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Janice on Jan 23, 2023
4 out of 5 starsThese are even better in person, simply the most interesting and creative, love Betsy’s style of ear earring in the pair are similar but different, this pair with the red and the heart are very Valentine’s Day yet fun for any day! Talented artist for sure and no problem changing out ear wires for lever backs, all I had to do was ask. Love my purchase.
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Eire on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsCouldn't wait to put these on! Quick Shipping and beautifully made!
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Kim on Jan 20, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful craftsmanship - even better in person than the pictures. Great size and virtually weightless. Love ‘em!
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Hollis on Jan 8, 2023
5 out of 5 starsFantastic earrings every time. My mom had been seeking the perfect lightweight periwinkle earrings forever and these made her so happy.
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C on Dec 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful item. Perfect transaction in every way. Thank you very much!
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Heather on Dec 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAlways a favorite! Beautiful… high quality as always! Super fast shipping!
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Michelle on Dec 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThese are my new favorite earings. They are very unique and go with everything.
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Janice on Dec 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAsked to switch out ear wires for lever backs, no problem. Packaging is very nice, cute ribbon tied cardboard box. And the earrings, PERFECT! Exactly as shown and better! Was looking for vintage tin earrings in black and white, very little out there, but this was worth my wait. Well made as well! Thank you!
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Cathy on Nov 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsTheses earrings are delightful - just like the others that I've bought from Besty. They flash whimsically in the light, are of playful (and very light) design, come in a variety of "tea tin" designs and add bounce to my day. They also arrived very quickly and well-packaged. Highly recommended. A+.
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Artisan Jewelry with a Nod to Reusing
My parents made things. I was surrounded by it growing up: slipcovers and clothing, kitchen cabinets and furniture. Tools were important objects in my home. During high school, I learned the rudiments of jewelry fabrication, casting and working with sheet metal. Alas, my college did not have a jewelry department but I graduated with a degree in Fine Arts.
Fast forward through many years as a middle school art teacher, there was not a medium I did not touch or teach. Design, texture, and color continued to be the hallmarks of my artwork.
A class at Haystack School of Arts with Ellen Weiske brought me back to my jewelry roots and awakened a desire to work in that genre. Two more of their classes gave me the basis to create wearable pieces using traditional metal fabrication techniques. I especially love using the humble materials to create artisan jewelry that is colorful and playful.
My jewelry is made with cold connections but I am hoping to expand into using some soldering in 2014.
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Betsy Sio
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Tin Finder. Metalsmith
Color, texture, and design are important in everything we use and wear.
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