Turning an old standby into a new treasure

In this day and age, it really is unconscionable to be wasteful.  Before throwing anything away, we are beholden to ask ourselves if there is any way to turn our old goods into something new to reduce our ever growing landfills.

With this in mind, I offer up my version of the four R's.  Zoe Stern of S&A Beads designed the necklace using blue pearls, Scott Stanga of The Stillpoint Mind and Body who, along with being Old Takoma's most sought after personal trainer is also a very talented silversmith, set the centerpiece of the necklace, and Samir Naik, DDS provided said centerpiece.  Yes, Dr. Naik is my dentist and the focus of the necklace is indeed my tooth.  Or, more specifically, my fourth and final (here's hoping) temporary crown.  Oh, don't be so squeamish!  It was professionally cleaned and polished.

Suffice it to say, there is a much less expensive and destructive way to deal with the stress of everyday life than grinding one's teeth, but having learned that lesson a day late and thousands of dollars short, at least I have a rather elegant looking memento to show for it.  And the renewed ability to chew.