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If you have old jewelry that hasn't seen the light of day in more than a few seasons, you now have 40 gorgeous reasons not to throw it out!

Here's six more...

Top 6 Reasons to Repurpose Your Old Jewelry

1. You'll Get a Big Ol' Hug from Mother Nature

The production of Costume Jewelry releases toxic chemicals that contaminate soil and water, harming wildlife, ecosystems and humans.

When you remove the beads from an old bracelet and use them to make a new necklace, you not only reduce demand for new production, but also keep that jewelry out of the landfill a little while longer.

2. Your Bank Balance Will Thank You

Reusing what you already have will save money you would ordinarily spend on something new. Not only that, but repurposing your existing bling costs less than buying new, too.

3. You'll Have Bragging Rights

Your upcycled jewelry creations are one-of-a-kind "designer originals." So you can brag (or silently feel good) about owning something no one else has.

4. Grandma Will be Pleased as Punch

Heirloom jewelry is often so dated we don't wear it. But Grandma wanted you to enjoy the piece she handed down -- not hide it in a box! Repurposing inherited jewelry in a modern style that suits you is a beautiful way to honor the past while embracing the present.

5. Can You Say Side Hustle?

Repurposed jewelry is the #1 Best Selling category on Etsy. Handmade repurposed necklaces, bracelets and earrings listed on the platform sell for anywhere from $10 to $400. And fashion experts expect the trend to grow in popularity for years to come.

AVERAGE PRICES FOR REPURPOSED JEWELRY ON ETSY:

WHERE TO BUY JEWELRY TO REPURPOSE AND WHAT IT COSTS

If you find that you have a marketable talent for repurposing jewelry, you'll need more bling than you have in your jewelry box. Garage Sales and Flea Markets are good sources for cheap jewelry for your repurpose projects. You can also buy big lots of used costume jewelry on Etsy, eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace at an average cost of 80 cents to a $1 per individual piece.

It depends on your project, but in general,