Rose of Sharon Jewelry

The beauty of the sea often inspires the artists of Rose of Sharon Jewelry. Today I’d like to share a few original handmade necklaces with ocean themes.

The oceans of the world are filled with interesting creatures. When I found this wonderful artisan-made octopus lampwork bead, I just had to transform it into a wearable piece of art and share its whimsical appeal.

Octopus’ Garden necklace combines the glass focal, jasper beads, sea shells and a magnificent sterling silver star fish clasp.

Betty’s Pearl Drift necklace combines freshwater

pearls with seed beads that invoke the colors of the sandy beaches of Oregon. This necklace and earring set is part of our A.F.F. Jewelry Collection at Etsy.

The beautiful South Pacific deserved a dramatic necklace like this one with lots of different sizes, shapes and colors of pearls. I love bold jewelry and this necklace with matching bracelet is not for the timid woman.

On second thought, want to break out of your shell – try wearing this beautiful handmade necklace to a party! You’ll be surrounded by admirers all evening.

My Under the Sea necklace is one of my favorite color combinations – turquoise and coral. The natural tumbled turquoise beads aren’t from the ocean but they certain invoke the Pacific Ocean’s color off Baja. The coral beads are from the ocean (my supplier assures me these are not from endangered reefs) and look like they have been tumbled among the waves for years. The sterling silver fish is from Thailand (made by hand by villagers) as are the adorable sterling silver sea shell beads. This is another bold design that invokes the power and beauty of the oceans around the globe.

Hope you enjoyed seeing a few one-of-a-kind necklaces relating to the sea. You’ll also find plenty of pearls and other sea-themed designs in our main Rose of Sharon Jewelry store and in the A.F.F. Jewelry Collection at Etsy.

We’d love to hear your comments on our handmade jewelry. Just leave a comment here (link at left) or visit the Rose of Sharon Jewelry Facebook page.

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

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!

Posted lots of interesting new jewelry pieces today at Rose of Sharon Jewelry and New Life Jewelry Art! Still have another 25 or so designs to go live!

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!

Jade isn’t just dark green! Sandra Lee’s 2 newest handmade necklaces shows the range of magnificent colors available in Candy Jade.

The first necklace to wow you is Tropicana. It combines Jade and peridot in shades of peach, pink, green and cream. This necklace and earring set is new today at the Rose of Sharon Jewelry artisan site. You’ll find lots more pictures and a story about how this one-of-a-kind necklace set came to be.

Key Largo is another tropical influence necklace from Sandra Lee. This Candy Jade beauty is beautiful lemon./lime shades!

Sandra Lee has her own bold, distinctive style. To see all her Rose of Sharon Jewelry creations, find her name under the artist links in the first column to see what she has in the store now.

It’s really a joy to have such a talented family. You never know what we’ll create from a few beads, a crystal or two and a charm! Look what we made for you. . .

New at Rose of Sharon Jewelry 

These first 3 necklaces are new this week at the Rose of Sharon Jewelry site. Each is unique and has the wow factor we’ve become known for in our artisan line.

Sweet Bouquet – a lovely handmade floral lampwork beads dangle gently from a sweet pink ribbon in this handmade necklace from me (Sharon). This could even be worn in your hair!

Thinking ahead to fall is this coppery gem – Autumn Leaf. I found the dramatic carved Jasper leaf and then mixed it up with natural copper wire and ornate copper Bali-style beads.

Irish Lass was created by Jennie (Granny) before she passed away last year. It was tucked in a box and almost forgotten. To learn more about this necklace’s history, check out Irish Lass in  our main store.

New at A.F.F. Jewelry

The richness of green Malachite can be seen in this graduated necklace Betty created for our A.F.F. Jewelry collection at Etsy.

We call this Green with Envy because we know your friends will feel that way when they see it on you!

Saturday I’ll debut two fabulous new colorful necklaces from Sandra Lee so be sure to sign up for the blog feed or email updates!

Don’t forget to check out the new anklets I’ve been listing daily at AdornableAnklets!

Shot over 900 jewelry pics in July with new releases appearing daily in ROSJ stores. Here’s a sneak peak of our fabulous new handmade jewelry designs.

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

If you thought July was hot – wait til you see the sizzling new jewelry from  Rose of Sharon Jewelry - over 55 new handmade designs debut in August!

All 4 stores will have new necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets and decorative watches appearing over the next 4 weeks. Most of July was spent finishing new necklaces and opening the AdornableAnklet store at Etsy.

I’ll be devoting August to listing these fabulous creations and getting our giant watch promotion ready for Christmas buying.

We’re predicting that beautiful one-of-a-kind handcrafted decorative watches will be a hit with Christmas buyers this year after an absence from the fashion scene for a while.

[Trumpets Blowing] Introducing. . .

Today and tomorrow’s post will feature some of the newly listed jewelry you’ll find at our 4 online venues (see the full list below).

A Catholic friend asked Betty about handmade rosaries last Spring.  Mom loved making these so you’ll find several colorful versions in the New Life Jewelry Art studio at ArtFire soon.

Another addition to the ArtFire studio will be this magnificent lampwork necklace in lush browns. The chain is vintage and just the right tones for this wire-wrapped glass focal.

The dramatic gold heart is a great contrast to the more delicate blue and white swirls of the glass beads.

On sale now at AdornableAnklets at Etsy

This extravagant 7-inch pearl earrings would be perfect with a strapless gown. Each pearl is hand tied to create an illusion style look. Bridal Veil measures 7-inches!!! The delicate construction means that these earrings are very light weight and comfortable to wear for long hours.

Betty spent hours creating just the right look and balance so each of the strands sways easily.

A 4-inch version called Blue Danube in opalite and blue Swarovski crystals is available today.

Be sure to subscribe or bookmark the Rose of Sharon Jewelry blog as you’ll want to return tomorrow to see more great “sneak peaks” of the August releases

You’ll find the handmade jewelry from the women of Rose of Sharon Jewelry at:

• Artisan designs – Rose of Sharon Jewelry
• Budget-friendly – A.F.F. Jewelry Collection 
• Vintage, Mixed Media – New Life Jewelry Art 
• Anklets only – AdornableAnklets

Birthday Club Members: Don’t forget to use your member-only discounts.

Spring flowers that last forever can be found in 3 new necklaces joining the A.F.F. Jewelry Collection this week. Created by Betty, these handmade designs feature colorful enameled floral pendants.

Each pendant features sparkling crystals from Swarovski. The colors are rich and fresh – reminding one of a beautiful Spring garden.

Betty calls this crystal adorned silver  chain design – April Remembered.

April Remembered is a one-of-a-kind necklace that measures 17-inches.

The fresh green of Spring can be seen in the pendant in Betty’s next handmade design – Joyful Spring.

I love the tiny purple flower that hangs below the assorted green leaves.

To emphasize the greens, Betty created a delicate pale green double strand of glass beads.

If you can’t resist the fragile beauty of a butterfly, you’ll love this next handcrafted necklace – Betty’s Garden.

Mom is an avid Oregon gardener (that means you work and enjoy it between rain showers). I know her heart skipped a beat when she found this pendant.

Fluttering among assorted flowers in pink, purple and blue, the brilliant blue butterfly almost looks real.

The A.F.F. Jewelry collection at Etsy is filled with some of our favorite colorful and very affordable handmade necklaces, earrings, bracelets and beaded watches. Adding a new necklace or bracelet is a great way to brighten up a wardrobe without disrupting the budget.