Announcement
My jewelry shop started as a passion that has grown over several years into a studio full of fun and unique pieces. I love creating jewelry with raw gemstones from around the world and recently took a trip to Thailand to find some beautiful gems. You'll also find quite a different style with my acrylic image pieces that are inspired by nature, retro circuses, classic literature, theatre and more.
I'm always developing new pieces so please don't be afraid to favorite my shop and come back often. You can favorite the shop or any item by clicking on the little heart icon found on each page.
*****. My jewelry makes a great gift and I'm always happy to send packages
directly to the recipient with a personal note from you! *****
****Please contact me for wholesale inquiries****
Announcement
My jewelry shop started as a passion that has grown over several years into a studio full of fun and unique pieces. I love creating jewelry with raw gemstones from around the world and recently took a trip to Thailand to find some beautiful gems. You'll also find quite a different style with my acrylic image pieces that are inspired by nature, retro circuses, classic literature, theatre and more.
I'm always developing new pieces so please don't be afraid to favorite my shop and come back often. You can favorite the shop or any item by clicking on the little heart icon found on each page.
*****. My jewelry makes a great gift and I'm always happy to send packages
directly to the recipient with a personal note from you! *****
****Please contact me for wholesale inquiries****
Items
Featured items
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Reviews
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Marcella on May 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExactly like the picture but a little bit larger than I was expecting
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T on Mar 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is a really cute gift. Purchased it for my 30y/o niece and look forward to giving it to her. Though this is small and only has a few notes, the sound of the harmonica is surprisingly clear. Nice item, I'd highly recommend
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Ross on Aug 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy wife loved this necklace! We purchased a birdcage one before that she wears often, so when we added a child I went with this different style and it’s great! Highly recommended.
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Mim on Jul 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJust lovely !-the star and rocket ship are wonderfully crafted and substantial so that they hang beautifully. I am so very happy to own and wear this piece
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Lydia Danielle on Jul 21, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful. And quick and careful shipping. Thank you!
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Updates
About whatanovelidea
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I love using gemstones from around the world for my birthstone cage necklaces! -
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Sometimes I get help from my assistant Cricket! She likes to arrange the pieces during photo shoots.
Every piece should tell a story....
I do love a good story and books have been an inspiration all my life. With this vision in mind I started What A Novel Idea with jewelry made of altered books. It's hard to cut up a copy of Wuthering Heights or Pride and Prejudice but these books were taken off of dusty shelves, recycled and given new life!
I still create altered book jewelry but discovered the art of using images on acrylic plastic. I adore vintage designs and that gave me the motivation to start creating necklaces and brooches made from retro circus posters. This medium allows me to be very creative and I've had such a good time researching and manipulating these images into unique pieces. I attempt to allow each design to tell its own story whether it's the tale of two trusting acrobats swinging high above an amazed crowd or a hungry cat trying to figure out how it will catch its next meal.
Most recently I fell in love with raw gemstones from around the world. I've incorporated these stones in my vintage and personally designed cage necklaces. It's great combining different birthstones for customers to represent family and friends. I've even made one personalized necklace that represented a litter of puppies! Lots of ideas and lots of stories to discover!
What A Novel Idea was created about 12 years ago and I feel like I learn something new every day. I plan on creating wearable, interesting stories for many years to come.
Shop members
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Chantelle Wilson
Owner, Jacky Of All Trades
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
Returns and exchange details
In the rare instance where the item is damaged or lost in the post, a replacement or refund will be issued depending on the circumstances of that particular transaction.
Please contact the shop for the correct return address. A courier service is used so the return address written on the package may not be the correct address for returns and will not reach the shop for a refund.
Payment
I accept Paypal and now accept credit cards through Etsy's direct checkout system.
Personal cheques are also an option. Please contact me if you plan on using this method of payment.
All duties and taxes applicable to buyer's place of residence must be paid by buyer. International buyers from Europe, please be aware of VAT charges for your country.
Please note that coupon codes should not be used for customized items as the price given is specific for the supplies and amount of work needed to create your piece.
Please note that Pinterest and similar web sites often display past sales. The price displayed on Etsy at the time of purchase is the price for the item.
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Shipping
DATE OF DELIVERY: We are unable to guarantee date of delivery, we are only able to guarantee the date that we are able to ship your item(s). USPS failures are not a reflection on our level of dedication to our customers.
International (excluding the US) delivery times vary but most shipments outside of Canada arrive in approx. 14-20 days. Once again, Canada Post does not supply a tracking number for regular air mail outside of Canada.
**Unfortunately I am no longer shipping to Australia during Covid-19 because of the extremely long delays (up to three or four months).
Please note that, due to the amount of lost packages, I no longer ship to Mexico, South America Greece and Eastern Europe unless tracking is requested and purchased. You may send me a convo so that I can set up a listing for you.
Please be sure your mailing address is correct on your Etsy account. If the address is incorrect and the item is returned to What A Novel Idea, buyer will pay postage to have the item mailed to the proper address.
Expedited shipping is available if you have a rush order. Please convo me for the rates to your destination.
**Please contact the shop for the correct return address. A courier service is sometimes used during busy seasons so the return address written on the package may not be the correct address for returns and will not reach the shop for a refund.
Additional policies and FAQs
I do accept inquiries for wholesale orders. Please convo me for details.