Janine Eisenhauer / Elisabetha Ielegems / Agete

Stones? Janine Eisenhauer don't need no stinkin' stones.

Even when she does use them, the results aren't exactly traditional:

The German designer has lots more on her site, so go check it out (and don't miss the one-pound necklace made from transparent file folders).

Above: Bel-gem's Iele-gems's gems. By which I mean, more unconventional gemstone rings from Belgium's Elisabetha Ielegems. Don't they look like stones being squeezed out of toothpaste tubes? I love it.

Bonus link: if you are searching for something traditional, Japan's Agete is full of pretty. They sell their own work as well as other designers'.

Even more jewellery:

• Me Me Me (UK) - glazed porcelain


• Ginjer Jar (Kimberley, BC) - semiprecious beads


• much2much (New York) - "bourgeoise punk"