Saturday, November 9, 2013

Pretty Shades and Fair Trade!

A great gift for the fashionably and socially conscious. These gorgeous pieces by Altiplano are hand made in a fair trade workshop in Guatemala. They're made from natural materials making each  piece absolutely unique!

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This hip and handsome long quartz crystal necklace is handcrafted from a faceted quartz spike and suspended on a metal chain. This strong and elegant necklace features a matching metal lobster claw for closure. Multicolor crystal with brass plated chain.


These metal leaves with stone drop earrings are handcrafted from an array of bronze leaves suspended from matching lever back earwires, with a faceted semi-precious stone briolet. Earrings measure 1.5" L.



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Grey crystal with silver plated chain. Because these necklaces are made from natural materials, the size and shape of the quartz crystals vary, making each beautiful piece unique. Necklace measures 29" L, with the crystal measuring approximately 1.5" L.