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Other Organics
Many organic materials are or have been used to make jewelry and other accessories. Examples are jet, tortoise shell, wood, seeds, hair, and feathers.
Botanical Jewelry
Learn about seeds that are often used to make beaded jewelry. The article includes plenty of photo examples of the jewelry it describes. Some of the seeds are as deadly as they are beautiful. From Wayne's Word.
Remembering a Loved One With Mourning Jewelry
Here's a general discussion of the practice of wearing mourning jewelry. Scroll down past the first section to learn more about jet jewelry. A little farther down you'll find details about jewelry made with hair.
Vegetable Ivory - Saving Elephants and the Rain Forest
Growing plants produce beautiful ivory substitutes. They will be an ongoing source for artisans if care is taken in harvesting. Wayne's Word shares with us an interesting article and photos of numerous types.