What to put under the tree: Ornaments made of unusual materials

Jewelry, like perfumes, is always in the top of gifts for any holiday - and not necessarily the New Year. Rings, bracelets and chokers made of gold, silver, precious stones and leather without problems can be found in many jewelry stores. Young independent brands, however, are beginning to pay more and more attention to unusual materials. More recently, the market has captured minimalist jewelry from thin metal, today brands are experimenting, creating accessories from rubber, nylon nets, resins, magnets, and more. To help determine the gift, we have collected ten unusual options for every taste and budget.

Bracelet Julie Thevenot

Julie Theveno, an artist and designer with a wonderful sense of humor, loves to experiment with materials and colors. For interior items - wall decorations and sculptures - she often uses the same as for her jewelry line: brass, wood and powder ceramics. Especially noteworthy are its massive bracelets and brooches made as if from whole pieces of pearl metal; in fact it is just painted brass. Lookbook brand even shows how its decorations can fit into the interior. The designer does all things by hand and purposefully does not want to put them on line production. The more interesting it is to get such an ornament, so different from the usual offers of jewelry stores, as a gift.

$280

Chen Chen & Kai Williams Ring

Interesting jewelry in one copy can be found even at democratic brands. Designers Chen Chen and Kai Williams make things whose pattern is almost impossible to repeat. The manufacturing techniques of their objects are kept a secret, but, most likely, they mix rubber of various colors so that the paint and texture fit naturally. Because of this, a visual deception is created: it seems that the ring is made of stone, but in reality it is made of rubber on an aluminum construction. In this case, the brand can be found jewelry and natural materials - there is even marble. Among other things, Chen Chen & Kai Williams make interior items and furniture - also worthy, though not at all cheap.

$35

FAUX / real bracelet

The designer duet of Louis Dekikko and Marie Outie combines classical style and unconventional materials in her works; push opposites, as they say themselves. Therefore, the brand's pearl bracelets are wrapped in rubber, the chains are nylon, and the minimalistic rings are complemented with tubes that look like wires. The guys urge to treat it with humor in order to "play with the perception of people who will look at you." FAUX / real are inspired by everyday things like an expander or a pendulum, and their work will suit a person who likes to attract attention. If you want less provocative jewelry, then the brand will have pendants with rubber rings, geometric bracelets and minimalistic brooches.

$75

Natasha Dea ring

If you are looking for a gift to a person who respects nature and natural materials, then you should look at ornaments made of resin, river sand, stone, wool or cement. Often, it is from them that things appear that nature itself has created — they look like pieces of a meteorite, sea foam, or even tree bark. Such jewelry will look great with basic things and will be the main focus of the image. Like, for example, this ring made of resin and enamel will suit both pastel-colored shirts and warm-colored sequins.

1400 rubles

Surface Handmade Earrings

These earrings, like other Surface Handmade jewelery, are made of clay. The creator of the brand, Jacqueline Davis, warns that her products should be handled very carefully and delicately: the clay is easily soiled with cosmetics, and the stains are almost impossible to remove. In addition, the work may crack or break in the fall. The brand can find glossy and matte jewelry that will fit the basic things: in the instagram Surface Handmade offers combinations with flax and knitwear. Everyone who likes to dilute plain turtlenecks, T-shirts, shirts and dresses with simple cut will like them.

$58

Earrings Maison 203

According to the designers of the brand Maison 203, when creating these earrings, they were inspired by the Swiss capital, namely its smooth roads and sharp turns. An unusual texture is created thanks to the ribbed surface of the jewelry, which is made of elastic nylon. Earrings are available in several colors: yellow, red and green. The brand also has a wonderful line of hair accessories: hairpins, elastic bands and invisible hairs - which can also be a great gift for those who like to do their hair.

$78

Kathleen Whitaker Ring

Kathleen Whitaker glorified jewelry made of precious metals and stones, but the brand will also find options from unconventional materials. For example, rings made of coral or petrified wood. According to the designer, she seeks to create jewelry, reminiscent of sculpture, for those who love nature and appreciate natural materials. Because of its fragility, this gift really requires special treatment. The brand can be found and relatively budget products, but without stones. Among the fans of such minimalism are Michelle Obama, Jessica Alba and Kendall Jenner.

$500

MM6 Maison Margiela Ring

The fur ring, of course, will not warm, but it will definitely surprise and be remembered for a long time. Maison Margiela is known for his love of experimenting with the most unusual materials. This ring turned out to be a parody of the classic jewelry art: while in other jewelery neatly polished diamonds shine, everything is hidden behind impenetrable nylon. On the one hand, such decoration will add humor alongside, on the other hand, it will be suitable for any image due to its black color and neat form - both to the feast and to the world.

$130

Peppercotton Necklace

Jewelery, at the same time reminiscent of snake skin and confetti, makes the brand Peppercotton. Various crystals, including Swarovski, in their performance fill the nylon mesh. This technology duet designers Patrick Culpepper and Aurelia Cotton, came up with when they launched the brand in 2009. It is noteworthy that their decorations look bright, but at the same time not old-fashioned - what is needed for those who prefer a hoodie to a dress even on a holiday. A necessary thing when you want to shine in the light of a disco ball, but you are afraid to overdo it.

$325

Luur Bracelet

Friendship bracelets have not invented anything new for a long time: usually it is suggested to buy identical charms or personalized letters in jewelry stores. Luur came up with a modern version - a minimalist bracelet, which is divided into two halves. As planned by the designers, you can buy several halves at once, share them with friends or exchange with those who already have them. The jewelry is made of artificial acrylic stone, corian and neodymium magnet.