Utopian Creations

I really like the word 'upcycle' which is the practise of this Australian jewelry designer, Utopian Creations.

Not just recycling into same same, or repurposing, but creating something of greater value, 'moving it up in the resource chain away from the rubbish tip'.

Silver and copper is extracted from X-ray film and mobile phones to create beautiful contemporary pieces.

It's true, we don't exactly NEED jewelry, but most of us love it and if it can be made in this way then there's no reason we can't all be shiny and happy.