Finally a way to reuse tired and scratched up camera lenses. These are hand crafted into bracelets —perfect for that eco-friendly photographer in your life.
AU $200 at Oy Modern
Thanks to John T. Unger for the link.

Recycled knitting needle bracelet. Get your eco friendly jingle jangle on!
$45.00 at Sassafras Creation’s Etsy Shop

Earrings are $18.00 at Sassafras Creation’s Etsy Shop

This necklace is made from vintage knitting needles.
$50.00 at Liana Kabel’s Etsy Shop

$25.00 at Liana Kabel’s Etsy Shop

What do you do with your old CDs? It hurts me to throw them away…here is an artist working with the material making beautiful jewelry. . Made of handmade sterling silver from Taxco, Mexico, with a recycled CD, rubber cord, and magnetic clasp.
For more information Neko Design

From German artist, Christiane Diehl comes necklaces created from recycled bicycle inner tubes and rubber bands. The results are extremely appealing and have interested cycling enthusiasts, designers and appreciators of fine jewelery from all around the world.
For more information: http://www.christianediehl.de/

Created from old bangles found in thrift stores and used plastic bags by artist, Stephanie Huffaker. This funky textured look is created from wound up plastic bags. How original with a result that is oh so lovely …and eco-friendly, too! They come in a variety of colors: black, red, white, pink & black and orange.
$44.00 at BTC Elements

Created from recycled vinyl records with sterling silver earwires, by Idaho artist, Millie Hilgert. Great little earrings with fun melodic history behind them.
$18.00 each pair at BTC Elements

Time to take control and have some fun wearing trash on your wrist!

This one is adjustable for all you thick wristed peeps out there….
$12.00 each at The Juicy Pear Gift Shop

Bob has been making these one-of-a-kind rings since 1937. They are created from antique celluloid (toothbrush handles, hand mirrors, combs, piano keys, musical instruments….pretty much anything but the kitchen sink). Each ring’s design is made from 20-150 separate pieces. There are no molds!! …just a hand saw, metal files, and sandpaper. The time required to make each ring is about one day.
Price ranges between $75.00 and $85.00 at Connie Sewer

One of my favorite artists working with recycled materials is Harriete Estel Berman. Her recycled tin jewelry is funky, fun, and wildly colorful! Her jewelry is designed to be completely unforgettable and has been chosen to be collected by eleven museums and has been featured in over 25 books including on the cover of “The Fine Art of the Tin Can.” She has recently launched a new line to sell on Etsy and all we can say is “Hooray!”

Earrings are $80.00 - $90.00 at Harriete Estel Berman’s Etsy Shop

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