Emma Grady’s Vintage Style for Spring: Found Accessories from Brooklyn to Maine
Emma Grady, founder of PastFashionFuture.com, is one of those women with an incredible eye, able to spot the perfect accessory from 50 paces off (see examples of her prowess below); but she keeps it planet- and budget-friendly by sticking to the second of the three R’s (that’s the Reuse part…
Sophia Jane: Jewelry Made with Seeds Sustainably Harvested from the Amazon
Available at SophiaJane.com. $45. Respect and preserve are two words that are at the core of Sophia Jane Jewelry. Salomon Aliser, founder of Sophia Jane, handmakes the jewelry from seeds collected in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. Natives of the region — who are paid a fair wage– sustainably harvest the seeds while…
Edge of Ember: Simply Chic Jewelry That Supports South and Southeast Asian Women
Edge of Ember jewelry is more than meets the eye. Trend-driven styles and a sweet price point mean that accessories trend followers will love the line, but the backstory—that the pieces are made by southeast and south Asian women who need a leg up—makes these more than mere baubles. And…
Get in on the Giant Necklace Trend with Gatt von Paperhill Upcycled Paper Jewelry
If you’ve been intrigued/terrified by the plethora of superchunky necklaces around the necks of magazine models the last season or so, I’m here to let you know that actually, you can wear such dramatic pieces. Really! The trick is to keep other jewelry to a bare minimum (like nothing more…
Meet the Makers Debut Video: Eco Jewelry Designer Natalie Frigo Shows Us How She Creates
Welcome to the new “Meet the Makers” series on Eco Chick, where we dig into designers’ creative processes, so you can see how they make their magic. I’ve long been curious about where the inspiration and ideas come from when jewelry and fashion designers, shoemakers, artists and others sit down…
Summer’s Perfect Jewelry is Edgy Cool: Enter Natalie Frigo’s Handmade Designs
The Playing Cat Cuff is made from recycled brass with white sapphires for the eyes. A simple piece that makes everyone look closer. Jewelry is especially important in the summer months; I know I just want to wear as little as possible, and most of my usual accessories sit on…
Object Mythology: Handcrafted Artisan Jewelry and Accessories Bring Global Style Together in Your Wardrobe
“Every object tells a story and builds character over time, that is Object Mythology.” –Karen Chien, Founder Object Mythology Beautifully handcrafted, these pearl and cornelian drop earrings are set in 14k gold overlay. Handcrafted by Turkish artisans, this earrings were handpicked by Object Mythology during their last trip to The…
Susty Cool Skull Necklace Debuts the Livia Firth Collection
The limited edition skull necklace is the first from the Livia Firth collection, and need we say we are excited to see more? Livia is one of our favorite eco women warriors (check out her feature as part of our “Heroines for the Planet” series) – between spearheading The Green…
Jewelry by Pippa Small: Impactful and Joyous (in More Ways than Just Aesthetically)
I’m loving London-based jeweler Pippa Small‘s oversized, colorful jewelry. After working under Tom Ford at Gucci and Phoebe Philo at Chloe, she has a fantastic design eye for what’s going to work with a dressed down frock, smart denims and a white tee, or even with a more polished jacket-and-skirt…
Digby and Iona: Handmade Jewelry with a Whimsical Touch
Aaron Ruff, the designer behind Digby & Iona, in his Brooklyn studio. It’s rare that I obsess over jewelry; I am lucky enough to have inherited all my grandma’s and great-grandma’s necklaces, rings, hatpins, brooches and bracelets, pieces from 1880-1980, and rarely find anything that’s as interesting or beautiful as…
