bellajewelsII

May 20, 2012....USE COUPON CODE.....SUMMER....FOR 10% DISCOUNT on ready made jewelry (not good on 'made to orders' or custom work)

Still March 02, 2012...Yay!! In between walking the animals and drying them off because it is rainy here (we're talking 16 paws), making dinner, listening to my son play quitar...etc....I managed to list a few this evening. I won't be around too much this weekend but hope to list several more pieces as soon as time allows. Have a great weekend!!!

March 02, 2012....Finally had perfect weather for photographing!! Will begin listing some beautiful pieces tonight...this is my plan...hoping I can stick to it. Two of the pieces were made in honor of my mom...one pair is in blues like the endless sky where one often goes to feel renewed..to reflect..to consider. These have a shot of green to keep you grounded so you don't float away into the clouds. The other pair is colorful like a summer garden where you can also go to renew, reflect and consider...and whistle and dance and smile!!!! Have a great day lovelies!!!

February 10, 2012...I don't usually throw out this sort of personal information, but just to keep the possible frustration level down of my not replying to messages immediately, I will tell you that my beautiful mom was just diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Why advanced? Because, even though she was the picture of health and did everything right, including seeing her doctor and working out several days a week ....she was misdiagnosed a year ago and told she had the tiniest beginnings of emphysema. It wasn't emphysema, it was the beginnings of cancer. So it has come as quite a shock to our tightly knit family who hasn't been touched by any sort of illness or disease, especially so early in life.

I also want to tell you that we are a very spiritual bunch who thrive on positive energy and the here and now. My parents home has never been so busy with friends and family.....laughter and love. Please know this.
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Made to order pieces are taking from two to five weeks depending on complexity.

Store Policies here:: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellajewelsII/policy#

SHIPPING:: I ship priority insured only. Depending on cost of piece.....shipping will cost anywhere from $8.00 to $20.00 and is indicated in listing. Out of country shipping is approx. $25.

Quick note for new customers::.

Quality is priority. I use thick precious metal wire, never skimping and as you all well know silver has quadrupled in price since last year and gold has skyrocketed too, which affects gold-filled metal prices. My gemstones are superb and thus I pay a superb price, but I am of the mind that I would rather have a $300. bracelet that lasts forever and looks like a thousand bucks than to have a $300 bracelet that may not last forever and looks like $100, maybe even less.

For ear hooks I use thinner gauge wire (18 gauge and 20 gauge)....but you can easily ask me for whichever gauge ear hook you prefer.

I don't often describe how fabulous my stones are because I hope the pics do the talking, but please do not hesitate, the stones are as beautiful as pictured, really. I can't tell you how many jewelry people email asking me where I find my stones. AND the reason I have such a lovely little group of repeat customers is because once in hand....the stones kind of hypnotize and before you know it you need more..more..more!! I completely empathize! My workmanship is pretty spectacular too, but it should be after 30 years of fine tuning and I continue to fine tune.! It is all in the details which is a rare find these days! Ha!

November 27, 2011
Custom orders::
Not taking custom orders from new customers until after the holiday season, I am sorry. I do have a few slim slots open for custom work from regular clients, but other than this I am pretty filled up through January and part of Feb. Thank you loveys for your support!!

p.s.~ Made to order pieces are presently taking three to five weeks.

Thank you and have a safe and exciting week!!
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SPAY AND NEUTER PLEASE...and remember to adopt don't shop...while four million animals die in shelters every year.

Welcome!
Sept 02, 2008: etsy shop open!
A wonderment of authentic jewels made especially for the daringly discerning! Expressive jewelry with beguiling elements to tantalize and titillate and have your heart racing! Not meant to be fleeting trends...but rather to bespeak the beauty....spirit and individual style of the wearer.
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I have been metal smithing, wire-wrapping and designing professionally full time since 1986. On ebay since 1998 and on Ruby Lane for almost five years. My designs are my own. I have been creating the work you see here in my etsy shop long before tutorials..long before anyone else was making my designs. My work has been juried into the ACC and the Rosen shows since 1989, but I don't do shows at all anymore.
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My jewelry is made expressly for the discerning who prefer authentic, expertly crafted everlasting adornments. Not meant to be fleeting trends...but rather to bespeak the beauty....spirit and individual style of the wearer.
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Member of EFA Etsy for Animals; http://efaartistshelpinganimals.org

I am also a very active animal rescuer, networker and organizer of getting animals out of horrible situations. At least 10% of my net earnings go to the welfare of animals through donations to reputable animal rescue groups. On facebook I network with thousands of others who actively save animals everyday!! It gets grueling and the posts can be heartbreaking but if you are interested in helping to save animals lives by networking, donating and/or transporting...please friend me on FB under Tracey Pettingill

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