I'd Rather Be Lonely, I'd Rather Be Free

Pamela Love

I really wanted to challenge myself this season and take a step back from what I’m known for. I had to come up with something that was the polar opposite of last season while still staying true to my aesthetic. My spring collection was so demonic, witchy, and ancient-feeling—this time I wanted to go futuristic, and add color with coated metal jewelry and crystals. I recently had cable TV installed and have been watching a lot of Star Trek, so I think that might have something to do with it. I’m the kind of designer who is always coming up with new ideas at the last second. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, and am on the phone to my production manager by 7 a.m.—I know half the time she wanted to kill me! There’s a porcupine bracelet in my new collection that we added the day of, for example.

- Vogue.com

Bonadrag v. Etsy Jewelry Showdown

Granted, you can usually tell the difference between $300 craftsmanship and $30 craftsmanship if you look hard enough, but Etsy is a great option for budget friendly trendier items.

Pamela Love Talon Cuff - $920-$1150 (seriously!?)

mrd74's Talon Cuff on Etsy - $46.95

Pamela Love Crow Necklace - $575 (apparently enough people can afford this for it to be out of stock)

Erica Weiner Hummingbird Skull Necklace - $80

mrd74's Hand Polished Hot Cast Raven Skull Pendant - $34.95

Bat Cuff - $190

mrd74's Hot Cast Bronze Flying Bat Pendant - $24.95

Clover Web Bracelet - $50

Timeous' web bracelet - $25

Boom Shaka Laka

Dear Pamela Love,

You jewelry is awesome, but I simply cannot spend $1,000 on a talon cuff. srsly.

On the other hand, I found this ring:

It's different, for sure. From a place that sells biker jewelry, so it's a little less Voodoo-Witchdoctor-ACTUAL chicken arm looking, and a little more "Imma punch you in the face," which always works for me! Also, the $30 price tag REALLLLY works for me. The website has other awesome stuff, although unfortunately most of the rings are only in mens' sizes...