original jewelry designs (29 items)
Azalea Diamonds
Azalea Macrame Bracelet with Wood Beads from Guatemala
Azalea Diamonds, Azalea Macrame Bracelet with Wood Beads from Guatemala
Length: 5.5"
Carmina Giron
Some of the prettiest sites in Latin America are old houses with patios teeming with azalea bushes. This macrame bracelet evokes the plant with its pinkish-purple cords evoking colorful petals. It is... read more$27.99Artist: Carmina Giron
Boats on Ocean
Ocean Blue Macrame Bracelet with Pinewood Beads
Boats on Ocean, Ocean Blue Macrame Bracelet with Pinewood Beads
Length: 5.5"
Carmina Giron
Nimble fingers and good eyes are needed to take deep ocean blue resistant cords and weave them into this diamond design. On the different "waves," tiny pinewood beads float, creating a sense... read more$27.99Artist: Carmina Giron
Boats on the Sea
Pine Wood Beaded Rhomboid Macrame Bracelet in Light Blue
Boats on the Sea, Pine Wood Beaded Rhomboid Macrame Bracelet in Light Blue
Length: 5.5"
Carmina Giron
Very nimble fingers take light sea blue resistant cords and weave them into this diamond design. On the different "waves," tiny pinewood beads float, creating a sense of motion. The bracelet... read more$27.99Artist: Carmina Giron
Eyes of Tocantins
Handcrafted Golden Grass Jewelry Set
Eyes of Tocantins, Handcrafted Golden Grass Jewelry Set
Length: 1.8" x 0.5" W x 0.5" D
Wagner and Cassia
The original designs of Wagner and Cassia in Brazil incorporate capim dourado or "golden grass", a natural fiber with a golden sheen. Here they craft beads of golden grass, alternating them... read more$26.99Artist: Wagner and Cassia
Row Your Boat
Recycled Paper Earrings with Terracotta
Row Your Boat, Recycled Paper Earrings with Terracotta
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma creates jewelry with an eye toward ecology. Crafted by hand, this original design suspends little boats from strands of terracotta. The handcrafted earrings feature recycled paper and... read more$34.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Affinity in Red
Thai Braided Red Cord Bracelet with 950 Silver Beads
Affinity in Red, Thai Braided Red Cord Bracelet with 950 Silver Beads
Length: 7.25"
Napapat
Two by two, flower-stamped silver beads stick together like old chums. The silver beads are crafted by Karen hill tribe artisans, and Thai jewelry artisan Napapat hand-knots them on crimson cords in... read more$39.99Artist: Napapat
Newsworthy
Handmade Necklace with Recycled Paper Beads
Newsworthy, Handmade Necklace with Recycled Paper Beads
Length: 20.75"
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma creates jewelry with an eye toward ecology. Crafted by hand, this original design centers a long strand of bauxite with three beads made from recycled paper. The handcrafted necklace... read more$37.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Phuket Belle
Artisan Crafted Wood Beaded Necklace in Rainbow Colors
Phuket Belle, Artisan Crafted Wood Beaded Necklace in Rainbow Colors
Length: 19.75"
Sumalee Nawakul
Thailand's Sumalee Nawakul evokes a beaded rainbow for the design of this necklace. She uses cylindrical beads carved of littleleaf boxwood, threading 10 strands by hand that twist into a necklace.$29.99$26.99Artist: Sumalee Nawakul
Fresh Start
Eco-Design Recycled Paper Earrings from Africa
Fresh Start, Eco-Design Recycled Paper Earrings from Africa
Length: 2" x 0.6" W
Akwele Suma
Bright colors bring a festive feel to this original design as old magazines get a fresh start. By Akwele Suma, the earrings feature beads made from recycled paper. They dance on brass hooks. The... read more$37.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Prosperous Colors
Colorful Sese Wood and Coconut Shell Earrings from Ghana
Prosperous Colors, Colorful Sese Wood and Coconut Shell Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Colors of red and green characterize this pair of dangle earrings from Ghana. Crafted by hand with beads of sese wood, coconut shell, and recycled plastic, these inspiring earrings feature an original... read more$23.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Adipa in Turquoise
Artisan Crafted Beaded Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Adipa in Turquoise, Artisan Crafted Beaded Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.8" x 1.6" W
Rita Addo Zakour
Vibrant turquoise beads alternate with smaller beige spherical beads in a hoop to create this fascinating set of earrings. Rita Addo Zakour of Ghana designs these two-toned dangle earrings, which are... read more$27.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Grape Berry
Recycled Paper Earrings
Grape Berry, Recycled Paper Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 1" W
Akwele Suma
Mindful of the environment, Akwele Suma creates delightful earrings. The original design features chunky beads made from recycled paper. The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary... read more$37.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Colored Pencil
Handmade Eco-Earrings
Colored Pencil, Handmade Eco-Earrings
Length: 3.1" x 0.5" W
Akwele Suma
Bright colors bring a festive feel to this original design. By Akwele Suma, the earrings feature beads made from recycled paper. They dance on brass hooks. The artist uses the paper at hand so paper... read more$39.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Peaceful Charm in Maroon
Karen Silver Peace Bracelet in Maroon from Thailand
Peaceful Charm in Maroon, Karen Silver Peace Bracelet in Maroon from Thailand
Length: 7.5"
Napapat
Exuding a peaceful vibe, this wristband bracelet from Chiang Mai features an original design by Thai artisan Napapat. She crafts the bracelet with a length of hand-braided maroon cord, accented with... read more$29.99$26.99Artist: Napapat
Love Affair
Handmade Bracelet with Multicolor Recycled Paper Beads
Love Affair, Handmade Bracelet with Multicolor Recycled Paper Beads
Length: 7.5"
Akwele Suma
Chunky beads in bright colors have a secret — they are crafted from recycled magazines and newspapers. Mindful of the environment, Akwele Suma creates an original bracelet that stretches to slip over... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Diamond Sun
Fair Trade Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Diamond Sun, Fair Trade Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Length: 22"
Sasithon Saisuk
Radiating organic elegance, a florid sun centers this original design by Thailand's Sasithon Saisuk. The pendant and ornate beads are carved from coconut shell, and then they are threaded by hand to... read more$29.99Artist: Sasithon Saisuk
Spin the Top
Multicolor African Eco Earrings
Spin the Top, Multicolor African Eco Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
By Akwele Suma, these original earrings combine colorful beads made from recycled paper with diminutive disks cut from plastic bottles. The handcrafted design evokes spinning tops. The artist uses the... read more$39.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Modern Raspberry
Recycled Paper Bead Handmade Earrings
Modern Raspberry, Recycled Paper Bead Handmade Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 1" W
Akwele Suma
By Akwele Suma, these handcrafted earrings combine beads made from recycled paper with diminutive black disks cut from plastic bottles. Sese wood globes and brass hooks complete the original design.... read more$37.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Royal Legacy
Handcrafted Bauxite and Soapstone Bead Bracelet from Ghana
Royal Legacy, Handcrafted Bauxite and Soapstone Bead Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 7.5"
Rachel Armah
Beautifully earthy colors combine in this original bracelet from Rachel Armah in Ghana. She strings contrasting bauxite and soapstone beads on nylon cords, completing the design with a button clasp.... read more$29.99Artist: Rachel Armah
Prosperous Sika
Ghanaian Handcrafted Sese Wood and Coconut Shell Earrings
Prosperous Sika, Ghanaian Handcrafted Sese Wood and Coconut Shell Earrings
Length: 1.6" x 1" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Shades of brown characterize this pair of dangle earrings from Ghana. Crafted by hand with beads of sese wood, coconut shell, and recycled plastic, these inspiring earrings feature an original design... read more$27.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Joy
Recycled paper long necklace
Joy, Recycled paper long necklace
Length: 38"
Akwele Suma
Ghanaian designer Akwele Suma creates an original necklace with recycled paper in a variety of colors that includes grey, cream, red, yellow and brown. Suma rolls the paper in different shapes and... read more$29.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Heartfelt Smile
Handmade Orange Paper Recycled Earrings
Heartfelt Smile, Handmade Orange Paper Recycled Earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.4" W
Akwele Suma
By Akwele Suma, these original earrings combine long, slender beads made from recycled paper with diminutive black disks cut from plastic bottles. Their brilliant color evokes a heartfelt smile. The... read more$34.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Peaceful Charm in Blue
Karen Silver Peace Wristband Bracelet in Blue from Thailand
Peaceful Charm in Blue, Karen Silver Peace Wristband Bracelet in Blue from Thailand
Length: 7.5"
Napapat
Exuding a peaceful vibe, this wristband bracelet from Chiang Mai features an original design by Thai artisan Napapat. She crafts the bracelet with a length of hand-braided blue cord, accented with two... read more$27.99$25.19Artist: Napapat
Peaceful Charm in Black
Karen Silver Peace Wristband Bracelet in Black from Thailand
Peaceful Charm in Black, Karen Silver Peace Wristband Bracelet in Black from Thailand
Length: 7"
Napapat
Exuding a peaceful vibe, this wristband bracelet from Chiang Mai features an original design by Thai artisan Napapat. She crafts the bracelet with a length of hand-braided black cord, accented with... read more$34.99Artist: Napapat
Peaceful Charm in Red
Karen Silver Peace Wristband Bracelet in Red from Thailand
Peaceful Charm in Red, Karen Silver Peace Wristband Bracelet in Red from Thailand
Length: 7.5"
Napapat
Exuding a peaceful vibe, this wristband bracelet from Chiang Mai features an original design by Thai artisan Napapat. She crafts the bracelet with a length of hand-braided red cord, accented with two... read more$29.99Artist: Napapat
Wandering Black
Artisan Crafted Black Anklet with Karen Hill Tribe Silver
Wandering Black, Artisan Crafted Black Anklet with Karen Hill Tribe Silver
Length: 9.75"
Napapat
Thailand's Napapat designs this singular black anklet with silver beads of Karen hill tribe origin. Napapat knots the ankle bracelet by hand with macramé techniques. The anklet is secured with a... read more$39.99Artist: Napapat
Storyteller
Multicolor Handmade Bracelet with Recycled Paper Beads
Storyteller, Multicolor Handmade Bracelet with Recycled Paper Beads
Length: 7.5"
Akwele Suma
Chunky beads in bright colors have a secret — they are crafted from recycled magazines and newspapers. Mindful of the environment, Akwele Suma creates an original bracelet that stretches to slip over... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Three Together
Balinese Unity Bracelet of Black Lava Stone with Silver 925
Three Together, Balinese Unity Bracelet of Black Lava Stone with Silver 925
Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W
Asmara Putra
Asmara Putra crafts a beautiful beaded bracelet to slip over the wrist. His original design carries a message of unity in the central bead that depicts three interlinked triangles. "Each one... read more$39.99Artist: Asmara Putra
Taifa Tangerine
Orange Handmade Earrings with Recycled Paper
Taifa Tangerine, Orange Handmade Earrings with Recycled Paper
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
Chunky beads in bright tangerine have a secret — they are crafted from recycled paper. Mindful of the environment, Akwele Suma creates original earrings. "The color orange denotes energy,"... read more$37.99Artist: Akwele Suma