It’s almost summer and time to catch a wave. Not a surfer? No worries, you can still connect with the waves by wearing a piece of Betty Belt’s cool Upcycled Surfboard Resin Jewelry.

Each pendant, earring and ring in this collection is made from leftover resin from the surfboard-building process. Rather than ending up in a landfill, it has been repurposed into durable, colorful jewelry that simply screams “summer.” What’s even cooler, is that each stripe in the designs is from a surfboard that was made in California, and is somewhere out there cruising the waves. And, like the waves themselves, no two pieces in this collection are alike. $23-$48 at www.bettybelts.com.

What time is it? It's time to make a difference, by sporting a colorful Flex Watch! Available in 11 vibrant hues, each color represents a different charity, with 10% of the purchase price going to that cause.

Each flexible watch is available in two sizes, and the silicone bands can be purchased separately for mix and match fun. More than just telling time, these watches tell a story and, while not eco friendly, they raise awareness for worthwhile organizations, including the Keep-A-Breast Foundation (pink), Mariners Outreach (red) and Nika Water (blue). Plus, the company offers free shipping anywhere in the U.S. Isn't it time that you let your accessories make a statement about more than just your wardrobe? $40 for the watch, $15 for additional bands at www.flexwatches.com. (Note: the bands only fit the Big Flex, not the Flex-Mini).

Turning discarded bicycle inner tubes into wearable works of art is the impetus behind the unique and original designs from Urban Lace Jewelry.

Artfully combining a modern edge with a delicate design, each handcrafted, custom-made bracelet, necklace, earring or mask is a study in contrasts. Durable and beautiful, all of the products are coated in an organic plant-based formula that creates a lasting luster, and allows each piece to retain its soft texture and smooth appearance. And, with no piece costing more than $50 ($49.99 to be exact), they are an economical way to accessorize! $29.99-$49.99 at www.urbanlacejewelry.com.

By Bonny Osterhage

We always have our antennae up in order to pick up on the next big eco fashion trend. The latest buzz we’ve discovered? Insect jewelry, and it’s swarming the spring collections. We’ve put our feelers out to find the best eco friendly versions of this trend and bring you our picks. The only thing that bugs us about this look is deciding on just one!

Alkemie Jewelry Nouveau Dragonfly Necklace

Dragonflies are said to bring about wisdom and enlightenment, and you will get both from this double-sided pendant, made from 100% reclaimed metal. Worn by Vanessa Hudgens, the 34″ piece is available in gold or silver and can be worn long or short for the ultimate versatility. $198 at www.alkemiejewelry.com.

Made By Moe Grasshopper Bracelet

We all know the story about how the grasshopper fiddles, while the ant works, but here he appears to be taking a rest among vintage brass leaves and beautiful turquoise beads. A truly unique bauble at a price that made us jump for joy! An economical $38 at www.etsy.com/shop/
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A color as strong as orange doesn't need an elaborate design to stand out. That's why we love the bold simplicity of these economical tagua earrings from Andean Collection.

This is a great way to add a pop of orange to your outfit, if you don’t want to rock the look in a bigger way. And, there are many styles to choose from. Shown here are three of our favorites. We love the Dual Tagua Link Earrings in Soft Gray and Sunset Orange (left/$29) for their combination of an earthy tone with the bright orange. The Tagua Loop Chain Earrings (center/$26) and Tagua Chip Earrings (right/$22), both in Sunset Orange, are two variations on a very cool organic shape. You can see the entire collection at www.andeancollection.com (Many of the styles on the earrings page are available in orange. Click the style you like and then on the thumbnail of the orange version.)