Welcome to SToNZ!
Click here to enter my shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stonz
Please "like" SToNZ on facebook to take advantage of secret sales and specials!
I also try to post items on facebook before they are listed in my shop so you'll get a little advanced notice of the newest stuff.
http://tinyurl.com/fbstonz
Learn a bit about me on this fabulous blog by the amazing etsy artist copperleafstudios~
http://copperleafstudios.net/balancing-act-susan-saltzman-of-stonz/
My new SToNZ site:
http://www.wix.com/stonzjewelry/stonz
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I have been making art as long as I can remember. (Arts & Crafts camp? Art classes at the museum? Sign me up!)
My art passion led me to art school where I followed the path of commercial graphic arts. This in turn, led me to illustrating greeting cards for a huge corporation for many years and eventually running a graphic design/illustration business from my home studio while I raised my twins.
If you are an art person you know that working with your hands is an addiction you cannot shed. So, I am back to my passion of making jewelry. I have also always been a beach girl, collecting sea glass, shells (never live ones!) and beach stones all my life. When I discovered I could actually combine my two passions: making creative and fun stuff (I have also sewn clothing, wood burned, painted furniture, dyed silk scarves...the list is endless) with hanging out on beautiful beaches collecting natural treasures, I knew I’d found my path!
So, here is SToNZ. Thanks for stopping by!
Note: All SToNZ beach glass and stones are collected in keeping within federal and state laws. Please do your part to respect our environment.
Read more about me here:
http://tinyurl.com/stonz
and here:
http://www.cleveland.com/style/index.ssf/2008/11/web_wonder_enormous_etsy_has_m.html
and here:
http://blog.cleveland.com/pdextra/2008/11/susan_saltzman_turns_seaside_h.html
I was SO proud to be featured on Inauguration Day!! Thank you ETSY!
http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/an-historic-day-obamas-inauguration-3270/
I am a proud member of SRAJD! Artist # 2194
(Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer) hhttp://www.artisimportant.com/SRAJD/index.html
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For more info see the STōNZBLOG:http://beachstonz.blogspot.com/
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STōNZ™ on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/stonzjewelry/
STōNZ™ Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonzware/
STōNZ™ Talent Database:
http://thedb.com/stonz
SOOPSEE
http://www.soopsee.com/profile/stonz
STōNZ™ Indiepublic:
http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/SToNZ
STōNZ™ Twitter:
http://twitter.com/stonz
STōNZ™ on Art Limited
http://14705.portfolio.artlimited.net/
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STōNZ
Though SToNZ jewelry is made from real unpolished beach stones, it is surprisingly not heavy. Beach stones are porous and so lightweight that you will find your STōNZ jewelry to be very comfortable to wear. I only use sterling silver and high quality clasps which I oxidize and buff to a satin finish. No bling here!
No two STōNZ items are ever the same. Each stone was created and sea tumbled by Mother Nature then drilled and transformed into a unique piece of beautiful wearable artwork. All pearls are real natural freshwater pearls, often with funky blemishes and natural imperfections. This adds to their natural beauty and seems to marry perfectly with the earthy quality of the beach stones and silver findings.
I occasionally add other materials to my jewelry as I come across interesting doodads. (Wow, my spell check actually knew how to spell that word!)
I like to oxidize my sterling silver chains and buff them for a matte satin finish to compliment the links and stones on the pendants. A word of warning: Dipping these chains in liquid jewelry cleaner or using cream silver polish may remove this dark oxidization. Lots of wear will cause your jewelry get a little shinier. You can buff it gently with a nylon dish scrubbing pad or fine steel wool if you want to return it to the matte finish.
If you prefer a shinier look, you can buff your jewelry with a polishing cloth. STōNZ beach stones may darken a bit with wear due to the oils in your skin. They actually get more beautiful as you wear them! For the occasional cleaning of your SToNZ jewelry it is best to use a soft toothbrush with a mild dish soap and then rinse with water.
► Shop Policies:
All STōNZ jewelry comes with a free velvet storage pouch. I can also include a free gift box if you ask for one.
Most bracelets and link style necklaces can be adjusted a bit for length if requested. Pendant style necklaces on sterling box or snake chains are not adjustable. In many cases you can remove SToNZ pendants and use them on your own cord or chain. If you need to know about this, please ask before purchase.
► Questions, comments, or concerns should be voiced before purchase, please.
► Please feel free to convo or email me! I'd love to hear from you.
My email is: stonzware [!at] roadrunner.com
► Feedback:
I offer money back if there is ANY problem with your order. I just ask that you give me the opportunity to solve any issues, before leaving feedback. I will always make it right.
► Shipping:
I now use USPS First Class INSURED shipping for within the US and Canada. First Class usually takes 1-3 days for most destinations. If you are somewhere else, contact me for shipping rates.
Items are usually shipped on the next business day with Paypal payment.
Please contact me for international shipping prices. I will be happy to try to ship anywhere!
Please make sure your Paypal and Etsy shipping addresses match. I will use the Etsy address as a default if I do not hear from you about a discrepancy.
I am not responsible for any overseas customs fees. This will be up to you to handle on your end. Every country is different.
International Orders: There is no delivery confirmation for international packages. I will do my best to ensure the delivery of your item, but if your customs seizes the item, it's out of my hands. I apologize but I can't be responsible for lost or undelivered international packages. (I have not had an issue with this so far!)
If you purchase an item as a gift, let me know and I’d be happy to send it to the recipient without a receipt and send the receipt to you. I can also gift wrap your item for no extra charge on request.
► Payment:
I accept PayPal or personal checks. I will hold up shipment for payment by personal check for up to 10 business days for the check to clear. If you are in a hurry, Paypal is your quickest option! Remember you can use Paypal to pay with your credit card without having a Paypal account. It's easy! If you have any difficulty with Paypal let me know and I can send you an invoice.
You do not need a Paypal account to pay for your items through Paypal! Choose the Paypal option during checkout. After you submit your order, click the "pay now" button. Scroll down and you will see the option to pay with credit or debit card without having to sign up for a Paypal account.
See this great etsy article if you need help using Paypal:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/howTos/article/how-to-pay-with-a-credit-card/746/
New to Etsy? See detailed instructions on how to complete your purchase here:
http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php
► Tax:
If you are in Ohio Etsy check out will automatically add 7 3/4% Ohio sales tax when you make your purchase.
► Refund Policy:
If an item is damaged in shipping I will be more than happy to fix or replace it free of charge. (This is unlikely as I am a careful packer!) There are no returns on customized items for obvious reasons.
► Repairs:
30 day repair warranty covers defective jewelry parts; does not cover natural stone variation and mistreated products. STōNZ items are durable, but like any jewelry, should be treated with TLC!
If you are unhappy with your purchase, you may return the item within 7 days of purchase for a full refund not including shipping charges. Please let me know right away if you are sending something back.
Thanks so much for visiting!
Gotta get to the beach now...back soon!
Thanks for blogging STōNZ!...
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Look for photos of SToNZ™ jewelry in this cool book from Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books entitled 1000 Jewelry Inspirations by Sandra Salamony.
(Pages 28 & 29.)
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SToNZ™ is a proud member of The Cleveland Handmade Street Team
search tag: clevelandteam
http://www.etsy.com/search_results_tags.php?search_type=tags&search_query=clevelandteam
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I was thrilled to come in second place in this Etsy vote!
http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/the-great-etsy-office-move-of-2009-pick-our-keychains-5189/
