I have found some gorgeous jewelry on Etsy lately, like these gold leaf earrings and this willow branch bangle.

I have also discovered that it is possible to spend tens of thousands of dollars on Etsy, such as for this diamond ring. But if I were spending unbelievable amounts of money on jewelry from Etsy, there are better buys: this tanzanite cocktail ring and this opal bracelet are both unusual pieces, really stunning. (Also both steals compared to the aforementioed $50,000 ring, which is nice but a little conventional for my taste.  Also, seriously, buy your kids some college education instead.)

Posted in jewelry, shopping by rachel