
Announcement
Welcome to HillCountrySilver and thanks for looking! Etsy is rolling out a new seller platform mid-late May, so I anticipate a few hiccups as I adjust. Reviews are very critical, but I am sure I will figure it out quickly. Hopefully there are no major issues. I will upgrade May 20-21, so please forgive potential delays in communication and listings through the weekend!
I plan on closing for a trip in November 2023, and likely a summer vacation in June. But my trip to Thailand was an amazing score, aside from the amazing people i met on my trip, and I found a mecca of silver resources! The country and people aree 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.
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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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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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Lisa on May 13, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI'm so happy with my purchase! The charm holder is just beautifully crafted. I can't wait to start adding charms to it. The seller was also incredibly nice -She sent me a message right after my purchase to let me know approximately when she'd be sending it to me. It came in a beautiful box as well. I will definitely order from this seller again. If you're looking at something from her shop and are wondering if you should purchase it, don't hesitate!
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Cathy on Apr 12, 2023
5 out of 5 starsReceived a nice message from the artist telling me when to expect the item. It arrived ahead of schedule. It is lovely and versatile.
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Daisy on May 27, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWorked perfect for what i needed them for! Super fast shipping too! Very happy with my purchase, thank you!
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Laura on May 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love this charm holder! Perfect size and Beautiful Craftsmanship! And the box it came in was lovely ♥️
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CT on May 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsPerfect! I love this shop! The silver charm pendants are beautifully crafted. Just the right size metal to hang many different charms. What a unique way to organize many charms. I have bought several pendants so far, but will probably need to buy more. Packaging is thoughtfully done and shipping is quick. Many, Mny Thanks… You all are Awesome.
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
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase
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Frequently asked questions
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.