TypeRings (and Giveaway)

From Amsterdam based start-up Alphabeth, the same company who brought you Tweet Rings has launched TypeRings.

From Amsterdam based start-up Alphabeth, the same company who brought you Tweet Rings has launched TypeRings.

Cirkuita is a collection of jewelry by designer Paola Mirai in which she places old technological junk into her new transparent and super-light material called orotransparente. Each piece is unique and handmade.

MIRTA handmade contemporary jewelry is made by 23-year-old Andrea who lives in Croatia. Her minimalist jewelry is inspired by architecture and nature — an unexpectedly stunning combination.

Marketa Richterová created a new collection of modern jewelry called Dune, which is inspired by winter scenery.

Lital Mendel is a young jewelry designer. This project, called (precious) Stones, is a new take on diamond jewelry. Aiming to replace the diamond with something more accessible, Lital attempts to create a new perspective on how we view jewelry.

I just love this colorful series of pencil shaving necklaces from Australian designer Victoria Mason. It’s handmade from silver with a splash of enamel color. Available through Oye Modern.

Christina Anton of Boo and Boo Factory hand-makes colorful geometric leather jewelry from recycled leather with a bit of a tribal feel.

Ars Metallica by Romanian jewelry designer Alina Alamorean now exhibiting at the Galerie BSL in Paris, France through May 14, 2011.