Caribbean Handmade Jewelry

In my travels thru this gorgeous island I've found some pretty jewelry items that I thought I would share with all of you.

Some of the pieces I loved best I found in Marigot. Marigot is the capital of the French side of this island. In the
morning, on Wednesdays thru Saturday, many local people come into the
center of town to sell their products to the tourists who come off the
Cruise Ships. Some of the items, like the below jewelry, are handmade. These beautiful silver and colorful stone pieces were handmade by a cool local woman here on the island.

You know how I love unique jewelry and when I found these I just fell in love with them. Lemme know if you agree.

Statement Jewelry for Spring 08 - Rings & Bangles

You guys know how I love Nordstrom. Well they are doing the top 10 things to add a Glamorous, Global Twist to your Look - Spring 08 inspired trends right now on their website and 2 of the 10 things are 2 of my favorite things: Rings and Bangles. So I thought I would share some of the ones I found that I liked:





Exotic Rings




Ariella Collection Rectangle Tile Cat's Eye Ring - $68

Ariella Collection Rectangle Tile Cat's Eye Ring A glimmering tile pattern is created with blue cat's-eye stones bordered by elegant cubic zirconia on a rhodium-plated ring. * Band width: 3/4". * Brass/cubic zirconia/cat's-eye/rhodium plating.

Ariella Collection Large Round Tile Ring - $78

Ariella Collection Large Round Tile Ring A glimmering tile pattern is created with blue cat's-eye stones among elegant cubic zirconia crystals on a rhodium-plated ring. * Setting diameter: 1". * Band width: 3/4". * Brass/cubic zirconia/cat's-eye/rhodium plating.

Mars & Valentine 'Orion' Ring - $275

Mars & Valentine 'Orion' Ring Intricate detail defines a bold ring with a flower and a starburst at the center surrounded by rows of wrapped-wire layers and dotted with crystals and pearls. * Approx. diameter: 1 1/4". * Approx. band width: 1/2" tapers to 1/4". * Czech glass/iolite/white topaz/brass/sterling silver.

Alexis Bittar Oval Caviar Ring - $350

Alexis Bittar Oval Caviar Ring Sheer droplets of pink tourmaline and rose quartz lend beautiful delicate color to a handcrafted ring. * Setting dimensions: 1 1/8"W x 7/8"L. * Height: 3/8". * 18k gold vermeil/pink tourmaline/rose quartz.

Rebecca Large Square Peridot Ring - $454

Rebecca Large Square Peridot Ring Deep peridot, faceted to enhance its color and shape, tops a hand-set ring. * Approx. dimensions: 1"W x 1"H. * Hydrothermal peridot/18k gold-plated bronze.

Rebecca Four Leaf Domed Ring - $510

Rebecca Four Leaf Domed Ring Four faceted stones meet at the center of a gorgeously detailed ring. * Approx. dimensions: 1/2"W x 1/2"H. * Iolite/18k gold-plated bronze.

Rebecca Round Ball Ring - $640

Rebecca Round Ball Ring Faceted hand-set stones peek out from inside an intricately cast dome-style ring. * Band width: 1/4". * Approx. dimensions: 1 1/8"W x 3/4"H. * Hand finished. * Hydrothermal Amethyst/18k gold-plated bronze.

Mixed Stack of Bangles




Sequin Thin Animal Print Bangle - $28

Sequin Thin Animal Print Bangle Bold animal print spices up a thin bangle bracelet. * Inner circumference: 7 1/2". * Width: 1". * Resin.

Sequin Thick Animal Print Bangle - $38

Sequin Thick Animal Print Bangle Subdued animal print plays up a smooth bangle bracelet. * Inner circumference: 7 1/2". * Width: 2". * Resin.

Sequin Stretch Enamel Bracelet - $28

Sequin Stretch Enamel Bracelet Smoothly textured rectangular pieces are banded together to make a stylish stretch-to-fit bracelet. * Width: 1 3/4". * Resin.

Tasha Square Bangle Bracelet - $38

Tasha Square Bangle Bracelet Smooth, square-shaped bangle is made from clear resin for a modern look. * Inner circumference: 7 3/4". * Width: 1/2". * Resin.

Tasha Banana Leaf Bangle - $48

Tasha Banana Leaf Bangle Genuine banana leaf is covered by a clear resin for a tropical-looking bangle that endures. * Circumference: 7 3/4". * Width: 1/2". * Banana leaf/resin/metal.

Tasha Faceted Bangle Bracelet - $48

Tasha Faceted Bangle Bracelet Small facets give angled dimension to a shiny, handmade bangle. * Circumference: 8". * Width: 1 1/2". * Resin.

Tasha Organic Metal Resin Bangle - $48

Tasha Organic Metal Resin Bangle Smooth metal morphs into clear resin for a modern take on the classic bangle bracelet. * Circumference: 8". * Width: 7/8". * Metal/resin.

Alexis Bittar Skinny Tapered Bangle - $55

Alexis Bittar Skinny Tapered Bangle Hand-sculpted and hand-painted bangle bracelet is formed from luminous Lucite®. * Approx. width: 1/8" at narrowest point, 1/2" at widest point. * Approx. inner circumference: 8". * Lucite®.

Tasha 'Cracked Glass' Mosaic Bangle - $68

Tasha 'Cracked Glass' Mosaic Bangle Crushed shells look like cracked glass inside a cool bangle bracelet. * Width: 1 1/2". * Circumference: 8 1/2". * Shell/metal.

Tasha Wide Mosaic Bangle Bracelet - $98

Tasha Wide Mosaic Bangle Bracelet Individual mosaic-like squares enhance a bangle-style bracelet, accented with smooth silvertone metal. * Circumference: 8". * Width: 2 1/4". * Shell/metal.

Which ones are your favorites?