MoondanceArtJewelry
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www.marjorymoses.com
Announcement
Thanks for visiting my shop. I'll be updating listings on August 1.
www.marjorymoses.com
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haribolsoul on Jul 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsthis pendant is just beautiful. it really captures the mood of the mountains. the necklace is expertly crafted & i'll be wearing this necklace daily. thanks marj :)
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kathryntweel on May 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful item! Great communication from the seller and prompt shipping. Very happy with this purchase
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hebrady70 on Mar 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love my necklace and wear it every day. Marj was so nice to work with. She stamped two words on the back which I look at daily and help keep me moving forward.
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Cara on Mar 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLOVE these! Fell in love with seller’s jewelry several years ago and have not been disappointed once!
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Jennifer on Mar 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis has become one of my favorites. It's simple and beautiful. I love it!
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LeilaLiza on Feb 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful workmanship! Lovely sentiment of WV mountain home...
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Christi on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are absolutely beautiful and have become my new go-to earrings! I love them!
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Vicki on Jan 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis necklace is beautiful and exactly as pictured. I needed a gift for someone who is leaving her role at WVU and isn't into commercially branded items. She prefers unique, handmade, mixed metals, etc. This was the perfect way to capture the WVU colors and the spirit of our university without going kitschy.
In addition to the jewelry itself, Marj's customer service was outstanding. I had waited until a week before I needed the item and inquired about the possibility of paying extra for priority shipping. Marj made it happen, even texting me from the post office to make sure the price was OK. That's the kind of incredible, personal touch you don't get at Amazon, right? Thank you, Marj!
About MoondanceArtJewelry
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Metalsmithing is quite a glamorous job!
Art made from Heart + Head +Hand
Artist Statement:
West Virginia native Marjory Moses has spent her life working, raising a family, and making art in the hills of her home state. Photographer, painter, and metalsmith, she has award-winning pieces in exhibits, collections, and shops in the Appalachian region and beyond. Regardless of the medium in which she works, her art is always influenced by the woods and water, hills and skies, and her artisan jewelry always shows the hand of the maker at work.
“Modern. Organic. Metal + Stone.
Elegance and rustic charm meet in the materials and fabrication of my artisan-style jewelry. I use quality components: sterling and fine silver, jeweler's brass, bronze, copper, genuine gemstones and cultured pearls. My processes include traditional metal-smithing: hand-forging, sawing, soldering, sanding, and polishing, hand-crafted patinas, stone setting, wire-wrapping, torch-firing, and kiln enamel.I believe that how it's made matters, and strive for quality in my craftsmanship. I'm drawn to simple geometric elements that I like to wear myself, and I like to create pieces that reflect what I see in nature, just as I do in my visual artwork. I bring the discipline and training of my fine art degree to my design work - striving to make each piece of jewelry a little work of art that you will love wearing.”
Shop policies
MoondanceArt Jewelry includes quality metals, gemstones, and findings from reputable dealers world-wide. Unless noted, earwires are .925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled. I use recycled metals when possible.; I do not use base metals (like nickel) or plated metals. Stones and pearls will be described as they have been represented to us by our dealers. All components are handcrafted from sheet or wire - unless described otherwise - using traditional metal smithing techniques.
I add care instructions and material with each purchase so that your jewelry will stay looking like new as long as possible.
Created in a smoke-free shop following Covid 19 precautions. Jewelry is cleaned with alcohol wipes before shipping.
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
Payment
Shipping
Periodically shipping is free; or the shipping cost of the first item is $3.80, plus $.75 for each additional item shipped within the US, and $7.50, plus $1.00 for each additional item shipped to Canada
-Making your first purchase on Etsy?Questions about check-out? Check out this handy guide:
http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php
I will message you as soon as your order has been shipped with your tracking number.
You can be assured that your purchase will be securely wrapped using a bubble wrap padded mailing envelope or box. Earrings are normally carded in a gift box. Bracelets and necklaces are packaged in cotton-lined gift boxes and tied with ribbon, also ready for gifting.
NOTE about SHIPPING DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC: Please be aware that delivery times have been longer than we were used to during the pandemic. If you wish to upgrade to priority or other expedited shipping, please contact me about the added charge.
Additional policies and FAQs
I would love to work on a custom order for you. Many of my pieces are one-of-a kind, but even repeated designs like the mountain pendants, are hand-drawn and made one by one. I can produce jewelry in some birthstones if they are available. Simply convo me to get the process started. Please note that custom work is generally non-refundable. Please allow 8 weeks lead time. No customs jewelry can be made after Dec. 1 and guarantee Christmas delivery.
If your purchase is a gift and it is to be shipped directly to the recipient, please add a note to me during check-out and I will be happy to include a gift card with your message to your recipient and let you know when the package has shipped.
More information
Frequently asked questions
Will my jewelry tarnish?
The short answer is "maybe." Sterling silver is 7.5% copper. Copper is the element that interacts with the air and "oxidizes" which we call tarnish. If exposed to the air long enough, most sterling silver and copper will tarnish. Also, some people have a personal body chemistry that causes a tarnishing reaction in metal. To slow the action of oxidation, my silver jewelry is polished then given a coat or two of Renaissance Wax. I include a polishing cloth and detailed wear and care instructions that will tell you how to keep your piece looking like new. Key to this is using a polishing cloth and placing jewelry in a small zip-lock bag after every wearing.