is a line of handcrafted jewelry created using the recycled strings from guitars, bass guitars and other stringed instruments. Each piece is designed and created with a handforged element that allows the integrity of the string to be maintained and highlighted.
Being green and sustainable is a leading principle of Stringin` Along with ME. Whether using 100% recycled strings to create these unique pieces, using the recycled string envelopes as packaging, or using reclaimed sterling silver recycling and reusing materials is always in the forefront of Stringin’ Along with ME’s business practices.
Each year an estimated 1.5 million pounds of string waste ends up in landfills. Only one string company offers any kind of recycling program. Stringin’ Along with ME also offers a “recycling program” (see Recycle your strings section under Details) giving new life to new strings transforming them into beautiful pieces of art to wear, gift and enjoy.
Remember your loved one by having the strings from their instrument made into a unique piece of jewelry. Wear them with you always!
I absolutely love my Mod Betty earrings from Stringin’ Along with Me, and get compliments on them all the time. Light yet sturdy, elegant and everyday, They’ve gone from a day at the beach to a night on the town, and are my go-tos whenever I need that little something to doll up an outfit.
– Mod Betty
“Though it has been a few years, I still struggle to visit Nafa’s departure in my mind’s eye. Nafa was a founding member of our band the Midnight Bowlers League, a friend to all, and in every way, my brother.”
~Tim Masters
"Though it has been a few years, I still struggle to visit Nafa's departure in my mind's eye. Nafa was a founding member of our band the Midnight Bowlers League, a friend to all, and in every way, my brother. I can say with absolute certainty that individuals everywhere actually considered him their best friend, and each, to man or woman was correct in that assessment.
For those that had attended our shows, I’m sure your smiles were wider and your laughs were harder, and that, was because of Nafa. If you lost your breath because you couldn’t stop dancing, that was because of Nafa. If you joined a band after you saw how much fun we seemed to be having on stage, that was because of Nafa.
To say we were all lost is an oversimplification, but one which is sufficient when words are scarce in abject dispair. And when Nafa's parents handed me his guitar, I knew that moment what to do. I would entrust the strings to Betina.
For his parents and I, she created unique and treasured keepsakes, that we wear on a daily basis. Nafa poured his soul into his music, and Betina made it possible for us always hold and be surrounded with it.
As I write this, I know deep down, Nafa’s wish is that we keep playing. In the off chance that we are forced to play as a three piece, know that he will always be on the stage with the Midnight Bowlers League. If you don't see him there, just look to my wrist. He's hanging on tight. Betina made that possible."
Tim Masters
"I love original art with soul and meaning. And I love music. When I learned that Betina was making beautiful jewelry out of her husband Sean's guitar strings, I couldn't wait to see them. And not just because he's a world class picker.
Her jewelry is graceful, beautiful, soulful and best of all, it's got a little twang- you can nearly hear it- but most definitely you can feel it. I love the way my earrings feel when I'm wearing them!
Betina is super professional to deal with. Her pieces are also reasonably priced, making them excellent gifts for those who are musicians or moved by music..."
~Liana B.
