Rose of Sharon Jewelry

Handmade Rose of Sharon Jewelry - guaranteed calorie-free. 8 sweet jewelry originals for $50 or less. Plus today’s blog reader bonus. Necklaces, earrings, watches and more.

Day 7 Promotion: Save an additional 15% off anklets (including already reduced designs) at Adornable Anklets. Use code ANKLET15 today!

Our customers love jewelry – especially when they can get the great styling and quality Rose of Sharon Jewelry is known for at budget-friendly prices. Our A.F.F. Jewelry collection, Adornable Anklets  and New Life Jewelry Art line were created because regular customers asked us for more items priced under $50.

Here are 10 sweet necklaces, anklets earrings, watches and bracelets that SWEET is the best description! Click on any picture to to directly to the store where the one-of-a-kind design is featured. Remember we don’t mass produce so be quick or you’ll miss out.

Sweet Necklaces

Sweet enameled flowers with sparkling crystals adorn the silver chain of the necklace, April Remembered.

Newly reduced to $49.99.

Some sweet little girl will love wearing this 13-inch baby pink necklace with a delicate sterling silver cross within a heart pendant.

Sweet Anklets

Give your sweetheart a vacation promise with this teal and pink tropical anklet (you don’t have to tell her how little you paid – see discount above).

Her heart will flutter when she opens the gift box and finds this sweet pale blue and Swarovski crystal anklet handmade by Sharon.

Sweet Bracelets

Pink is the sweetest color (and it looks great with chocolate)! These adorable pink lampwork glass beads make this Perfect Pink Bracelet totally unique.

Betty’s black and teal bracelet reminds me of the hard candy we used to get at Grandma’s house. She always knew when I was eatting the licorise ones as my tongue turned black!

This double-strand bracelet has vintage turquoise beads.

Sweet Earrings

These juicy red garnets remind me of drops of my favorite Merlot. Sweet and simple, these chandalier earrings in silver also have sweet little pearls!

There’s also a similar gold version in the store now.

Sweet Watches

This lovely watch by Sandra Lee is sweet as peaches. She added soft green fluorite beads to accent the pale pearls.

You’ll find plenty more sweet deals in the budget-friendly lines:

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

Rose of Sharon Jewelry is sweeted naturally and often filled with beautiful minerals! No mass-produced high fructose anything here.

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 

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.

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.

Looking for unique, inspiring and artist holiday gifts? Check out the world-famous Getty Museum gift shop online. Here are my top 5 favorite gifts from their newly revamped web site.

This pocket paint set ($12.95) is a great gift for the aspiring artist. This set is easy to carry for impromptu painting sessions for adults or children.

I love giving science-based gifts and this volcano making kit ($12.00) looks like a great project for a rainy Saturday afternoon. In fact, I may get one for myself – I mean my grandson.

This shimmery vase was created by glass artist ($110.00) Peter Vizzusi in a classic Venetian style.

This is a limited edition signed heirloom gift and requires 4 week lead time.

I Read Banned Books combines my love of jewelry and books. It’s certainly a statement bracelet ($20.00) and  a portion of your purchase goes to support the American Library Association of Intellectual Freedom.

Learn more about Banned Book Week from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2.

The history of Greece can be seen in these miniature  terra cotta vases ($18.00 each).
A perfect gift for the collection, these were inspired by the extensive Grecian art collection at the Getty Villa.

Don’t forget The Getty museum tickets and memberships also make great gifts for families visiting or living in the greater Los Angeles area.

Many museums around the country have fabulous gift shops with gifts that not only the receiver will enjoy but also help the individual museums. Check out your local museums or go online to major metropolitan museum online stores.

Start your holiday shopping now! Snap up specials and spread your shopping out (cash only) instead of charging everything at the last minute. Here are some great Christmas finds to get you in the holiday shopping mode.

Let’s start with some Christmas decorations. This candle holder with large red candle is a great hostess gift or office gift exchange.

Available at Etsy from abathshoppe.

Adding gifts all year round to a “gift closet or box” is a great way to be prepared for any gift giving occasion.

Dog lovers will adore this Puppy Paws Christmas door wreath. What a great way to greet visitors! This will make everyone chuckle and let them know how much you love your canine friends.

This extra-large doggie wreath is created by Whimsical Cottage and available in their Etsy shop.

Crafty folks will want to be gathering all their supplies now. This microslide sized digital art of Victorian Christmas scenes could the inspiration for handmade jewelry, scrapbooking, altered art and more.

You’ll find this and more at Piddix’s Etsy store.

For a truly personal Christmas gift, why not order a custom Christmas poem. A great gift to cherish and only $25!

MzHolly (Etsy store) will write a poem for your loved one.

This one-of-a-kind gift be the most valuable present under the tree!

Nothing says I love you or thanks a lot like a food gift from your kitchen. Homemade goodies can be as fun to make as to receive! Here’s 2 great recipes for giving or keeping.

Cookies: The Universal Love Food

The classic chocolate chip cookie brings smiles but how about something else to drool over. Snickerdoodles are quick and fun to make (just like saying the name).

Snickerdoodles*

• About 18 cookies

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. course salt

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted  butter (do not substitute salted butter) at room temperature

1-1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp. sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl (Sharon’s time saving tip: put these dry ingredients into the bowl and use a whisk to combine and break up any lumps).
2. Put butter  and 1-1/2 cups sugar into bowl of mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs. Reduce speed to lowest setting; gradually add dry ingredients.
3. Stir together  cinnamon and remaining 2 tbsp. sugar in  a small bowl. Shape dough into 1–3/4 inch balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Space balls 3 inches apart on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers at room temperature for  3 days (if they last that long).

* Recipe from Martha Stewart’s Cookies (2008, Martha Stewart living Omnimedia, Inc.)

When Only Chocolate Will Do

Brownies are a favorite and this recipe is quick and tasty.

Michael’s Fudge Brownies*

• Work time: 15 minutes
• Bake time: 20-25 minutes
• Makes sixteen 2-inch brownies
• Only 134 calories per gooey brownie

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour (4 oz.)

1/2 cup plus 1/2 tbsp. unsweetened Dutch process cocoa

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking powder

5 tbsp. butter (margarine can be used)

1-1/4 cups sugar

1 egg

2 egg whites

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. instant espresso or coffee powder, dissolved in 1 tsp. hot water

One 8-inch square pan

1. Position the rack in lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. (If using a glass pan, reduce temperature to 325 degrees F.) Spray the pan with vegetable oil spray (i.e. Pam)
2. Stir together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder with a whisk. Set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Off the heat, stir in the sugar until combined (texture will remain sandy). Add the egg, egg whites, vanilla and the dissolved espresso powder. Beat with a wooden spoon about 40 strokes, scraping the sides of the pan as necessary. Add the dry ingredients and beat for another 40 strokes, or just until completely mixed.
4. Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Spread evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out a little gooey. Cool on a rack. Cut into 16 squares. Brownies may be stored, well-wrapped, for about 2 days at room temperature or frozen for up to 2 months.

Author’s Note: I originally did this recipe with a handheld mixer, and that works fine also. Just don’t over do the mixing.

* Recipe from Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts (Alice Medrich, 1994, Warner Books, Inc.) This book is a real gem but hard to come by. If you are a cookbook collector or chocoholic, check out used bookstores for this must-have tome.

Have a gift-giving favorite you’d like to share?Leave a comment and I’ll be in touch.

Perhaps you should make a double batch of these great treats. Keep one and give one as a thank you!

Starting today, the Rose of Sharon Jewelry artists will share a few of our handmade jewelry favorites for Christmas giving. Hopefully, our list helps you finish your holiday shopping with a few mouse clicks.

We’ll be shipping jewelry until the 22nd of December so you’ll find 22 personally selected jewelry pieces for each day.

Every day this week, we’ll give you 5 more great gift ideas for someone special in your life.

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Dec. 1st to 5th – For your beloved wife or girlfriend.

1st	Completely Jaded – pink and lilac Jade necklace with Jade flower
2nd	Merlot – wine themed charm bracelet featuring gold over pewter charms and tiny wine/purple  garnet beads
3rd	Pretty in Pink – multi-strand pink faux pearls with pink rhinestone connector to silver chain
4th	Two Hearts – elegant and dramatic red CZ heart necklace
5th	Shall We Dance – silver flower on double strand pearl necklace

Today, Wednesday and Thursday, I’ll share the top 3 reasons to invest in handmade jewelry from the 9 women of Rose of Sharon Jewelry.

Reason #1 – Our handmade jewelry pieces are all one-of-a-kind designs. You’ll never see another one like it!

Can’t wait for the next episode of 25 Days Til Christmas to find just the right handmade jewelry gift?

Check out our 3 different jewelry collections for a one-of-a-kind necklace, earrings, bracelet, beaded watch, necklace set, Christian cross or multi-piece necklace set.