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Welcome to my shop. I offer my handcrafted jewelry, rosaries, sun catchers, wine glass charms, and high quality herb infused skin oils. Everything is made by me in my home based studio in a remote area of northern Wisconsin.
Newest pieces are handmade tassel necklaces and earrings featuring upcycled sari silk along with strips of batik fabric. The tassels will include ribbons, beads, chains, and more. The necklace attached to the tassel is handmade beaded chain using unique beads that color coordinate beautifully with the tassel.
Expect more pf my one of a kind wire sculpted crystal sun catchers, more driftwood decor, and plenty of wine glass charms.
This year I imported absolutely stunning ceramic beads from a ceramist in Bulgaria. Watch for chokers and earrings made with these beautiful eye catching beads.
All of my work is made by hand. I tap into the inherent connection between people and nature. Custom orders welcome; together let’s create something you love and makes you feel like the beautiful person you truly are. Simply send me a message to start the conversation and custom design process.
My creative focus is handcrafted prayer beads, gemstone jewelry, and really awesome one of a kind sun catchers with huge faceted crystal balls. Nature in its many forms is the bedrock of my inspiration especially birch trees, acorns, driftwood, leaves, flowers, mushrooms, and feathers. Recently, I’ve added dried cholla cactus wood from the desert to my design elements. Many of my beads are made from wire, clay, resin, beads, wood, and paint. There is often a bit of whimsy in my pieces and no two are ever alike. By using annealed steel wire, these sun catchers become unique, one of a kind wire sculptures. Prayer beads include malas, Catholic rosaries, Anglican rosaries, and Pearls of Life. All purchases come with usage instructions and information.
For years, I have made high quality herbal infused oils for myself, family, and friends. During the pandemic, reasonably priced packaging became difficult to obtain due to international shipping and shortage issues. I have resumed creating my oils and have decided to offer a limited quality for sale after each small quantity batch is produced. I use a proprietary extraction method that produces the most exquisite quality oil available. This is not the solar method or produced on the stove top. My method extracts the medicinal healing properties of each herb and what remains after my slow filtration process are outstanding skin care solutions. Currently, I create calendula infused jojoba oil which is all organic along with wildcrafted (harvested by hand in the forest) St. Johns Wort infused olive oil (organic) and lavender infused olive oil (organic). Use instructions will come with every bottle. Larger quantities can be purchased. Please message me for pricing and production lead time. Usually I can have the product ready to ship within 5 days of your order provided I have the supplies in stock. I only make St. Johns wort oil in the summer time. Some herbal infused oils are made with dried plant material and others made with fresh. As a Master Herbalist and Holistic Health Consultant, you have my personal and professional guarantee that these oils are the best Mother has to offer.
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Zina on Dec 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy Santa Pendant is Amazing! The artist is Super Talented! I am going to wear the necklace today and I bet I will get a ton of compliments! Perfect! Just what I was looking for! Great quality!!! Highly Recommend this seller! Necklace was packaged perfectly too!!!
Jane responded on Dec 20, 2022
Zina, thank you so much for your review. Enjoy your beautiful necklace!
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SHEENA on Jan 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautiful "Gem" from Gemsofmalani"! I passed this onto a customer of ours for Christmas, and she loves it.
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SHEENA on Jan 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is lil' beauty hangs out side my house next to my hot tub and brings me joy every morning. Jane is super talented and whimsical, which why I love her creations. As the sun hit it during the day it brings rainbows into my kitchen window. :-)
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SHEENA on Jan 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is a stunning piece! I actually have purchased a couple of these from Jane. I have them hanging from my rear view mirror as well as outside a very sunny window. LOVE IT! HIGHLY recommend! ~Sheena
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Reagan on Nov 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI’m AMAZED with this!! Arrived on time, great quality, amazing seller :) I’m sososososo happy with it!
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Matachi on Sep 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAgain another exquisite piece by Jane. Beautiful in every sense of the word, top notch customer service and first class delivery in record time. I will be back for more.
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Matachi on Sep 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is exquisite in person. It is beautiful delicate and sturdy at the same time. I will be ordering for my daughter and requesting a custom made one for me. Jane's pieces show deep creativity, love for color and trust me , you will want to take your pieces with you everywhere you go.
About GemsOfMalini
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Organic calendula infused jojoba oil
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Semiprecious gemstones from around the globe ready to be transformed
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Outstanding beads and components become beautiful jewelry, prayer beads, and suncatchers
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Intricate wire working with precision tools and crystals
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Handmade Driftwood and Cholla Sun catchers - hand forged components, handmade clay and metal beads!
Art with heart and soul to make you and your life more beautiful!
Shop members
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Malini (Jane) Thomas
Owner, Designer/Artist, Maker Of Many Things
Welcome to my Etsy shop, Gems of Malini. “Malini” is Sanskrit for rosary. In my work, gems and crystals merge with wire, clay, and metal to become prayer beads, crystal sun-catchers, wine glass charms, necklaces, and bracelets.
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Matubo (Dan)
Shipper
Dan owned a mail order business in southern Wisconsin where he shipped products his company made around the world. His shipping expertise ensures your products arrive in pristine condition. Dan also makes my driftwood refrigerator magnets.
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Tedmond Teddy Thomas
Mascot
Teddy is a feisty toy poodle and oversees all quality control. He loves it if beads fall on the floor so he can chase them around.
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
Custom orders are welcome. Expect special orders to take 2-4 weeks depending on what you request. Materials may need to be special ordered, there is design consultation and finalization, the creation/building process, curing, etc. My work is high quality, well built, well made, and professionally finished whether it’s a customized sun catcher, painting, prayer bead or piece of jewelry. Please contact me with ideas or questions. I will keep you updated on the progress of your order.
Soul Story Mandala Paintings
How is my Soul Story Art created?
After your payment is received, I email you a confidential questionnaire that focuses on facts about you and your life path. You email the completed form back to me and I begin the creation and design process. You can choose to have me draw a card to determine your totem animal, or if you know you can tell me. If you want a card drawn about your soul path, I can do that also. It’s all covered in the questionnaire.
What is mixed media?
Mixed media is artwork that is rendered using a variety of art products. For Soul Story Art, I use both soft and hard surfaces, professional quality watercolor and acrylic paints and mediums, crystals, beads, cold press watercolor paper, acid free markers, metallics, charcoal, and more. Because each piece is unique, the variety of materials varies. The finished artwork will have a high gloss finish which I find outstanding for this interpretation.
SunCatchers are made using driftwood, forged copper, crystals, beads, charms, and other materials.
Prayer beads vary depending on the type you choose. I make rosaries, Anglican beads, malas, and pearls of life.
Sizing details
What size is the finished piece? Your completed Soul Story Art will be 11” x 14” and about 1” thick. It is lightweight and will be ready to hang on your wall. The hanging hardware is professionally installed on the back. You will need a nail in the wall.
Crystal Sun Catchers are usually 6-12” across and they hang 18-24” below the driftwood cross bar. It is ready to hang on your deck or in a window.
Prayer beads vary depending on the type you choose.
Care instructions
Gently wipe your Soul Story with a soft slightly damp cloth or you can lightly dust it with a feather duster. Be gentle with it especially around the crystals and beads. The crystal sun catchers will hang outside and can be gently wiped with a soft, damp cloth. It’s best to hang them where there is some protection from the elements but it is built to live out of doors. Remove rust with 000 steel wool. Then apply a light coat of wax and buff with soft cloth.. I just let them patina naturally. Prayer beads can be wiped with a soft cloth or jewelry polishing cloth. Do not put them in tumblers or ultrasonic jewelry cleaning machines.
Refunds and exchanges
Yes, of course. Please contact me with any issues and I will resolve them as quickly as possible. I get few returns, but my policy could not be clearer. You can return for refund for any reason for 10 days!! I must receive the item before refund can be made. Please email me before your return. Shipping charges are not refundable.
Do you offer repairs?
Repairs and restringing are available on many items including rosaries, necklaces, sun catchers, etc. Price is based on the job and the materials used. My repairs include using high quality, professional bead stringing wire. If you want sterling silver or gold filled metals used, the prices will be substantially higher. It works best to have a video or phone chat so that I can find out what you want. Of course, if it’s a piece that I made, it will be remade using the same quality materials and workmanship. Allow 4-6 weeks or longer for repair completion - supplies may need to be ordered and at this time I am experiencing shipping delays from most of my suppliers. Message me for a quote.
Do you make custom prayer beads and rosaries?
Yes, I am happy to make a custom set for you. Price is based on the type of beads, length, and type of cross or crucifix. You should have an idea of what main color you would like and I can make suggestions for accents. I use 49 strand beading wire, used for the finest jewelry. This makes for elegant and beautiful drape (the way the rosary lays), and sturdiness. Send me a message and I can email, text, or phone you to discuss this in full. Please allow 4-6 weeks especially if materials will need to be ordered. Some of my beads are imported from around the world. Thank you for shopping at Gems of Malini.