I came across these cool jewelry designs called Batucada jewelry. They’re from an up-and-coming design company in France and some of the stuff is just so pretty.
The jewelry is made from an synthetic Eco-friendly rubber, creating a tattoo-like appearance when worn. Because of the material it’s also waterproof and sweat proof. They’re perfect as casual, but trendy everyday jewelry.
Most of the designs are available in 5 different colours: classic black, moka, silver, gold and shiny purple. Furthermore, two bracelets can be attached to each other to form a choker.
Although they’re a French company I couldn’t discover any European sites that sell them. I did though find a US store that does called Brooklyn5and10. There all the necklaces cost $34.95 and the bracelets $19.95. Sadly they only deliver to the US (shipping is about $10), so I’ll have to wait till I find a store here.
Check out the Batucada website for more cool designs.
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July 26th, 2008 at 18:41
I wrote them about who distributes their stuff in the UK. I’ll let you know if I get an answer.
July 31st, 2008 at 1:32
Ooh, cool! Would really appreciate knowing where to get them; they’re so pretty :p
August 1st, 2008 at 14:49
OK here you go: The UK distributor is Wild & Wolf http://www.wildandwolf.com/ . However, they only sell to retailers. We can buy from one of their clients, though: Little Sunflowers http://www.littlesunflowers.com/gifts-for-mum-batucada-silicone-jewellery-c-63_171.html (under “Gifts for Mum”).
Cheers!
January 15th, 2009 at 17:13
Hi
I have just got the rights to sell Batucada jewellery in the UK and will be launching a fab new range in a few weeks. If you are interested please email me and I will let you know when they are up on my site.
Happy browsing.
Sian
April 28th, 2009 at 21:36
Hi Batucada jewellery has finally arrived in to stock and is available in the UK from ellageorgiajewllery.co.uk. We have 25 designs but I can also get specific pieces should you require. Happy browsing.