I have been recycling jewelry before it was cool to recycle things!  It started with dressing up dolls from my mom's jewelry box.  Later in life, when I was a fabric mill rep, I saw a 75% off--Going Out of Business sign in Pacific Grove--well who could resist!  I used a bead board and put together a great necklace that got lots of attention and started me with a new hobby, which turned into a business eventually.

My love of clothes dictates new jewelry, so, recycling what I already own frees u...
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