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BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Two Hearts

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:34:47 -0500

$15.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $18. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

Two small sterling silver hearts are forever linked together.

I've oxidized these hearts and strung them onto an 18" sterling silver Venetian box chain, which they slide along nicely for movement.

Upon request I can also keep the linked hearts perfectly bright and shiny!

I happily ship internationally and customize orders. Please convo me for rates and/or to discuss. Please see my Shop Announcement for current shipping times.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Little Bit of Love

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:22:49 -0500

$18.00
**This is on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $22. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

Too, too darling! This sweetheart of a necklace has a sterling silver open heart (and shouldn't we all have an open heart?) on which I've hand-stamped the word LOVE. I oxidize and then hand-polish it so the word shows up more clearly. A ruby-colored Swarovski crystal dangles from the bottom.

The pendant measures 7/8" tall by 3/4" wide. I photographed it in my hand to show the scale and I promise that if you buy this pendant I'll buy some moisturizer for my poor hands. :) The chain is 18" sterling silver.

I can also stamp another word or name (as long as it's a short one!) onto this pendant if you'd like. Please convo or e-mail me to make the request.

This item will ship the next business day.

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Set of 12 5x7 Art Cards--Carnivale

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:22:49 -0500

$20.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $24. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

This set of twelve 5x7" photographic art cards includes two each of six different photos taken by me during Carnivale in Venice, Italy.

Each card is a beautifully printed, high-gloss photo card, and is suitable for framing. Cards are blank inside and come with envelopes (which should be obvious, but you just never know! :)). The set comes packaged in a clear box with a stretchy ribbon, ready to give as a gift or just perfect for storing them (shown in the third photo). Each set also comes with a card showing the cards contained in the set (shown in the fourth photo).

I can also sell these cards individually for $3 each, or in a set of six (one of each of the six prints) for $15. Please convo me to request a custom listing.

Thanks so much for looking!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Set of 12 5x7 Art Cards--Venezia

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:22:49 -0500

$20.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $24. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

This set of twelve 5x7" photographic art cards includes two each of six different photos taken by me in Venice, Italy.

Each card is a beautifully printed, high-gloss photo card, and is suitable for framing. Cards are blank inside and come with envelopes (which should be obvious, but you just never know! :)). The set comes packaged in a clear box with a stretchy ribbon, ready to give as a gift or just perfect for storing them (shown in the third photo). Each set also comes with a card showing the cards contained in the set (shown in the fourth photo).

I can also sell these cards individually for $3 each, or in a set of six (one of each of the six prints) for $15. Please convo me to request a custom listing.

Thanks so much for looking!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Set of 6 5x7 Art Cards--Napoli

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:22:49 -0500

$12.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $15. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

This set of six 5x7" photographic art cards includes two each of three different photos taken by me in Naples, Italy.

Each card is a beautifully printed, high-gloss photo card, and is suitable for framing. Cards are blank inside and come with envelopes (which should be obvious, but you just never know! :)). The set comes packaged in a clear box with a stretchy ribbon, ready to give as a gift or just perfect for storing them (shown in the third photo). Each set also comes with a card showing the cards contained in the set (shown in the fourth photo).

I can also sell these cards individually for $3 each, or in a set of twelve (four each of the three prints) for $24. Please convo me to request a custom listing.

Thanks so much for looking!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Set of 12 5x7 Art Cards--Italian Monuments

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:22:49 -0500

$20.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $24. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

This set of twelve 5x7" photographic art cards includes three each of four different photos taken by me in Italy; the Leaning Tower in Pisa, the Duomo in Florence, the Colosseum in Rome, & Palazzo Ducale in Venice.

Each card is a beautifully printed, high-gloss photo card, and is suitable for framing. Cards are blank inside and come with envelopes (which should be obvious, but you just never know! :)). The set comes packaged in a clear box with a stretchy ribbon, ready to give as a gift or just perfect for storing them (shown in the third photo). Each set also comes with a card showing the cards contained in the set (shown in the fourth photo).

I can also sell these cards individually for $3 each, or in a set of eight (two of each of the four prints) for $18.50. Please convo me to request a custom listing.

Thanks so much for looking!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Falling Water

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:18:20 -0500

$17.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $21. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

With three shades of blue glass donut beads interwoven with a sterling silver chain, these earrings look like falling water droplets. They have wonderful movement and are sure to catch peoples' eyes!

Hung from sterling silver earring hooks, they are just less than 3".

I also have these earrings in black and red, and white and black, not listed. Convo me if you're interested! :)

This item will ship within two business days.

Custom Listing for Penny

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:30:25 -0500

$70.00
This listing is for two necklaces as discussed in private conversation: one Circle of Love one-name necklace with the name Miles, and one Little Hearts necklace with two hearts with the initials M & O on them.

The photos shown are an example only; the Little Hearts necklaces will have two hearts and the Circle of Love necklace will have one tag.

Let me know if you have any questions, thanks so much for your order!

Be The Miracle (Necklace)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:20:33 -0500

$38.00
We've all heard Ghandi's wise words, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." But what if we want more than change? What if we're hoping for a change so great it would be more like a miracle?

Be the miracle you wish to see in the world. Be somebody's miracle. Be an everyday miracle. Strive.

BE THE MIRACLE is hand-stamped onto a 3/4" by 1" sterling silver pendant. The letters are oxidized to stand out and the entire piece is then hammered and polished. A clear Swarovski crystal dangles from the bottom. Overall length of the pendant is 1.5" and the chain is 18" sterling silver.

This piece is also available as a custom order with the words, names, dates, etc, of your choice.

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Circle of Love--4 Names

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:53:48 -0500

$46.00
Due to popular demand I'm now making four-name Circle of Love necklaces! As those of you with four or more children know, with that many kids and that much love, sometimes things are full to bursting! So these four names hang from the circle of love rather than inside it, giving everyone a little more breathing room. :)

I make the 1" circle by forming, fusing, hammering, and shaping 99.9% pure silver wire, then tumbling it for strength and shine. I also handmake each nametag from sterling silver. The pendant hangs beautifully from an 18" sterling silver ball chain.

With the names of children, this makes a perfect gift for mothers and grandmothers. Or order any word--like hope, wish, dream, create, joy, etc--and it's a perfect gift for anyone!

If the person on your list is currently pregnant I can include a blank tag and then stamp the baby's name when he or she is born! Mail the pendant to me at that time and just pay shipping. If you want this necklace but plan to have more children, simply mail it back to me when you have a name chosen and I can add the extra tags for $4 each.

This pendant can accommodate names or words of up to 7 or 8 letters. For longer names or words please consider my other designs or I can use a smaller set of letter stamps (smaller set is used in "Garrison" and "Caden" tags in the photos).

Convo me with any questions! :)

**Please note that this is for a listing with FOUR names. Please refer to my other listings for 1, 2, and 3 name necklaces. If you'd like a necklace with 5, 6, 7, 8 or more names, convo me for prices and to set up a custom listing! Thanks!

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Dream a Little Dream (Necklace)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:12:19 -0500

$32.00
So many songs come to mind when I see this necklace; I suppose that just goes to show how many songs there are about dreams! :)

This 1" silver moon is hand-stamped with the word DREAM and finished in a brushed-matte finish. Three Swarovski crystals in shades of blue dangle within the crescent. The pendant hangs softly on an 18" sterling silver chain.

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Circle of Love Custom Necklace (1 Name)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:12:19 -0500

$34.00
Place the name of the one you love most within this "Circle of Love." The 1" handmade, hammered, and polished fine silver circle perfectly holds the sterling silver name tag, hand-stamped with the name--or word!--of your choice. The pendant hangs beautifully from an 18" sterling silver ball chain.

With the name of a child, this makes a perfect gift for mothers and grandmothers. Or order any word--like hope, wish, dream, create, joy, etc--and it's a perfect gift for anyone!

If the person on your list is currently pregnant I can include a blank tag and then stamp the baby's name when he or she is born! Mail the pendant to me at that time and just pay shipping! If you plan to have more children but would like this necklace now, you can simply mail it back to me when you have more children and I can add tags for $4 each!

This pendant can accommodate names or words of up to 7 or 8 letters. For longer names or words please consider my other designs or I can use a smaller set of letter stamps, shown in the fourth photo.

Please also see my other listed items for the same necklace with two or three names/words. Convo me with any questions. Thanks!

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Hope Floats

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:12:19 -0500

$26.00
HOPE. What a powerful word. What do you hope for? Wear this necklace as an outward symbol of the hope in your heart (or to remind yourself that there is always hope).

The word HOPE is hand-stamped onto a 3/4" (18.5 mm) sterling silver disk and the letters are oxidized to make them stand out. A wire-wrapped freshwater pearl dangles from the top, just over the word HOPE. The pendant hangs on an 18" sterling silver chain.

The disk can be finished in either hammered and polished (2nd and 4th photos, it's very shiny and difficult to take an accurate photo) or brushed matte (1st and 3rd photos)--please let me know your preference in the comments/instructions section when you check out.

This necklace makes an excellent gift for anyone who is celebrating that they have hope again, is hoping for a change, or has a secret hope in their heart. Which one are you? :)

I can also customize this pendant with the word or words of your choice. Contact me with your request and I'll set up a personal listing for you.

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Circle of Love Custom Necklace (3 Names)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:20:21 -0500

$42.00
Place the names of the ones you love most within this "Circle of Love." The 1" handmade, hammered, and polished fine silver circle perfectly holds the sterling silver name tags, hand-stamped with the names--or words!--of your choice. The pendant hangs beautifully from an 18" sterling silver ball chain.

With the names of children, this makes a perfect gift for mothers and grandmothers. Or order any word--like hope, wish, dream, create, joy, etc--and it's a perfect gift for anyone!

If the person on your list is currently pregnant I can include a blank tag and then stamp the baby's name when he or she is born! Mail the pendant to me at that time and just pay shipping. If you want this necklace but plan to have more children, simply mail it back to me when you have a name chosen and I can add the extra tags for $4 each.

This pendant can accommodate names or words of up to 7 or 8 letters. For longer names or words please consider my other designs or I can use a smaller set of letter stamps.

Please also see my other listed items for the same necklace with one or two names/words. Convo me with any questions. Thanks!

**Please note that this is for a listing with THREE names. I've included sample photos with one and two names, which can be found in my other listings, but this listing will have THREE name charms. :) Thanks!

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Slow and Steady Necklace

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:14:53 -0500

$30.00
Just like in Aesop's fable of The Tortoise and The Hare, slow and steady wins the race. I tend to want things to be done NOW so I can cross them off my list, but so many things in life don't work like that. Like losing weight. Like battling clutter. Like making big changes. So here is a reminder to just keep at it--slow and steady wins the race.

I stamped "slow & steady" onto this 5/8" sterling silver washer, oxidized it for contrast, polished it, and finished it with a brushed matte finish. A small sterling silver turtle--or tortoise, if you will--dangles from the bottom. The pendant portion (washer + tortoise) is about 1.5" long, and it hangs on an 18" sterling silver necklace.

Please contact me if you have any questions, if you'd like international shipping rates, or if you'd like to request a custom item.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

Customized One Word Necklace with YOUR One Word

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:13:54 -0500

$32.00
Inspired by Ali Edwards' One Little Word, I chose a word and made myself a necklace. And now I'm offering this sterling silver pendant featuring YOUR One Little Word for 2009!

The pendant is 1" with a 1/2" opening in the middle: I'm all about symbolism so this shape is a reminder to keep an open mind and an open heart to truly embrace the change I seek. <em>Let the good flow in and the bad flow out.</em>

The pendant comes on a 16" or 18" sterling silver ball chain; let me know your preference in the comments section when you check out!

Your One Little Word can be your word (or phrase!), or a name, or even a date! Examples of some that I've made already: Create, Transform, Transcend, Strength, Be, Joy, Not Alone, Embrace, Savor, Commit, Aspire, Focus, Perspective, Commit, Resolute, Fearless, Listen, Gratitude.

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Three Little Birds Necklace

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:12:28 -0500

$48.00
Rise up this mornin'
Smile with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Perch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Singin', This is my message to you-ou-ou
Sayin', Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing
Is gonna be all right
--Bob Marley, Three Little Birds

The moment I was introduced to this song I grasped "three little birds" as a symbol for letting my worries go... even for just a moment! I'm still a worrier by nature, which is why I need these three little birds to remind me!

I've stamped three little birds and the saying, "Every little thing is gonna be all right" onto a sterling silver oval, oxidized it for contrast, polished it, and finished it in a brushed-matte finish. The oval is 1.5" long by .75" wide and it hangs on an 18" sterling silver chunky rollo chain. A faceted Amazonite dangles next to it.

This necklace would be a perfect gift for someone going through a struggle right now, or for someone like me who just needs to remember to take a deep breath and have faith that things will all work out. :)

Note: Since I'm a lover of words, I choose these lyrics to be "every little thing is gonna be ALL RIGHT," because I feel that "all right" means "completely right" whereas "alright" means just "okay." If you would prefer I use the word "alright" I can certainly do that for you!

Another note: the original necklace shown in these photos has sold. Your necklace will be similarly hand-stamped with love, care, and attention to detail. :)

I can happily customize this pendant with a phrase or song lyrics of your choice, with or without the three little birds at the top. Convo me for details! :)

I happily customize items, work with you to create exactly what you'd love, and ship internationally. Convo me for details.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

SPARK 2009 Event Necklace

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:55:49 -0500

$25.00
Oh, how I wish I could have been there! I was following along when my friend Margie posted photos and it looked wonderful! For you lucky ladies who were there I've designed a custom necklace to commemorate the event! I know that "Sparks" were flying everywhere so this necklace has the event name and year, surrounded by lots of sparks!

Each letter, number, and spark is hand-stamped onto a 3/4" sterling silver circle. I oxidize the piece for contrast, and then polish it and give it a brushed-matte finish. It hangs from an 18" sterling silver link chain.

I can customize this necklace for you however you'd like; no date, no sparks, only sparks, or whatever you can dream up! I can also substitute a 16" link chain or a 16" or 18" ball chain for no extra cost; if you'd like a longer chain, please contact me to discuss the options and price.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

**If you have the code for free shipping, please check out as normal and mention the code in "Notes to Seller"... I'll then refund your shipping charge! :)

Circle of Love Custom Necklace (2 Names)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:27:35 -0500

$38.00
Place the names of the ones you love most within this "Circle of Love." The 1" handmade, hammered, and polished fine silver circle perfectly holds the sterling silver name tags, hand-stamped with the names--or words!--of your choice. The pendant hangs beautifully from an 18" sterling silver ball chain.

With the names of children, this makes a perfect gift for mothers and grandmothers. Or order any word--like hope, wish, dream, create, joy, etc--and it's a perfect gift for anyone!

If the person on your list is currently pregnant I can include a blank tag and then stamp the baby's name when he or she is born! Mail the pendant to me at that time and just pay shipping! If you plan to have more children, just mail the necklace back to me when you have a name chosen, and I can add more tags for just $4 each.

This pendant can accommodate names or words of up to 7 or 8 letters. For longer names or words please consider my other designs or I can use a smaller set of letter stamps, shown in the fourth photo above.

Please also see my other listed items for the same necklace with one or three names/words. Convo me with any questions. Thanks!

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Crosshatch Textural Earrings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:26:53 -0500

$28.00
My favorite pair of earrings, I wear these with everything!

Sterling silver discs are stamped with different textures, oxidized, and lightly polished. The top disc is 3/4" and the bottom disc 1/2"; the overall length is 2" from the top of the earwire. The earwires are sterling silver; if you require earwires made of different metals, please convo me and I can work with you!

I happily ship internationally, please convo me for rates.

Thanks so much for looking and considering buying handmade!

A Secret Hope Necklace

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:47:27 -0400

$36.00
I have a secret hope. And no, I won't tell what it is! :)

What is your secret hope? Or, instead, do you have a secret wish, dream, goal, or joy? Is doesn't even have to be a secret! :)

I love these clamshell-type necklaces! On the top is a convex "shell" in the texture of your choice (see below for choices), and inside is the word or words *of your choice*.

I hand-stamp each word onto a sterling silver disc, oxidize it to make the word black, polish the entire piece, and then use specialized tools to make each piece concave. I also hand-stamp each sterling silver top using different techniques and specialized texture tools, then I oxidize, polish, and make it convex.

Each clamshell is then drilled and hung on an 18" sterling silver chain.

When ordering, please list your choices in the "Notes to Seller" section:

1--Your choice of top-shell texture. Photos above show Hammered + Stars (1st photo, top) and Oxidized Crescents (1st photo, bottom). The second photo shows, clockwise starting from top left: Hammered, Brushed Matte, Oxidized Stripes, and Oxidized Squares.
2--Your word/name choice for the inside shell. I can fit 6-7 letters, or more letters if I use a smaller set of stamps.
3--Your choice of ball chain (shown in the top photo on the bottom) or link chain (shown in the rest of the examples).

Please note that the pearl shown in the first photo is an example only... the clamshell doesn't actually close if a pearl is inside. I can, however, add a pearl or Swarovski crystal dangle outside the pendant. Convo me for details. :)

Thanks so much for looking and for considering buying handmade and supporting artisans!

MVK Trio Necklace

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:31:07 -0400

$33.00
When she saw my Calleigh Catwalk necklace, my friend MVK asked if I could make a necklace with three circles sitting horizontally. Three is a big number for her lately so I decided to make it and name it after her.

Three can represent the number of children you have, you + your spouse + your child, you + your two sisters, you + your two best friends (and you could get one for each of them for Christmas!), live-laugh-love, anything at all, or nothing but a pleasing number for the eye to fall upon. It's up to you!

If you'd like I can wire-wrap very small pearls or crystals to the bottom of any or each circle for no additional charge. For example, if the necklace represents your three children, I could add a crystal in the colors of each of their birthstones.

Each of these three circles starts as fine (99.9%) silver wire which I shape, cut, and fuse together using a metallurgy torch. They're then tumbled for strength and shine. I've attached three of these circles together and then put it on a sterling silver rollo chain. The width of the three circles together is about 2" and the overall length of the necklace is 18".

Upon request, I can make the necklace any length you'd like, between 14-20". Please indicate in Notes to Seller during checkout if you'd like a different length; if it's not indicated, you'll receive an 18" necklace.

These circles are exactly the same size and gauge (wire thickness) as the circles in my Calleigh Catwalk necklace and my Catwalk earrings, for each mixing and matching.

Please convo me if you have any questions, would like to request a special order, or to learn international shipping rates. Refer to my shop announcements for current shipping times.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

Calleigh Catwalk Necklace

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:01:58 -0400

$30.00
After I created my Catwalk earrings (see my other listings) I wanted to create a necklace to coordinate with them. I had CSI Miami on the TV for background noise and as I looked up, Calleigh was wearing a necklace with two tiny circles. And just like that, the Calleigh Catwalk necklace was born! This necklace is fun and yet classy in its simple, timeless design.

Each fine silver (99.9% silver) loop is formed and fused by hand by me, and then tumbled for strength and polish. I've attached two loops, each 5/8" across, and then wire-wrapped a sterling silver saucer bead onto the bottom. The pendant portion is just over 1.5" long and hangs on an 18" sterling silver chain.

Please convo me with questions, to customize an item, or to ask about international shipping rates.

Please see my Shop Announcement for current shipping times.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

Custom Anniversary Necklace

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:57:54 -0400

$32.00
Customizable with initials and a date, this necklace makes a perfect gift for a bridal shower with the bride and groom's initials and wedding date! It's also great for anniversary gifts. (My husband and I are coming up on 10 years, as you can see!)

It can also be made to commemorate a special or significant day, such as the word "survivor" and the date you were declared cancer-free, or the word "strength" and the date you ran that marathon!

The sterling silver heart pendant is 1" wide and 7/8" tall. I individually stamp each of the letters and numbers, oxidize them to make them black, then polish the entire piece. This pendant has a brushed matte finish and hangs on an 18" sterling silver chain.

I can customize this pendant in almost any way you'd like--I can stamp names, just a date, or any word(s) or a short phrase, I can drill the hole to hang in a different place, I can add a pearl, semi-precious stone, or Swarovski crystal dangle... just convo me for details!

Please indicate in Notes to Seller if you would prefer a link chain rather than the ball chain shown. If no note is made you will receive a ball chain.

I happily ship internationally, please convo me with your location and I'll send you the rate!

Live What You Love (necklace)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:58:48 -0400

$36.00
~Live What You Love~

I individually hand-stamp each letter onto this sterling silver rounded rectangle, oxidize the letters for contrast, polish the piece and give it a brushed-matte finish.

The pendant is 3/4" by about 1" and it hangs from an 18" sterling silver chain.

The last photo shows some of my other listings of different phrases. I can happily customize this piece with words or a phrase of your choice (of similar length)--please convo me first to verify! :)

I'm happy to ship internationally, customize any design, or answer any question; please just convo me! :) Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

Smile Like You Mean It (necklace)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:42:17 -0400

$36.00
This necklace is a great gift for that person in your life who has a great smile, or who needs to be reminded to smile. Or for you! :) I individually hand-stamp each letter onto this sterling silver rounded rectangle, oxidize the letters for contrast, polish the piece and give it a brushed-matte finish.

The pendant is 3/4" by about 1" and it hangs from an 18" sterling silver chain.

The last photo shows some of my other listings of different phrases. I can happily customize this piece with words or a phrase of your choice (of similar length)--please convo me first to verify! :)

I'm happy to ship internationally, customize any design, or answer any question; please just convo me! :) Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

Enjoy the Journey (necklace)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:50:09 -0400

$36.00
~It's not the destination, but the journey that counts.~

Remember to Enjoy the Journey with this sterling silver pendant! I individually hand-stamp each letter onto this sterling silver rounded rectangle, oxidize the letters for contrast, polish the piece and give it a brushed-matte finish.

The pendant is 3/4" by about 1" and it hangs from an 18" sterling silver chain.

The last two photos show some of my other listings of different phrases. I can happily customize this piece with words or a phrase of your choice (of similar length)--please convo me first to verify! :)

I'm happy to ship internationally, customize any design, or answer any question; please just convo me! :) Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Purple Twist Earrings

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:25:50 -0400

$20.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $26. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

These Swarovski crystals are just beautiful! Each side of the twisted crystal has linear facets in opposing directions... which means that when seen from certain angles and in certain light you can can see the long, diagonal lines and from other angles and in other light it appears to be an angular checkerboard. I've attempted to capture each look in the various photos, so check them all out! :)

I've wire-wrapped these purple crystals onto two long links of sterling silver chain, hung from sterling silver French hook earwires. Overall length including the earwire is just over 2.5".

Thanks so much for looking and for (hopefully!) buying handmade! :)

Letter Love Necklace

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:06:26 -0400

$32.00
I am such a geek for letters, and I know that there must be other letter-loving geeks out there. Please tell me there are! :)

I've stamped every letter of the alphabet at least once onto this sterling silver heart. I then oxidize it for contrast, polish it and finish it with a brushed-matte finish. The heart is 1.125" wide by .875" high, and it hangs diagonally on an 18" sterling silver chain.

I'm happy to ship internationally, customize any design, or answer any question; please just convo me! :)

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Flirty Crystal Trio Earrings

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:22:34 -0400

$15.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $20. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

Whenever I watch CSI Miami I want to super-saturate my life with color, just like their filmography! Out comes my tray of Swarovski crystals and here we go! :)

These fun and flirty earrings have a ton of movement and are so much fun to wear! I use only Swarovski crystals, individually wire-wrapped onto lengths of sterling silver chain, hanging from sterling silver posts. The overall length of the earrings is 2".

The five color sets shown in the photos, from top to bottom, are: Oceanside (turquoise/aqua); Claret (reds); Royalty (purples); Cappuccino (browns); Classic (black, smoke, and clear). I have ONE PAIR each of all five color sets in stock and won't be making these again; once they are gone, they're gone!

Please convo me for international shipping rates, to customize any of my designs, or with any general questions! :) Refer to my Shop Announcement for current shipping times.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade!

Double Wish Necklace

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:19:48 -0400

$33.00
For some wishes, a wish on a star or a wish on a wishbone is just not enough. Pull double-duty with this Double Wish necklace and wish on both, as often as you want!

I've hand-stamped the word "WISH" onto this cute sterling silver star, oxidized the word for contrast, and then polished and finished it in brushed-matte. A sterling silver wishbone charm dangles at the bottom. The star is about 5/8" by 3/4" and the overall length of the star + wishbone is 1.5". It hangs from an 18" sterling silver chain.

I happily ship internationally, customize orders, and/or work with you to design a perfect necklace just for you! Just convo me for details. :)

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

The Aimee Necklace

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:59:47 -0400

$36.00
Once upon a time there lived a fabulous, gorgeous, sweet world-traveler named Aimee. Her brother needed a Christmas present for her so he called up his favorite jewelry designer and asked her to design something for the lovely Aimee. This necklace is what I came up with and I named it after her since I designed it for her (and because she is one of my favorite people).

So if you want to be a fabulous, gorgeous, sweet, lovely, world-traveler like Aimee, just buy this necklace! (Hey, it works for car commercials, I had to give it a try!) :P

Each of these circles is handmade with love and care from fine silver wire, which is 99.9% pure silver. I form and cut the wire, then use a torch to fuse the circles into unbroken loops. I then hammer each loop for texture, then tumble it with stainless steel shot to strengthen the loops and make them shine. For this necklace I've made and connected three sized loops; the top is just over 1" across and the bottom is just over 3/4". All three together are just over 3" long, making this a slightly bolder design than some of my others.

Because of the length of this pendant I usually hang it from a 16" sterling silver chain, but can substitute an 18" chain for no extra charge; please indicate your desired length in the Notes to Seller during checkout.

If you have any questions, would like to customize this necklace, or would like international shipping rates, just convo me!

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade!

Reject Fear Necklace

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:24:47 -0400

$45.00
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

If, like for so many of us, what holds you back is fear, then this pendant urges you to Reject that Fear; look it in the eyes and deny it and PROCEED ANYWAY. Scary, yes; but oh-so-necessary for most of us in this life!

I've stamped the letters for REJECT FEAR on a 1" sterling silver disc, oxidized the letters for contrast, and finished the disc in a brushed-matte finish. I've chosen a light blue crystal to hang in the center of the disc, because blue represents commitment, calm, and aided intuition. The crystal is wire-wrapped onto the pendant, which hangs from an 18" sterling silver sturdy rollo chain.

I can custom-make this pendant with whichever words you'd like, and can complete it with a variety of colors of crystals. Please convo me for details.

Thanks so much for looking and for buying handmade!

Tiny Pearl Blossom Earrings

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:55:46 -0400

$18.00
Small and delicate and oh, so pretty!

I've taken a small, sterling silver five-petaled flower and made it slightly concave, like a bowl. A tiny pearl is wire-wrapped and hangs down as the center of the flower. They hang from sterling silver hook ear-wires.

These earrings are quite small--the flower is only 3/8" across, and including the ear-wire they are 3/4" long. They're perfect for everyday wear or subtle, understated styles.

I can also make these earrings with crystals or pink or peacock pearls if you'd like. Please convo me for availability.

These would be excellent as bridesmaids gifts, and I happily give quantity discounts for multiples of the same item. Convo me for details and a price quote!

I'm happy to ship internationally, please convo me for rates to your country.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Carnelian Dream (necklace)

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:57:10 -0400

$50.00
**This is on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $56. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

Carnelian is one of my favorite semi-precious gemstones; I love the autumn colors and its slight translucence, like light pouring through an autumn forest.

This gorgeous necklace is perfect for Autumn! I love the contrast between the warm reddish-orangish-brownish Carnelian and the bright and shiny sterling silver. I've combined Carnelian rounds, divided in sets of three by sterling silver heishi beads, with three different types and textures of sterling silver chain. It's completed with a sterling silver toggle clasp. The overall length of this necklace is 19 inches.

Carnelian is said to give energy, protect from bad vibrations, guard against poverty, help give a sense of humor, and calm the temper. Whether or not you believe in gemstone mysticism, it surely can't hurt, right? :)

This is the only necklace I intend to make like this, so if you like it, buy it now! :)

This necklace will arrive packaged in a white board jewelry gift box and will include an anti-tarnish storage bag.

Please note that you can wear this necklace as you choose, with the toggle at the back of your neck (and the sterling chain on either your right or left side), or with the toggle in the front, separating the two sides. The five photos show some of the variations.

If you have any questions, please feel free to convo me! I happily ship internationally, convo me for rates.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade!

Chain of Love Necklace

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:11 -0400

$25.00
Some people wear their heart on their sleeve, I prefer to wear mine around my neck!

This necklace features a 4" section of heart chain attached to a diamond-cut link chain (total length 18"). The entire necklace is sterling silver.

I can also oxidize the hearts in this necklace, so they would be a darker, almost black shade. Please indicate in the Notes to Seller section during checkout if you'd like this, otherwise the necklace will arrive entirely shiny. :)

This necklace would be a great gift for bridesmaids! I'm happy to give quantity discounts, please convo me with the number you'd be interested in and I can send you a price quote. I'm happy to ship internationally, convo me for shipping rates.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks so much for looking and considering buying handmade! :)

Sparkle Earrings

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:34:05 -0400

$18.00
These sterling silver swoopy shapes are so fun and sparkly that I couldn't help but stamp "SPARKLE" into each one! These earrings have a very high polish, making them very shiny and very hard to photograph, but I hope you can get the idea from these photos. [Please note that the pair I photographed has been sold; the pair you receive will be very similar but due to the nature of hand-stamping, some variations are bound to occur. That's the great thing about handmade! :)]

Each swoop is 1.5" long, and including the sterling silver French ear-wires the overall length of these is 2.25". I hand-stamp each letter individually, oxidize it for contrast, and then polish each swoop.

I'm happy to customize these earrings for you, if you would like a different word, no word, or just a hammered texture. Just convo me or let me know in Notes to Seller during checkout!

Please convo me with any questions, requests, or for international shipping rates.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade!

Bloom Necklace

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:29:53 -0400

$30.00
"Go out and let stories happen to you, work them, water them with your blood and tears and your laughter 'til they bloom, 'til you yourself burst into BLOOM."

Let this sweet necklace help remind you to BLOOM, wherever you're planted. :)

This sterling silver flower is 3/4" wide. I individually stamp the letters for "bloom" (or the name or word of your choice!), oxidize and polish it, hammer the entire surface, then use specialized tools to form the flower into a concave shape. I then tumble it for strength and shine. The "facets" caused by hammering, paired with the concave shape, means that this pendant catches the light very well (and makes it very hard to photograph!). :) It hangs on an 18" sterling silver chain.

I can also add a pearl, semi-precious stone, or Swarovski crystal dangle... just convo me for details!

I happily ship internationally, please convo me with your location and I'll send you the rate!

Thanks so much for looking and considering buying handmade!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Marquise Dangle Earrings

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:01:47 -0400

$17.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday only; normal price is $20. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

I needed to go to a fancy-ish event and, as usual, I spent more time planning my jewelry than I did planning my actual outfit! These earrings are the result. :) (Although these are not the actual pair I wore!) :)

Fun and swingy, these earrings have sterling-silver marquise shapes dangling at intervals on three lengths of sterling-silver chain. Each marquise is 1/2" long, and the overall length of these earrings is 2.75" including the sterling silver fish-hook ear-wires.

I happily ship internationally, please convo me for rates! :)

Each pair of earrings comes carded (as shown in the first photo) with earring stoppers and an anti-tarnish storage bag. Each item is tied with a bow in a cellophane bag, suitable for gift-giving.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks so much for looking and for buying handmade! :)

Catwalk Earrings

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:01:13 -0400

$24.00
I was watching Project Runway last week and one of the models, Kalyn, was wearing earrings that looked just like this. So I decided to "Make it work"! These are fun and have lots of movement, perfect for strutting your stuff on the runway or around town!

I formed fine silver wire (99.9% silver) into circles and fused the loops, then tumbled them for strength and shine. Each loop is just bigger than 1/2" across and hangs from a 1" length of sterling silver chain. The earrings are just over 2" long including the sterling silver ear-wires.

These earrings will come on a card with earring stoppers, all wrapped up pretty in cellophane. I include an anti-tarnish storage baggie with every item.

Convo me if you have questions, if you'd like to alter or customize a design, or for international ship rates.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade! :)

Hammered Dangle Earrings--Amethyst

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:46:14 -0400

$28.00
These earrings are so delicate and pretty! A faceted amethyst is wire-wrapped to dangle from a hammered, long sterling silver long oval. The sterling silver "facets" created by the hammering make these so shiny!

Overall length of these earrings is just over 1.5" including the sterling silver earwires. I also have these earrings available in turquoise (shown in the last photo), please see my other listings.

If you have special needs for specific metal earwires, please convo me and I'll be happy to work with you! I ship internationally, just convo me for rates!

Thanks so much for looking and for supporting artists by buying handmade!

Fused Fine Silver Bracelet

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:45:21 -0400

$48.00
Each link in this bracelet is individually hand-made by wrapping fine silver (99.9% silver, higher quality than sterling which is 92.5% silver) wire around a mandrel, cutting, shaping, and fusing each link in succession into a chain. The chain is then tumbled for strength and shine. I've added a sterling silver toggle-bar to one end and a sterling silver heart dangle to the other end.

Please note that this bracelet will fit smaller wrists (like mine!!). I've found that most bracelets are too big for me so I thought I'd make one for us smaller-boned gals! The overall length of the bracelet including the dangle is 8", but the functional length is 7".

I can also make a larger bracelet, please convo me for details/price. I can hammer each link upon request, for a different look than the one shown. Further, I have a wide variety of semi-precious stones, pearls, crystals, and sterling silver charms that I could add to this bracelet to make a customized charm bracelet for you or a loved one! Please convo me for details.

Thanks so much for looking and considering buying handmade!

Hammered Dangle Earrings--Turquoise

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:24:59 -0400

$28.00
These earrings are so delicate and pretty! A faceted genuine turquoise is wire-wrapped to dangle from a hammered, long sterling silver long oval. The sterling silver "facets" created by the hammering make these so shiny!

Overall length of these earrings is just over 1.5" including the sterling silver earwires. I also have these earrings available in genuine amethyst (shown in the last photo), please see my other listings.

If you have special needs for specific metal earwires, please convo me and I'll be happy to work with you! I ship internationally, just convo me for rates!

Thanks so much for looking and for supporting artists by buying handmade!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Ice Blue Sparkle Earrings

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:21:53 -0400

$20.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $27. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

Ice-blue chunks of Swarovski crystal dangle on sterling silver chain in these sparkly, chunky, fun earrings! Suitable for everyday wear, these are also great for fun weekend wear.

Crystals are wire-wrapped onto two long links of chain and then hung from French hook earwires. All metal used is sterling silver.

The overall length of these earrings is just less than 2.75".

I happily ship internationally, just convo for rates.

Thanks so much for looking and buying handmade!

Little Hearts Necklace (3 Hearts)

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:29:00 -0400

$40.00
An alternative to my Circle of Love necklaces, here each heart features a simple initial (or initials!). Customize it with the initials of you and your spouse, each of your children's initials, or anything else you can think of! I also have numbers and an "&" sign!

Each sterling silver heart is stamped with the letter(s) of your choice, oxidized, polished, and hung on a sterling silver ring which dangles from an 18" sterling silver chain.

This listing is for a necklace with THREE heart dangles. If you would like more or fewer hearts, convo me and I'll set up a custom listing for you. The price for one heart is $32, two hearts is $36, three is $40, etc.

Each heart is 1/2" across and the ring is 1/2", so overall length of the pendant is just over 1".

I happily ship internationally, please convo me for rates.

Thanks so much for looking and considering buying handmade! Please let me know if you have any questions!

A Joyful Heart Necklace

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:40:57 -0400

$32.00
Whether you already have a joyful heart or you're trying to have one, this sterling silver heart can help you focus on your joy! And who doesn't need to focus on what she's joyful about?

The heart is about 7/8" square and has a brushed matte finish. It hangs on an 18" sterling silver link chain.

I hand-stamp each letter individually so I can make this necklace with any word, name, or even date of your choice. Please indicate the word(s) you'd like in Notes to Seller during checkout.

Other available options: I ship internationally; I can add another charm to this chain; I can add a pearl, semi-precious stone, or Swarovski crystal dangle to this chain; I can accommodate most other requests. Just convo me for details and a price quote! :)

Thanks so much for looking and considering buying handmade!

A Thankful Heart Necklace

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:36:19 -0400

$32.00
Whether you already have a thankful heart or you're trying to have one, this sterling silver heart can help you focus on gratitude! And who doesn't need to focus on what she's thankful for?

The heart is about 7/8" square and hangs on an 18" sterling silver link chain.

I hand-stamp each letter individually so I can make this necklace with any word, name, or even date of your choice. Please indicate the word(s) you'd like in Notes to Seller during checkout.

Other available options: I ship internationally; I can add another charm to this chain; I can add a pearl, semi-precious stone, or Swarovski crystal dangle to this chain; I can accommodate most other requests. Just convo me for details and a price quote! :)

Thanks so much for looking and considering buying handmade!

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Necklace

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:30:40 -0400

$42.00
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky!

When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.

Then the traveller in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.

In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye,
Till the sun is in the sky.

As your bright and tiny spark,
Lights the traveller in the dark,—
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

This adorable necklace features a sterling silver pendant hand-stamped with the words "Twinkle Twinkle" and a shiny sterling silver star! The size of the pendant is 3/4" by just less than 1" and the pendant hangs on an 18" sterling silver necklace.

Please let me know if you have any questions or desire any changes. I can make this same pendant with different words, without the star, etc; just convo me! :)

Thanks so much for looking and for considering buying handmade and supporting an artisan! :)

Dream a Little Dream (Necklace)

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:36 -0400

$32.00
So many songs come to mind when I see this necklace; I suppose that just goes to show how many songs there are about dreams! :)

This 1" silver moon is hand-stamped with the word DREAM and finished in a brushed-matte finish. Three Swarovski crystals in shades of blue dangle within the crescent. The pendant hangs softly on an 18" sterling silver chain.

This will ship the next business day.

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Super Star (Necklace)

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:13 -0400

$27.00
**These are on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $32. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

Reach for the sky, and hold your head up high
For tonight, and every night, you're a superstar
And don't you be afraid
Think of all the friends you've made
Like any other night you've got your name in lights
You're a superstar
--"Superstar" by Love Inc

SUPER is hand-stamped onto a 1" sterling silver star, then oxidized (so the letters stand out), hammered, and polished. A wire-wrapped clear Swarovski crystal sparkles next to the star, both hanging on an 18" sterling silver chain.

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

BLACK FRIDAY SALE--Wish Upon a Star (Necklace)

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:13 -0400

$27.00
**This is on sale for Black Friday; normal price is $32. Today I'm also offering free shipping, and a free gift with a $65 purchase. See my shop announcement for details.**

Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you.

If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do.

Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true.

We all know the nursery rhyme and the Disney song, and I'm sure most of us have wished on stars. What do you wish for? Write your wish upon this star!

WISH is hand-stamped onto a 1" sterling silver star, then oxidized (so the letters stand out), hammered, and polished. A wire-wrapped clear Swarovski crystal sparkles next to the star, both hanging on an 18" sterling silver chain.

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*

Mini Messages (Necklace) -- Custom

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:12 -0400

$15.00
Tiny little messages hand-stamped onto sterling silver dangle from 18" sterling silver chains. Perfect on their own, layered, or with multiple messages on the same chain!

Pictured are "just BE" and "OMG". Not pictured are "LOL", "WHAT ev", "bite ME", your initials, or whatever else you want it to say! Each circle is just 1/2" so words must be short. :) Please indicate in the comments what you'd like your mini-message to be.

If you would like multiple messages on the same chain, please convo me and I'll set up a personalized listing for you right away. Additional charms are $4 each.

If you'd like to order many of these (say, for each of your girlfriends for Christmas), please convo me with what you'd like and I can quote you a reduced price depending on how many you're ordering.

I will happily ship internationally, convo me for rates!

*Please refer to my shop announcement for current shipping times.*