Three years ago, seemingly on a whim, my Uncle Mitch began making earrings from reclaimed copper. Since then, he’s created a whole line, named it Coppershot, and is selling it on the interwebs and in stores around the country.
His father (my grandfather) was a skilled jeweler who in his retirement creates gorgeous stained glass pieces, so artistic talent clearly runs in the family. Uncle Mitch himself was Continue reading
I just stumbled upon what I think is my new favorite jewelry designer. Called Alkemie, the company is run by design team Dara Gerson & Ashley Lowengrub. They make all of their bracelets, rings, necklaces, belts and earrings from 100% reclaimed metal. Everything is handcrafted in their LA studio. AND they give 5% of their profits to charity! This month, the donations are going to the Seva Foundation, a Berkeley based non-profit that provides financial resources and technical expertise to help communities build sustainable solutions to poverty and disease. Adding Alkemie jewelry to my wishlist!
Note: it was REALLY difficult to choose the images for this post, I love everything they make! Here are some highlights, though:
Zipper Bangle
Large Stingray Cuff with Tear