Eco-Jewels
Keeping your wedding-day jewelry green is easy with jewelry made from natural materials and using eco-friendly and fair trade practices. We especially love eco-friendly jewelry because it’s always pretty enough to wear again and again!
Take a look at some of recent finds on the eco-jewelry scene…
Hovey Lee Jewelry
Hovey Lee Jewelry is designed and produced in California, and is made with recycled materials and natural stones. Their Ceremony collection features some lovely earrings and necklaces that are feminine and sweet, or add a little beach to your day with something from their Ocean Life collection!
Jane and Marilyn
For a more modern bridal look, the collection from Jane and Marilyn includes lots of color and style! Their jewelry is also handmade, but this time, in the UK. Rock the Ashima necklace from rehearsal dinner to honeymoon!
Pearl & Clasp
What classic bride doesn’t feel beautiful adorned in pearls? If you are that girl, Pearl & Clasp is your stop for aisle style jewelry! You can choose necklaces, bracelets, and earrings from their beautiful bridal collection. Or if you’d love to give some borrowed peals an updated look, Pearl & Clasp can assist you with restringing and choosing a beautiful new clasp to make them all your own!
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A Bit about 31 Bits in the Summer/Fall Issue!
We were super excited to feature the amazing ladies of 31 Bits in our Summer/Fall 2012 issue! Their company provides the vehicle through which beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry is brought to Eco-Beautiful brides and women all over the globe! The jewelry is made by Ugandan women from 100% recycled paper beads and other natural materials, so it’s eco in every sense of the word. Through the sale of their jewelry, these women are able to rise above poverty, and to realize dreams such as educating themselves and their children and owning businesses.
Such beauty to add to your aisle style this summer and fall! And we’re certain that once you see these incredible designs from 31 Bits, it will be hard to choose just one piece to wear on your special day!
Learn a bit about 31 Bits on page 30 of our new issue, and check out their Wedding Collection here…
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Eco-Style: Angela by John Hardy Jewelry Collection
Are you in the market for a new addition to your jewelry box? Great—we are just in time!
The new eco-conscious jewelry collection from Angela Lindvall features recycled silver, natural stones and simulated bling so you’ll be undeniably Eco-Beautiful wearing it!
The collection is inspired by Balinese motifs, which gives it an artistic flair. And since she is no stranger to the world of high fashion, Angela’s jewelry merges elegance, boldness and style—all of the elements a girl wants when she needs a little luxe in her life.
There is something among these jewels to suit every woman’s style, and even better, the pieces are so versatile!
This Sterling and Pave Cuff would be just as lovely with your LBD as it would with khaki shorts, a tee and sandals on your honeymoon.
And the sparkle of this East/West Ring will certainly garner some attention, regardless of what you wear it with!
Take a peek at more of the new Angela Lindvall collection on Saturday April 28th when she launches these eco-beauties on QVC!
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Smock Paper + Earthworks + YOU= No Dirty Gold!
When shopping for engagements rings and wedding bands, you are likely very concerned about the style and fit of the rings, and maybe even the cost. And yes, all of these things are definitely important, but have you also thought about the practices used to manufacture your ring and the impact of those practices on the environment?
Smock Paper and Earthworks have thought about it, and they’d like to make sure you do too!
From now until April 12th, you can support Earthwork’s No Dirty Gold campaign to stop dirty mining practices that have a severely negative impact on the communities and environments near gold mines. Lending a hand is easy—just click here to “Like” your favorite letterpress wedding invitation design. For each vote, Smock Paper will donate $1 to the No Dirty Gold campaign. As an added bonus, the winning invitation design will be on sale from April 14th- May 14th! So you can save on beautiful invites too!
Learn more about Smock Paper’s promotion and the Earthwork’s campaign here…
Planning to shop for rings soon? Be eco-conscious, and ask your retailer about their stand on clean gold sources!
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6 Reasons to Purchase a Do Amore Ring
Two people can receive clean drinking water for life.
Four children can receive healthy meals for one year.
Imagine if your engagement ring and wedding bands could save at least six lives? Well, thanks to Do Amore, they can. When you purchase one of their environmentally-friendly rings, you can choose to either invest in a water well that provides clean water or nutritious meals to families in developing communities worldwide!
Do Amore rings are made with conflict-free diamonds and recycled materials, so they are ethically responsible too. The rings are also priced similarly to other jewelry retailers, proving that doing good does not have to come at a higher price. Same price, much greater impact.
We adore this new way to buy bridal bling!
And as if saving six lives was not reason enough to purchase baubles from Do Amore, here are two more…
- Your rings can be engraved with the number of people helped from your purchase.
- Your engagement ring can be named after an amazing woman whose life was dedicated to serving others.
We already know the rings exchanged between you and your groom-to-be will be given to each other with love. Will you consider giving love to others in need too?
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Summer/Fall 2012 Issue
