I’ve always loved Alex and Ani Jewelry – it’s all made from recycled metal, some gold plated & some silver plated. Now through April 16, you can use a coupon code at Shopbop to save up to $200 (when you spend $800). Anyway, if you don’t want to spend $800, you can snag a few nice Alex and Ani pieces for about $200 and save $25 with coupon code TAXBREAK09. Shopbop also carries Alkemie jewelry, also made from recycled metal, Melissa Joy Manning, and other eco-friendly designers.
Subtle is better when it comes to accessories in my opinion – I always tend to go for the simple over the ornate. There’s a place for over-the-top jewelry, of course, but I definitely tend to tone it down during the day. But that doesn’t mean your accessories need to be boring!! Definitely not – try to choose basics with a twist; instead of plain stud earrings, go for something like these circle studs by Tirana Jewels:
All Tirana Jewelry
is limited edition and one-of-a-kind studio jewelry pieces made in an ethical fashion in New York City. The company was launched in 2006 by Mexican artist Graciela Fuentes, who started designing jewelry drawing from her training in Fine Arts and her interest in body ornamentation. Fuentes believes in the urgency of implementing socially responsible and environmentally friendly practices. Her jewelry is made with post-consumer precious metals from local suppliers rather than with mined metals and it frequently incorporates vintage components. Tirana Jewelry has partnered with the Lupus Foundation of America to increase awareness and funds to fight lupus.
