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TheFamiLeeJewels

Jewelry handcrafted from bits and pieces of the past.

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Announcement    Three generations of artisans handcrafting art jewelry from bits and pieces of the past. Do you crave vintage, love steampunk or lust after antiques? Are you fond of repurposed salvage? Our eco-friendly one of a kind jewelry pieces fit your unique point of view.
Home of Pressed Penny Jewelry. Wear your treasured souvenirs as jewelry with our custom order options.

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Three generations of artisans handcrafting art jewelry from bits and pieces of the past. Do you crave vintage, love steampunk or lust after antiques? Are you fond of repurposed salvage? Our eco-friendly one of a kind jewelry pieces fit your unique point of view.
Home of Pressed Penny Jewelry. Wear your treasured souvenirs as jewelry with our custom order options.

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About TheFamiLeeJewels

Sales 156
On Etsy since 2007
  • Turned oak wine stopper.
  • Recycled watch parts find new life.
  • Souvenir pennies make great jewelry.
  • Sea glass and shells are fun to look for too.
  • We call that dirt and grime patina in this household!

Finding Beauty in What Others Consider Trash.

I love old things and call them "vintage".
I look for grime and oxidation and call it "patina".
I search through other peoples cast offs and call it treasure.

I am a magpie. I freely admit it. I love a day spent at a flea market or garage sale picking through the smalls and looking for bits of treasure that can be used in my jewelry designs. Old leather, rhinestones, lonely earrings, tiny toys and game pieces, keys (I adore keys), old brass cabinet hardware, decorative tins, and even an old compass have found their way into my designs.

Once home and sorted I place my finds in little piles of likely combinations as I introduce the treasures to one another and figure out which combination will provide inspiration.

Then the fun begins. Cutting here, filing there, shaping it a little, wiring and riveting pieces together to tell a story.....and to make a piece of jewelry that is comfortable and fun to wear.

Because Life is too short to wear department store jewelry.

Shop members

  • Bonnie Lee

    Owner, Designer, Maker, Treasure Hunter

    I am wife, mother and grandmother, RN ,and jewelry designer. My life is blessed with family, friends and the ability to do the things that make me happy.

  • Fred Lee

    Maker

    Fred Lee is a woodworker of projects both large and small. He is the official driver and set up guy when The FamiLee Jewels go on the road. Fred is also the talent behind the wood turned pens, pencils and wine bottle stoppers in the shop.

  • Ella Mease

    Designer, Maker, Matriarch

    Ella is the matriarch of our FamiLee. Her work ethic, integrity and joy in helping others makes her life's work an amazing example for us all. Nana to 3 generations, Ella is loved by all that have the pleasure to know her.

  • Becky Lee Linehan

    Designer, Maker, Raising The Next Generation

    Becky is currently on hiatus from jewelry design. She is currently working, going to school and raising our most precious jewels Freddy, Liam and RJ.

Shop policies

Last updated on May 10, 2022
Inspiration drawn from the natural beauty surrounding us every day -- we are The FamiLee Jewels.

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
The FamiLee Jewels is happy to accept returns for even exchange, provided packages are postmarked within seven business days of our original shipment.

The FamiLee Jewels is happy to accept our jewelry for repair or adjustments at any time. We stand by our work and want you to be happy with it.
Payment
The FamiLee Jewels is happy to accept payment within 7 days of purchase via Paypal, money order, personal check, or you may call us with your VISA, Mastercard, or Discover card information. Items paid for by credit card must be shipped to the billing address. Should you choose to pay by personal check, we will hold your items until the check has cleared. This is generally 10 -14 days. There will be a $25.00 service charge for all checks returned for insufficient funds (as that is what the bank charges us). Uncollected checks will be turned over to a Collection Service after 45 days and the check writer will be resposible for all collection fees.
Shipping
The FamiLee Jewels ships by USPS Priority mail or first class mail. Our Priority mail shipping includes delivery confirmation and insurance on items that are valued at more than $100.00.

We are happy to ship to international customers. Please contact us for those exact fees. Customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

We ship on Wednesdays and Saturdays weekly.
Additional policies and FAQs
The FamiLee Jewels is pleased to work with you to design one-of-a-kind jewelry. We love doing custom work for weddings, proms, and other special moments in time. Contact (or "convo")us and we can email you pictures of special occasions that we have already done.