Upcycled jewelry had become popular only a few short years ago. By utilizing items that most would consider junk, the artist melts down this very junk to form upscale brass and copper jewelry. Metals have grown valuable over these hard economic times, so the cost of these lines of jewelry have increased recently. With community members in every city witnessing the benefits of local purchases and recycling of goods, upcycled jewelry is more a statement than a chic solution to everyday accessorizing.
Designer upcycled jewelry such as that of Pinky Elodie by Bonnie Sedan also keeps it earthy by utilizing what she has titled ‘fallen feathers’. Never plucked and only naturally fallen from an animal, feathers can be a trendy and animal-friendly way to enjoy the season.
