The Etsy Gift Guide

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Antique Silver Spoon Rings

Each of these rings from The Silver Lining's shop is handmade with care from antique silver-plated spoons.

The ring on the right reuses a Triumph pattern from 1941. It's $21.50 and can be purchased here.

An Evening Star pattern from 1950 accents the ring on the top left. It costs $19.50 and can be found here.

The ring on the bottom left is a Meadowbrook pattern from 1936. It can be purchased here for $21.50.

(Photo: The Silver Lining)

Grace Leather Wrap Bracelet

The Foundling shop makes "new things made from old things." This wrap bracelet, for example, is made from a copy of the word "grace" found in a mid-century dictionary, a recycled silver bezel and leather colored with eco-friendly dyes.

The Grace Wrap Bracelet cost $38 and can be purchased here.

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(Photo: Foundling)

Salvaged Slate Cocktail Coasters

These SimplyNu coasters are as green as they come. Each coaster is hand-cut Vermont slate salvaged from local roofs, and the backing is made from recycled plastic bottle polyester.

A set of four coasters costs $34 and can be purchased here.

(Photo: SimplyNu)

Coffee Table Made From Salvaged Wood

This handcrafted coffee table from Triple 7 Recycled is constructed out of salvaged wood and local hairpin legs. The seller writes on his page: "You can see the nails, the dents, the love and wear on this thing!!!"

Coffee table costs $285. Purchase it here.

(Photo: triple7recycled)

Compass Cufflinks

RagTrader Vintage's compass cufflinks are made with tiny working compasses encased in plastic covers on silver-plated cufflinks. They are handmade and make a great gift for your brother, boyfriend or dad.

Cufflinks cost $20 and can be purchased here.

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(Photo: RagTrader Vintage)

Vintage Wood Crate

This vintage crate from Snapshot Vintage is great for the organizer in your family. It makes a unique and decorative container for books, towels, plants and anything else that strikes your fancy.

Wooden box costs $20 and can be purchased here.

(Photo: Snapshot Vintage)

Pet Tags That Give Back

We like these jhollywood designs pet tags not only because they are fun and modern, but also because they come in 100 percent recycled gift boxes, and five percent of profits go to the Nancy Hollywood Community Garden and Wellness Center in Pennsylvania. The garden was named after the seller's mother, who passed away last year. They grow food for the the local food banks and offer educational programs on nutrition and organic gardening.

Pet tags cost $14 and can be purchased here.

(Photo: jhollywood designs)

Gift Tags Made From Vintage Sheet Music

We love Brinner's upcycled gift tags made from vintage sheet music. The music sheets come from a French booklet that the seller found in a charity shop. The set includes eight gift tags and twine for each.

It's $3.50 for a set of eight, and they can be purchased here.

(Photo: Brinner)

Compassion Wrap Bracelets

These leather wrap bracelet from thebeadgirl's shop are made with a (recycled!) hand-stamped silver bar that reads COMPASSION on one side and PRAY on the other. The seller says she started creating these bracelets because her friend was running a marathon benefiting Compassion International—a child sponsorship organization that fights poverty. "I believe in what they do," she told TakePart.

For each bracelet sold, 20 percent of the profits go to this charity. Bracelets cost $68. Purchase your bracelet here.

(Photo: thebeadgirl)

Don't Give Up Zipper Pull

This Candle Bright Creations' zipper pull is made from a recycled stainless steel spoon handle. If you have a friend who could use a little encouragement, this makes a special gift that won't break your bank.

Zipper pull costs $8. Purchase one here.

(Photo: Candle Bright Creations)

If you prefer one-of-a-kind gifts, you're probably well aware of Etsy—the online marketplace full of fabulous handmade and vintage gifts. For the holiday season, we picked 10 of our favorites that either give back to charity or are made with the planet in mind.

Remember, these gifts are handcrafted and are not made in bulk. If you like an item, buy it as soon as you can before it is scooped up by someone else. Happy shopping!