November 3, 2008

The Crying Game

Crocodile Tears Jewelry

“I’m sorry you got dumped.” (Good riddance, he was a jerkwad.)

“Wow, that concert was something.” (I’d thank you for inviting me if only my ears would stop bleeding.)

“Your new kitchen looks great!” (What’s with the sea-foam green tile?)

Don’t always say what you mean? Sincerity will come easy when you wear jewelry by Crocodile Tears. This lot is seriously authentic.

Using found or vintage jewelry, the designers repurpose existing pieces into new designs: They’ll reincarnate a fine necklace into a kick-ass brooch or glue disparate bracelets together to form a monstrously delightful bangle. In other pieces, raw materials create unexpected combinations of texture and color.

It’s a striking and well-thought-out line that’ll look good on anyone — like you, for instance.

We really mean it.

Crocodile Tears, open during First Fridays Open Studios, 450 Harrison Avenue, studio 229, South End (sowaartistsguild.com). For information and commissions, e-mail crcdltears@gmail.com.