RockCandybyHelen

distinctive jewelry, made by hand in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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Announcement Welcome to my shop!
~Here you will find original art pendants (in collaboration with Jon Langford) as well as necklaces & earrings featuring whimsical images under resin, vintage postage stamps under glass, and delicate freshwater pearl & gem pieces.
~Just about everything you see here is hand-made by me in my Chicago studio.
~In addition to the ready-to-wear pieces shown here, I also love custom orders!
~For all manner of unique treasures, check out my other shop
www.Authentos.Etsy.com

Please contact me if you have any questions, or are interested in a special order.

Thanks for looking!

Announcement

Last updated on Oct 30, 2020

Welcome to my shop!
~Here you will find original art pendants (in collaboration with Jon Langford) as well as necklaces & earrings featuring whimsical images under resin, vintage postage stamps under glass, and delicate freshwater pearl & gem pieces.
~Just about everything you see here is hand-made by me in my Chicago studio.
~In addition to the ready-to-wear pieces shown here, I also love custom orders!
~For all manner of unique treasures, check out my other shop
www.Authentos.Etsy.com

Please contact me if you have any questions, or are interested in a special order.

Thanks for looking!

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Upcycled Vintage Necklace / Rhinestone Bow Brooch, Vintage Jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, Repurposed Jewelry, Rhinestone Necklace, OOAK

$55.00

Freshwater Pearl and Ruby Earrings/ coin pearls, bronze pearls, heart chakra, handmade earrings, July birthstone, sterling earrings, gift

$45.00

Prasiolite and Pearl Necklace / hand knotted necklace, freshwater pearl necklace, pearl of wisdom, self acceptance, gemstone necklace

$65.00

Squirrel necklace / Squirrel Pendant, Jon Langford art, Animal jewelry, Squirrel Jewelry, handmade necklace, artisan necklace

$38.00

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Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin, gray, silver

$45.00

Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin, turquoise

$45.00

Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin, apricot, orange, aqua, blue

$45.00

Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin, turquoise

$45.00

Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin, brown, pumpkin orange

$45.00

Ruby Necklace / pearl necklace, hand knotted necklace, gemstone necklace, freshwater pearl, July birthstone

$170.00

Asymmetrical Earrings / deer earrings, reindeer, handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, wabi sabi, amethyst earrings

$40.00

Pearl and Topaz Earrings / handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, sterling silver earrings, silver pearls, gift

$35.00

Asymmetrical Earrings / pig earrings, pink pig, handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, wabi sabi

$40.00

Dog Necklace / pointer necklace, labrador necklace, dog silhouette, handmade necklace, pearl and gem necklace, wabi sabi, quartz necklace

$35.00

Deer Necklace / reindeer, handmade necklace, pearl and gemstone necklace, wabi sabi, amethyst earrings

$40.00

Pig Necklace / pink pig, pig silhouette, handmade necklace, gemstone necklace, wabi sabi, fluorite necklace

$35.00

Beetle Necklace / insect necklace, beetle silhouette, handmade necklace, pearl and gem necklace, stag beetle, labradorite necklace

$38.00

Crow Necklace / bird necklace, art pendant, handmade necklace, pendant on silk, loteria

$24.00

Leather and Pearl Earrings / handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, leather earrings, silver pearls, gift, boho, jade earrings

$36.50

Asymmetrical Earrings / cat earrings, black cat, handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, wabi sabi

$50.00

Asymmetrical Earrings / dog earrings, ruby earrings, handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, wabi sabi, terrier, Chihuahua

$50.00

Turquoise Earrings/ handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, sterling earrings, pink quartz earrings, gift

$32.00

Turquoise Necklace with Rose Quartz Focal/ hand knotted necklace, gemstone necklace, pink quartz, healing crystal, pink necklace

$56.00

Pearl and Rock Crystal Necklace/ hand knotted necklace, gemstone necklace, freshwater pearls, double pearls, silver pearls, crystal ball

$68.00

Tourmaline and Pearl Necklace/ hand knotted necklace, gemstone necklace, freshwater pearls, pink tourmaline

$78.00

Pearl and Chalcedony Necklace/ hand knotted necklace, gemstone necklace, freshwater pearls, silver pearls

$58.00

Upcycled Vintage Statement Necklace / 1950s rhinestone brooch, Vintage Jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, Rhinestone Necklace, OOAK

$55.00

Edwardian Era Charm Necklace / amethyst necklace, upcycled necklace, vintage jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, OOAK, Victorian jewelry

$55.00

Pearl and Aquamarine Necklace / throat chakra, March birthstone, freshwater pearl necklace, citrine necklace, asymmetrical necklace

$80.00

Vintage Pearl Necklace / Andreas Daub, 8K gold, Vintage Jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, Repurposed Jewelry, Citrine Necklace

$82.00

Krampus necklace

$22.00

Vintage Locket / Upcycled Vintage Necklace, Vintage Jewelry, Sterling Locket, Repurposed Jewelry, Vintage Postage Stamps, OOAK

$75.00

Upcycled Vintage Necklace / Rhinestone Bow Brooch, Vintage Jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, Repurposed Jewelry, Rhinestone Necklace, OOAK

$55.00

Upcycled Vintage Necklace / 1950s rhinestone brooch, Vintage Jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, Choker, Rhinestone Necklace, OOAK

$45.00

Krampus necklace

$22.00

Freshwater Pearl and Ruby Earrings/ coin pearls, bronze pearls, heart chakra, handmade earrings, July birthstone, sterling earrings, gift

$45.00

Freshwater Pearl and Citrine Earrings/ bronze pearls, circle pearls, handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, sterling earrings

$40.00

Aquamarine and Pearl Necklace / throat chakra, March birthstone, freshwater pearl necklace, coin pearls, ruby necklace, July birthstone

$95.00

Pearl and Aquamarine Necklace / throat chakra, March birthstone, freshwater pearl necklace, citrine necklace, boho necklace, wisdom, purity

$125.00

Pearl and Aquamarine Necklace / throat chakra, March birthstone, freshwater pearl necklace, citrine necklace, boho necklace, wisdom, purity

$75.00

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Denise on Mar 31, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Love my Golden Skull Girl Necklace. It is my second necklace! Will continue to purchase more. Thoughtfully packaged!

Cowgirl Necklace / handmade necklace, skeleton necklace, skull necklace, art pendant, folk art, outsider art, statement necklace

Cowgirl Necklace / handmade necklace, skeleton necklace, skull necklace, art pendant, folk art, outsider art, statement necklace
suntosnow on Sep 21, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

❤️….Excellent seller…I love this piece…..!!….antique shoe clips, along with antique dress clips….any kind of jewelry made out of those….are always catching my eye…..Smooth transaction….A+++++……I will continue to follow you….looking for more unique pieces…..Thank you….!!❤️

Upcycled Vintage Necklace / Art Deco Dress Clip, Vintage Jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, Repurposed Jewelry, Rhinestone Necklace, OOAK

Upcycled Vintage Necklace / Art Deco Dress Clip, Vintage Jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, Repurposed Jewelry, Rhinestone Necklace, OOAK
Sean on Mar 3, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

weight is perfect! love them

Cicada Earrings / handmade earrings, insect earrings, resin earrings, gift, cicada jewelry

Cicada Earrings / handmade earrings, insect earrings, resin earrings, gift, cicada jewelry
Hilary on Feb 16, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous necklace, big bold beads and great color. Thanks!

Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin

Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin
Hilary on Feb 16, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful necklace, nice big beads and great colors, fast shipping. Thank you!

HOLD FOR HILARY Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin

HOLD FOR HILARY Trade Bead Necklace / copal, amber, faturan, bakelite, catalin
Matt on Dec 25, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful gift for a friend and fellow Jon Langford fan. It's appropriate for the year we've had and our quarantined Christmas.

Devotional Candle-Hard Times by Jon Langford

Devotional Candle-Hard Times by Jon Langford
Lawrence on Dec 19, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful item, well worth the price, will order more from this seller!

Amethyst Necklace / pearl necklace, hand knotted necklace, gemstone necklace, freshwater pearl, February birthstone

Amethyst Necklace / pearl necklace, hand knotted necklace, gemstone necklace, freshwater pearl, February birthstone
Liz etsy on Dec 17, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Great necklace, shipped quickly, and super affordable. Rock Candy by Helen could become dangerous to my wallet!

Octopus Necklace / kraken necklace, handmade necklace, resin necklace, gift for girlfriend, water lover

Octopus Necklace / kraken necklace, handmade necklace, resin necklace, gift for girlfriend, water lover
Liz etsy on Dec 17, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

These earrings are fantastic! Not only is the vintage postage stamp beautiful and unique, the earring itself is extremely well made! So excited for this messed up world to come back to some semblance of normalcy so I can show these off!

Vintage Postage Stamp Earrings / Indonesia stamp, Indonesian stamp, Queen Wilhelmina, glass dome earrings, stamp under glass

Vintage Postage Stamp Earrings / Indonesia stamp, Indonesian stamp, Queen Wilhelmina, glass dome earrings, stamp under glass
Catherine on Dec 16, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Was going to give these as a gift, but I love them too much. They are mine now!!

Pearl Earrings with Andalusite accent / handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, sterling silver earrings

Pearl Earrings with Andalusite accent / handmade earrings, pearl and gemstone earrings, sterling silver earrings

About RockCandybyHelen

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On Etsy since 2008

pearls & gemstones on leather bracelets
Le Cadeau - whimsical images under resin
Briey Poste - vintage postage stamps under glass
Remake/Remodel: vintage components
Art Pendant - original artwork by Jon langford

delightful jewelry, hand made in Chicago

I launched Rock Candy by Helen in 2005, first showing jewelry at artist studios and group shows, then opening up an Etsy shop in 2008. It took a while for me to commit to Etsy.

During that time distinct jewelry lines have evolved: Le Cadeau (whimsical images under resin) & Briey Poste (vintage postage stamps under glass). I also collaborate with my husband, musician & artist Jon Langford, to create unique and affordable art pendants. In addition to the ready-to-wear lines, I also make bespoke pieces using pearls & gems and upcycled vintage treasures.

Each piece of jewelry is designed and individually hand-crafted by me in my Chicago studio.

In 2010, Rock Candy by Helen won the “Designer of Distinction” award.

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Helen Tsatsos

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I was trained as an architect and worked in that field for 15 years, but my love of jewelry goes back to childhood. From a young age, I was busy combining different media to make wearable art.

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Last updated on January 23, 2023

Welcome to Rock Candy by Helen. I make jewelry by hand, using genuine pearls and gemstones, gorgeous up-cycled vintage components and one-of-a-kind artwork. I scour everyplace for raw material treasures to work with.

I collaborate with my husband-artist and musician Jon Langford on art pendants. He paints fantastic originals and I print his work on mother-of-pearl or acrylic pendants. We also collaborate on decorative candles. (Check out more artwork by Jon Langford here:
http://www.yarddog.com/products-page/langford-jon/)

I revision vintage pieces, combining elements from different periods into something fresh & modern. I also take clients own jewelry and remodel it. This has been very satisfying both to me and my clients. I get to great new beautiful things and my clients get to wear updated jewelry that often has sentimental meaning.

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