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Jewelry with Conscience
by Maryruth P.

Guilt-free finds you’ll long for this summer

Jewelry fixation? Whether you’re looking to spruce up an outfit for an upcoming wedding or searching for something dramatic for next week’s date, you’ve got a lot of options from which to choose. But the next time you’re scouring online and in-store jewelry selections, why not consider eco-friendly pieces that’ll really get people talking?

So this season, check out these fabulous offerings from earth-conscious designers and artists. From sparkling neck adornments to daring baubles, they have got the most inspired jewelry this side of green street.

Smart Glass
Smartglassjewelry.com
Created out of the bottoms of recycled wine, soda, and beer bottles of all shapes and colors, you can add vibrant color to your fingers, wrists, or neck to liven up any outfit.  She even has a Coca-Cola licensed line of products for the ultra-soda lover. Kathleen Plate strives for eco-friendly design in all of her work, including how she packages the finished product (she now uses oxydegradable bags).
Photo credit: Smart Glass

Cuff Links: Dress up your man with these go-to accessories made from any of seven different recycled glass options. $130 (pair)

Black Rubber Flower Bracelet: Rock out in this bracelet made from recycled tire inner tubes. £60 (approximately $86)
Credit: myspacefruit.com