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where I will promote the karat gold and sterling silver genuine gem stone jewelry that I lovingly design and fashion as well as muse over the daily doings of my American family struggling to keep our heads above water in 2010.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Setting Gemstones, Misty Ridge Blog Giveaway, Autumn Leaves

Lots going on today!

As I have said before, almost all of my bench skills are self taught and I am always amazed when I see the proper and much easier way to do things right!  Like setting gemstones... I had a 30 minute lesson this morning from Greg Levin - bench jeweler extraordinaire - from Ernie Ross Jewelers and OMG how much simpler and faster the process is when you properly prepare a setting for the gem.  It was truly eye opening for me.

I need to sell more because I need to invest more in tools because as we all know "time is money" and I'm spending way too much time doing bench work manually...

I'm listing new jewelry pieces everyday on all of my sites readying myself for the holidays. Don't be shy - check out my goods and see how affordable my prices are. I'm shooting for one stop shopping here - and I'm serious when I say that. If you have $100.00 to spend - how many pieces of  precious metal gemstone jewelry would you expect to be able to buy?  Well, if you are super frugal, you could probably purchase 5 pieces in my Etsy store.  Actually the collection of 5 pieces you see below cost $84.96. So, I was off - you can actually purchase 6 pieces! What you see here is:

Picture One - A triple strand necklace of multi semi-precious gemstones with Sterling Silver findings for $29.99

Picture Two -  A pair of Sterling Silver, Citrine and Freshwater Pearl earings for $12.99

Picture Three - Swarovski Crystal and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet with Sterling Silver for $14.99

Picture Four - Aquamarine and Blue Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring for $14.99

Picture Five - Tree Agate and Sterling Silver Bracelet for $11.99

So what do you think of that??? Please let me know. Send me comments...

Oh, and important notice.  I have DONATED a Sterling Silver Pink Tourmaline Ring to Misty Ridge for her weekly giveaway.  Whoever wins this ring will receive it directly from me - FREE SHIPPING of course to anywhere in the US or International. Link to Misty Ridge here to sign up for this giveaway. Oh, and do me a favor - follow me too! I hate to think that I'm talking to myself here (hellloooooo).

Have you seen how pretty the fall leaves are these days? They sure are beauteous here in New England.  The weather is mild as well - sunny and low 70's during the day. What more can you ask for in the Northeast when you are approaching mid October without turning the heat on!


All for now.


11 comments:

  1. Your work is so beautiful! Glad to discover your shop. I'm entering your pink ring giveaway - it's absolutely lovely.

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  2. I also entered the giveaway. You make beautiful jewelry!

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  3. I've entered the giveaway for the tourmaline ring. It is so beautiful and my granddaughters b'day is Oct.

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  4. I've entered the giveaway! :)

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  5. I love your work. Your combination of stones is awesome.
    PS I entered the contest.

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  6. I entered your giveaway! Your pink ring is awesome! teresa@thesoapcorner.com

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  7. So glad I saw the ring giveaway, your jewelry is lovely.

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  8. Hi Janae. Just wanted to check and see how things were going. The blog looks really good. I could kick myself for not making following your blog one of the giveaway entry possibilities. I am so sorry I didn't even think about it till I read your post. I hope you are seeing some good traffic. I am getting really nice comments about your shop and all of your items. Several ppl are taking advantage of the multiple entry options which tells me your ring is very popular. But I knew it would be. Have a great day and if you have a chance stop by my blog and take a look at some of the folks favs from your shop that they are linking to in the comments.

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  9. I entered the giveaway! Your shop is great!!!
    Thanks for the chance.

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  10. i follow you now!
    thanks for the gorgeous giveaway, your creations are lovely!
    i am a ring-o-holic! AND
    i NEED that ring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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