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Announcement
Welcome to bel monili, your one stop shop for one of a kind wearable pieces of art using upcycled, recycled, repurposed, vintage midcentury costume jewelry & materials. Each item is lovingly hand-crafted by me in by Pittsburgh, PA studio with the highest quality materials craftsmanship. I specialize in custom designs for weddings including bridal jewelry, bridesmaid sets, bridesmaid gifts, and mother gifts.
***Always free shipping on orders over $10 within the continental US***
Please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/belmonili for the most up to date information on upcoming events (under the "info" section) and special fans-only coupon codes.
Join our Facebook VIP group to receive a special members-only discount: www.belmonilivip.com
Email me at lucy [!at] belmonili.com with questions or comments: I'd love to hear from you.
Announcement
Welcome to bel monili, your one stop shop for one of a kind wearable pieces of art using upcycled, recycled, repurposed, vintage midcentury costume jewelry & materials. Each item is lovingly hand-crafted by me in by Pittsburgh, PA studio with the highest quality materials craftsmanship. I specialize in custom designs for weddings including bridal jewelry, bridesmaid sets, bridesmaid gifts, and mother gifts.
***Always free shipping on orders over $10 within the continental US***
Please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/belmonili for the most up to date information on upcoming events (under the "info" section) and special fans-only coupon codes.
Join our Facebook VIP group to receive a special members-only discount: www.belmonilivip.com
Email me at lucy [!at] belmonili.com with questions or comments: I'd love to hear from you.
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Sadie on May 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWell made and packaged great. I'm very happy with my purchase.
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Deanne on Mar 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsA good reminder to take with me through the day. Responsive and helpful shop, would recommend. Thanks!
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Cristy on Dec 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe item was perfect. It was a gift for my sister, and she loves it!
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Barb on Dec 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt’s hard to get the clasp hooked by yourself but other than that it arrived fast and it is as expected.
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Carolyn on Dec 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a gift but I did take a peak and the person I will be giving it to will absolutely love it. Unique and quality item. Shipped fast! Thank you!
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Sara on Nov 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsArrived quickly and safety. Beautiful piece! I just ordered another.
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Sherry on Jan 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love my new bracelet! It arrived fast. I love all the Belmonili pieces and the quality of them.
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About belmonili
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My husband Erik and I are high school sweethearts! We make our home in Pittsburgh, PA with our sweet daughter Evelyn. -
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bel monili items are hand-crafted using a combination of new and vintage materials. -
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My sweet Evelyn Agnes loves to help out in my home-based studio. She is gentle and loves to look at the sparkly things! -
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I create each item by hand in my fun little home studio! -
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bel monili specializes in custom bridal designs! We love to create unique, one of a kind items for your special day.
Vintage: repurposed, reinvented, reborn.
My name is Lucy Kelly, and I am the owner/artist of bel monili by l.marlane. I hand-craft jewelry and accessories using vintage and re-purposed materials, including vintage earrings, chain, books, buttons, flowers, and much more. Each item I make is uniquely one of a kind, making it an affordable piece of wearable art.
In "real life", I am a speech-language pathologist in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. I had the joy of working in a public elementary school for 7 years, and in the summer of 2014 I resigned from my position at the school to pursue more full time dedication to my jewelry business. I am now enjoying my life as an independent contractor, conducting evaluations part time for the birth-three population in my area while I dedicate the rest of my time to my family and my business!
In November 2013 my life changed forever when I got engaged to the love of my life, my high school sweetheart. We split up after high school, but we never lost touch and remained close over the years. Finally, in August 2013, the stars all seemed to align and we got back together again. Now, we are happily making our home in the suburbs of Pittsburgh as newlyweds (married April 11, 2015!) and are thrilled to have welcomed a new love of our lives: Evelyn Agnes was born on January 28, 2016. Affectionately known as "Baby bel", little Evelyn is the moon and stars to us.
HISTORY:
I had the incredible joy and fortune to grow up appreciating art and antiques at my grandmother's knee. When I was a child, my grandmother (Bubbie) had a little antique shop about 5 houses down from our home. This had been her dream: to open a small shop where she could buy and sell the things that she thought were beautiful. Oh, how lucky I was to be able to run down the sidewalk and be in her store! Bubbie would take me with her when she went on "buying trips", where people would call and she would go to meet them and make her selections. I remember people asking her, "how do you know what to buy?", and her answer was invariably, "I buy what I love." I learned at this young age that value is not necessarily measured in traditional dollars, rather it is in how much your heart can connect with something.
Before Bubbie had her antique shop, years before I was a twinkle in my mother's eye, Bubbie was herself an incredibly talented artisan. She had an amazing talent for sewing high fashion clothing items (the collection of 1950s-60s-70s gems she created are second to none) and was an accomplished painter. Bubbie loved painting ceramics and even had a small kiln in their basement. I have a small collection of her works on my bureau today, and these are my most treasured possessions. Bubbie was a true entrepreneur, having a home-based business years before it came en vogue.
Fast forward to 2010, when I had some time on my hands and a lifelong creative spark that was yearning to be ignited into a raging fire of craft. I decided to take a few classes on the basics of jewelry making, and the rest is history. Since then, I have been able to combine my life long love of vintage and antique baubles with my passion for making jewelry. Today I am on a never-ending search for midcentury costume jewelry, enamel brooches, clip-on earrings, and anything else that catches my eye. I would like to think that Bubbie would be proud of me when I get a phone call from one of my "regulars" to come out and see what treasures they have lined up for me.
I invite you to look through my shop and see if you can feel the genuine love I put into each piece. bel monili is my passion, and I would love to share that with you!
Shop members
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Lucy Kelly
Owner, Designer
I am on an eternal hunt for all things vintage, beautiful, and feminine! bel monili's items are hand-crafted, one of a kind, and created using vintage pieces including vintage costume jewelry, found industrial objects, crystal, glass, lace...
Production partners
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aflea market vendor
Pittsburgh, PA
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Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
Returns and exchange details
Clean vintage component pieces with a soft toothbrush and mild soapy water, then set on a soft towel to dry. Avoid wearing in the shower, pool, or submerging in water for an extended period of time.
If you experience a problem with your item, please message me and I will deal with it on a case by case basis. Repair may be possible and I will do my best to make the transaction satisfactory.
If the item is damaged during shipping and the buyer did not purchase insurance, the seller will not issue a refund. Buyer has the option to purchase insurance on each item at their request with a notification prior to purchase.
Payment
If you choose to pay via PayPal, payment will post to your back statement showing PAYPAL*BELMONILILM.
Shipping
All packages are mailed with packing slips that indicate the item(s) purchased and their prices. If you would like your package to be sent without the packing slip (i.e., if you are sending it as a gift), please make sure to indicate "no packing slip" in the "notes to seller" area at checkout.
Orders within the US can be upgraded to Priority Mail for an additional cost. This option is reflected in the shipping options within each listing. This upgrade is a shipping method upgrade, not a faster processing time. If you need to receive your item faster than the stated processing time, please select the Expedited Shipping Time option (when it is available) to ensure that your item will be shipped out within 24 hours of receiving the order.
Insurance is not included, however, if you wish to insure your package you may do so for an additional charge. Please message me before purchasing and I will edit your listing to reflect the insurance charge.
All items are shipped using Etsy shipping; addresses entered by the buyer that are incorrect or not verified by the post office are not the responsibility of the shop owner. If the buyer chooses not to buy insurance, no refund will be given if the item is tracked as delivered yet claimed to not be received. If an item is returned to me as a result of an incorrect or inaccurate address entered by the buyer, the buyer will be responsible to pay the additional shipping cost to re-send the item.
Additional policies and FAQs
From time to time, I may offer discounts on specific items in the form of a price reduction. In those instances, additional coupon codes or discounts do not apply. Orders placed on sale items that use a coupon code will be cancelled.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I customize the quote on the quote bracelets?
Unfortunately we are not able to customize the quote wording at this time. You can, however, personalize your bracelet by adding a unique charm!
Can I request a specific number on the Miner's Tag necklaces?
Due to the high volume of sales and limited availability, we are unable to honor requests for specific numbers on these necklaces. These brass tags are antique and come as-is: we do not stamp them and cannot stamp custom numbers.
Wholesale availability
Yes! bel monili is an approved Etsy wholesale seller. Please contact us to request an invitation to view our wholesale shop. Wholesale buyers must provide their business name, address, website, and EIN/sales tax ID number to receive wholesale pricing.
Care instructions
bel monili items are hand-crafted with love using the highest quality materials. Many of our items are one of a kind using authentiv midcentury costume jewelry components. The authentic vintage nature of these items means that they will at times have imperfections that we feel add to their glamour and charm. Jewelry should not be submerged in water and should be removed prior to vigorous activity such as exercise or play. You can gently clean you bel monili piece using a soft dry toothbrush, adding a tiny bit of mild soap and water if necessary.