BlueDotJewelry

Handmade in Silver: Necklaces, Earrings & Custom

Poughkeepsie, New York 1597 Sales On Etsy since 2011

5 out of 5 stars (350)

BlueDotJewelry

Handmade in Silver: Necklaces, Earrings & Custom

Poughkeepsie, New York | 1597 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (350)

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Announcement    Welcome! The nature inspired jewelry you see here is designed, handmade, packaged and sent to you by Caitlin McNamara, a Portland native living and working in New York's Hudson Valley.

These pieces are made in silver clay. This is a clay made of microscopic silver particles plus a small amount of organic binder. Once shaped, dried and kiln fired, the organic component burns away and pure silver is all that remains. Each piece is made with love and care. Some pieces are fine silver (.999, "pure silver") and others are sterling silver (.925), as noted in each listing.

A small card with a note for your recipient can be added to your purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/153451208/gift-card-for-you

Quick note about INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Please understand that you will be responsible for paying any import, VAT, customs or other taxes assessed at/within your country. For more on this, see my policies: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueDotJewelry/policy

Thanks for visiting and come again soon! ♥

~Caitlin

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Last updated on Dec 30, 2018

Welcome! The nature inspired jewelry you see here is designed, handmade, packaged and sent to you by Caitlin McNamara, a Portland native living and working in New York's Hudson Valley.

These pieces are made in silver clay. This is a clay made of microscopic silver particles plus a small amount of organic binder. Once shaped, dried and kiln fired, the organic component burns away and pure silver is all that remains. Each piece is made with love and care. Some pieces are fine silver (.999, "pure silver") and others are sterling silver (.925), as noted in each listing.

A small card with a note for your recipient can be added to your purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/153451208/gift-card-for-you

Quick note about INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Please understand that you will be responsible for paying any import, VAT, customs or other taxes assessed at/within your country. For more on this, see my policies: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueDotJewelry/policy

Thanks for visiting and come again soon! ♥

~Caitlin

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About BlueDotJewelry

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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 son in the Hudson Valley, where I continue to be inspired by the woods, gardens and beaches around us.

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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

Last updated on December 29, 2014
Hello and welcome to Blue Dot Jewelry on Etsy! Thank you for looking through my 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

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
With any problems, please notify me within 2 days of receipt. I want each transaction to leave you satisfied and will work with you to solve any problems.

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
Payment is accepted via Paypal, credit card, Etsy gift card, or as otherwise arranged with me prior to purchase. Blue Dot Jewelry may cancel your purchase if you have not paid within 36 hours unless you have made special arrangements.
Shipping
SHIPPING TIMING. Please allow 7 days for completion before mailing, although I often ship more quickly than this. (Please contact me with an urgent request as I will accommodate if at all possible.) I send packages via USPS First Class mail, which takes approximately 3-7 days to arrive within the US. These packages do include a tracking number. A Priority 1-3 day shipping upgrade is available, but again, if you need it rushed, please ask if this is possible and I will accommodate your timeline if possible.

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