With the economy still sluggish, and the emphasis on recycling and living green, a new style is emerging in the jewelry industry that is both extremely interesting, and eco-friendly. Jewelry that is made from authentic vintage components is becoming more and more popular. There are several advantages to buying jewelry made from vintage jewelry components. The most obvious advantage is the style. Vintage is funky and fun, made from materials and styles that are no longer available. Vintage is one of a kind; no one else will have the exact same jewelry you have, especially if you made it yourself. And vintage style is in right now, so you will be cool, artistic, and in style all at the same time. But besides the style advantage, vintage is eco-friendly. By using vintage materials to make your jewelry, you are recycling at its best. Reusing vintage parts, keeps the vintage jewelry out of the landfills, where it would sit for a very long time. So you can feel good about saving the earth b...