NEW YORK CITY — If you're after some stunning gifts, Brooklyn Flea has a great selection of handmade jewelry vendors with many pieces at reasonable prices.
For vintage wares and maker products like jewelry, the Brooklyn Flea now has three locations — Fort Greene, Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights and under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO.
Here are nine pieces that are $50 or less from jewelry makers who sell at the Brooklyn Flea. The jewelry can either be purchased online or at a flea location (however, vendors are subject to change each week at each location):
Love Note Necklace in Silver from Elma Blint
Price: from $35
For something that individual, pick out a letter pendant necklace. The sterling silver version starts at $35 or vermeil (a metal blend) for $45. The 14k gold is $400.
Hammered Triangle Stud Earrings from Jessica DeCarlo
Price: $44
The Hammered Triangle Stud Earrings in sterling silver are perfect for everyday wearing. The gold version is $64. Check out DeCarlo’s online store or stand at the markets for other eclectic designs like star-shaped rings.
Baked Earth Necklace from Lockhart Wrks
Price: $50
Rebecca Lockhart is inspired by traditional Asian and Latin American designs in her jewelry. This piece comes in either a brown or gray wax cotton cord, the length of which can be customized. The terra cotta beads are handmade
Rope Cage Ear Cuff from Species by the Thousands
Price: $36
No need to get a piercing for this ear bling. Painlessly clamp the cuff until the rim of your ear. It comes in brass for $36. The sterling silver version is $40 and gold is $120.
Short Bar Earrings from Elma Blint
Price: from $30
These simple and classic bar earrings are right on trend. The sterling silver is $30, vermeil is $35 and 14k gold is $95.
Industrial Pin Earrings from Lockhart Wrks
Price: $32
The rings of these handmade earrings are black steel and the pins that hang are brass. The hooks for the ear are hypoallergenic niobium.
Claw Ring from Species By the Thousands
Price: from $48
This ring is adjustable, but is also available in two sizes - midi for two to four sizes and medium for six to eight. The brass claw is $48, the sterling silver is $70 and 10K gold is $120.
Wood Pyramid Earrings from Lewis & Pine
Price: from $35
These painted wood earrings come in a range of colors from red and gold to gray and teal (pictured). You can either get a small quarter-inch pair or a larger half-inch pair.
Simple Turquoise Wide Cuff from Flux Productions
Price: $25
Flux Production's three-quarter-inch cuff is handmade with turquoise and slightly distressed leather. The hardware is brass.