Upcycled Jewelry: Times Catch Up With The Chic Movement

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.

Incorporating 'Fallen' Feathers Into Designer Upcycled Jewelry

There are several jewelry designers now using feathers in their pieces, due to a recent and heavy hitting trend. 'Fallen' feathers are most popular, as they are formally defined as a feather that was not pulled from an animal, but instead gracefully and naturally fell from it in its own time.

Jewelry designers such as Bonnie Sedan have developed feather incorporate jewelry, also using vintage and upcycled materials - this making each piece not only artisan, but uniquely 'green'. Her line, Pinky Elodie was developed solely as an upcycled alternative to wearable art.

Feathers jewelry is now being worn by celebrities of both sexes, and some celebs are incorporating feathers into their hair as accessories. Whether you are choosing to weather feathers on your wrist or around your neck, be sure to see if it they have been listed as 'fallen' feathers, making your accessories cruelty and harm free.