Announcement
"Best Gifts for Knitters" Good Housekeeping magazine https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R , you can see my knitting crochet ring in this issue. I designed and custom make 1-3 loop CROCHET & KNITTING RINGS for better tension, even stitches, less finger fatigue, and keeps yarn in place on the finger. "The Perfect Fit to Knit"
SHIPPING:
Canada - Canada Post and Canada Post AIRMAIL
USA - Chit Chats (Canadian carrier) to ship with USPS
International - Canada Post AIRMAIL
THE ORIGINAL KNITTING AND CROCHET RINGS
The unique 1-3 loop knitting rings and crochet rings are MY ORIGINAL designs. Each ring is 100% handmade in my Ontario, Canada studio.
These rings help keep consistent stitches with even tension enabling you to knit and crochet with ease and comfort. I handcraft and custom make every KNITTING RING and CROCHET RING for you. I use only vintage silver trays, repurposed copper and mostly reclaimed sterling silver to make the knitting, crochet rings.
Good Housekeeping Magazine 2020, #10 on the list https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g34205721/best-gifts-for-knitters
Most of the jewellery, in this shop, is made from re-purposed vintage and antique silverware. I rescue silver to give it a new life as beautiful jewellery. I also re-purpose pure copper, aluminum, and reclaim sterling silver whenever possible.
My little bit to help save our planet. A lot of 'little bits' equals a lot.
After designing items, I saw, file, sand, forge into shape, polish, clean, wrap, package, label and mail every item in my shop. And also stage, photograph, edit and publish the images and text you see in this shop.
GIFTS for FRIENDS
Buy a gift for a friend and Vera will send your gift directly to your friend, just let Vera know where to send the gift.
What would you like Vera to write a message on a gift card?
Add the note, you want written on the card, at the time of check out.
PACKAGING
I reuse mail packaging whenever possible, to lessen the carbon footprint.
PUBLICITIONS (Vera’s Jewellery)
- Good Housekeeping Magazine 2020, #10 on the list https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R
- Knitscene Winter 2019, USA,
- Home and Garden magazine, Knitting 2015 Australia
- Hamilton Magazine, Summer 2015 Canada
- The Spec newspaper, July 11 2014, Canada
- eKnit, online knitting magazine, 2014 USA
- Knitsy, online magazine, 2014 UK
- Simply Knitting magazine, 2014 UK
- Knit Wear magazine, Spring 2013 USA
- Ariadne magazine, Winter 2013 the Netherlands
The Spec article on line:
https://www.thespec.com/life/fashion-style/2014/07/11/potter-painter-jewellery-maker-seeks-out-recyclable-materials.html
RETAIL
Twig & Horn, the needlearts accessories company based in Portland, Maine, USA
- my custom made copper cable needles are available at twigandhorn.com
NEW:
Sign up on my ItsVera Mailing List at https://www.itsvera.com for random ItsVera Newsletter, updates and specials offers.
HISTORY
I have been designing and making jewellery since I was a child using old beads and stove pipe wire. Later, my Dad bought recycled copper wire for me to use. I took my first metalsmithing course decades ago in Ottawa, Ontario Canada while getting my Teachers Certificate.
Fast forward a career and raising my lovely children, I started to up grade my jewellery skills at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Canadore College in North Bay and the Scheveningen in the Netherlands. I love using vintage silverware, recycled metal, sterling silver, clay, and other non-traditional materials.
In 2010, I discovered Etsy and decided it was a great venue to sell my jewellery. Through my Etsy shop, I enjoy conversing with people from all over the world. However, there never seems to be enough time in a day to create all the things I want to make.
I hope you will take time to browse and enjoy your visit to my 'It's Vera' shop. Please send me a 'message' if you have any questions. I try to check and answer messages regularly. I'd love to hear from you.
Also check my Policies before ordering.
SUPPORTING CHARITIES
A portion of the proceeds from my shop are donated to support international KIVA entrepreneurs, AND 100 Women Who Care Hamilton-Wentworth, Good Shepherd Center in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.
ItsVera Newsletter
Sign up for ItsVera Newsletter, planned to be a quarterly email with shop updates, new collections and studio information. Sign up at www.ItsVera.com
All original jewellery designs, photos, images and text
© Copyright Vera Tempelmans Plat All rights reserved
(updated May 2, 2022 )
Announcement
"Best Gifts for Knitters" Good Housekeeping magazine https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R , you can see my knitting crochet ring in this issue. I designed and custom make 1-3 loop CROCHET & KNITTING RINGS for better tension, even stitches, less finger fatigue, and keeps yarn in place on the finger. "The Perfect Fit to Knit"
SHIPPING:
Canada - Canada Post and Canada Post AIRMAIL
USA - Chit Chats (Canadian carrier) to ship with USPS
International - Canada Post AIRMAIL
THE ORIGINAL KNITTING AND CROCHET RINGS
The unique 1-3 loop knitting rings and crochet rings are MY ORIGINAL designs. Each ring is 100% handmade in my Ontario, Canada studio.
These rings help keep consistent stitches with even tension enabling you to knit and crochet with ease and comfort. I handcraft and custom make every KNITTING RING and CROCHET RING for you. I use only vintage silver trays, repurposed copper and mostly reclaimed sterling silver to make the knitting, crochet rings.
Good Housekeeping Magazine 2020, #10 on the list https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g34205721/best-gifts-for-knitters
Most of the jewellery, in this shop, is made from re-purposed vintage and antique silverware. I rescue silver to give it a new life as beautiful jewellery. I also re-purpose pure copper, aluminum, and reclaim sterling silver whenever possible.
My little bit to help save our planet. A lot of 'little bits' equals a lot.
After designing items, I saw, file, sand, forge into shape, polish, clean, wrap, package, label and mail every item in my shop. And also stage, photograph, edit and publish the images and text you see in this shop.
GIFTS for FRIENDS
Buy a gift for a friend and Vera will send your gift directly to your friend, just let Vera know where to send the gift.
What would you like Vera to write a message on a gift card?
Add the note, you want written on the card, at the time of check out.
PACKAGING
I reuse mail packaging whenever possible, to lessen the carbon footprint.
PUBLICITIONS (Vera’s Jewellery)
- Good Housekeeping Magazine 2020, #10 on the list https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R
- Knitscene Winter 2019, USA,
- Home and Garden magazine, Knitting 2015 Australia
- Hamilton Magazine, Summer 2015 Canada
- The Spec newspaper, July 11 2014, Canada
- eKnit, online knitting magazine, 2014 USA
- Knitsy, online magazine, 2014 UK
- Simply Knitting magazine, 2014 UK
- Knit Wear magazine, Spring 2013 USA
- Ariadne magazine, Winter 2013 the Netherlands
The Spec article on line:
https://www.thespec.com/life/fashion-style/2014/07/11/potter-painter-jewellery-maker-seeks-out-recyclable-materials.html
RETAIL
Twig & Horn, the needlearts accessories company based in Portland, Maine, USA
- my custom made copper cable needles are available at twigandhorn.com
NEW:
Sign up on my ItsVera Mailing List at https://www.itsvera.com for random ItsVera Newsletter, updates and specials offers.
HISTORY
I have been designing and making jewellery since I was a child using old beads and stove pipe wire. Later, my Dad bought recycled copper wire for me to use. I took my first metalsmithing course decades ago in Ottawa, Ontario Canada while getting my Teachers Certificate.
Fast forward a career and raising my lovely children, I started to up grade my jewellery skills at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Canadore College in North Bay and the Scheveningen in the Netherlands. I love using vintage silverware, recycled metal, sterling silver, clay, and other non-traditional materials.
In 2010, I discovered Etsy and decided it was a great venue to sell my jewellery. Through my Etsy shop, I enjoy conversing with people from all over the world. However, there never seems to be enough time in a day to create all the things I want to make.
I hope you will take time to browse and enjoy your visit to my 'It's Vera' shop. Please send me a 'message' if you have any questions. I try to check and answer messages regularly. I'd love to hear from you.
Also check my Policies before ordering.
SUPPORTING CHARITIES
A portion of the proceeds from my shop are donated to support international KIVA entrepreneurs, AND 100 Women Who Care Hamilton-Wentworth, Good Shepherd Center in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.
ItsVera Newsletter
Sign up for ItsVera Newsletter, planned to be a quarterly email with shop updates, new collections and studio information. Sign up at www.ItsVera.com
All original jewellery designs, photos, images and text
© Copyright Vera Tempelmans Plat All rights reserved
(updated May 2, 2022 )
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Sheri on 04 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI had a slight problem with fit, my weird fingers not the ring, and Vera was very helpful.
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kaui808 on 03 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is the second ring we purchased and we just love it. It’s so helpful at keeping the stitches and tension consistent. Highly recommended! Thank you for creating this wonderful product!
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Megan on 28 Apr, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this ring so much that when I lost the 1st one on an airplane due to unexpected turbulence the first thing I did when I realized I would never find it was buy a replacement.
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Natalie on 13 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWonderful customer service and lovely history behind product. Would recommend.
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Stacy on 19 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe ear cuff is beautiful, well crafted, and exactly as pictured. I love it and wear it all the time. Vera is also very quick and helpful to respond to any inquiries.
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Elena on 17 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGreat quality, awesome communication with Vera! Returned to her page to buy one more cuff with another design.
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About ItsVera
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The original 3 loop knitting and crochet ring for multi colour work. Keep the yarn from tangling. -
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ItsVera jewellery As seen in print in numerous Canadian, USA, UK, Australian, Netherlands magazines, and online -
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I use vintage silver plated copper and brass trays and recycled metals for most of the jewellery shop. -
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My knitting ring Good Housekeeping Best Gifts for Knitters list September 2020 https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R
Metalsmith, contemporary Artisan Art Jewellery
Arts and crafts have always been part of my life, from a very young age I enjoyed working with my hands. My creative Mother always had fun ideas to make things and has been my life's inspiration. "There is nothing you can't do or try", my mother used to say.
As I grew up, my interest in art continued and I became an elementary visual arts teacher for many years. I continued my hobbies of painting, sculpting, pottery and jewellery design. For more than 20 years, I specialized in making smoke fired shard pottery and participated in many outdoor shows. The last 7 years, of my pottery career, were spent participating in Toronto Christmas One of a Kind Shows.
In the mid 2004, I returned to my interest in jewellery design and took numerous silver-smithing courses at Mohawk College and Canadore College in Ontario Canada.
In 2007, I spend a several weeks at Breston Academy in the Netherlands focusing on perfecting my silver-smithing techniques. That was a wonderful experience.
Part of the enjoyable Etsy experience is communicating with customers from all over the world, which adds a real personal touch.
So, welcome to my shop and I hope you will enjoy browsing through my jewellery.
I'm happy to answer any of your questions, just send me a message.
Be happy and stay safe,
Vera
Newspaper article 2014
https://www.thespec.com/living-story/4624797-potter-painter-jewellery-maker-seeks-out-recyclable-materials/
Shop members
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Vera Tempelmans Plat
Owner, Designer, Photographer
As a metalsmith, I design and craft jewellery using re-purposed old silverware and mostly recycled metals. My ORIGINAL design, custom made knitting rings and crochet rings have become my signature designs for the last few decades.
Shop policies
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Sometimes teaspoon rings are made of German silver or nickel silver, both do not contain any silver, but stay shinier longer than sterling silver or silver plate.
Every piece of jewellery, Vera makes is carefully wrapped. A card, with jewellery information and jewellery care instructions, is included with each piece of jewellery. Your item will be shipped inside a secure mailer envelope or box. Vera uses recycled materials (eco-friendly) for packaging whenever possible.
Many international orders are shipped, via AIRMAIL, within 2-5 days after receiving payment.
If you have any questions, just send Vera a message and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you need help with your purchase, check... http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
GIFT CERTIFICATES, for the price of the item only, will be issued upon return of unused item item. Gift certificates do not have an expiry date.
Sorry, NO REFUNDS are issued.
NOTE: Gift Certificates DO NOT include original shipping and handling fee paid by the on the listed items(s).
Returning an item, YOU pay for the postage. GIFT CERTIFICATES are issued for the price of the item only, after the the item is received in original condition by It's Vera.
NOTE: Earrings are FINAL SALE.
NOTE: Custom items are FINAL SALE.
Returned items must be unused and in their original packaging. For your protection, when shipping the package, please be sure that the returns are packaged securely in a sturdy box or padded envelope. Packages must have a delivery confirmation number to enable detailed tracking information as It's Vera is not responsible for return items lost in the mail. When shipping, please ‘insure’ your packages for the retail value of the jewellery.
Payment
Immediate payment via Etsy Direct Checkout is appreciated.
You can use your debit or most credit cards with Etsy Direct Checkout.
Etsy Direct Checkout are safe and convenient when paying for a purchase.
All purchases must be paid for in full within 1-3 days of ordering (unless special agreement has been confirmed by It's Vera.) If payment is not received within 1-3 days and you do not respond to my email, I will cancel the transaction and the item will be re-listed in my shop.
If you need help with your purchase, check... http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php
Delivery
YOUR PURCHASE will be SHIPPED to the ADDRESS in YOUR ETSY ACCOUNT.
PLEASE CHECK that YOUR ADDRESS IS CORRECT.
Message me if your order is a gift and to be sent to another address in your country.
CANADIAN SHIPPING
- via Canada Post surface or Canada Post Airmail
Regular shipping or Expedited Delivery (optional at Check Out) usually 5-10 business days. TRACKING is optional at Check Out.
USA SHIPPING
- via Chit Chats (Canadian carrier) to USPS Niagara Falls or Rochester:
Delivery via USPS varies, usually 6-14 business days depending on the USPS routing. TRACKING is included. Your tracking number is in your Etsy order in your account AFTER I print the label.
Check tracking at https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
- via Canada Post AIRMAIL
TRACKING and Insurance is OPTIONAL and NOT included, unless you add TRACKING to your order at Check Out.
- It's Vera is NOT responsible for lost packages and/or customs and duty charges that are incurred. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. VAT is collected from you by Etsy and remitted by Etsy.
You will not be charged VAT again as the package goes through your country's customs.
***SHIPPING NOTE:
It's Vera is NOT responsible for any packages that are undelivered in the event of incorrect shipping information on the customer's Etsy on line account invoice.
***It's Vera is NOT responsible for lost packages and/or customs and duty charges that are incurred by this service. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
Shipping labels are copied or printed directly from your Etsy account information.
Packages returned to It's Vera, by fault of the customer, will be reshipped only after the customer has paid additional shipping charges.
THIRD PARTY SHIPPING
I will gladly ship a gift to a different address and even add a note for you. Just add the correct shipping name and address before you Check Out. The add the note you want added in a message.
(updated January 5, 2022)
Additional policies and FAQs
Now that you have this lovely, handmade jewellery, it's easy to look after it. As with all silver, it will naturally patina over time and you can polish it with a jeweller's cloth or silver polish which will bring back the original lustre.
Store your jewellery in a closed plastic bag.
HOW TO CLEAN COPPER JEWELRY
- clean the jewellery with toothpaste (regular toothpaste with no whiteners, etc.) and an old toothbrush or your fingers, rub and then wash with soap and water, dry thoroughly
- clean the jewellery with a copper or silver polish and then wash with soap and water, dry thoroughly
- clean the jewellery with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt, rub and then wash with soap and water, dry thoroughly
- when not in use, keep all clean jewellery in a plastic baggie and add a little drying bag ( the tiny bags of silica sand found in new shoe boxes, etc.)
WILL THIS RING OR BRACELET TURN MY SKIN GREEN?
That's a good question. Skin reacts to copper and brass in different ways and sometimes it will turn your skin green when worn. One can’t tell without wearing the metal, if the skins will react or not.
When copper or brass reacts with skin, it’s only oxidation and less likely to happen with a bracelet than a ring because there is more air circulating a bracelet. If your skin does react with the metal, the reaction will usually disappear over night or can be washes off with soap and water.
HOW TO PREVENT A GREEN SKIN REACTION?
- keep the ring and/or bracelet clean by wiping away the skin oil and dirt after wearing the jewellery
- take the jewellery off at night and clean it before you wear it
- coat the jewellery with clear nail polish to prevent the metal from coming in contact with the skin and prevent the skin from turning green (reapplication may be needed occasionally)
- coat the jewellery with car polish or a floor polish will prevent the metal from coming in contact with the skin and prevent the skin from turning green
- use hand or body lotion on the skin under the ring or bracelet
Coatings are fast and effective, and will need reapplication occasionally.
NOW that you know all about this wonderful, handmade jewellery, enjoy wearing it and remember it's contemporary art jewellery that has a lot of history.
Privacy
Greeting from Canada,
Vera
More information
Frequently asked questions
Care instructions
Please check 'Additional Policies and FAQ' for How to look after and clean your It's Vera jewellery.
Custom and personalized orders
I only make custom knitting and crochet rings.
Sizing details
Please check the jewellery listings for instructions:
- how to measure your finger for a knitting ring, finger ring or bracelet
Wholesale availability
Some items are open for wholesale inquiries.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All items are shipped with minimal packaging to reduce the carbon footprint.
I use recycled mail packaging whenever possible.
Where can I track my order with USPS?
Your tracking number is in your ItsVera Etsy order.
Track it at https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input