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Nature Inspired Eco Jewelry by Luana Coonen  More Recent Articles  Search The Beading Gem's Journal Nature Inspired Eco Jewelry by Luana Coonen Hawaiian metal artist Luana Coonen is remarkable for her "passion to use found objects and renewable materials."  Born and raised in that idyllic environment, she learned to really appreciate nature when she moved to the city - specifically the San Francisco Bay area to earn her BFA in jewelry and metalsmithing.  Her one of her kind designs reflects her commitment to be "socially responsible and minimizes impact to the earth."  What makes her work stand out is not just the designs but the very materials she uses.  Nearly everything, including packaging, is either ethically or naturally sourced. Leaves, lichen and naturally shed snakeskin are found items.  The butterfly wings were from an antique collection. Leaf Skeleton Earrings Mindful of the fact gold and silver mining is harmful to the environment, she uses 100% recycled metals. She saves all her scraps and sends it for recycling.  She also offers custom work using fairmined gold. My favorites were her earring designs.  She encases the natural material in recyclable "polycarbonate, a thin shatter resistant material, similar to what eye glasses are made from." The handmade riveted earring parts are distinctive. Also noteworthy are her anatomical heart designs. Luana is a most inspiring eco designer who does make it her mission to always consider the sustainability in all she does. Blue Morpho butterfly earrings Snakeskin Earrings  Lichen Earrings Hat tip to reader Aims for this find! Before You Go: Jewelry Made from Unusual Recycled Materials How to Make Recycled Jewelry from an Old Belt Real Butterfly Jewelry by Debra's Divine Designs ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Bead and Metal Work Jewelry by Claudia Fajardo Statement Fabric Jewelry by Gudbling Polymer Clay Mixed Media Jewelry by Cosmogony   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments • More Recent Articles Winner of the Origami Jewelry Motifs Book Giveway Elements of Antiquity $50 Pewter Finidngs Giveaway How Gold Leaf is Made Diagonally Patterned Native American Style Beaded Earrings Tutorial Metal Clay Class Fun! All in One Wire Rosette Earrings Tutorial Fun Beads and Crystal Peyote Ring Tutorial to Try!   Contact Me • Past Issues • Join This List • Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.