Celebrate Love!  It's Valentine's Day!

 

Every photograph is a link that will take you to the artist's page to see more of their work.

We just love the variety we see from American craftspeople!  We also love the idea of using renewable and recyclable resources.  Here are offerings from four craftspeople who focus on sustainablility.  Click on any photo for more of the artists' work.

Wooden scroll earrings

Green Tree Jewelry was founded by Lance Nybye Sr. and his son Lance Nybye Jr. to provide affordable fun jewelry from renewable resources in the USA.  Lance Jr. is passionate, not only about creating affordable, well made U.S.A products, but also spreading the word on the importance of purchasing Made in U.S.A products.



 

Genuine Sea Glass has become a rare find. To supplement the natural supply, Austin Allen began recreating the beach glass process. Today, the sea-style glass used in her jewelry is primarily recycled glass, created from broken bottles, stained glass remnants, and beads. This colorful glass is broken, formed and finished in the studios, then tumbled with genuine beach sand, gravel, and salt water to replicate the roll of ocean waves.

Sea Stones

 

 

 

 

     

Sea Stones bring the beauty of nature into homes, while still leaving our shores and forests unchanged.
They gather stones from private rivers and beaches, with permission. When a stone is collected, there will always be a replacement for future gatherers. So for each one harvested, a new stone (purchased from a quarry) is planted in the water. Over the years, the water tumbles the rough 'seed' into a smooth, rounded stone,which is then used to make a wine glass, wine bottle stopper, or a napkin ring.

 

 

 

 

Fossil Leaf Peach Bangle

 

 

 

DConstruct designs and manufactures unique, eco-friendly jewelry in Canada.  Every piece contains a minimum of 40% pre-consumer recycled materials.  The jewelry also contains organics and textiles sourced from artisan communities in developing countries around the world.