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Are you thinking of buying your sweetie earrings or a necklace for Valentine's Day? You can really impress her by giving more than *just* a piece of bling. You can also give back to your community and support ethical, green jewelry. Not to mention getting an incredibly unique gift.

You can find glorious pieces by checking out estate jewelry or consigned pieces, or finding reclaimed gold and gems. Think outside the box for different kinds of jewelry - bracelets from recycled snowboards - how cool is that?

What does it matter? Find out about the unjust, toxic, destructive and dangerous industry that feeds our lust for gold in this month's National Geographic cover story, The Real Price of Gold. They provide a link to the Green Guide's  Sustainable Jewelry Buying Guide.

For truly green, locally produced ways to show your love -- check out these Ecobly manufacturers that can serve up accessories with lots of heart --

•  In the Northwest: Andrea Savar, Maple XO, Silver Lining Company, Wiser Jewelry 
•  In the West: Alkemie Jewelry, Green Karat, Holeman Surf Designs, MJM Metal, Mommy Tags
• In the East: Junk to Jewels

For consignment and antique shops, search on Accessories at ecobly.com.

 Buying locally can help make the difference when you want to invest in your own communities and reduce your carbon footprint.

 Let the hunt for the right gift begin!

* PS - do you know of other companies making reclaimed or recycled jewelry? Recommend a new ecobly business!

 Thanks!