UrbanRaven

Unique handmade urban jewelry with a twist.

Zikhron Ya‘aqov, Israel · 333 Sales

5 out of 5 stars
(118)

UrbanRaven

Unique handmade urban jewelry with a twist.

Zikhron Ya‘aqov, Israel 333 Sales On Etsy since 2013

5 out of 5 stars
(118)

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  • Gold Statement Earrings, Rhombus Earrings, Trendy Big Earrings, Long earrings, Feminine Accessories, 14K Deep Gold Plated Brass, Nickel Free

    $69.00

  • Aztec earrings / Geometric earrings / Ear climber / Front back earrings / Half moon ear jacket

    $59.00

  • 925 Sterling Silver Ear Jackets, Chevron Jewelry, Front Back Earrings, 925 Silver Earrings, Woman's Silver Earrings, Ear Jacket Earrings

    $69.00

  • Long Stone Dangle Earrings, Magnesite Gold Earrings, Long Triangle Earrings, Geometric Earrings, Elegant Earrings, Unique Turquoise Jewelry

    $69.00

    • Announcement   ♥ Worldwide shipping ♥

    Welcome to my shop!
    All of my items are handmade by me.
    Welcome to Urban Raven where I make unusual, urban jewelry.

    My jewelry is made and inspired by with the upcycled materials and each piece has a special significance. All the jewelry is connected to my love of design, interesting geometric shapes and the urban street life. I stand behind my jewelry, and make sure it is of the best quality.

    In order to optimize shipping, I have chosen the mail carrier best suited to provide a fast shipping service, that also allows for a better method of following your sent packages.
    For Express shipping please send your phone number in the order notes or in a Convo (it help expedite the delivery).

    My customers' satisfaction is very important to me, so please feel free to contact me with any question. The shop's integrity is important to me and I want my buyers to feel they get the best customer service.

    Please make sure to review the shop policies before purchasing.

    You're invited to visit the shop again from time to time and to check on newly added items.

    I'm open for Custom Orders, feel free to contact me

    For a happy customers reviews:
    https://smilesessions.wordpress.com/2015/02/17/urban-raven-upcycled-bracelet/
    http://www.ritewhileucan.com/recycled-postage-stamp-jewelry/

    Thanks for visiting my virtual shop,
    Hope you'll like it, enjoy!

    Announcement

    Last updated on Dec 8, 2017

    ♥ Worldwide shipping ♥

    Welcome to my shop!
    All of my items are handmade by me.
    Welcome to Urban Raven where I make unusual, urban jewelry.

    My jewelry is made and inspired by with the upcycled materials and each piece has a special significance. All the jewelry is connected to my love of design, interesting geometric shapes and the urban street life. I stand behind my jewelry, and make sure it is of the best quality.

    In order to optimize shipping, I have chosen the mail carrier best suited to provide a fast shipping service, that also allows for a better method of following your sent packages.
    For Express shipping please send your phone number in the order notes or in a Convo (it help expedite the delivery).

    My customers' satisfaction is very important to me, so please feel free to contact me with any question. The shop's integrity is important to me and I want my buyers to feel they get the best customer service.

    Please make sure to review the shop policies before purchasing.

    You're invited to visit the shop again from time to time and to check on newly added items.

    I'm open for Custom Orders, feel free to contact me

    For a happy customers reviews:
    https://smilesessions.wordpress.com/2015/02/17/urban-raven-upcycled-bracelet/
    http://www.ritewhileucan.com/recycled-postage-stamp-jewelry/

    Thanks for visiting my virtual shop,
    Hope you'll like it, enjoy!

    Shiran Tal

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    A little about the making of Urban Raven, born in 2013, by Shiran Tal

    In 2009 I was studying industrial design at HIT college and I realy didn't like it. I finally decided to quit and was looking for a new direction. I decided to go to the flea market, in Jaffa for inspiration. Generally, I have always been into design through the use of recycled materials (upcycle). I walked around the market all day, and just as I was leaving, a broken beer bottle on the sidewalk cought my eye. I had an idea to make earrings out of the bottle's glass. I had always made jewelry from things left behind. I got home and started playing around with different ideas. Other people's trash was my gold. I used glass bottles, computer chips, old coins, postage stamps and later on even leaves and rocks.
    I got great feedback about my jewelry. I started selling them at art fairs and at a studio in Tel Aviv. Unfortunately, I wasn't making much money. I was working three odd jobs, but through all that I realized that my calling was my jewelry.
    I have always been drawn to the urban enviornment. The streets, trash, geometric shapes. It all summons me. I decided to follow my heart, and make the jewelry that I would love. Examining different materials and giving them new life. I dug deep and learned the requirements, different cuts, what my limitations were and how to use the materials to my advantage. I decided I would teach myself. I started making jewelry inspired by the original materials, using geometric cuts and patterns, creating a new line of jewelry, that to me felt timeless.
    A little about the work process:
    These days, I no longer make as much upcycled jewelry. Instead, I start out designing the jewelry on a computer, in 3-D! Once I am happy with it, the design is sent to be laser cut. Once back at the studio, I use a trummel (a tiny-cement mixing-like machine, that cleans and refines the jewelry and then I coat it.
    Today, my collection feels united by a certain harmony, a connection between all the parts.
    Some of the values that guide me in my work:
    Originality is important to me. I feel my personality comes through the jewelry. Not necessarily promoting an important message, but jewelry I can feel proud of. Credibility and reliability towards my customers, are also important factors. I love the fact that some returning customers have become my friends. My main ambition is to develop my knowledge and continue learning. I want my business to grow and thrive, whether in terms of the use of new techniques or in the development of a larger, more defined jewelry line.

    At the time I got into jewelry was living with a friend at a house with a garden near the beach. When I started thinking of a name for my business, I wanted it to be relevant to what I do so I knew I had to bring the "street" into it and that's where the "Urban" came from. We had a lot of ravens in our tree outside and one day I realized that ravens often take and use items from the street like threads, shiny objects, wool and basically anything they can find to build their nest. That clicked and I knew right away that URBAN RAVEN was the perfect name for my shop.
    Inspired by the idea you can make and create jewelry from assorted materials, mainly recycled materials, I decided my intent was to make a collection of jewelry that will appeal to those with unique taste. Today, as I use less upcycled materials, thay still serve as an inspiration. The vast majority of the pieces in my new collection are one of a kind, and in there lies their true uniqueness.
    The attemt to make magic and add a unusual touch to each piece is a challenge that motivates me every day and brings forth these amazing results,
    I love discovering new and interesting ways to work with these materials and make them look the way I want (not an easy task at times).
    Each item comes with its own history and my goal is to find and fulfill its new path.
    And of course, I will continue to add, initiate and discover new possibilities.

    Thank you visiting my shop!
    Hope to see you again
    Shiran

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    • shiran tal

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      Born and raised in Israel. 31 year's old. self taught jewelry designer. Mother to Kaya, a perfect little french bulldog. Engaged to Oded, love of my life and my best friend.

    Production partners

    • 3d studio

      Tel Aviv, Israel

      Gold and Sterling silver casting

    • Coating workshop

      Tel Aviv, Israel

      Ben Bassat is one of the most popular jewelry designer's coating house. They are a well known establishment. I use their services for 2.5 micron gold plating. Some of my necklaces' chains and connectors are bought there. I have been working with them for two months, but am satisfied with them

    • A metal cutting shop

      Jerusalem, Israel

      I have been working with this sterling silver and gold cutting company for only a month. I found them by accident, without any recommendations and they are by far the best cutting company I have worked with. Their work is exact, they do not make mistakes, and everything is always on time. Love them.

    • A metal cutting shop

      Rishon LeZiyyon, Israel

      Intereds is an exellent company since their work is of the best quality, they work fast and their customer service is the best. I use them to cut brass and have been working with them for the last six months. They do photochemical burning and metal cutting. Many jewelrs use them and they are great.

    • A silver coating shop

      Tel Aviv, Israel

      I started working with the Enchanted Orient for 2 micron silver plating. Their prices are the best, and their work is good and that is the reason i started working with them. I found them by chance and they were highly recommended in terms of customer service. I've been working with them two month

    Shop policies

    Last updated on September 20, 2017
    Welcome to my shop, where I make inspired urban jewelry!

    All of my items are hand made by me ♥
    And are for you to enjoy :)

    My customers satisfaction is very important to me. I want the people who wear my jewelry to know that they were carefully made, to insure they are of the highest quality. Please let me know if you have any questions.

    Accepted payment methods

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • Discover
    • Paypal
    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
    • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
    • Digital downloads
    • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
    Returns and exchange details
    All items will be shipped within 3-5 business days of paid order placement via Israel post office (usually arrives within 7 days) which includes insurance and a tracking number. If you would like upgraded shipping services ( priority shipping) please contact me with your preferences before placing your order and I will set up a custom order.I understand as a consumer myself that customer satisfaction is important. No one wants to give away their hard earned cash on a purchase that they are completely happy with. That being said, returns and refunds will be granted on READY TO SHIP items. If you would like to return an item please do so within 10 days of receipt of your item(s) and you will be refunded (less the shipping charges) once the item has been returned to Urban Raven in it's original condition and in its original box .

    "CUSTOM ORDER" items are NON refundable because they were MADE for you after you placed your order. If you need a different size on a necklace/bracelet length , etc.. , there will be a fee for materials and work time. This is a small one person business and re-size takes time and resources.

    If I've made a mistake with your order (color. size, metal type, wrong item) all fees will be taken care of by me upon return receipt of your item(s) and a replacement will be made and shipped at my expense. In order for me to asses a mistake I MUST receive the item back. I will not just send a new item to compensate for a mistake which has not been confirmed.

    for any other problems you can always contact me and i will approach and try to fix it individually...hopefully will never have to :)
    Payment
    Worldwide customers are welcome to pay with PayPal (option to pay with credit card is available once you check out )

    If you would like to cancel an order that has already been shipped, the refund will be credited to your account once the item(s) have been returned to Urban Raven.
    when you pay with Paypal please make sure your Paypal address matches your Etsy account profile. i send my orders to the address listed on Etsy so lets please avoid this inconvenience.
    Shipping
    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:

    All items will be shipped within 1-2 weeks (custom made orders will take about 2-4 weeks to ship depending on the request) of paid order placement via international shipping of your choice.

    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
    Countries listed in the shipping options will be shipped via Eco Post shipping.
    All the way tracking and Arrives with in 8 days once shipped.

    Everywhere else:
    Standard International shipments can take approximately 8-22 business days to arrive

    Due to distance, postal policies and customs. Any customs/duty and tax fees are your responsibility to pay and vary from country to country. This can delay your package and will sometimes require you to pay a fee to claim your package at your local post office. Your package will not be released without these fees paid. If your package is returned to me due to unclaimed packages I will honor a refund less the shipping fees. Shipping fees are paid for shipping only and not Urban Raven.

    Upgrades for EMS express shipping are available when checking out (if you cant find your country on the list pls contact me)

    Once your package has left my possession and into the hands of the post office, I cannot control the delivery time frame at which it arrives to your address.
    I Wish I could!

    DOMESTIC SHIPPING: (Israel)

    All items will be shipped within 1-2 weeks of paid order placement via Israel post office (usually arrives within 7 days) which includes insurance and a tracking number. If you would like upgraded shipping services ( priority shipping, signature confirmation) please contact me with your preferences before placing your order and I will set up a custom order.
    Additional policies and FAQs
    All Items That are not raw brass are plated with:
    0.5 micron gold/rose gold plating.
    1 micron pure silver plating.

    To avoid items being tarnished easily ( All items that are plated and not solid gold\silver tarnish in time )
    I recommend to:
    *Avoid any contact with water ( shower, ocean etc...)
    *When using a perfume , apply perfume before wearing the item.

    This simple steps will make sure your items will maintain its plating for the long run.

    **Custom order for thicker plating or solid gold\silver is available.

    More information

    Last updated on Dec 4, 2017
    Frequently asked questions
    How do I pay with paypal without a credit card?

    This article explains how to pay with a credit card via PayPal, without having to open a PayPal account:
    https://www.etsy.com/help/article/339
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    Jewelry care instructions

    I use thick and very high-quality plating which gives the jewelry a long-lasting life.

    Please follow these recommendations for handling and care:

    * Please avoid sea bathing, swimming pools, saunas or steam rooms,

    * Please note that in very rare cases sweat may cause plating changes

    * Spraying perfume directly on the jewelry is not recommended.

    Feel free to contact me if you encounter any problem.