These fabulous pieces of jewelry are made in New York by the design team of Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg. They cost a bit more than my usual finds, but I think they are so cool! Apparently the artists are inspired by the natural world as seen through computer design. Check out their store on Etsy: Nervoussystem.

Radiolaria necklace $60

Radiolaria bracelet $55

Dendrite brooch $50

I think the pieces are pretty great!

You can read more about them here.

I found another fabulous Etsy shop called electrofork with fantastic jewelry. The designer is from Brooklyn, NY and says the goodies are “photographic resin jewelry and other delightful nonsense.” They are delightful. And very affordable!

Silverplate and resin bead-edged pendant necklace $26

Sterling Silver and Resin Bird Necklace $34

Silverplate Art Nouveau style pendant necklace $24

What a talented artist, photographer, designer and jewelry-maker!

I found a gorgeous Etsy shop yesterday with lovely and fabulous jewelry that is quite unique. Lauren Roberts’ shop of the same name features laser cut acrylic jewelry in gorgeous designs in the bold colors of white and black. She says they are “based on a vintage piece of lace and brought into the modern day with new technology.”

Aren’t they wonderful?

White Drop Earrings $42

Large Lace Necklace $58

White Chandelier Earrings $48

Keep your eyes open, I think we will see more of her work in magazines and on blogs in the near future!

Here are some more pretties from Etsy.

From seller sanfran67 (oddly enough, from Manchester, UK) Heart Garland - a delicate paper garland for hanging. $65

Heart Earrings from ticklebean in Kankakee, IL. They have lots of fun and fabulous handmade jewelry at very reasonable prices! $26

Busyaprons from the Seattle area brings us a limited edition Valentine Baking Set
which includes: 1 child size apron, 1 bowl, spatula and spoon, 6 felt heart cookies and 3 edible Valentine lollipops! Whew! What a good deal! $28

And, from Pistachiopress, a lovely set of 5 red letterpress cards. These cards are blank so you can use them for any occasion! $12

No, it isn’t jewelry that is catching…. though they are growing on me! These pieces are made by an artist with a BFA in photography who lives in Andover. She just started her Etsy shop Contagious in November and I found her work today. I am breaking my rule of keeping my goodies under $50 because some of her pieces sell for $120. She works in sterling silver and 14k and 18k gold and makes some very unique designs. I love these statements from her profile:

Each component of the natural world is beautiful, from molecules passing through the walls of cells to toxic mold, from single-celled organisms to deadly viruses. By embellishing ourselves with the forms we take for granted or are too afraid to think about, we celebrate ourselves and our place in the world around us.

Trifoliate earrings $70

Cocoon earrings $85

Fine Line rings $50

She sells in boutiques across the country but you can just get them from her Etsy store.

I love Etsy!

I found a fun contest on Modcloth that is running until September 3. You create your perfect “back to school” outfit from the site Polyvore, (such a fun time-waster for me!) and submit it and you can win a $100 gift certificate for clothes or accessories at Modcloth. Here is a an example of one I made:

Modcloth was founded by Susan Gregg, who began it four years ago to support her thrifting habit. Now it has grown to a place to find cool apparel and accessories by lots of indie designers. Surf around to see vintage clutches and one of a kind shoes and cute, cute fruit necklaces.

Nutraj is a fine collection of jewelry on etsy. Made by a mom who is a student and an avid tennis player, in Chapel Hill. I love these lemon quartz earrings- they are so juicy- and they are only $13.

This necklace is called Crush and it has a light pink briolette bead of Chalcedony on an oxidized chain. (Very reasonable at $18.)