Karine Rodrigue / Alexandra Simpson

Vancouver had a great summer and early fall but, in the past week, we've been drenched with reminders that we do in fact live in a rain forest. But that's ok because, without rain, we'd have no forests — and without forests, there'd be no inspiration for woodsy jewellery like these "Raw" rings by Karine Rodrigue (who lives way on the other side of the country in Québec).

Above, her "Jardinière multicéphale" ring with interchangeable botanical tops. See more on her blog, Naphtalene Fabrik.

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Here's another sylvan piece: solid sterling pinecone ring from the "Cone" series by UK jeweller Alexandra Simpson.

Even more jewellery:

• Hidemi Asano (UK) - bamboo & branches


• Scosha NYC (New York) - modern metal


• Colleen Mauer (San Francisco) - simple & organic


• Teresa Estapé (Spain) - art necklaces


• Felicia Liban (Florida) - cloisonné enamel