If you’ve read our July issue, you know it’s all about living green. That includes the choices you make for your wardrobe as well. Instead of buying new, why not find vintage and antique pieces made by local designers?

The very talented Brandy Thomason of Bella Vita Jewelry (click here to see more beautiful designs!) created these jewelry sets using vintage Sarah Conventry brooches and clip on earrings turned into pierced ear earrings. Aren’t they perfect for summer?

Brandy used odd and end pieces to create a ring and a set of earrings in white.

And her skeleton key necklaces (we love these!) are made from antique keys and vintage chains.

Help the earth with fabulous jewelry? Not a bad deal. Plus, since they’re each handmade, you can be rest assured that nobody else will have the same piece. Thank you, Bella Vita!

For more information or to make a purchase, visit bellavitajewelry.net.