Monday, May 14, 2018

Jewelry Roundup! Bugs & Books & Beautiful Dinos, OH MY

I haven't gone jewelry shopping in ages, so let's hurt our bank accounts together, shall we?

(Nothing here is sponsored; these are all Etsy finds I dug up on my own, uhthankyouverramuch.)

 
First, get ready to say "BIRCH, PLEASE," because that's the name of Fran's incredible Etsy shop. Fran uses her original illustrations on laser-cut wood to make statement necklaces like this:

Look how beautiful.


What's really blowing my mind, though, is her layered scarab beetle with iridescent acrylic wings:

 Hang on, you need to see the side-angle close up:

WHAAAAAT. 

Even the wood has iridescent paint on it! I'm not generally a bug jewelry kind of girl, but this is stunning.

Oh! Then Fran has a Koi fish using gold layered acrylic, which you could swear was real metal:

These are BIG, btw; about 4.5 inches across for the Koi. True statement necklaces!

Promise me you'll go see the rest, because I could put half of Birch, Please in here as my favorites. Prices range between $30 and $50

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Next up, Dori of Rainbow Overflow makes the most adorable polymer clay charms, and most only cost between $5 and $7!



 

Earrings range from $10 to $18:

She also has Kawaii plushes and Studio Ghibli charms and sooo much more - it's hard to pick just a few favorites, so go see the rest!


Oh, and I should mention shipping is a little pricey ($8 to the U.S.) since Dori is in Hungary, but she combines shipping, so just buy a bunch of stuff and you'll still come out ahead. ;)

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Over at The Book Swag Shop, Christine has one of the most creative Harry Potter bracelets I've ever seen:

 I've seen lots of miniature book charms and necklaces, but nothing like this! I love how she's stacked them between beads, and the leather strap looks amazing:


Christine also makes these funky rings out of leather, which I'm digging:
Go browse her shop for over a hundred more book-themed pretties.

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And finally, let's end with some gothic lovelies from Poppenkraal in the Netherlands:

Pen nib earrings, made from 1950s pens!

Suzanne has more "real" vintage-style rings - which are gorgeous - but I'm more of a sucker for cheap sparklies like this:
They're about $15 each, and for adjustable rings look pretty dang awesome.


Then there's this showstopper:

That's less than $18 - and her shipping is shockingly cheap, too; just $3.50 to the U.S. Go browse her shop to see everything from tiny resin skulls to vintage top hats, and lots more jewelry gems.

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Hope you guys had fun shopping with me! I love finding super different styles, so there's something for everyone. What's your favorite today? And what have you found lately that I would like? Share your links in the comments!

11 comments:

  1. Those polymer clay figures are ADORABLE! My favorite shop for that kind of thing is CatBear Express, which is on Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cbexpress

    Lots of adorable little things, and the artist posts on FB frequently with new items for sale. You would probably love them!

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  2. I can't get over the pen nib earrings---DANGITALLTOTHEHEAVENS! Why can't I keep my ears pierced? I'd pick up those in a freakin heartbeat.

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  3. I adore that octopus! A bit big for a necklace for my tastes but I could see it hanging in a window or on a front door or a bathroom door...

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  4. Thank you so much for sharing these links. My daughter has a leopard gecko for a pet and is graduating 8th grade next week. I just ordered her the wood gecko necklace for her present. She is going to love it!

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  5. Thanks so much for sharing your jewelry finds. I love them.

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  6. I think you'd like the chainmail jewelry at IronLaceDesign! It's gorgeous, and my kids can't break it.

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  7. I have a sudden NEEEEEEEED for that kawaii avocado charm! Thanks for making another jewelry post! I enjoy them a lot.
    Pinkie Welborne, 17
    Indiana

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    1. *looks at the shop* OH MY GLITTER!!!!! BAYMAX EARRINGS!!!!! *grabby hands*
      Pinkie Welborne, 17
      Indiana

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  8. I have such a conflicted relationship with these roundups, Jen. You always find such amazing/cute/beautiful stuff that I can't help myself!! This time I simply had to have that avocado charm :)

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  9. Well, I was too slow on the pen nib earings-- as they say, all is fair in love and Etsy. May their owner enjoy them immensely.

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    1. Etsy owners are often glad to make things for you if you request them to!

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