new earrings...and a ring

i made an awesome ring for my best friends' birthday (which i forgot...) and haven't been able to post it here because she reads my blog. she called last night and got the ring so now i can share it with you!





i'm going to be making these for my shop as well. after i make myself one (of course) :) i have a frosted lemon quartz that's the same shape as this ring, and it's gorgeous.

i've also made some new earrings - and had to answer the question yesterday - why are your earrings so expensive? the person asking meant the sterling earrings, but i wanted to slap her (she's family, it's ok to feel that way) :) i mean seriously, i try to price my jewelry competetively, and i do NOT use cheap findings (i make my own), and i buy high quality beads. i told her if she wants cheap to buy from my $10 and under section that i feel like my prices are fair for the amount of work and quality in each piece i make. what do you think? be honest now - i promise, no slapping!!!

here are the new earrings:

smarter.com

kim from CapeBags did a write up about me (and little black dresses) here on smarter.com

thanks kim! you're the best!

newest item

my newest item in my shop:





i made this particular one as a custom order for someone, now i have it listed in my shop as a custom made necklace!

also, i added a $10 and under section in my shop...always trying to drum up more business! (too bad it's not working...)

ten and under

new ring

my first wide band ring

i think it turned out awesome (but i'm biased)

oxidized and hand polished made from 21 gauge sterling.

what do you think?





i will be taking custom orders for this ring soon

have you seen this???

as i've stated before...my jewelry work is headed in a new direction. here's my latest piece:



i've listed it in my shop. it's for a custom order mother's necklace. i think it's gorgeous. i was inspired to make one for me because...duh...i'm a mom. soon to be a mom to two. i wanted one that i knew what it signified, but no one else would (unless they asked) and would just basically look cool. i think i captured that.

my silver work is coming along nicely, huh? just think - a couple weeks ago i couldn't even get solder to flow! :)

and, in shameless promoting of my own shop, don't forget...CHRISTMAS is coming!! only 80 DAYS AWAY!!! (it sounds really close like that, huh?)