Here’s Betty’s pick’s and the stories behind them plus a $10 coupon good towards a rosary (see details below). 

Christian Cross Necklaces

“I spent the past few winters with my brother and his wife in Yuma, Arizona. Our mutual interests in jewelry-making took us into Mexico regularly to scope out locally made silver beads. I discovered a small vendor with wonderful selection of sterling silver crosses. He was hesitant to deal much until he realized I was interested in over a dozen different designs.

We also spent weekends in Quartzsite, AZ where the annual rock and bead show attracts thousands to the fair-like atmosphere. Assorted vendors, who personally traveled around the globe, offered more unique interpretations of the “old rugged” cross.”

As a Christian, I enjoy being able to share my faith through my creativity.  My collection of crosses has grown significantly so I’ll be able to create  beautiful original works for some time.

 The soft green Jade of this cross suits the name – Everlasting Peace. Green is such a wonderfully peaceful color.

My favorite silver cross features a crown. The bold design is offset with a lovely open sterling silver chain.

The white topaz gemstone adoring the sterling silver cross is so lovely. This necklace I call Morning Star.

A Friends Wish – A Beautiful Rosary

“A dear friend was admiring an assortment of cross necklaces I was packing to take to Sharon’s house when she asked if I could make a rosary for a gift.

I’m fond of the beautiful hematite and gold crucifixes and matched them with different beautiful beads. Each hand wired rosary has a wonderful feel in the hand. Each twist of wire represents patience and faith.”  - Betty

Betty’s lovely handmade rosaries are only available in our New Life Jewelry Art shop at ArtFire.

Save $10 on any Rosary

Save $10 on any of Betty’s handcrafted rosaries. Use Coupon DAY5 at ArtFire. Expires 12/6/10.

This rosary Betty calls Hail, Mary combines rich blue glass beads with sparkling clear glass beads and gold chain.

This rosary (Devout) has lush amber beads which provide a great contrast to the purple and the cross.

Visit the New Life Jewelry Art store for other rosaries.

Handmade jewelry is a uniquely intimate choice – like buying art to wear. Gift certificates are a great way to give her a special gift and ensure that she’ll love it. Perhaps she wants to accent a special outfit or is looking for some daily “go to” jewelry – she’ll be able to choose from over 300 one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry designs in our 4 online stores.

Certificates are good for any of the following ROSJ stores.

• Rose of Sharon Jewelry - handmade artisan jewelry with crystals, gems and precious metals
• A.F.F. Jewelry – affordable, fun necklaces, watches, earrings, bracelets
• Adornable Anklets - handmade anklets - the most joyous jewelry - GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS
• New Life Jewelry Art - handmade jewelry using vintage beads, rosaries and mixed media designs

Please note:

Due to Etsy and ArtFire requirements, there will be some special steps required to use these certificates. We’ll do our best to make shopping at these stores convenient but unfortunately the venue has set processes we must follow.

In our artisan store – Rose of Sharon Jewelry – you’ll simply use the gift certificate code to make a purchase and you don’t need to spend it all at once!

Bewitching from Sandra Lee is a 3-piece necklace set available in our main store.

That’s what happens when Mom and I have a photography marathon – I have a posting marathon.

An exciting new collection is being started at the New Life Jewelry Art store at Etsy – rosaries made by Betty. She had a friend looking for a gift rosary so you know Mom – she just had to make several! The rosaries will all be part of the New Life Jewelry Art brand while her cross necklaces are available at Rose of Sharon Jewelry.

Here’s a quick sampling to peak your interest – just click the photo to pop over to the appropriate store to learn more. While you’re there – take time to explore all our wonderful original jewelry creations!

Seeking God rosary by Betty 

Snow Bride – vintage white faux pearls in graduated sizes.

Night Sky – deep blue goldstone necklace and earrings.

Mother of God – handmade rosary from Betty

Kenya – brass elephant and wooden bead necklace

You can never accuse the women of Rose of Sharon Jewelry of having boring jewelry. We love to create so you have lots of original designs to choose from!

If a favorite isn’t in the designated store yet (see picture watermark), just drop me a note and I will be glad to share product info and pricing. Just remember all our designs are one-of-a-kind so it’s first-come-first-served.

Travel/Cruise/Adventure Anklet from Sharon–in AdornableAnklet store now

Journey Through Breast Cancer from Betty and now available in AdornableAnklet at Etsy 

Blue Danube -  4-inch crystal illusion style earrings from Betty available at Rose of Sharon Jewelry 

Key Largo Jade Necklace from Sandra Lee appearing soon at Rose of Sharon Jewelry 

Tropicana Jade Necklace from Sandra Lee coming soon to Rose of Sharon Jewelry

Haute Pink – Pink Rhinestone and Silver Charm Necklace appearing soon in our A.F.F. Jewelry Collection 

Blue Angel Earrings appearing soon in our A.F.F. Jewelry Collection 

Be sure to bookmark and stop by daily to see the latest and greatest handmade jewelry from the women of Rose of Sharon Jewelry

• Artisan designs – Rose of Sharon Jewelry
• Anklets – Adornable Anklets
• Budget-friendly designs – A.F.F. Jewelry Collection
• Vintage, mixed media – New Life Jewelry Art 

I’d love to hear about your newest favorites from Sharon, Betty, Dena, Sandra Lee, Olivia, LeAnne and Sarah