Beadmatrix

Distinctive Jewelry & Ornamental Designs

Great Falls, Virginia

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Announcement    Welcome! I’m a queer femme disabled artist who makes healing jewelry & ornamental designs especially for femmes and non-binary folx who love unconventional elegance.

I use the finest pearls and gemstones, sterling silver and gold filled wire & beads, with a few vintage pieces in the mix, and buckets of rainbow love from our house to yours, all in homage to Mother Nature, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and the diverse Asian, Moorish and African, and Native American influences that spurred those revolutionary early 20th century masters of jewelry making.

Many of my pieces are one of a kind, others are easy to recreate, and I love to do variations on a theme.😉

I hope you’ll find something you love, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

And First Class shipping with insurance is always free in the USA!! I ship to most countries outside the US as well, just use the Contact Me button for details.

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Last updated on Jan 21, 2024

Welcome! I’m a queer femme disabled artist who makes healing jewelry & ornamental designs especially for femmes and non-binary folx who love unconventional elegance.

I use the finest pearls and gemstones, sterling silver and gold filled wire & beads, with a few vintage pieces in the mix, and buckets of rainbow love from our house to yours, all in homage to Mother Nature, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and the diverse Asian, Moorish and African, and Native American influences that spurred those revolutionary early 20th century masters of jewelry making.

Many of my pieces are one of a kind, others are easy to recreate, and I love to do variations on a theme.😉

I hope you’ll find something you love, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

And First Class shipping with insurance is always free in the USA!! I ship to most countries outside the US as well, just use the Contact Me button for details.

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About Beadmatrix

Sales 143
On Etsy since 2007

So many visions, not enough hours in the day!

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  • Catherine Ross

    Owner, Maker, Designer

    My work has been featured in galleries in Virginia, Maryland, and Ohio, the Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet, Art Jewelry magazine and others. My distinctive designs focus on pearls and gemstones, and the organic shapes that arise from nature.

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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See item details for return and exchange eligibility.

Cancellations

Cancellations: not accepted

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Last updated on May 11, 2022

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

I'm always happy to work with you to create something unique, it takes me in directions I might not go on my own and I grow as an artist with every collaboration.

Deposits are non-refundable.

Sizing details

I honor women of every size and shape, many pieces are adjustable and others can be customized! I do my best to cover the bases in each listing, and if you don't see what you need just contact me!

Care instructions

Apply perfumes, hair products or cosmetics before you put on jewelry, and remove beaded jewelry before sleeping, showering or swimming. Store your jewelry away from air and moisture, in a box or bag, to prevent tarnish on Sterling Silver. You can use a polishing cloth on most pieces; details included with each order.

Gift wrapping and packaging

I can easily add a personalized gift tag and ribbon to the box or gift bag that your jewelry comes in, just tell me in the Message to Seller what you'd like. I'm also happy to ship gifts with a gift receipt directly to any single address at no extra charge, and will send you a photo of what they will receive.

Wholesale availability

Most of my pieces are one of a kind, suitable for a boutique or gallery setting. Please contact me for details!

Why is 14Karat Gold-Filled so much better than gold-plated or vermeil (a thin layer of gold over silver)?

Goldfilled jewelry is a lifetime product, made with a thick layer of karat gold bonded to a core of jeweler's brass. The gold layer is legally required to be 5%, or 1/20 of the total weight: 14k GF is stamped with a mark that says "14/20" (on commercially produced earwires, etc). I use 14k GF findings and wire from reputable sources such as Halstead Bead and Rio Grande.

By contrast, gold-plated products have an applied gold surface layer that is just 1/100th (0.05%) of goldfilled, and like vermeil, which has a layer of higher karat gold over silver, usually tarnishes easily and wears away quickly.

14k GF is resistant to tarnish but can in extreme conditions and salt air, so for best results store it sealed away from air, in a box or bag.