Vicky Diandre
Designed and crafted by herself, Vicky Diandre's bracelets are made from Capim Dourado "golden grass," a plant that grows in only one region of Brazil (Tocantins), at only one time of the year. The grass shines like gold, and has been used to make bags and small objects crafted by artisans in the area. Only these artisans can actually purchase the grass and work it, and each of the them is limited to buying no more than 30 kilos per year. (This is done to protect the material, as over-harvesting of the plant could hasten its extinction.) See the bracelets here, and her other work at www.vikjewelry.com.