One-of-a-Kind, Passion-Inspired Vintage Necklaces for Valentine’s Day

Who needs gold or diamonds when you can wear something even more beautiful and unique from high quality vintage stone and glass beads at 1/10th the price? And why worry about whether your jewelry has caused ethnic and tribal warfare, child exploitation and/or environmental damage when you can opt for something entirely earth-friendly, handmade in the USA?

That is why we have pulled together a few pieces as you prepare to dazzle up your wardrobe for special dates this month– or simply get in the mood, and/or look for the perfect gift for girlfriend, partner or spouse.

Vintage by Kate at Jute and Jackfruit is all of these things and we’ve picked out four necklaces to spark your imagination and appetite for this month of love. Massachusetts-artist Kate makes jewelry that is all one-of-a-kind pieces from recycled vintage beads (most from 1930’s and 40s) with dynamic color and texture contrasts.

Two themes emerge from our editor’s selections for Valentine’s Day: Red and Pink. Above top find the Red Buddha necklace in Chinese Cinnabar (for $52 including shipping), followed by the Venetian Glass with Doves necklace. Right above find the Pearl-Rose Quartz necklace followed by the Vintage dark pearl and Rose Quartz necklace. All of these necklaces are under $60 (including shipping).

For more information on our Rose Quartz beads and the Chinese Cinnabar, visit our earlier post on these necklaces.