Rose of Sharon Jewelry

The Rose of Sharon Jewelry women aren’t timid nor are their original designs. For our last holiday promo, I’ll share 5 bold gift choices.

Day 9’s Promo – Free pair of large hoop earrings adorned with Swarovski crystals with any order of $250 or more. See details below.

Sandra’s Style Shouts Look at Me

My wonderful sister-in-law, Sandra Lee, has great style and fashion sense. She’s been a jewelry collector and antique dealer for years with a great eye for flair. Her original work is unequalled and if you love big and bold – you’ll love her jewelry.

 

The drama of Tiger’s eye sets this necklace apart. Sandra then selected a mixture of agate and gemstones to amplify the natural reflective properties of the pendant.

She calls this beautiful one-of-a-kind necklace Gingersnap! A bonus pair of earrings are included!

 

Save 25% on this lovely necklace during December.

 

Juicy pink grapefruit colored Jade and a beautiful bold sterling silver leaf clasp (plus a bonus pair of earrings) will capture your heart. Sandra Lee loves jade and this is necklace has a magnificent color scheme.

 

 

 

The lovely gold enhanced handmade glass leaves adorning this necklace are so wonderful (and they’ll never fade away).l Sandra Lee selected two matching leaves for the coordinating earrings.

 

 

 

 

Big Personalities Need Big Jewelry

Here are 2 final necklaces that fit our big and bold theme. Both were created by myself and are looking for 2 great women to wear them.

 Burgundy Deep features several  magnificent handcrafted authentic Bali beads. The center piece triangle of fine silver is from the back of my stash. Purchased directly from a Bali village known for its silver craftsmanship, these beads are ornately detailed and quite heavy. The accompanying beads are rich burgundy and black handcrafted lampwork glass.

 

 

A bold mixture of textures and colors this dramatic necklace I call South Pacific is a great way to remember a vacation or dream of one!

I love this freeform double strand design (17 inches for the first strand and 21 for the second).

I’d love to see you wearing one of these bold beauties. If you purchase one, send us a picture and we’ll share your extraordinary look in the blog.’

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Promo rules: Purchase $250 or more from any/or all Rose of Sharon Jewelry sites (I’ll add the totals together if you shop from more than one store) and you’ll receive a free pair of golden hoop earrings. Make your purchases all in 1 day or leave me a comment  when checking out that you are still shopping. When all the orders are paid for, I’ll package and include your free earrings. Please add the word – HOOPS in the comment section of your order so I know you are responding to this offer. This offer expires 12/11/10.

Shop here for eligible purchases:

• Rose of Sharon Jewelry
• Just in Time Watches 
• A.F.F. Jewelry Collection
• New Life Jewelry Art

Have questions about this promo? Please drop me a note at slfullen@roseofsharonjewelry.com.

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Roses are adored but handmade jewelry builds memories of love. To honor our 32nd anniversary today,  I’m sharing my favorite gift choices from Rose of Sharon Jewelry.

To honor our 32 years together, I’m giving the first 5 readers a 32% discount on any purchase from the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store. See details below.

Rings and Earrings = Love

My first wedding ring was a $50 gold band from a department store. Next Arden bought me a lovely ruby ring (my birthstone) as an anniversary gift. Then he gave me a soft pale blue Aquamarine ring (which I had to have cut off by a fireman after my finger became swollen – but that’s a whole ‘nother story). I found a great synthetic emerald that he bought me one year – love that bold green and of course, it’s real. It’s really filled with love.

I love big bold earrings so Arden surprised me one year with a pair of Lunch at the Ritz, bold, glittery fish in the sea. I own several more pairs but these are still my favorite. Women cross a restaurant to comment on them!

Handmade Jewelry – A More Personal Choice

Now that I make jewelry for a living, I usually prefer to buy some faceted A+ gemstones or a wonderful strand of pearls and create my own necklaces and earrings. I love the feeling I get when I hold my creation in my hand.

Here are my 5 favorite jewelry designs from the women of Rose of Sharon Jewelry that would make her happy on your anniversary. Click on any picture to learn more about the jewelry and to place your order. Don’t forget our reader special!

 

Night Sky is a glamorous sparkling deep blue goldstone necklace and earring set by Betty. You have to see the close-up pictures to really appreciate its beauty.

 

 

 

Queen of Hearts sterling silver charm bracelet by Sarah.

 

 

 

 

 

The necklace, Key Largo by Sandra Lee features citrus tones in Jade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I actually bought this magnificent octopus lampwork centerpiece several years ago but it was worth the wait to create such a great one-of-a-kind necklace.

 

 

 

Sometimes all the elements come together to create a dramatic piece such as Maiden of the Mist by Sandra Lee. The peaceful carved bone face sets the tone for this necklace.

 

 

There are lots of choices in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store that would make her remember just why she fell in love with you. (We also have a few men’s cross necklaces for him!)

Don’t forget to check out our other stores for original, budget-friendly handmade jewelry perfect for gift giving, too.

• A.F.F. Jewelry Collection 
• New Life Jewelry Art
• Adornable Anklets 

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Day 2 Promotion Details

This offer is good through December 10th 12 pm PST or when 5 customers have used the code. It applies to all store items including gift certificates. Simply use the discount code ARDEN and you will receive a 32% discount plus our December free shipping promotion.

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Handmade jewelry artist, Dawn Fullen was born on Christmas so we’re celebrating with a 25% discount on any Rose of Sharon Jewelry designs of $250 or more!

This is our biggest sale ever on our most exquisite designs in our artisan store. You’ll find rare agate, ornate sterling silver and exceptionally beautiful creations perfect for the discriminating woman who appreciates unique heirloom quality jewelry.

 

 

Breathless – exceptional handcrafted dimensional lampwork pendant and beads with burgundy and pink pearl multi-strand necklace. Created by Sandra Lee, this necklace and earring set (earrings not shown) is sure to make an extraordinary woman happy!

 

 

 

 

Born on Christmas

My daughter-in-law, Dawn was a Christmas baby. She’s certainly been a gift for our family. Dawn creates jewelry for our A.F.F.

Jewelry collection

   with modern looks and youthful colors! She loves pink and is a Hello, Kitty! fan.

We’re so proud of her as she successfully manages to balance a busy household of 3 boys plus 1 boy/husband (my son) plus being a full-time senior at UNR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mom is arriving this afternoon for Thanksgiving.  We’ve got plenty of beading projects planned. Mom even had to get another rolling suitcase to bring all the beads!

  Our goal is to 1) not become consumed with taking product photos; 2) make some wedding jewelry for a potential April wedding fair and 3) master some new jewelry making techniques.

Mom is great a learning new things as she never gives up until she masters it. Me – I have limits and tend to tuck things away and try again later. That’s why I have a dedicated work-in-progress bin which is always full.

Wedding jewelry isn’t just white pearls any longer. Splashes of colorful crystals along with all the shades of ivory, creams and peaches. I promise show off some of our newest creations in upcoming posts.

If you’re interested in a custom design for your upcoming nuptials, we’d be glad to bring your dream to reality! Contact Sharon for information on custom handmade wedding jewelry.

 

I’ll try to sneak off early each morning to share some creative insights and write new blog posts – but mostly I’ll be enjoying Mom’s visit.

 

Mom in purple!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ravishing in Red – bold and beautiful choker with matching dangling earrings.Holidays require sparkle and what better way to add some to your party than by wearing this beautiful red crystal and CZ heart necklace. Ravishing in Red is a brand new handmade necklace from Sandra Lee.

 

The bold red crystals are just the perfect shade of rich red to amp up the look of the faux diamond-studded, golden wrapped red CZ heart pendant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The single crystal strand has some swirled gold plated beads to continue the gold theme from the heart pendant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ravishing in Red – bold and beautiful choker with matching dangling earrings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy Birthday to my wonderful hubby, Arden. I’m so glad you are mine and love every moment of life’s journey with you.

You’re a wonderful husband, father, brother and grandpa. You are our rock and our “Jewish Mother”.

 

When it’s important to look like a million bucks, it’s your jewelry that transforms an ok outfit into a show stopper. Sandra Lee creates jewelry with the wow-factor. Her personal style, creativity and attention to detail can be seen in every necklace she designs.

These necklaces are not only beautiful, they are an investment in your wardrobe!

 

Praline Delight, a necklace and earring set featuring champagne colored freshwater pearls and a dramatic caramel and brown agate pendant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As spicy as a Gingersnap, this necklace set features a large Tiger Eye pendant and bold yellows, browns and ambers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As colorful as your favorite fruit sorbet, this Jade necklace with matching earrings has some fabulous silver here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This necklace has the drama of emerald green, the beauty of silver and the sparkle of crystals. We want to go along to where ever you go when you’re wearing this beauty!

 

Sandra Lee has over 40 beautiful necklaces in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store. To see her entire inventory, click Sandra Lee under the artist directly in the left column. You’ll find many of her one-of-a-kind designs include matching earrings and some even have bracelets! These sets are a great value and each piece can be mixed and matched for great versatility!

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Jewelry creativity runs in my family. 9 women = Rose of Sharon Jewelry. Dad’s work with stones is also amazing as you’ll see from this photo array of our jewelry which incorporates his creativity.

After Dad passed away a few years ago, Mom started going through all his drawers to see what he had tucked away. While each piece has tremendous sentimental value beyond its visual beauty, we decided that creating new designs for our customers was the best way to honor him.

My Dad was a rock hound, an amateur collector of rocks and minerals in their natural environment.  Our whole family spent weekends and summers piled into our family station wagon and traveled hours over Mt. Hood into Eastern Oregon to dig in the dirt. Oregon has a great bounty of beautiful agates, crystals and other stones hidden underground.

 

Dad carrying my baby brother Dale in an Army surplus backpack with brother Paul at his side. Grandma Beatty in her blue hat was busy searching a stream.

 

 

At 10, I learned to handle a short pick, break off the stones’

exterior in and then spit or lick a bit to reveal the agate within. Finding “buried treasure” requires finesse and patience and I was pretty good at it.

I must say those were wonderful times together as a family. My brother’s and I were exhausted when we drove back to Boring, Oregon on Sunday night.

My Dad’s parents often would join us with their camp trailer. I can

still see   Grandma in her blue straw hat carefully unearthing a Oregon Thunder egg,  a roundish stone (like an egg) which when broken open reveals minerals which formed an agate often with a beautiful pattern or scene.

 

My Dad’s talent with a stone, in spite of having a serious arm tremor which eventually lead to his early retirement, is amazing. He spent hours making everything perfect.

Be sure to check out each of the stories I’ve written to accompany the handmade jewelry which features his work.

 

Raven’s Plume necklace by Betty – Dad dug, cut, created and set this  rare Oregon agate  cabochon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irish Lass necklace by Jennie – Dad cut, polished and set the unique quartz stone with green and black streaks over 25 years ago.

 

 

 

September Breeze by Betty - 

Crazy Lace Agate that Dad cut and set in a beautiful silver leaf finding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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