melissapedersen

Handmade sterling silver jewellery inspired by nature

Calgary, Canada · 217 Sales

5 out of 5 stars
(51)

melissapedersen

Handmade sterling silver jewellery inspired by nature

Calgary, Canada 217 Sales On Etsy since 2009

5 out of 5 stars
(51)

Shop owner

Melissa Pedersen

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melissapedersen is taking a short break

Note from shop owner Thank you for checking out my shop! I am currently taking an extended break to seek God's direction for my life, especially with using my skills and passion (like creating jewellery) I am not sure when my shop will reopen but feel free to email me during this time (info @ melissapedersen.com)

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Mar 27, 2018

Thank you for checking out my shop! I am currently taking an extended break to seek God's direction for my life, especially with using my skills and passion (like creating jewellery) I am not sure when my shop will reopen but feel free to email me during this time (info @ melissapedersen.com)

Melissa Pedersen

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Melissa Pedersen

Reviews

Average item review
5 out of 5 stars
(51)
Meaghan Shanahan

Meaghan Shanahan on Jan 16, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Gave these as a gift and they were perfect. Simple yet elegant. My friend was very happy with them. Nicely packaged.

Lucy

Lucy on Jan 15, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful earrings! Very well made! Highly recommend this artist!

Emily Marx

Emily Marx on Dec 29, 2017

5 out of 5 stars
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About

My studio
Busy working away
This photo was taken at my solo exhibition at Influx Jewellery Gallery!
At the jewellers bench
My booth at the Spring Festival of Crafts in Calgary Alberta 2012!

Meet the artist - Melissa Pedersen

In 2009 I graduated from the Alberta College of Art & Design, I left with not only a fine arts degree (with Jewellery as my major!) but also with a strong sense of direction for my art and business. I love making jewellery, loosing track of time in my studio getting all caught up in the process and little details. In my sleep I dream about future designs, many times I wake up and need to grab my sketch book before I forget! Oh, and I am a tool junkie, my studio is well equipped to tackle most goldsmithing jobs.

Argentium sterling silver is my favorite material to work with, it is the same silver content as traditional sterling silver but it has great fusibility properties and stays cleaner as I work.

As a stay at home mom (my boys are 5, 4 and 2) my studio is my outlet, my time to unwind get creative. I love being able to be with my boys all day, they are incredibly energetic and so much fun, but when nap times comes around you can find me eagerly working on my jewellery business.

I fill every role of the business myself from the original design and making the jewellery to photographing and shipping!

I have started a second shop featuring a new fashion jewellery line handmade from upcycled bicycle and motorcycle inner tube. To check it out visit Lively Leaf Designs https://www.etsy.com/shop/LivelyLeafDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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  • Melissa Pedersen

    Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator

    Jewellery is my thing, in 2009 I graduated from the Alberta College of Art & Design and started my business that same year. Now I am a stay at home mom and avid vegetable gardener. My passions in life are God, my family & my art (in that order!)

Shop policies

Last updated on December 3, 2017
As a child my mother kept a very large, beautiful garden. She would plant colourful flowers and grow vegetables from seeds. I now have my own garden and am excited After the long winter to see my garden come alive, the little pale green shoots make me full of optimism the create. In a short time the empty earth is celebrating, full of lush life, vibrant petals and bursting blooms.

It is in the garden that I find my inspiration, especially in the spring. The early sprout, the budding leaf, and the seed pod are symbols I use deliberately in my practice. These elements of new life represent for me perseverance, potential and hope. I realize life has many winter seasons, but it is also full of cycles. When a spring season enters my life I choose to capture it, and treasure it, using it as a reminder for the future. By using different elements of nature and including them in my jewellery I am able to preserve and treasure what may only be here for a fleeting moment.

Accepted payment methods

  • Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
If for any reason you are not happy with your jewellery please make sure to contact me! I want you to enjoy wearing it as much as I enjoyed making it, and will do my best to fix it! We may work out a return, exchange or full refund depending on the circumstance. The only thing I can not do an exchange on is earrings (unless defective) for hygienic reasons.
Payment
I accept payment through paypal and direct checkout. If you are in the Calgary area you can choose to contact and meet up with me personally as well.
Shipping
All my jewellery comes packaged in its own gift box or pretty organza pouch ready for gift giving. All my jewellery will arrive cleaned and polished, every ear wire has been cleaned after the model wears them for the pictures. I include a business card and information about the artist (me!) so that whomever receives the gift knows its handmade and from the heart! Unless noted in the individual item description, each item I have photographed is the actual jewellery item you will receive. My jewellery is ready to be shipped as soon as I receive payment, and will be in the mail within 1 - 3 days.

Orders under $70 (Canadian $) - I ship in the regular mail. Packages should arrive within 5 business days to Canada, 14 to the US. International deliveries vary. Please note this method is not trackable or insurable.

Orders $70 - $100 - I feel it is important to trace packages in the price range. I cover roughly half the cost of this shipping through (Expresspost to Canada, tracked small pack to the US)

Orders over $100 - include free shipping to Canada and the United States through Canada Post Expresspost or US tracked small pack. Please use coupon code FREESHIPPING at check out if you are purchasing item(s) over $100 for no shipping cost!

Please send me a message if you wish to upgrade your shipping for orders under $70 outside of Canada, or if you are an international customer. I use Canada Post Expresspost which provides a tracking number, insurance and guaranteed delivery time.

International customers please be aware that you will be required to pay any taxes, duties and customs fees which may apply to your respective countries. Also if shipping is considerably less then charged I will refund the difference to your paypal account. US customers, please also be aware about unpredictable boarder crossing times!
Additional policies and FAQs
Please check out my second etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/livelyleafdesigns for unique jewelry handmade from upcycled material.

Find me on:

Instagram: @melissapedersen or @livelyleafdesigns
Twitter: @livelyleaf
Pintrest username: Missliss00