HeidiNilsenDesigns
Santa Cruz, California |
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laurls7 on Jun 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely stunning!! Pictures don't do this piece justice. Excellent craftsmanship & quality!
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Fran on Jun 8, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery pretty hand made necklace from sea glass. I was not disappointed.
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Alexander on Apr 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love this necklace- and it's even lovelier in person :)
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Samantha on Jan 4, 2016
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful stone, love the style. Arrived very quickly. Will definitely be ordering more pieces from this shop! Great for gifts as well.
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ciorsida on Dec 26, 2015
5 out of 5 starsHeidi makes beautiful, handmade jewelry that perfectly blends attractive, natural materials with a unique aesthetic sensibility. I always love giving or getting her treasures. Fast ship, collaborative for custom pieces.
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bcdotcom on Dec 11, 2015
5 out of 5 starsThis is a great example of Heidi's talent as a jewelry designer. First, I love how easy this bracelet is to wear. You hardly feel it on your wrist. Secondly, the selection of stones and findings mixed together is beautifully balanced and creates a stunning piece without being over the top. It's quietly elegant. Thirdly, I love how I can mix it with all my other (mostly silver) bracelets. The Lapis blue is a nice shot of color. Heidi has a great sense of color, style and proportion and it shows in all of her pieces! A true California artist! I will definitely be purchasing more of her work❤️
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tanyasalah on Dec 5, 2015
5 out of 5 starsThis is my new favorite piece. The druzy blue stone adds a wonderful pop of color and texture to any outfit. So simple, yet so pretty. I also love that it is sterling silver.
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jetvxn on Nov 24, 2015
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are stunning & I cannot wait to wear them for the holidays. The craftsmanship is impeccable & the materials are great quality. I'm already checking Monterey Bay Beads pages for my next pair! (They are also having a show December 5 at Pleasure Point Yoga that I cannot miss!).
About HeidiNilsenDesigns
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Auggie and I camping in Baja. One of my favorite secret surf spots.
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Silver marquise earrings with chain and hammered disc. Work in progress.
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Added this amethyst rock pendant to a string of emeralds I got while in India years ago. Now this is one of my faves!
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Steve and I in Maine. Always by the water. The sea calls me.
Plain and simple, I appreciate exceptional beauty and design in art, in jewelry, in food, in life.
I come from a family of artists. Perhaps not at a professional level, but talented artists nonetheless. My mother was a musician (piano and violin) and my father painted beautiful Rosemaling designs (his Norwegian heritage) on any wooden surfaces available. One sister a painter of many mediums and another sister who could rival Martha Stewart on the home decor front. And me: photography (still enjoy) and jewelry making (absolutely love, passion found).
Santa Cruz, California is a mecca for artists of all types. I feel fortunate to have "landed" here after moving around the country. No, wasn't in an army family, just loved to experience new places, new people, new jobs. Working in the hospitality industry enabled me to do this. I managed restaurants and worked with catering teams for major hotels, most notable, the Hilton International that used to be in the Word Trade Center. Still get shivers.
Although growing up in New Jersey, California always called to me. And now it's been my home for over 25 years. The natural beauty of the Santa Cruz Monterey Bay area is unbelievable. It inspires me at every turn to create. Create anything and everything: joy, peace, food, jewelry, a business.
Heidi Nilsen Designs was created after making a few gemstone wrap bracelets for some surfer friends (my Amigas!) and I soon got flooded with requests. It's still not uncommon for someone to drop by my home studio to go through my materials and design a piece together (sometimes wine is involved, which makes it all the more fun).
Over the years my work has evolved. I particularly love to design pieces that include pearls, leather, and semi-precious gemstones such as tourmaline and moonstone. My handmade jewelry is still in keeping with a simple clean style with a little boho thrown in depending on the piece. A like variety and find beauty in a lot of styles, what can I say!
If you like my work, please favorite away! I'd so appreciate.
Many thanks for checking out Heidi Nilsen Designs.
Heidi
Shop members
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Heidi Nilsen
Owner, Maker, Designer
When I'm not creating jewelry, I'm likely surfing, playing with my dog, doing yoga, or experimenting with a new recipe! Many thanks for your interest in my work. My goal is to make sure you are happy with every piece you buy! <3.
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Steve
Assistant, Supportive Husband
Steve makes sure I have all the tools I need. A builder by trade, he designs & builds materials for my show displays and makes sure my wire cutters are always sharp. I'm very lucky indeed to have this man to give me the space to do what I love.
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Auggie
Personal Trainer
Auggie makes sure I get out of my chair once in a while to stretch, take a walk, and breathe. He helps keep things in perspective. This sweet but crazy puppy is also in charge of the treat jar in the studio...never lets it get too low.
Shop policies
My handmade jewelry is inspired by the natural beauty of the sea, forests, vineyards, and landscapes of California. I find beauty in simplicity and reflect that in my pieces. I try to include as many details as possible in each of my shop listings but if you need more specifics, please reach out to me.
All items in my shop are in stock unless otherwise noted. If you'd like customization to a piece, please let me know. I'll do whatever possible to make it happen.
Thanks again for visiting and please favorite my shop and items. I hope that you'll find something that you'll love to wear!
All best
Heidi Nilsen
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and 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
CANCELLATIONS: If you suddenly have a change of heart, I will issue you a full refund (including shipping) if your cancellation is received within 24 hours of placing it.
REFUNDS
I offer full refunds (less shipping fee) of unused items within 14 days of the shipping date. Once we receive the returned product I'll provide a full refund (less shipping fees) to your original payment method. Please be aware that you will be responsible for the return shipment.
EXCHANGES
Product exchanges can be made within 14 days of the delivery date. Once I receive the returned product I'll ship the new product you'd like. Please be aware that you will be responsible for the return shipment as well as the shipping for the new item. I'll also charge any additional fees to your original payment method if the new item is of greater value. If the new item is of lesser value, we'll credit your method of original payment appropriately.
DAMAGED ITEM
I take great care in the packaging and shipping of our jewelry. If your product arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery with a photo of the damaged item so that we can review and resolve the matter to your satisfaction. All pieces are handmade and many rather delicate so they should be treated appropriately. If your jewelry experiences damage due to a craftsmanship issue only, please contact us within 30 days of delivery with a photo of the damaged item so that we can review and resolve the matter to your satisfaction.
Payment
At the end of the checkout process when you review your order, please note any specifics regarding your order in the "special instructions to seller" box.
CANCELLATIONS
If you suddenly have a change of heart, I will issue you a full refund (including shipping) if you cancel your order within 24 hours of placing it. I typically begin the shipping process or start curating materials for your piece at this time so cancellations after 24 hours are subject to our refund policy.
Shipping
Shipping method is USPS Priority Mail. General guide is as follows but not guaranteed: Domestic 3-5 day. International 5-8 day, not including any delay in clearing the destination country Customs Service.
FEES
USA: FREE shipping on orders $35 and up. Otherwise, $5.95.
International (and Canada): $25.95 per shipment
INCORRECT ADDRESS
When placing an order, please review your shipping address to be sure it’s correct. You will be responsible for additional shipping charges or replacing items that are incorrectly delivered due to an incorrect address entered at the time the order was placed. If an incorrect shipping address is entered into our system and the order is returned to us, we will contact you as soon as possible. If the order needs to be reshipped due to an incorrect address, failed attempts by your postal carrier or customs office to contact you or you disregarding postal or customs notices to pick up your package, an additional flat shipping and handling rate of $20 will apply for USA orders, and $35 for international orders. If the shipping error cannot be resolved or we don’t hear back from you within 5 business days, we will cancel the order and refund the initial purchase amount minus all shipping and handling charges and a "restocking" fee of 25%.
DUTY AND IMPORT FEES
Customers are responsible for all international customs and duty fees as we are unable to calculate how much these fees are, if applicable. These are in addition to, and not included in, the cost of shipping and are incurred at the time of delivery. Please note that your customs agency may notify you that they are holding your package if duty is due. You should inquire with your local customs agency for more information and assistance in this area. Returns will not be accepted due to customs fees. We are not able to mark items as “gift”.
DAMAGED ITEM
We take great care in the packaging and shipping of our jewelry. If your product arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery with a photo of the damaged item so that we can review and resolve the matter to your satisfaction.