recycled

With a concern for the environment, Rosario Leiva of Guatemala works to recycle CDs, giving the material a special treatment that results in this unique and original pair of dangle earrings. The various colors of the rainbow are featured in this lively accessory, dangling from the ears on hooks of sterling silver.

With a concern for the environment, Rosario Leiva of Guatemala works to recycle CDs, giving the material a special treatment that results in this unique and original pair of dangle earrings. Colors of teal, green, and yellow are featured in this vibrant accessory, dangling from the ears on hooks of sterling silver.

The rising sun in Guatemala inspires the exquisite design of these earrings. Concerned for the environment, Rosario Leiva recycles CDs and treats them with acrylic stained glass, resulting in unique and original earrings in shades of sunrise orange, very light yellow orange and finishing with deep orange-yellow, underscored by contrasting textures. The earrings are worn on sterling silver hooks.

Artisan Rosario Leiva of Guatemala brings new life to recycled CDs in these beautiful and fascinating dangle earrings with sterling silver hooks. She melts the CD scrap in a mold, then artfully applies droplets of acrylic to achieve her desired colors--purple, turquoise, and yellow for this pair of earrings--and then fuses the CD material and acrylic together using a blow torch. The resulting effect is magnificent translucent color punctuated with air bubbles that create unique patterns.

About her work, the artisan says: "I love creating jewelry with materials that most people would discard. Let's all take the time to think about the endless opportunities we have to give 'waste' materials another chance."