
Announcement
Welcome to HillCountrySilver and thanks for looking! Everything in my shop is sterling silver (with a few exceptions and always indicated in listing descriptions), fine silver, and handmade by myself in my little cottage studio in the forest. My unique Sterling Silver charm holders are my most popular item and I make dozens each week. Some have a latch, but most have a spot where you thread your charms onto the "loose" end and twist them on securely. You will never need to open rings on your charms, even though it may look like you will have to. I have many styles and the occasional ready to ship charm holders that I make with scraps and leftovers.
I like going places, so I shut down my shop sometimes. I plan on closing for a trip in November 2023. My trip to Thailand was an amazing score! Aside from the amazing people I met on my trip, I found a mecca of silver resources! The country and people are lovely, with such a connection to nature in the gorgeous rural areas. I am seriously considering moving there short-term when I retire sometime in the next decade and setting up shop in Central or Northern Thailand! Keep an eye out for more Hill Tribes silver items in my shop as the year unfolds.
Yes, prices have gone up for new items. I have to buy eggs, too, and things like shipping supplies and basic necessities for my shop have DOUBLED in the last 2 years! I have kept the "old" prices on my older stock to reflect cost at the time it was made.
I have one request for everyone reading this: please do not EVER click on an Etsy ad on Google! We, the sellers, have been coerced into paying 12-15% commission fees for products sold through Etsy marketing and the more we sell, the more likely we have to raise our prices. We cannot opt out. If you have clicked on an ad in the last 30 days, the seller pays the price, which is a LOT higher (6x+) than the regular commission we usually pay! While we appreciate Etsy doing some marketing on our behalf, the fees are getting out of hand and some of us (yours truly, for example) are happy with things the way they were. OK, rant over. And thank you. Because of this, I am now going to place items in a nice recycled gift box and omit the tag and ribbon unless you select "GIFT." This will save me time and space and shave a bit of my costs off and will allow me to keep prices down and get your orders out more quickly! I will still include a small polishing cloth for orders of $25 or more and to repeat customers (thank you!).
I have a great selection of sterling silver charm holders that are made to order and some one-of-a kind styles that are ready to ship. I have loads of them that are not even listed! Thanks for checking out my little slice of handmade, high-quality mostly sterling jewelry and Personalized items for mothers and grandmothers, sisters and friends, along with very cool and unique jewelry and a medical ID line in sterling and copper. As I plan for my next adventure, I will be phasing out my custom stamped items. My studio space is shrinking, and I must keep that in mind moving forward.
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Most of my items require about 1-2 weeks to create, depending on my current order load and day job schedule. I try really hard to ship within 1 week, but my day job schedule has some periods where it is not possible, thus the 2 week guarantee. Need something ASAP? I have lots of handmade gifts, including unique one of a kind charm holders from the heart READY TO SHIP and many that can be made to order if you plan ahead. Search "RTS" in my shop if you are in a rush for a last minute gift (I always have one of a kind sterling silver charm holders on hand!) or request Priority Mail, which I prioritize and bump to the top of my daily To Do list. I try to ship RTS orders within 1-3 days, sometimes the same day if you catch me before I print my orders!
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Free shipping on orders over $35!!! That is usually two charm holders. One for you, one for a friend! If you order more than 1 item within a few days AND I have not shipped, I will bundle them into the same package to save resources and shipping costs on my end and to keep prices down on your end. I will notify you and refund shipping charges for all orders if the amount totals over $35.
COVID-19 NOTE: I live with pets, and there is often a dog in my studio. That said, I am an RN and ALWAYS wash my hands before a studio shift. All items are sanitized prior to packaging except for the cords, which could be ruined in the process. But I work with clean hands and clean packaging material!
Thanks for shopping HillCountrySilver.etsy.com ! You can also find me on Facebook. My page is https://m.facebook.com/pages/HillCountrySilver/141176119262589?id=141176119262589. Stop by and see what new things I'm working on, and what inspires me! Mostly beaches, rocks, flowers, and tie dye at the moment...
=)Cindy
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JoAnn on Sep 22, 2023
5 out of 5 starsReally beautiful!! I have had so many compliments on this piece.
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Holly on Jul 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsCindy is amazing to work with. The beads were well-traveled by the time they found me, and we kept up steady communication while they were touring my home state. I added them to my previously purchased charm holder for a memory necklace for my dog that passed in May. Definitely a wonderful seller!
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Jessica on May 30, 2023
5 out of 5 starsPerfectly amazing and exactly what I wanted!!! Wonderful quality and you can tell it is handmade- absolutely love it!!! Keep in mind it doesn’t ship right away bc they hand make you item♥️
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Ingred on Sep 28, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love this silver charm holder! The design is very unique and original. It's lightweight, yet very sturdy. I put a few of my favorite charms on it, and tied it with a ribbon to my rearview mirror. By using the ribbon, the charms do not make any noise from the movement of the car. My favorite part about the charm holder is the top middle part, where a special charm can be displayed. The seller packaged it nicely, and it's exactly as described.
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About HillCountrySilver
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This is what I love doing the most...wire wrapped gemstone pendants! Sterling and copper...Labradorite and more!
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I have several unique custom medical IDs made to order.
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I love working with artisan lampwork and my owls and spiders have been quite popular. They go fast!
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My totally original charm holders come in a variety of shapes in your choice of finish and no charm ring opening needed!
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My Mommy necklaces come in many styles, with any number of names you desire! They ship in about two weeks.
Unique Handmade Sterling Silver Jewelery and Charm Holders
Shop members
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Cindy
Owner, Customer Service, Maker, Designer, Accountant, Photographer, Manager, Mother And ICU Nurse
When I'm not working as an ICU RN, taking care of kids, or gardening, I'm hammering or playing with fire. I take beach and crystal hunting vacations as well. I am considering full-time traveling now that the kids are grown and more self-sufficient.
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My kids: Connor, Shayla, Shane, and Drake
Support System
These great kids help whenever they are asked, help with the mail trips, and do a great job cheering me on when things get busy! Love them all.
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Shayla
Creator
Shayla makes video game themed pendants that were awesome but got removed by Etsy and is an extremely creative soul.
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Zora
Creativity Companion
She is still bewildered by the hammering, but makes me smile constantly and always keeps me company while I work on orders.
Production partners
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casting partner
China
cast silver ring blanks
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karen hill tribes
Thailand
I source many of my beads and findings from these amazing artists.
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Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase
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Care instructions
An occasional wash in warm soapy water and a toothbrush scrub (yes, except for soft/porous stones like turquoise, they are safe for showering, too!) will keep your item looking new, as will daily wear, which inhibits tarnish. For orders $25+ I include a small Sunshine polishing cloth which can be used on dry pieces until it is completely black.
For shiny jewelry, I use a silver dip product for polishing. Just dip and then rinse in water. This will not remove black lettering.
If the text lightens (common inside of bracelets), fill in the letters with a Sharpie. Best hack ever! Wipe off the excess ink while ink is wet and sand off remaining residue to make the lettering pop again. I include sanding paper in stamped bracelet orders.
Sizing details
Exact wrist size is important for my bracelets! A 7-inch bracelet only works on a 6.75 inch wrist if it is a flat chain. One with 1-inch beads (links) that is 7" long may only fit a 5" wrist. Each bracelet I make is made from scratch and the link sizes vary. So PLEASE send your EXACT wrist circumference if you are ordering a bracelet and want to wear it a long time!
Gift wrapping and packaging
For orders marked GIFT, I will include a ribbon and 1" round tag for no additional cost to you. If you include a short gift message, I will hand-write it on the (small) tag and can ship directly to the recipient.
Do I need to open the rings on my charms to put them on the charm holders?
Never! All charm holders have a "loose end" in the design so that you can thread them onto the holder. Some are trickier than others, but all are easy once you see how they work! I will eventually make a video for my product photos to make it more clear. But you can do it easily without any tools.