honking cocktail ring as much as the next girl, but lately delicate tiny stacking rings have been catching my eye. There is something very sweet and understated about these rings, worn alone or in a stack. Here are my favorites from Etsy.

Triangle Diamond Ring by Artemer

Gold Filled Stacking Ring by DaphnaPorath

Tiny Heart Chain Ring by JulJewelry

Gold Stacking Ring by Artemer

Matte Rose Gold Diamond Ring by AtlantaMarie

Gold Spike Ring by StephanieSheehan

Gold Glimmer Ring by Windowsill

Etsy Spotlight: Druzy Making Me Woozy

Oy Vey. Can't even deal with these Druzy works of art. I was actually pondering our mutual obsession of all things bright and shiny with a bestie this weekend. Then happened upon a History Channel show on alchemy and ancient European's obsession with the sorcerers stone and other shiny objects.  The narrator literally said that ancient europeans were fascinated with staring into shiny stones hoping to unveil mysteries. Now I know where I come from. So there's that. 

Here are few pieces from Etsy I am coveting. 

Triangle Druzy Ring by DecoFox

Silver Druzy Studs by JulianneBlumlo

Purple Druzy Necklace by CelesteLaurenDesigns

Druzy Stacking Ring by Delezhen

Druzy Slice Necklace by BubuRuby

Green Druzy Ring by Alittledazzle

Eternity Druzy Necklace by SelahVie

Cushion Cut Snow White Druzy Ring by NYCjewelrydesign

Blue Druzy Quartz Necklace by JulianneBlumlo

Silver Druzy Bracelet by JulianneBlumlo

Stalactite Slice by JulianneBlumlo

Gold Black Druzy Ring by OhKuol

Rough Druzy Necklace by JulianneBlumlo

Midnight Black Druzy Ring by NYCjewelrydesign

Etsy Spotlight : Jewelry

It's easy to get lost in the wonderland that is Etsy. I have successfully procrastinated many an hour there myself. But with the holidays upon us, it really is a fab resource for finding affordable chic gifts. Here are some of my  fave's with prices ranging from $3.99 to $79.00! So click away and support these talented designers.

{Emerald Green Druzy by Talastone}

Black Onyx Triangle Ring by Artemer

{Statement Bib by Kiwi888}

{Pink Gold Stacking Rings by hannahnaomi}

{Double Chevron Knuckle Ring by MiskWill}

{Double Chain Ring by MiskWill}

{Gold Shark Tooth by Talastone}

{Crocodile Bib by Kiwi888}

{Gold Hamsa Pendant by Artemer}

{Nautical Necklace by MelissaMarieRussell}

Happy Sunday Funday Shopping!

xo,

d