Keep up with your Galleries!!!

One would think that after doing bookkeeping for 30+ years, I would take better care of my small jewelry business.  But for some reason I seem to just let dealing with the galleries nice enough to show my jewelry get past me and not keep up with what is going on.

Example - I have a wonderful gallery just 10 minutes from my home.  I haven't been there for a couple of years.  Yea, you read that right!  A few days ago I got a phone call from someone there saying they found a bag with my jewelry in it, they cleaned the pieces up and put them back out on display.  They asked if I would come by and be sure that the pieces were priced right.

So, today I went out, took my pricing materials with me and repriced to today's metal prices.  Now here comes the good part.  I had originally taken pictures of all pieces, typed descriptions and set prices.  I had a copy of each page for the items left at this gallery.  When I had taken the jewelry out there, I made sure the gallery manager had a copy of the pictures and she signed and dated the pages showing she accepted the pieces.  This is one of the smartest things I have ever done!

We couldn't find some pieces and since we had visual documentation of what pieces were left at the gallery - they marked the missing pieces "SOLD" and cut me a check.  Ya gotta love Payday!

OK, now I am able to get up and move.  And it's a good thing, too.  Our garden is very prolific this year especially with Yellow Crookneck squash!!!!!  I have sliced some and dehydrated them making Squash Chips for dip and eating with sandwiches.  They are really pretty good.  They have a sweet taste and are very good with dips.  So I will count this as a success.

I have also been bottling green beans, tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, and salsa.  Tomato season is just starting so I haven't even begun to really get into doing them.  I am sure I will have my fill before the snow flies.

I wish you all abundance and health!

This summer after having hip revision surgery, I  needed to have someone come and stay with me while I recover.  Well, I have some beautiful grand daughters who have graciously given of their time and have helped me out.  We needed something fun to do since all I can do is sit around

South West Moon

I have called these earrings South West Moon.  They are made with dyed branch coral, stabilized turquoise and sterling silver.

Living in what is considered the South Western U.S., there is a lot of Native American influence all around.  Coral, Turquoise and silver are just naturally paired because of this influence.

If you are interested in these earrings, please contact me.

"THE" color for this summer.....

I don't watch much TV during the day but I do like the Nate Berkus show.  There is a lot of fashion advice from true professionals.

Last week, Nate had a special guest who is an editor for one of the top fashion magazines and her take on "THE" color for Spring, Summer and Fall, is TANGERINE.  (Sorry - the font colors offered DO  NOT include Tangerine). 

It can be brightened up with lemon, lime, bright turquoise.  Or, it can be tamed down with tans and browns.  Gold is a great color for your jewelry.

So enjoy your Spring and Summer with Tangerine and some beautiful new gold jewelry.

See ya soon!

.999 Fine Silver over Copper Core Wire

Like many of you, I am always trying to keep my eyes open for new and interesting materials to use in my jewelry.  At the last Gem Faire in Sandy, Ut., I found some wire that is .999 Fine Silver over a Copper core.  They also have 24kt Gold over the copper core.  I did not purchase any of the gold as I really didn't like the yellow color of the 24kt Gold.  I guess I am too used to 14kt. gold.

I purchased some of the silver wire in 16ga., 18ga., and 26ga., and have been using it in some new pieces.  It works pretty much like you'd think.  You need to be really careful so not to get tool marks on the surfaces.  

My grand daughters have fairly sensitive ears and cannot wear a lot of the "cheap" ear wires.  So I had them try this wire and there seems to be no problems.

If you are interested in trying these Silver over Copper core wires, you can find them at
www.usbeadwarehouse.com

If you do decide to use their products, please post a message here so we can all benefit from your experience, good or bad.

See ya soon.

Look right for more jewelry.....

OK, I'm not real sure what's going on, yet.  But when you view my blog through FB, you only get the most recent blog post.  Going to go in and check out the settings in FB's RSS Graffiti.

So, for now,. if you want to see my other new pieces of jewelry posted today - please look to the right and under my picture you will find several new listing.

Thanks for visiting!  I hope to see you again soon.

Lampwork Kindey

OK, here's a little something different.....
These beautiful lamp work beads are on a more traditional ear wire. These unique earrings are made with sterling silver wires that have been soldered and "balled" together then shaped into a "kidney" style wire.

Omegas

Sterling Omegas with fire polished beads make for a fun and funky piece. These earrings go great with jeans as well as dresses/skirts or even a great bohemian look.






These great copper earrings are just another variation - ya gotta have options!!!

Pearl weave

Now these I have saved for me. Woven wire, chain and very nice pearls in Sterling Silver.
They are a somewhat large woven hoop and are great for dressy occasions.

Amethyst copper

These are a more cost effective version of many other earrings. I like to make pieces available in sterling silver and copper. These light amethyst fire polished beads are a very subtle compliment to the copper wire.

Yani's earrings

My beautiful daughter requested I make these for her. They are sterling silver, fire polished beads and dark blue tourmaline. Great for casual or dress.

Amethyst weave

Just sold these woven and coiled sterling earrings to a good friend. She fell in love with them at first sight.

The beautiful Amethyst crystals really shine when they hit the light.

Haylie

My #2 Grand daughter liked these woven earrings. They are sterling silver and just the right size for young teens to ladies.

Swinging Tourmaline

These are one of my favorite "Dress-up" earrings. Made from Sterling Silver, Watermelon Tourmaline and Swarovski Crystal they swing and sway and with all the colors, match just about anything you can wear.