thebeadedlily

thebeadedlily-- handmade jewelry that connects

Ridgeland, South Carolina | 9839 Sales

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thebeadedlily

thebeadedlily-- handmade jewelry that connects

Ridgeland, South Carolina 9839 Sales On Etsy since 2007

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  • jolt-- super wide copper ear cuff-- primitive series-- handmade by thebeadedlily

    $29.00 Free shipping

  • 18g or 16g bejeweled hoop-- beaded hoop single or nose ring-- handmade by thebeadedlily

    $29.00 Free shipping

  • theory of relativity midi or toe ring-- primitive series-- handmade by thebeadedlily

    $21.00 Free shipping

  • 24g 14k hoops tiny rose gold hoops super thin 14k hoops rose gold nose ring 14k tragus ring thin helix hoop thin handmade by thebeadedlily

    $19.00 Free shipping

    • Announcement   Connect to the thread of artistic personal adornment anchored in humanity's origins with thebeadedlily's colorful, inspired collection of handcrafted jewelry.

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    Last updated on Sep 13, 2017

    Connect to the thread of artistic personal adornment anchored in humanity's origins with thebeadedlily's colorful, inspired collection of handcrafted jewelry.

    Sarah Kelley

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    Handcrafted jewelry is collaborative and connective. It connects the maker of the beads, with the maker of the piece, with the person who chooses that piece to say something about themselves, even through time and space.

    thebeadedlily is a play on the phrase 'guild the lily', meaning 'to adorn unnecessarily' (isn't all adornment unnecessary? and yet somehow vital to our mental well-being?) refers to my favorite medium-- beads-- and alludes to my personal identity in the form of my middle name.

    -Stringing is my first love and is all about the beads.
    -Beadweaving is my labor intensive celebration of the art of creating and wearing jewelry.
    -Wirework is my exploration of the most ancient forms of jewelry.

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      Artist, Artisan, MicroBusiness Owner-- so I do the designing and crafting, the supplies shopping, photography, packing, shipping and customer service, the accounting and the cleaning and pretty much everything else to do with thebeadedlily.

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    Last updated on Sep 20, 2016
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    Returns and Exchanges

    Anything that fits into a piercing is an intimate item. Pieces can be clearly seen through the baggie, so if you realize that the wrong size was ordered BEFORE the baggie seal is broken and the piece is tried on the item is still eligible for return/exchange, otherwise it is NOT.
    So much of my work is custom and personalized, but as long as it's something that I offer in my shop, as opposed to something that we designed together, it's still eligible for return/exchange. If you're unsure if something qualifies, please don't hesitate to ask.
    PLEASE contact me before shipping items back. I will not process returns or exchanges if I am not contacted. I will not process returns or exchanges for damaged or worn items.

    Cancellations

    As long as your item hasn't shipped I'll gladly cancel it. Once it's in the mail it becomes a return as opposed to a cancellation.

    Damaged or Incorrect Items

    If something is wrong about the piece you receive, please send me a photo as soon as possible so I can get it straight for you.

    All Items Ready to Ship in 1-3 Business Days

    -with the exception of custom items we're working on together.

    Sizing details-- Gauges

    The thinnest gauge I work with is 28g and is almost threadlike.
    26g and 24g which are also very delicate.
    22g and 20g are about the size of most earring post or hoops that you would find in a typical jewelry display.
    18g is slightly thicker and what we're normally pierced with. It may be uncomfortably snug in an ear lobe for just a bit. It's used for cartilage piercings and nostril jewelry.
    16g is the beginning of gauged jewelry and fairly typical for cart and nose piercings.
    14g is often purchased for septums and statement pieces.
    I also often have 12g and 10g in stock. Thicker gauges may be available via special order.

    Your piercer can tell you your gauge if you're unsure.

    Sizing details-- Hoop Diameters

    The most popular inner diameters for nose hoops, helix or cartilage, tragus and rook rings are 8mm, 9mm and 10mm.

    Conch rings start at 10mm id.

    Measure three times or get help, preferably using a millimeter ruler, for accuracy. Measure a piece of jewelry that fits well, from inner wall to inner wall across the widest point. Or measure the distance from the edge of your piercing to the edge of your piercing or the relevant body part. For a looser fit add a millimeter.

    Loose is better than tight, which can hurt. I can size your jewelry down for the cost of shipping if your hoop is too large, but I can't do much about jewelry that is too snug.

    Here's an online ruler:
    http://www.ginifab.com/feeds/cm_to_inch/actual_size_ruler.html

    Materials

    14k Gold:
    yellow, white or pink
    58.3% gold, 41.7% alloy

    Gold Fill:
    yellow or pink
    tube of 14k gold filled with base metal
    low cost alternative to solid gold
    high quality alternative to plated metals

    Niobium and Titanium:
    gunmetal or white, respectively
    nonalloyed, pure, hypoallergenic
    perfect for extreme metal allergies

    Sterling Silver:
    bright white
    92.5% silver, 7.5% alloy-- usually copper
    oxidizes, polishes up quickly with baking soda scrub

    Copper:
    warm red orange
    nonalloyed, pure
    patinas, cleans up nicely with acids like lemon juice or vinegar

    Brass:
    golden
    copper and zinc alloy
    patinas, cleans up nicely with acids like lemon juice or vinegar