Etsy Spotlight - Aurora Jewelry: Handmade jewelry for under $20

It's been a little while since I did an Etsy Spotlight and I am excited to be making a comeback with Aurora Jewelry.  What drew me into this shop initially were the LOST inspired rings and bracelets. Even though the show has been done for a while, I am still a huge fan and watch it over and over. The rings and bracelets featured the "cursed numbers". Only true LOST fans would understand or appreciate your jewelry! That's what I loved about it. The makers of these great products is a mother and daughter team ( Janet and Jennie). I got to talk with the daughter and you couldn't deal with a sweeter gal! We had several things in common like loving LOST and Twilight. Yes... I said it. I like Twilight too and yes... I am well aware that makes me a Twi-Mom. Moving on... She makes all of her jewelry from recycled aluminum. These pieces are simple but stylish and practical as well. From what I hear, making these are a great project to do with the kids because it is affordable, easy and fun. Below are the two bracelets she made me *big smiles*

Hopefully you can see them alright, but if you can't the left one is the bracelet with the LOST cursed numbers and the right is a custom "Inspired" Langley bracelet to represent my blog! I love the simplicity of the message because I can use it to mean that I am inspired through my faith, through creativity or just representing my blog.

I received an Inspired ring as well to go with the bracelet. This is probably my favorite piece. It fits my thumb and is a great comfortable ring!

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You can squeeze it tighter if you want, but I don't see the need. I love it the way it is. My doggies were also spoiled. We got custom dog tags for Eko and Cali and they each had a paw print on them. Eko was a good sport. He sat right there for a picture. Cali was being fidgety and not sitting still enough for a good picture to come out. I will try to add one of her in. But here is Eko sporting his. He may not look impressed but he really is :) The circle shows a close up of the tag itself.

A little history on the shop:

The whole shebang got started because Mom found a great vintage lamp at a yardsale for $5. It had hundreds of crystal prisms. They started to make earrings and sold them at home parties and shops by consignment and it just took off from there! 

Not only is everything handmade with recycled materials and under $25 but most of the profits go to PAWS Chicago Animal Rescue. Aurora has teamed up with a dear friend to help this cause after he suffered a sudden and tragic loss of his wife. With many events lined up, the memory of his wife would live on by continuing the rescuing efforts. You can help too by either donating directly to the PAWS Chicago Animal Rescue or buy some really cute custom jewelry from Aurora!

Final Thoughts:
These make great gifts for labeling your kids bags or jackets for school with custom tags, a new twist on friendship bracelets or rings (school age children would love those!), promise rings, fan jewelry or valentines day gifts. The possibilities are endless. Among the custom jewelry you can also find unique handmade treasures crafted from upcycled finds. Aurora is definitely worth checking out with the prices they offer!

I received this product for the purpose of review. The opinions in this post are 100% my own and may differ from yours.