Winter animal themed jewelry to channel your wild side.

Everyone has a favorite creature from the animal kingdom, which is why animal themed accessories make such a great, personalized gift. As the holiday season approaches and icy cold nights draw in, being conscious of woodland animals that are at home in wintry landscapes take center stage on our walks and hikes. And with so many great sustainable jewelry lines available online, there’s no need for you to be without your own personal talisman.

From top left, then clockwise:

Swan Cuff by Alkemie – An elegant swan song for your wrist, this beautiful cuff is handmade in Los Angeles. Made of 100% reclaimed metal.  Available in a gold patina.

$209.00, Alkemie

Baby Bird Ring by Rhonda & Elijah Wyman – Let this sweet little bird perch on your finger and bring springtime cheer no matter what the season. Handmade of recycled sterling silver.

$28, UncommonGoods

Hawk Cuff by Alkemie – All those eagle eyes will be on you in this hawk cuff that’s also super hot on men. Handmade in Los Angeles and made of 100% reclaimed metal. Available in a gold patina.

$209.00, Alkemie

Cheeky Monkey Polar Bear Pendant – This beautiful bear is warming even on the coldest day. Recycled silver made with sparkling fairtrade sapphire for its eye, on an adjustable briolette chain. 10% of the profits from this piece are donated by Cheeky Monkey Jewelry to the IUCN. (International Union for the Conservation of Nature)

$200, Nimli

Vintage Mirror Silhouette Rabbit Ring by iluxo – Cut from mirror acrylic and designed in the silhouette of a vintage mirror frame. The ring brings an old-world feel to even the most modern of outfits. Handmade in Los Angeles.

$12.99, Etsy

Wolfette Ring by  Kimberly Baker – A distinctive she wolf ring covered with a magnolia flower pattern. Kimberly Baker utilizes all recycled gold and some recycled silver.  Her designs are all made here in the USA, in a design studio located behind her very own retail shop in Seattle.

$365, Kimberly Baker

Cheeky Monkey Gold Penguin Mini Pendant – A regally rendered Emperor Penguin made from recycled 10k gold. 
Hangs on a choice of brown, black silk cord or a fine gold 16″ chain.

$95. Cheeky Monkey Jewelry

At Center:

Hair Pin Flower & Deer by iluxo. A set of two hair pins. Hand sketched and made from vegetable tanned leather.

$14.99, Etsy

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Alkemie jewelry is handmade in Los Angeles of 100% reclaimed metal.

Alkemie jewelry promotes many things (besides lusting after wearing beautiful things): Fair trade, local living wages, sustainable business practices, as well as environmental issues, like preventing toxic chemicals from mines seeping into the surrounding land and severely damaging precious watersheds. Any leather in their collections comes from sustainable cattle farmers and is dyed with earth friendly dye. 

We love the idea of this octopus clamped onto our wrists reminding us that Mother Nature is much more powerful than we are, plus, the octopus is just cool.

$209

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Seen on the many of fashion’s foremost attention seekers themselves like Rachel Zoe, Rihanna and Mary Kate Olsen, buzz-worthy bling is where it is at! Amisha Jewelry provides just the piece to start a conversation with a contrasting jagged yet glimmering gem. Or, stick the the animal theme with Alkemie’s square owl. And if you are are loving the beautiful colors and influence of the Native Americans, Erica Wiener has just the ring for you!

The best part about wearing these snazzy finger rings is that they show off your personality, so go ahead and express yourself!

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