Announcement
After a crazy Christmas season that included some unforseen twists and turns, I am back in my shop full time and I'm finishing up December orders. My lead time will remain at the 3 week estimate for now. Let me know if you need your piece by a certain date. Thank you and Happy 2021!
Hi! I'm a one woman shop - silversmith who believes that handmade will always be best. My shop is located amongst the woods and wild animals and children and life that I love! Contact me if you have a custom idea I can bring to life for you! READY TO SHIP items ship in 1-2 days and make great LAST MINUTE GIFTS :)
** Please ask about QUANTITY DISCOUNT for your wedding party or event keepsakes**READY TO SHIP items ship within 1-2 business days. If you need a custom item rushed or if you have any questions, please convo me please! :) Christen
My lead time right now is about 2-3 weeks. Upgraded shipping is available or please inquire about my Rush Service if you need your purchase more quickly. :) Christen
I create art jewelry and custom keepsake jewelry using traditional metalsmithing techniques. All of my pieces are hand fabricated by me, not casted, so each piece is unique!!
*Check out the Mother's Day 2012 article about my work: tinyurl.com/7cf8tuy
*As seen on WTOL Your Morning Saturday show, 4-30-11*
Subscribe to my shop feed for updates when new items are posted: http://www.etsy.com/rss_shop.php?user_id=5273857
.......ORDERING&SHIPPING TIMES .......
My lead time most of the year for "made to order" pieces is 2-3 weeks. Check the shipping section of each listing for my current lead time for each piece.
**Please place holiday/occasion orders accordingly - I book up quickly around ALL holidays!**
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS - I ship INSURED anywhere for no additional cost!!
.......SHIPPING NOTIFICATION.......
You will be notified of shipment via PayPal email, which is automatically generated & sent to the email address you gave when you paid for your order. A tracking link is included in that email.
.......ORDERING A PERSONALIZED PIECE.......
*Please put all inscription details (inscription, size, finish, stone, etc.) into the text box on the checkout page!!! This small but important step also speeds up your order. Thanks! :)
Announcement
After a crazy Christmas season that included some unforseen twists and turns, I am back in my shop full time and I'm finishing up December orders. My lead time will remain at the 3 week estimate for now. Let me know if you need your piece by a certain date. Thank you and Happy 2021!
Hi! I'm a one woman shop - silversmith who believes that handmade will always be best. My shop is located amongst the woods and wild animals and children and life that I love! Contact me if you have a custom idea I can bring to life for you! READY TO SHIP items ship in 1-2 days and make great LAST MINUTE GIFTS :)
** Please ask about QUANTITY DISCOUNT for your wedding party or event keepsakes**READY TO SHIP items ship within 1-2 business days. If you need a custom item rushed or if you have any questions, please convo me please! :) Christen
My lead time right now is about 2-3 weeks. Upgraded shipping is available or please inquire about my Rush Service if you need your purchase more quickly. :) Christen
I create art jewelry and custom keepsake jewelry using traditional metalsmithing techniques. All of my pieces are hand fabricated by me, not casted, so each piece is unique!!
*Check out the Mother's Day 2012 article about my work: tinyurl.com/7cf8tuy
*As seen on WTOL Your Morning Saturday show, 4-30-11*
Subscribe to my shop feed for updates when new items are posted: http://www.etsy.com/rss_shop.php?user_id=5273857
.......ORDERING&SHIPPING TIMES .......
My lead time most of the year for "made to order" pieces is 2-3 weeks. Check the shipping section of each listing for my current lead time for each piece.
**Please place holiday/occasion orders accordingly - I book up quickly around ALL holidays!**
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS - I ship INSURED anywhere for no additional cost!!
.......SHIPPING NOTIFICATION.......
You will be notified of shipment via PayPal email, which is automatically generated & sent to the email address you gave when you paid for your order. A tracking link is included in that email.
.......ORDERING A PERSONALIZED PIECE.......
*Please put all inscription details (inscription, size, finish, stone, etc.) into the text box on the checkout page!!! This small but important step also speeds up your order. Thanks! :)
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Reviews
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Danielle on Mar 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsabsolutely gorgeous and well made
thank you for this beautiful ring and for your fast communication with me -
Cindy on Feb 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you! Thank you! I love my ring so much! It’s even better than I could have imagined! Thank you so much for the last minute change! 😀
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Alyce on Feb 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAwesome transaction! Exactly as pictured and quick delivery and pretty packaging! Thank you!
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ambermarie on Feb 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful! Amazing craftsmanship! I love everything about it even the packaging. And it fits perfectly with my wedding ring. Love it!💜💚💙
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lori on Feb 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis ring was way more than what we expected. It’s absolutely beautiful😍quality, craftsmanship. This was made with pride and love. Thank you
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Erin on Feb 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOnce again Christen has created an absolutely beautiful piece of art!!! My Niece/God Daughter is going to love it...I can't wait to give it to her! Thank you!!!
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Brandon on Feb 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsChristen does amazing work! I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. I’ve wanted a cuff like this for quite some time so I’m happy to have found it!
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Erica on Jan 31, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery helpful in customizing the design for exactly what I was looking for. My husband absolutely loved it.
Updates
I still have a limited number of slots in my schedule for custom pieces as well. Say....a unique mother’s ring!!! Message me via Etsy or at christenlargent@yahoo.com
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About bddesigns
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My love and I, in our beloved woods....
Handcrafted Heirloom Unique Art Jewelry
Hi, my name is Christen Largent. Thanks for stopping by my shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/bddesigns
My work is an accumulation of years of study, experimentation, inspiration and the JOY of working with metal! All of my work is created using traditional metalsmithing techniques, commonly called fabrication. These are the same techniques that metalsmiths have been passing down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. It is a legacy of metalwork and I am very proud to be part of that history. I hope you enjoy viewing what I enjoyed creating! I add new pieces each week, so stop back often!
On the personal side, I am a wife (of 21 years) and a mother of two wonderful children that are still at home. They are the inspiration behind my Mother's line of jewelry and a source of joy and inspiration every day of my life. Everything I do, I do for my family and each piece of jewelry I make, I make as if it were for my own family...so you get the very best from me each time you order from me!
I live in the woods in Pennsylvania, after living 20 years in the woods in Ohio. The woods and nature in general is a part of my very soul, so a lot of what you see in my shop is nature-inspired as well! I learned about perennial gardening from my mother at an early age and my love of all things green and growing finds its' way into my work constantly! I feel that a lot of my designs grow organically out of that love of nature.
I feel very strongly about preserving the American craftsman legacy that made this country great, so I purchase from local craftspersons as a normal means to support that legacy. I also subscribe to the school of thought that anything made by a persons hands will always be infused with more creativity, love and durability than something made by a machine or a corporation, so I do my best to uphold that tradition! I hope you feel the same way and help keep America strong!
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Christen Largent
Owner
My work is an accumulation of years of study, inspiration & JOY of working with metal! All my work is created using traditional metalsmithing techniques, called fabrication -the same techniques that metalsmiths have been passing down for generations
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
I would love to work with you on a custom orders or commission...no matter how large or small. Please contact me with your idea!
Sizing details
Before ordering a ring, I highly recommend having your finger sized - fingers do change sizes!!!
If you go to a professional jeweler to be sized, please have them size you for a "regular width" ring (NOT a wide band) no matter what ring you are ordering. For wide bands, my sizing formula requires that you give me your REGULAR ring size. Please don't add "extra" before giving me your size!
I can make a ring up to 1/4 size increments...so if that is needed, please request it!
Gift wrapping and packaging
Each item is carefully packaged in a cotton filled gift box or organdy bag, with contact information and care instructions.
If the item purchased is a gift, please put a note in the "message to seller" box on the checkout page and include a gift message if you would like.
Wholesale availability
I will consider wholesale orders for certain pieces in my shop. Please convo me with inquiries.
Will the finish on my jewelry change over time?
***Oxidized Finish***
Most of my jewelry receives a darkening patina that settles into the depressions in the metal. I then polish the raised surfaces to highlight the texture and contrast. Over time and with wear, the patina may change. The nature of most metal is to tarnish, or darken. Therefore, the polished surfaces of your jewelry may begin to look flat or dull over time. You may use a jewelry cleaning cloth made specifically for sterling silver to restore the shine on your jewelry. My favorite brand is Sunshine and I do sell them, upon request.
Do you accept payments over time (layaway)?
Yes, I have a very user friendly layaway policy. I will accept up to 3 payments for any piece over $100. The first payment is non-refundable and is used to purchase materials to start working on your order. Your order will go on my schedule as per usual and YOU decide when you want to make the 2nd and 3rd payments. I ship the completed order once the 3rd payment is made. If you have any questions, please convo me!