Plastic Fantastic Jewelry Collection
During the surge in mod furniture in the 60s and 70s, Lucite was all the rage. Lucite, an acrylic product similar to plastic, was used as an alternative to glass. It showed up everywhere – from tables and chairs to bathroom tiles – and was popular for its vibrant luster.
The large amount of lucite products in circulation meant a lot of waste. But lucite is beautiful, and deserves a second life. Fortunately, designers agree. Jewelry designer Rachel Essex has a vintage lucite and plastic pendant collection (shown above). Be sure to check out her pink lucite. (Desiring something more clear? BUZZ has just the thing.)
But its not just lucite that’s making a splash. Plastics are showing up in conscious jewelry at an alarming rate – alarming because it’s hard to admit to having a preference for plastic jewelry. Batucada Paris has a line of jewelry made from low-impact plastics that is absolutely stunning. Yes – stunning plastic jewelry.
Things really are changing.
Sara’s shameless plug: Hi, it’s your editor. De-lurk, dear reader, and leave this fabulous writer a comment. (We love chatting.) You can also share this post with friends ““ just click your favorite social bookmark listed below. New reader? Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to win free eco goodies! You can also subscribe to any RSS feed your heart desires.
(No Ratings Yet)
Loading ...
Jewelry Could Be the Culprit of an Unexplained Skin Rash
XHello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. According to a recent health
Much More Than Just Decor
XHello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. If you ask me, when
The Bamboo Mat That Would Be Really Cool…If It Were Bamboo
XHello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. I have long prided myself
Sustainably Beautiful Jewels
XHello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. When it comes to jewelry,
|
Bookmark |
2 Comments
June 25th, 2008 at 11:03 am
It’s interesting, reusing plastics for things like jewelry. If we think about it, plastic is currently our most abundant “natural” resource. A few hundred years ago, it used to be trees, but nowadays, it’s plastic milk jugs and old tires. So if we stop creating more plastic products, and find creative ways to reuse all the excess plastic we already have, we’ve got it made.
July 9th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I love the vintage look! Great read!
Welcome! The comment box is all yours to say what you like. Just make sure you use a real name, not a site or company, so you don't get sent to the spam bin. (That makes us sad.)