BlueDotJewelry
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Announcement
Welcome! The nature inspired jewelry you see here is designed, made by hand, and sent to you by Caitlin McNamara, a Portland, OR, native living and working in NY's Hudson Valley.
Thanks for visiting and please write with any questions!
♥ Caitlin
Announcement
Welcome! The nature inspired jewelry you see here is designed, made by hand, and sent to you by Caitlin McNamara, a Portland, OR, native living and working in NY's Hudson Valley.
Thanks for visiting and please write with any questions!
♥ Caitlin
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stripofsunshine on Jan 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery beautiful piece! Gifted it to someone special and they loved it! Seller is great at communicating and shipping was fulfilled as expected!
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Laura on Jun 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWhat a fantastic necklace! Beautifully made and very substantial. Living on Long Island you don’t see as many horseshoe crabs as there used to be. I will enjoy wearing this necklace. Thank you for a great piece
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Melanie on Jun 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo perfect and finely detailed! Arrived just in time for my trip to the beach, too!!
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Bryana on May 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis necklace was purchased in memory of a lost baby and it is now my most prized necklace.
It absolutely surpassed my expectations and the shipping was lightning fast!
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F on Apr 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHer first outside walk! This little baby starfish is adorable on my finger, pictured next to my sand dollar ring from this shop! The detail is exquisite, and she sparkles in the sun. Mega thanks to Caitlin for helping to complete my summer ring collection — and for creating another stunning piece! 😍Thank you, too, for the bonus polishing cloth!
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About BlueDotJewelry
Capturing nature's intricate details in silver jewelry
My discovery and subsequent love of silver clay led to the creation of Blue Dot Jewelry. Silver clay is a delightful medium composed of microscopic particles of silver in a small amount of organic material. Once dried and fired in a kiln, only the pure silver remains.
The jewelry in my shop was made from original designs and real pieces of nature collected from botanic gardens, parks and trail hikes near home. Nature finds become silver in two ways: either they are pressed into a mold, which is then filled with silver clay, or the clay is thinned so it can be slowly painted right onto a leaf, built up layer by layer.
I grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. In 2006 I moved to NYC, then spent the next 10 years in Brooklyn, where Blue Dot was born on my studio counter. I now live and work with my husband and two kids in the Hudson Valley, where I continue to be inspired by the woods, gardens and beaches around us.
Shop members
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Caitlin McNamara
Owner, Maker, Designer
As a native of beautiful Oregon, I've been inspired by the outdoors since the days of childhood crafts. Now living & working in the Hudson Valley, where I make finely detailed silver jewelry, I continue to be enchanted by the plant & animal kingdom.
Shop policies
PHOTOS. Please note that all photos are taken with a digital macro setting, which makes items appear larger here than in person; be sure to read the measurements listed for each item.
SILVER CARE. All metals, with the except of pure gold and platinum, may eventually tarnish. To delay this process, I ship pieces inside a small tarnish-resistant plastic bag. These are designed to delay tarnish for up to two years.
In addition, I sell soft Sunshine polishing cloths, 3-3/4" x 2-1/2" for $2, which are recommended for silver care. The listing for cloths is here: http://etsy.me/WTzhoW
I fully guarantee my work for 6 months after purchase. Please be advised that fine silver is incrementally softer silver than sterling, and handling these pieces with care is recommended, as you would with any jewelry.
If you ever have a question or issue, please contact me. I'm available by Etsy messaging or at bluedotjewelry [!at] gmail.com. I try to respond always within 24 hours.
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 personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
When purchasing with Paypal, you are covered by Paypal's terms and conditions, and would be eligible for a refund if there is significant mismatch between the item you have bought and its description and photos, if you return the item within 2 weeks of purchase in its original condition and packaging.
Refunds are not available for custom pieces, due to the nature of the work. Thank you for understanding.
Payment
Shipping
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: International shipping usually takes from 6 days to 2 weeks to arrive, but can occasionally take up to 4 weeks. This depends on local import and customs and is not in my control. Orders sent to countries other than the U.S. will not have a tracking number, but do have delivery confirmation. International orders are insured.
Please note, you will be responsible for paying any import, VAT, custom or other taxes assessed within your country. It is your responsibility to understand your local policies and pay the fees as necessary. Thank you for understanding that these fees are not part of our transaction here. For more on how this works in the UK, see this link: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/buying.htm#3
I can add a small card with a hand written message for a gift recipient: https://www.etsy.com/listing/153451208/mini-personalized-gift-card-add-to-any