FOUND! DVF Look-a-like Bracelets

I recently discovered these bracelets in Overstock.com's Worldstock section and spotted a resemblance to the ones in Diane von Furstenburg's Spring/Summer 2010 show. Not sure if they're of the same origin, but the Worldstock bracelets have their own benefit. They are made from recycled materials ... old telephone wire! The site states that the jewelry is handmade in South Africa:

"The Bartel Arts Trust, or the BAT Shop, is an urban-based community art center that is a venue and facility for skills training, promotion and exposure of disadvantaged and emergent artists in South Africa."

Wear-and-Tear Jewelry

Just found this designer, Cheung Lik, under the brand "Wear and Tear" whilst checking things out on kabiri.com (an awesome jewelry site). I fell in love with her sculptural, geometric silk-wrapped pieces and decided I must have one of my own. Only thing is, kabiri is England-based and the price of the necklace I wanted converted to around $200 (the blue one at top). So I did what every good online shopper does and googled her. Turns out, she's on Etsy! And even better, the necklace was posted for $55!

With the recession and all, a bold, not-so-expensive accessory can update a look. I have 5 weddings planned for this summer. I'm going to use this necklace to change up the look of my little black dress.

Supreme Awesomeness

I came across this amazing piece of jewelry. It's not a ring, but a fingertip piece. A fake nail held on by a ring. I used to pierce my fingernail back in junior high and put a jump ring through it, like a hoop. But maybe it's time to upgrade and mature a little. Spend some of that stimulus check like I'm supposed to.