Rose of Sharon Jewelry

Mom and I have been spending our time creating dozens of wonderful new necklaces, charm bracelets and Christian jewelry to add to all three Rose of Sharon Jewelry venues.

AFF Jewelry at Etsy New Life Jewelry Art at ArtFire Rose of Sharon Jewelry main store

Since December is a big bridal month, we’ve create several stunning wedding necklaces – all one of a kind. We’re knee deep in Swarovski crystals and pearls. I’m enjoying adding some color to our handmade wedding jewelry as the look has become so much bolder. Mom has a magnificent pair of long, long, long freshwater pearl earrings. These would be great with a strapless gown and upsweep hairdo. I fashioned some little girl’s Christian cross necklaces in delicate faux pearls and sparkling crosses with crystal CZ accents. Adorable and a wonderful gift! Don’t forget all our products are shipped in our eco-friendly signature purple gift boxes.   Here’s one of my favorite cross necklaces – Abiding Faith. Green and gold combos are a wonderful choice for year round enjoyment.  

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Thanks for stopping by again. Don’t forget to check out the newest releases in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store.

Who could be blue when wearing this beautiful Before Dawn necklace? With blue shades in pale glass to deep-as-the-ocean coral, the fluorite floral pendant take center stage in this great one-of-a-kind design.

The double-strand necklace uses natural blue coral beads, are mixed with pale blue crackle glass beads.

 

The Fluorite pendant is hand carved and has dramatic blue streaks. Beaded tendrils continue the floral theme.

 

Never one to let a few leftover beads “go to waste”, Betty has fashioned a lovely coordinating pair of earrings. Both the necklace and the earrings have sterling silver findings.

Before Dawn is 17 inches long plus an additional 2-3/4 inch for the center focal.

 

 

 

 

The 2-piece Before Dawn set is available for sale at the Rose of Sharon Jewelry web site.

Did you know you can leave product reviews in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store? Stop by today to learn more about any one-of-a-kind design and leave your personal review.

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Red Embers is a lovely illusion necklace featuring red firepolish crystals and freshwater pearls. This handmade necklace is being featured in the New Life Jewelry Art store on ArtFire.

Betty created this delicate necklace while exploring new designs and techniques for illusion-style necklaces.

Red Embers is currently 10% off (as is all of the New Life Jewelry Art products) through July 6th.

Click the picture to learn more.

 

 

I’m almost through all the emails and messages that accumulated from my mini-vacation. It was such a joy to be without any electronics nagging me – but alas it was awaiting!

Swarovski crystals and pearls still are prized for bridal jewelry - but colorful gems are gaining in popularity. Today's Martha Stewart tv episode shows a wide assortment of gowns by Vera Wang and she talks with bridal experts on D-I-Y weddings. Bridal gowns in off-white and ecru colors are popular now and brides have themes in mind which incorporate bold colors. Dawn even has a friend with a purple and orange color-scheme! We are doing amethyst and Swarovski crystals in orange for her custom jewelry. Not my idea of wedding jewelry but as long as she is happy then so am I! As bridal season is upon us, Betty, Dawn, Sandra and I have been putting together our handmade spring wedding necklaces for a new collection. i just love pearls and will be doing plenty of unique designs to give brides some additional choices. Betty is doing a variety of illusion styles which are great for strapless gowns without overwhelming the bride's face. Many of the gowns Martha premiered have a very vintage feel and several of our necklaces will be vintage in length and style. We are working on making certain that the jewelry coordinates with the most popular Spring gown designs. A lot of fun spending time in the bridal salons and reading those 10 lb. wedding magazine.

Speaking of vintage - here is Snow Bride a beautiful new necklace by Betty using vintage glass pearls. We know they are at least 50 years old (me too) and have all the luster and sparkle of a period when quality was easier to find.  We're working on a new ArtFire store that will hold all of our found object, eclectic, retro and vintage designs under a new line we are calling New Life Jewelry Art.

Watch for our Grand Opening announcement next week. The ArtFire link is on the right but the store has yet to be fully stocked.

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Betty's newest handmade cross necklace is the delicate silver filigree "Glory to God". The ornate 2-inch silver cross has Swarovski crystals in colors representing the precious gems of peridot, ruby, amethyst, sapphire and citrine. Instead of competing with these colors - Betty selected firepolish three-tone beads - clear, fuschia and blue. The necklace strand is hand linked chain using brilliant sterling silver wire and jump rings.

Glory to God - handmade silver chain with firepolish crystals and silver filigree cross

Statement necklaces are hot for Spring! Floral beauties like April Remembered are a wonderful choice to brighten up any outfit. With tight budgets this season, you probably aren't spending money needlessly. A great way to freshen up last year's spring wardrobe is with an affordable statement necklace.

Betty couldn't resist buying an assortment of these lovely enameled pendants. Made with imitation rhodium and real Swarovski crystals, these pendants are brightly colored with plenty of sparkle. You'll find several other handmade necklaces in the store shortly each with different flowers and color combos.

Betty's newest series of beautiful hand beaded cross necklaces (part of our marathon photography session this week) will debut in  ROSJ store next week. Her original designs feature everything from simple sterling silver crosses to ornate gold filigree versions with Swarovski crystals. Here is a sneak peak of my personal favorite with luscious green Malay Jade - Betty calls this necklace Wisdom. If you are interested in this design before it appears in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store - send me an email and I'll provide you with pricing, etc