Summer Jewelry (Made with Unexpected Materials)

"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different," says Coco Chanel, and these designs are certainly different-each is made with unexpected or hard-to-find materials, from opal chalcedony to paint-injected birchwood A classic pair of pearl studs and simple diamond bracelets certainly have an allure, but a mesmerizing piece of ocean jasper or a rare hybrid gem is sure to hold one's attention Here we highlight six exceptional new designs that beg a closer look. More