In addition to using natural and recycled materials, Kevia donates proceeds from some collections to benefit wildlife organizations, and do tree planting too.
Kevia two-tone horn earring with carnelian center-jewel from the mosaic collection; I love wearing these pieces everywhere! Photo © Kevia
You know those go-to pieces of jewelry that you reach for over-and-over again? That seem to go with almost every outfit and just work with a huge variety of colors? That versatility is what my my Kevia collection pieces are all about. Portland, Oregon-based designer Kevia Jeffrey-West finds inspiration in the natural world for her pieces (as you can see), and told the Huffington Post “I’m an organic gardener, so the natural world is definitely a common theme in my collections.”
Two Kevia collection necklaces: a recycled gold plate version with leaves that tinkle gently as I move, and a buffalo horn disc that stands on its own or pairs beautifully with it.
Photo © Kevia
Why Buffalo Horn? “We work with a female-owned factory in Vietnam for our water buffalo pieces because the country has a long history of horn carving and the factory has a commitment to sustainable practices,” says Kevia.
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