Comments on: A Glimpse Inside Mother Nature’s Jewelry Box

By: engagement rings in las vegas

engagement rings in las vegas — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:43:05 +0000

I remember that one, Blood Diamond. I hated that movie. Sad that its a fact of our reality. Very sad.

By: pandora jewellery

pandora jewellery — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:00:03 +0000

I recently watched a movie called Blood Diamond starring Leonardo DiCaprio and it was a real eye opener into the sorry story of where many gems come from. Hard to believe the cruelty involved.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:46:35 +0000

Yes, that was a terrific movie and it did a great job of shining the spotlight on blood diamonds. Glad to hear you “vote with your money.” So do I!

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:16:17 +0000

My pleasure, Kyler.

By: Kyler by Joy O

Kyler by Joy O — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:45:30 +0000

Thanks so much for the mention Diane! Especially when it comes to luxury items, finding eco-friendly alternatives is so important to the environmental integrity of consumers. We’re so glad that you’ve shared us with other eco-enthusiasts! We love Big Green Purse!
xoxo,
Kyler

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:13:58 +0000

You can also find a lot of recycled, sustainable and eco-responsible jewelry through searching on Etsy.com, and talking with local artists to find out about their practices. There are several major jewelry suppliers now (Rio Grande is one example) that are offering jewelers a much wider variety of raw materials that have been made from recycled metal so you will find many of your smaller local artists are even more eco-friendly then you would have imagined.
Search for terms like precious metal clay (PMC), tagua nut, repurposed, etc…
Beyond just the materials in the jewelry itself, try to find jewelers who employ sustainable practices. For example in my own business I try to use 100% recycled packaging and shipping materials, as well as use virtually no harsh chemicals in my jewelry production. (I also use a lot of old fashion tools to try and stay off the power grid)

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:31:10 +0000

Thanks so much for the thoughtful suggestions on other places where folks can find “green” jewelry!

By: Linda at Laughing Girl Arts

Linda at Laughing Girl Arts — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:11:27 +0000

Diane, thank you for the lovely mention of my work! Finding recycled, sustainable, and eco-friendly materials for jewelry design really sparks my creativity. It's great to have a growing following in the green community. Linda at Laughing Girl Arts http://www.laughinggirlarts.com

By: Lulu

Lulu — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:52:32 +0000

Thanks for the info. Recycled jewelry is just as beautiful as new stuff, and gives you the added feeling of warmth from being socially responsible and not putting extra pressure on the environment. It’s all good.
I’m a London based jeweler who works with recycled materials. Do check out my blog for inspiration and tips on how to make your own original pieces. It’s fun and they make excellent gifts for friends and family.