Time to start what I promised and show off some of the more unique things I find on Etsy. I think I hit the nail on the head with this one. Literally?
When I saw these earrings I had to take a peek at the rest. If you've ever liked the look of plugs but can't stand the idea of stretching your lobes or you just need to have really interesting accessories, these are certainly for you.
All of them are handcarved out of bone, wood or horn. It appears the bone and horn are a little on the heavier side and the wood is the way to go if you're looking for something lighter. Also, most of them come with pegs made of the same material which is fantastic for anyone who might have metal allergies.
The Etsy shop is called Eclectic Monkey, "Big Bold Organic Eclectic Accessories for Everyday Life." Prices range from $10-$20. Considering the obvious amount of hard work put into these, I'd say that's a steal!
photo property of shop owner carpedraco
Wow, these are really beautiful. And only $20 with free shipping? Not bad at all. Sadly, for several reasons, they won't work for me.
BTW, how did you come across them? I love etsy but it can be as overwhelming as ebay when it comes to stumbling upon something new.
Aren't they amazing? When I saw handcrafted I thought "surely not!". They seem flawless! Amazing work.
Well, while looking for something unique I decided to head into some of the stranger categories like "geekery". I perused through the horror section for awhile, then switched over to 'weird'. With a little luck, I found these beauties!