Clear Blue: Jewelry on Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy

Fresh air and "clear blue sky" popped into my mind as I looked at these pieces that caught my eye today as I browsed Etsy's search pages. Each of these talented artists used their materials with economy and skill, allowing the beautiful gemstones to make their statement elegantly and simply. Click on the photos to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $37.00 to $188.00

From left to right, today's featured artists include: DvoraSchleffer, Bebop, janeeroberti, steinschmuckdesign, LexLuxe, steinschmuckdesign

Valentine's Day Part 2: Unisex Gifts to Share with Dudes from Etsy

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Affordable pleasures that work for either gender are today's theme. Valentine's Day is about friendship, romance, shared love and admiration. What could be more fun than to share a cool handcrafted treasure with your honey? All of today's showcased pieces are surprisingly affordable, so you needn't break the bank to indulge in something unique for your special valentine. Using their chosen materials in clever ways to optimize both budget and artistry, these designers achieve a modern, organic aesthetic in these pieces. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $9.99 to $45.00.

From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: makethisyourown, BlackDaisyDesigns, paintedmetal, TheBishopNine, mofei, sewluytionsbyamo, TheBishopNine, thebeadedlily

Fashion Trend: Black, Purple and Silver on Etsy

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Molto Bella! Italy's streets are full of black accented with purple and silver jewelry this season. Today I decided to indulge my girly-girl and do some window shopping, and these are a few of the handmade items I found on Etsy's search pages. Featuring both brand new shops and a few well-established ones, this showcase is proof that you do not need to drive to your nearest Nieman's to adorn yourself like an Italian woman. There's a shade of purple for everybody, from the blue-violet cool version to the warm violet hues. A few great black wardrobe pieces from indie Etsy designers that you can have fitted precisely to your body, accented with the color of the day plus some great jewelry -- what could be more flattering, elegant, timeless yet timely? Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings.Prices range from $40.00 to $165.00
From top left to bottom right, today's artisans include: heavymetallaundry, isabelamyo, FreiFashion, theGlassOnion, Fibernique, ModernEraDesign, PennyPearson, Luciabella1, masaoms, crochetbutterfly

Eternity Circle Necklaces from $22.00 to $52.00

Handpicked from Etsy

The classic eternity circle is interpreted beautifully by artisan jewelry makers on Etsy. This group reflects my personal favorites that are available today, using the search term "eternity necklace" which brought up 15 pages of creations. Etsy artists offer these lovely, unique creations at tempting prices.

The Circle: Ancient cultures held the circle as a symbol of wholeness and unity, the goddess/feminine spirit, the cosmos, and a sacred space. To me, circular forms are calming and a bit mesmerizing. I love a freeform circle or one that is hand-forged -- a bit off kilter and organic. Perfect circles are rarely found in nature, and machine-made circles bore me so I prefer handmade.

C r e d i t s: (from upper left row to bottom right ) jorgensentudio, muffintopdesign, metamorph, chicbeadsbygermaine, Mebrededigns, jorgensenstudio, JillPopowichDesign, Piacere, BeadAttic, solsticejewelry