Hand-Forged Custom Sterling Silver Jewelry by birthdesigns on Etsy

Turnaround 1-2 weeks on most items. Need it sooner? Ask - often I can accommodate!

Uniquely designed and hand-forged stamped and created jewelry and gift items in sterling silver. If you can dream it, I can probably do it!

Custom items have an approximate turnaround of about 2 weeks before shipping. This may be longer during Holiday or busy seasons. If you need specific timing, please contact me. Need it right away? Send me a message - sometimes we can pull it off!

See my available FONTS, FINISHES & SYMBOLS:

FONTS - https://bonniejeanhardwear.wordpress.com/fonts/
FINISHES - https://bonniejeanhardwear.wordpress.com/finishes/
SYMBOLS - https://bonniejeanhardwear.wordpress.com/symbols/

Celebrating 17 years! 2001 - 2018.

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As seen featured in Oprah's "O" Magazine Favorite Things edition as a Holiday Selection, Stylebakery.com's Designers on the Rise, in PARENTS Magazine, PARENTING-The Early Years Magazine, Tips 'n Trends, EastWest Magazine, Midwifery Today, Complete Mother, US Weekly, OK Weekly, Pregnancy Magazine, The New Yorker, Seattle Child, Parent Map, WickedlyChic, SHEfinds & more!

My name is Bonnie Swensrud, artist and founder of Birth Designs, and I've been a skilled metalsmith and designer for over a decade. My work has been featured in many national publications and juried contests. Take advantage of our knowledge and experience, and original copyrighted designs...You'll find our materials are different than most out there. I was silversmithing long before you could buy "lay person" tools at your local craft store.

~ We offer *42 UNIQUE FONTS* 11 of which are exclusive to us - & over 450 symbols - many copyrighted originals!
~ Check our Profile & Policies pages for more info on forging, shipping times, etc.
~ YES! We ship internationally to most countries.

♥ All designs, descriptions, and photos are registered, protected and copyrighted © 2000-2018 by Bonnie Swensrud dba Birth Designs. Karma rocks...don't copy.

Birthed in 2001 - Growing Every Day!

In the Beginning...
Birth Designs was founded in 2001 when leading up to the birth of my first child, I could not find the jewelry or greeting card designs I wanted in order to express the joy I was feeling. Later, I was again frustrated when I could not find a quality "nursing necklace" (a necklace worn when breastfeeding or bottle-feeding a child to help distract and entertain little hands). My passion renewed as I began researching and testing different stones, designs, and stringing materials that were suitable for nursing necklaces.

A Dream Begins
That was just the beginning of Birth Designs, however. In 2003, birthdesigns.com was launched. We began to find our niche. We specialize in classic, personalized pieces with a unique artisan flair. Why make jewelry that's like everyone else's out there? We wanted only the highest quality - something better - and items that hold real meaning, not just bling (while we love that too!) We are proud to offer both new and age-old styles and techniques - every single one of our pieces is made by hand, one by one, in our small west-coast studio. We have many retail boutiques and stores across the US, Canada, and the UK that carry our products, as well as a thriving shop at Etsy (www.birthdesigns.etsy.com). While I still forge all of the pendants and do all of the metalsmithing, I now have a small staff that helps out on busy holiday with all of those details that make your Birth Designs experience so special.

Recognition
It began small, with blogs, being featured on Etsy's front page, and indie artisan groups. In the past five years, Birth Designs has been featured on Stylebakery.com's Designers on the Rise, in PARENTS Magazine, PARENTING Magazine, Tips 'n Trends, EastWest Magazine, Midwifery Today, Complete Mother, The New Yorker, Seattle Child, Parent Map, WickedlyChic, SHEfinds & more! Our designs can be seen on celebrities and we've been featured in several LA fashion shows. We've also been spotlighted on over 100 blogs and counting. In 2013, we were featured in O Magazine as one of Oprah's "Favorite Things." We're always looking for new retailers to carry our products - both brick-and-mortar and online boutiques.

Thanks to You!
We are so grateful to our customers - and you are the inspiration for many of the concepts behind our designs. Thank you for stopping by our shop and taking a moment to read more about Birth Designs. Feel free to add yourself as a fan to our FaceBook page (www.facebook.com/birthdesigns), where we often post new designs and contests, or follow us on Twitter or Instagram. I am looking forward to providing you with that special piece of jewelry - no matter what season of life you are in at the moment.

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