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What started out as a hobby of making jewelry from vintage spoons turned into a badass jewelry business of sexy but sophisticated designs. "Edgy and playful with a dash of elegance" is how designer and founder Edilou Canedo describes her jewelry line, Cuchara. Growing up in Victoria, British Columbia, she was inspired by her native land and continues to be drawn to the bohemian grunge of the island. Now based in Toronto, she incorporates city life into her designs along with the hip-hop influence of the '90s, like this cool update on classic street-chic earrings, Cuchara's Sunset Hoops ($71).