Already a fan of recycled glass jewelry? How about sun-and-gravity designed glass jewelry? Harnessing those natural forces is what a cute Minneapolis company called Sundrop Jewelry is doing to delight science geeks and eco-fashionistas alike.

When companies talk about their business being solar-powered, they usually mean their offices have solar panels installed on the roofs. At Sundrop Jewelry, however, the sun-to-product connection’s more direct. A big lens focuses the sun’s rays and heat onto colored glass — which forms a drop-like shape as gravity does its work. Watch how the jewelry’s made in this short, silent video:

Started by Shaun and Tawny Reynolds, Sundrop Jewelry doesn’t stop at solar-powered design in its efforts to green its business. From sourcing recycled silver gauges for the earrings to redesigning smaller jewelry cards made with 100% post-consumer recycled content, Sundrop Jewelry keeps working to continue greening its products and practices, documenting the process in great detail on its blog.

Want to wear Sundrop Jewelry? Shop local at the California Science Center gift shop — or try the Sundrop Jewelry web store, which offers everything from earrings to necklaces to belly rings to wine charms. Pieces cost $18 to $48.

Photos via Sundrop Jewelry

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