Jewelry is one of the most popular gifts during the holidays, oftentimes given romantically from a man to a woman, but we sometimes forget that it's also given by children to mothers, women to men and from sister to sister. But so much jewelry looks the same, and even worse, is made from metals that are often destructively mined (silver and gold mining is notoriously polluting of local water supplies and can take advantage of local workers in Third-world countries).

Instead of giving a necklace or bracelet that looks like every other piece in the department store and have questionable origin, try one of these eco friendly pieces, which include both new pieces made with sustainable metals and gems, and vintage constructions.

Hip and Haunted: This Dirty Librarian Chains Stack Necklace is constructed from vintage pearls and chains and lends itself equally well to jeans and a tee or an LBD and heels. A very versatile choker that will never go out of style.

Masculine and Modern: Recycled Sterling Silver cufflinks from Precious Earth mean that no destructive mining was necessary to make these very cool zebra-striped links. Chrome diopside conflct-free gems areinset and give a bit of guilt-free flash.

Fun and Fabulous: This quirky bowtie necklace from VerdeRocks! says dress-up in a tongue and cheek way. Made from vintage elements that designer Gwen Davis puts together in totally original ways, this is a great gift for the funky ecofashionista in your life.

Simple and Sustainable: The Andean Collection includes a number of pieces made from renewable, sustainable rainforest materials like tagua nut, huayruro (like the earrings shown above), jabon, acai seeds and pambil. All necklaces, bracelets and earrings are made by artisans who are paid a fair wage and come in a number of colors and styles.

Artistic and Arresting: Ingle and Rhode is an ethical jeweler, meaning that any piece you fall in love with on their site is made with recycled metals and conflict-free gems. Designer Kimberly Sayer's Order in Chaos necklace is available in sterling silver, gold or a mixture of the two.