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Indie Jewelry
Be hip and make a statement with the help of these online indie jewelry sites.
Searching through a fog of jewelry choices online? Find the silver lining with these quality, independent jewelry-makers. Featuring a variety of styles, materials and color combinations, San Francisco-based artist Hovey Lee's pieces are truly irresistible. Give some funky flair to your wardrobe with such jewels as the lovelock necklace made out of antiqued gunmetal, the cactus bloom necklace, which features three leaf-shaped pieces of turquoise, and the karni earrings, a long dangly number consisting of a natural stone ear post and a single rosewood bead at the base. Her rings are especially nice �" most of which allow a single stone to create a dramatic statement. Some of Lee's designs are a little on the expensive side, but for the glamour they'll add to your style, they're worth it. Lee's site, Hoveylee.com, is pure eye candy.
Heidijhale.com is a well-designed handmade-jewelry site with fluid flash presentations and whimsical, stylish pictures. As dazzling as this site may be, the greater brilliance is Hale's beautiful jewelry designs. She uses semi-precious stones to create fabulously distinctive rings, necklaces, anklets and bracelets. While some pieces are quite expensive, many are well within budget.
Artist and photographer Andrea Scher strings together bright beads in unique color combinations like grass and sky, chlorine, champagne and starburst. Although she has set color palettes, she also takes custom-design orders. This small and simple collection, which can be viewed at Superherodesigns.com, is quite special and worth a look. Be sure to check out her stunning collection of photographs and thoughtful journal entries as well.
If you can appreciate jewelry as art, visit Sweetthunder.com. These pieces are a unique treat, often including reconstructed vintage items. The two artists behind the operation, Jenny Mangun and R.J. Porter, scour flea markets and estate sales to find one-of-a-kind objects to incorporate into their work. In addition to the regular collection, there is also a fabulous wedding section, as well as a custom-design option.
For brilliant silver creations, put Kristin Laing on the top of your list. Inspired by a variety of influences, including her travels to Japan, vintage fabrics and a ginkgo tree found in Madison Square park, she etches delicate flowers and branches on sterling silver pendants and earrings. Her pieces are on the expensive side, but for the workmanship, they're easily worth it. Although you can't make purchases on this site, her work is far-reaching. Check the Stores section on her website, Kristinlaing.com, to see if Kristin Laing pieces are sold near you.
Featuring necklaces and earrings constructed out of vase shards, Betterthroughdaisy.com is an excellent place to find truly unique jewelry. Of particular note are the vase shard pendants and the Asian-etched bracelets.
If you enjoy jewelry that employs inspirational messages, check out Vintagefaerie.com. Here you can custom-order charms that display your initials, buy pendants with the quote of your choice etched on to it and more. All pieces are silver with a vintage appeal.
For both text-inspired and image-based jewelry, visit Laurel Denise's site, Laureldenise.com. Her Simply Stated collection includes unique handwritten necklaces made from paper and glass. The sayings are charming, including one that reads, "She lived life in her own little fairy tale." The Art and Soul necklaces collection features delicate drawings of flowers and branches. Price depends on whether you choose a gold or silver chain. Denise can also create a personalized piece for you.
For more text-based inspirational and motivational pieces, check out Amy Peters' creations on her site Amypetersstudio.com. Here you fill find such cutsie-treasures as her sterling silver pendants, which are inscribed with whimsical, inspiring messages accompanied by tiny designs. Products include talismans carved with words such as success, hope, imagination and creativity, chokers with sayings like "no place like home" and "penny for your thoughts," as well as message beads that read "you are a goddess, act like it."
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