LittleRedBarnStudio
Colorado, United States ·
LittleRedBarnStudio
Handmade Artisan Jewelry precious metals and gemstonesColorado, United States 384 Sales On Etsy since 2010
Announcement
I design modern and classic jewelry made with precious metals, precious and semiprecious gemstones, African trade beads and more. I create them to last for as long as you love them, and then some. That means no open jump rings or half loops that can break easily if yanked, and high quality, stabilized stones. Modern heirlooms, I like to call them, for the woman who is not afraid to stand out in all the right ways.
When I go to design a piece of jewelry, I always imagine the woman who will wear it. Modern, classic, chic...with just a touch of bohemian. She would never be caught dead wearing the same thing as anyone else at the party. She can buy herself whatever she wants, but she doesn't necessarily flash big designer names...too unoriginal! She loves discovering that little shop with a great new designer. She goes to Santa Fe for the Opera, and St. Thomas for some beach, but she also drops of the kids at school most mornings...and don't you think for a second that she doesn't look great then also!
For me, handmade means artist designed, it means made with materials that will not tarnish or lose their luster or fall apart. You can get that at any department store. I want to create a unique and beautiful piece that you can be proud to wear, a piece that showcases the amazing woman that you are. Other than the occasional bit of chain or a clasp, my pieces are 100% handmade, with soldered jump rings, and triple looped wraps and then tumbled for a long time to work harden the metals for strength.
Announcement
I design modern and classic jewelry made with precious metals, precious and semiprecious gemstones, African trade beads and more. I create them to last for as long as you love them, and then some. That means no open jump rings or half loops that can break easily if yanked, and high quality, stabilized stones. Modern heirlooms, I like to call them, for the woman who is not afraid to stand out in all the right ways.
When I go to design a piece of jewelry, I always imagine the woman who will wear it. Modern, classic, chic...with just a touch of bohemian. She would never be caught dead wearing the same thing as anyone else at the party. She can buy herself whatever she wants, but she doesn't necessarily flash big designer names...too unoriginal! She loves discovering that little shop with a great new designer. She goes to Santa Fe for the Opera, and St. Thomas for some beach, but she also drops of the kids at school most mornings...and don't you think for a second that she doesn't look great then also!
For me, handmade means artist designed, it means made with materials that will not tarnish or lose their luster or fall apart. You can get that at any department store. I want to create a unique and beautiful piece that you can be proud to wear, a piece that showcases the amazing woman that you are. Other than the occasional bit of chain or a clasp, my pieces are 100% handmade, with soldered jump rings, and triple looped wraps and then tumbled for a long time to work harden the metals for strength.
Reviews
katzmi on Jul 21, 2016
WOW--What a great ring!! The large pearl has good color and is blemish-free; the sterling silver mounting is beautiful and well-made. I needed a custom size, and that was done perfectly and quickly. Careful packaging, prompt shipment, and excellent communication added to this very smooth transaction. I am very happy!!!
Updates
About
Jewelry is more than an accessory...it is an expression of who you are.
When I was 7 years old, we lived in Granada, Spain in an old house that had wonderful Moroccan architecture and had one of the tunnels that had originally been used to sneak provisions into the Alhambra during the siege. The owner of the home was a famous jewelry designer in Spain, and I used to sit quietly for hours watching her create. She would let me play with little scraps and make things of my own.
Now 30 years later, my kids are all in school, and this stay at home mom finally has time to focus on doing something that I have loved all these years as more than a hobby. I completed my metalsmithing training at the Denver School of Metal Arts with Darlene Armstrong, and Travis Ogden. If that name sounds familiar, it is because he is one of the best metals instructors in the country, and most of the manuals you see are written by him. There is something so rewarding about taking a raw slab of stone and cutting and polishing into something beautiful and then creating a setting to accent it's beauty.
For me jewelry starts with a stone that catches my attention and I want to know what it will become. Although I rarely sketch ahead of time, I do carry a little pad with me on hikes and walks in our beautiful mountains. I will often stop and sketch a flower or the way a branch bends or a group of rocks. For me, jewelry tells a story of the elements, and of nature, it is literally, a wearable piece of art. Welcome to the Little Red Barn. Step inside and let me make you something beautiful.
Shop members
-
Trevor Banks
Curator
This is my husband...he supports me both with an open pocket book and by giving me the space and free time that I need to create, helping me with the kids when I get
-
nina
Designer
Living in the Colorado mountains gives me lots of inspiration for my pieces and is responsible for the earthy natural feel of so much of my work.
-
Elizabeth Banks
Owner
Mom, wife, college professor, avid runner and outdoors woman, passionate about politics and local issues, and metalsmith and jeweler in my spare time:) I turned a love for accessories into a small business and I am enjoying every second of it.
Shop policies
Refunds and Exchanges
- The customer has 20 days (from date product is purchased)to let me know there is an issue with the purchase. If you are unsatisfied or if it wasn't what you expected, I will gladly work with you to try and fix that. If an item arrives as described and pictured, it is up to the seller if they will accept a return. The item must be returned in new and unused condition. Please contact me to request a refund. Refunds will be issued less shipping charges, and with a $10.00 re-stocking fee. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer and delivery confirmation is required. Returns on earrings are not accepted, for sanitary reasons. I will not be held responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail but we can managed to find a good solution if the problem happens.
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy gift cards
Payment
Shipping
-Due to previous issues, and for your protection as a consumer, I add insurance to all products over $50. That adds an additional $1.50ish to shipping, but is well worth it to you if a product is lost or damaged by UPS. If you need an item to arrive fast, please just let me know and I will be happy to ship it priority mail and will adjust the payment as needed.
-I will ship insured, with a tracking number to the address listed at the time of checkout, so please double check that your most current address is correctly listed. The seller will not be responsible for items sent to in incorrectly typed in address, or items that the post office tracking lists as delivered to the correct address.
Refunds and Exchanges
I check every wire end, clasp, crimp etc for quality and durability before I mail out the product, but if for some reason there is any issues with the construction of the product within the first 6 months, I will gladly fix it or replace it.
Personalized items or custom orders will not be accepted for refund, however I will make every attempt to work with you to fix what is not to your liking within the parameters of the original item description. There will be an additional charge to change an item after sale from its description or what was agreed upon in writing by both parties.