Bubble Explosion in Turquoise Guatemalan Recycled CD Button Earrings Peru Through their artisanship

Through their artisanship

two faceted gemstones of earthy jasper total an impressive 33 carats

The splendid medallions become dazzling earrings in Rituu's hands

The baseball hat you cannot live without

'I was inspired by my country's rich flora

Bubble Explosion in Turquoise Guatemalan Recycled CD Button Earrings Peru Through their artisanshipRosario Leiva of Guatemala has sought a creative and unique way to create new forms of use for those items that many take as 'waste,' as well as raise awareness of the damage we do to the environment. These button earrings, made from recycled CDs, are the perfect example. She begins by melting down the discs, then pours the liquid into molds. Later, she paints them with acrylic and uses a blowtorch to carefully insert the sterling silver earring