Mark Vaarwerk Jewelry

The only word that sprang to mind over and over again as I looked at the work of Mark Vaarwerk was…delicious! His recycled plastic container rings, brooches and bracelets look like little bits of juicy eco-candy!

Mark Vaarwerk Jewelry

Besides being some of the most fashionable recycled jewelry pieces I’ve ever seen, I appreciate the duality of the pieces. They are made of the utmost throwaway junk–shampoo bottles, detergent jugs, ketchup bottles, etc. Yet, they are partnered with beautifully polished sterling silver and gold.

It hurts to be a hypocrite

Yes, I admit that I still have a yearning for brand new, fresh-outta-the-box things in my life. I know, I know–it’s just aesthetics; but I’m a graphic designer, an illustrator–these things are part of my business and they matter to me.

So, if you’d like the best of both worlds, head on over to Mr. Varwerk’s site and find your very own favorite guilty pleasure. It’ll only hurt a little bit.