
Announcement
**PLEASE NOTE: I do not charge for gift wrapping. All SKD creations are wrapped in purple tissue and placed in a decorative coral themed organza gift bag, ready to give to yourself or others!
Welcome to Solana Kai Designs, the home of unique handmade jewelry and suncatcher window crystals! Created with gorgeous gemstones, Swarovski crystals, pearls, Czech glass, a variety of metals and other quality materials, these lovely pieces make a special gift for someone you care about...including yourself! If you have any questions, please ask. I am also on Etsy under the username SolanaKaiBeads where I offer beads, buttons and findings: www.etsy.com/shop/SolanaKaiBeads
I create all of my earrings with quality ear wires ranging from sterling silver to gold filled to niobium, a man made hypoallergenic metal. If you see earrings you like but prefer a different metal, please just message me! I also welcome custom orders and will accommodate using alternate colors of beads if I have them in stock.
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Thank you for shopping handmade!
Barbara
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Reviews
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t463sii48ensxq8h on Jan 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThank you so much for my Pretty bracelet!! The assorted blue beads, and their design is lovely. Adorable frog charm!! I like how it dangles longer than most charms! Unique comfortable Bracelet. I’m thrilled with my purchase… and will take good care of froggy 😉Recommend!!
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lsouder13 on Nov 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove these earrings! They arrived super fast. Also learned that I can request specific colors which I definitely will do.
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mindfazingrain on Sep 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsQuickly shipped and nicely packaged. Very pretty earrings, thank you!
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mindfazingrain on Sep 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsQuickly shipped and nicely packaged. Very pretty earrings, thank you!
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Erica on Jul 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and unique earrings with colorful stones and nicely made copper and dainty Czech glass accents. Lightweight and easy to wear. Happy to have in my collection. Thanks much! 🌈
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jostateson on May 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsDear Barbara, everything about the Crystal is gorgeous, thus making a sweet Bday gift for my Brother George. I could tell from the sound of his voice that he was quite delighted with it. Thank you for such charming colors and combinations! You make many people very happy!
About SolanaKaiDesigns
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Working in my studio, planning bead placement in a gemstone and copper necklace, while listening to podcasts.
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I study metal arts; this is my spot in class. I was given a jewelers bench and tons of tools so I have a lot to learn!
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My favorite part of metal arts is texturing metal and adding patinas to make cuffs and earrings findings.
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Designing a summery memory wire bracelet, deciding how to place the beads and what to include on the flower dangle.
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I spent quite a few years doing bead weaving. It's a very enjoyable process but it takes good eyesight, for sure!
A Lifelong Love
I have been creating jewelry and window crystals for as long as I can remember. It is my love of beads that has been a constant in my life. With their variety of color, shapes and sparkle, there are always new designs to be made. I first began playing with "love beads" and over the years my techniques and materials have evolved and continue to do so.
I have a beautiful studio filled with an array of materials and tools. I like to work when the light is streaming in the windows so that the room is well lit and bright. I usually start with a particular focal bead or strand of beads and start pulling out trays of beads to see what speaks to me. In recent years I started pursuing the metal arts. I have added a jeweler's bench to my studio. I create metal jewelry and findings and look forward to seeing where it leads me.
My passion lies in designing and creating things that bring joy to the wearer (or hanger, in the case of window crystals!). Every time I mail a package to a customer, I feel great excitement at the thought that something I've created will be enjoyed by someone across the miles!
Thank you for visiting my Etsy studio! I hope you'll also visit my website!
Shop members
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Barbara Len
Owner
Solana Kai Designs is named after my children. Solana means ‘sunshine’ and Kai means ‘ocean’. It is those natural elements, along with the rest of nature’s bounty, that inspire me. I hope you enjoy my unique artisan jewelry and window crystals!!
Shop policies
Everything you see on this site is handmade and original. I want you to be happy with any Solana Kai Designs purchase you make. Therefore, I do my best to give you all of the information you need to make an informed decision. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like!
I also welcome custom orders. Together perhaps we can create the original piece of your dreams.
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 2 days of purchase
Privacy
When you place an order from me, I will receive your name, delivery address and email address from Etsy. I will only use these details to process and deliver your order, or deal with any queries you have related to that order. If you send me a message using the contact button on Etsy, I will receive your username and email address.
The only circumstances in which I will share your data are in processing your order or complying with the law. I will never use or pass on your information to third parties for marketing purposes or any other purpose, other than the circumstances listed below, or add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent. The circumstances in which I may share your data are:
• With Etsy to comply with my obligations.
• With delivery companies to fulfil your order.
• To comply with legal or tax obligations.
I will only retain your details for as long as necessary in order to process the transaction and I will securely store any data collected during that period. I retain personal data related to orders or customer queries for seven years. After this time I will delete your data from my records.
You have the right to know what personal data I hold about you, and to ask for that data to be changed or deleted. You may contact me at solanakaidesigns [!at] gmail.com.
If you have any concerns about your personal data, please contact Etsy.
In addition to my own privacy policy, if you pay for your order with Paypal, your data will be protected by PayPal's privacy policy.
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There is a link to Etsy's Privacy Policy at the foot of the page.