Rustic, high quality handmade jewelry....
I am Dee and a self taught metalsmith and jewelry designer. My journey into this world of beautiful gemstones and silver began around six years ago...quite by accident.
My granddaughter, Allison-Anne, was 8 years old at the time and wanted me to take her to our local bead shop (Dark Star Visuals) to purchase supplies for her hobby and budding business. She was making beaded stretch bracelets for herself, when many of the girls in her class noticed her wrist candy and wanted some for themselves...so her little business began.
That day, when I walked into the bead shop,is when the magic happened! I was mesmerized by the sparkle in those gorgeous gemstones, the feel and smell of the supple leather...and, the clinking (like music to my ears) of sterling silver charms and the silky smooth feel of the substantial, heavy sterling silver chains. I was transformed into a woman obsessed with all these heavenly things!
Fast forward a little over six years, I am happy and very content with this thing I call my passion! I immerse myself into each stage of the designing and creative processes. From the choice of materials (gemstones, leather, chain, etc.), style, then brining the design to fruition.
Some days I have the strong desire to make a beautiful bezel set semi precious gemstone ring and on other days I just need to create something "funky and fun". And...so it goes. That is the beauty of what I do...IT IS FUN! The feeling of satisfaction for what I have created is pure bliss. Being able to do what I love and meeting and making new friends...it doesn't get much better than that!
Etsy has created a haven for me and my passion.
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This shop is a one woman show. It is me that creates each "thing of beauty", photographs each piece and lists it in my shop with a detailed description. I then lovingly packages it for that special person who has become its new owner. Each piece is tastefully packaged in a craft box and tied in a bow, with a satin ribbon.
