going green

Artists find their inspiration in a myriad of ways and it's always fascinating to me to see how different artistic visions create such different styles of jewelry.

A couple of the artists at JOOLZ have "gone green" to such an extent that they find and re-use everyday objects to create really striking, conversation-provoking joolz.


Sue Rosengard of Chicago has recently added a line called "Flying Paper." Taking paper objects and preserving them with a protective coating, Sue makes fun, lightweight and unique earrings that are definitely one of a kind. New to JOOLZ are her paper map and sheet music earrings - perfect gifts for anyone who loves to travel or appreciates music.



Artist Amy Pfaffman of California has taken recycled object jewelry to the outer limits. Her entire line is made of everyday objects she finds and repurposes into joolz that send a message: "I dare to be different." We have Amy-designed necklaces and bracelets made from guitar picks, rulers and colored pencils. People will stop you on the street and ask about your joolz. Just be prepared to explain that you're "going green."