With the recession putting a damper on our accessories budgets this season, we’ve been on a mission for well-made, antique-inspired jewelry that won’t clear out our bank accounts. Newly opened indie jewelry boutiques like Erica Weiner and Old Hollywood are embracing a less precious metal — brass — to create affordable reconstructed vintage jewelry that evokes a more luxurious era. Click ahead to check out some of our favorite finds for less than $100 apiece.
