Jewelry that literally "says" something is really popular right now, and innovative jewelry designers like Cari Streeter have picked up and run with this jewelry trend.

For Cari, her jewelry is not only personalized but it is also interchangeable, so this interactivity allows the wearer to pick and choose and create your own unique piece of jewelry.

You can view her work on line at (where else but...) jewelrybycari.com - However, she will also be showing her jewelry wares at one of the biggest craft and gift markets in the US: the Philadelphia Buyer's Market of American Craft beginning July 21, 2006, at booth #826.




From a company press release:

Each piece is hand sculpted using a newly invented medium, cast in pure precious metals, hand brush-finished with limited designs accented with rare gemstones. Pendants hang from a variety of chains that attach and detach to the innovative "Cari Clasp." In addition, this latest line of Teeny Tiny Pendants can be personalized with a name or personal message hand stamped on each piece.

"I am thrilled to introduce our fun and stylish system of jewelry at the Philadelphia Buyer's Market of American Craft," stated Cari Streeter, founder and co-designer of Jewelry by Cari. "For the first time, East Coast buyers will experience first-hand how our unique clasp works to make our entire collection interchangeable and layerable - I can't wait for people to experience this latest line."

Prices for the collection retail from $100 to $1500 and are available in silver and 14KT gold.