Rose of Sharon Jewelry

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.

Congratulations to Christine Cazares - whose birthday was June 20th! Christine won a lovely green heart anklet from the new AdornableAnkets line as part of our Birthday Club membership.

Christine will be receiving the fun and colorful anklet (shown below).

Every month, we draw a name from the club members born during that month. June’s drawing will be followed with July’s next week. (Thanks every one for your patience.)

It’s not too late to join for our July drawing where we will be giving away a beaded watch from our upcoming Time Will Tell line which will be part of our A.F.F. Jewelry Collection at Etsy.

Join the Rose of Sharon Jewelry Birthday Club. It’s free! Besides our monthly handmade jewelry giveaway, you’ll receive regular newsletters, special sale notices and member only discounts.

• Love our anklets? Check out the Adornable Anklets store.

• Interested in other affordable handmade jewelry? Check out the A.F.F. Jewelry collection. We’re adding new items every day!

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The rich green Malachite beads in this memory wire bracelet creates a cuff look but it’s much more comfortable to wear. Dawn made this from Betty’s stash!

Green Twist is featured in our A.F.F. Jewelry Collection at Etsy.

Pearls are a traditional  June birthstone. Rose of Sharon Jewelry artists love to work with natural freshwater and faux pearls.

Pearls aren’t just for formal occasions. South Pacific is a colorful bold blend of funky freshwater pearls in deep sea colors. This double-strand necklace is a real favorite of mine and really reflects my love of BOLD! The matching bracelet can be worn together or separately. The stick pearls are so much fun in the bracelet.

Besides pearls, I used Mother-of-Pearl which is harvested from the inside of the shell which creates a natural pearl.

Faux pearls are made of glass. The ladies of Rose of Sharon Jewelry use crystal-centered Swarovski faux pearls, vintage faux pearls and Czech glass faux pearls known for their great colors.

Softly Spring uses Czech glass faux pearls in a lovely soft plum color to accent the floral enameled pendant. Created by Betty, this set includes lovely glass pearl earrings to match.

Classic doesn’t mean boring – this lovely single strand of Swarovski pearls and Swarovski lead crystals is a real stunner. The  luscious cream color of the pearls is highlighted with the light peach of the crystals. Ella is  perfect gift choice that will become a family heirloom. 

With  beautiful rich blue crystals in this ornate Christian cross, the simple white faux pearls are a perfect contract. Heavenly Blue is part of Betty’s series of religious jewelry found only in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store.

Sandra Lee has mixed beautiful pearls with colorful jade beads in Shall We Dance. This is an elegant design with Sandra Lee’s  signature touch.

The deep rich fuchsia pearls are interwoven with the pale pink Jade rounds.

The centerpiece is a fine silver (.999) flower handcrafted from artisans in Thailand.

Want more pearls? We have vintage pearl designs in our New Life Jewelry Art studio at ArtFire. Our A.F.F. Jewelry collection at Etsy has several affordable handmade pearl necklaces and bracelets to choose from. For other Rose of Sharon Jewelry artisan designs, search on the word “pearl” in the main store.

Jewelry with crystals are a sparkling favorite. We love SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS® but they aren’t the only crystals in our jewelry box. You’ll find crystals in a rainbow of colors and shapes in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store. 

Crystals are found all around us – sugar is a crystal. If you look at a tiny speck of sugar under a microscope, you’d see the beauty goes beyond their sweetness.

Jewelry wouldn’t be the same without crystals such as the lead-glass beads created by Swarovski. Crystals can be found in nature or grown. The highest quality crystals are glass combined with lead and then faceted (cut faces in the crystal as opposed to pressing them in a mold).

The artists of Rose of Sharon Jewelry prefer to work with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS® for their superior crisp facets, uniformity and wide range of colors. Depending upon the jewelry being created, she may choose to use other top quality Czech crystals such as Preciosa® because a specific shape or color is the best choice.

Here are a few of the beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces within our collections which feature brilliant crystals. Tell me which is your favorite! I know – I know it’s hard to decide.

Ella features light peach Swarovski crystals with cream colored Swarovski pearls.

Ella would make a great wedding necklace.

 Redemption combines Swarovski rhinestones on the cross with red Swarovski beads hand wired to create a coordinating necklace chain.

Million Sparkles has lovely green crystals  with pink Swarovski crystals as accents.

Sandra Lee created a lovely sparkling pair of earrings to match.

Crystal Within is actually a crystal dangling with another crystal.

The pendant is a natural crystal formation within a rough exterior.

Crystals are formed by the slow process of evaporation. The water carried various minerals which remained when the water disappeared.

Basic Black isn’t your basic necklace – it’s a stunner from Sarah guaranteed to elicit wows when you wear it.

The richness of the black onyx is amped up with the clear Swarovski crystals.

Why not add a little sparkle to your wardrobe with your favorite crystal necklace from Rose of Sharon Jewelry? Crystal jewelry is a great choice as crystals are pretty durable and NEVER go out of style!

Spring parties can be a great occasion to show off a new dress and why not a new necklace from Rose of Sharon Jewelry!

I’ve tucked away my winter jewelry (necklaces that work with sweaters or heavier denim outfits) and am making some new pieces to match some favorite bright floral shirts.

If you aren’t a jewelry artist – then the best way to spruce up your Spring wardrobe would be to buy one (or more since we don’t have any shopping limits) of the beautiful handmade designs from us. Can you tell I’m a bit biased?

Here are a few of my personal favorites – and we have dozens more in the main Rose of Sharon Jewelry store, in our Etsy store for the A.F.F. Jewelry collection and in our New Life Jewelry Art shop at ArtFire.

Spring Flowers

Betty’s April Remembered features a lovely enameled floral pendant with SWAROVSKI ELEMENT® crystals.

The focal bead of Dahlia Princess is a magnificent handcrafted lampwork bead with pink flowers. This necklace and earring set is truly a work of art.

Sunny Colors

The bright and cheery colors of Spring are great complexion enhancers. The reflection from the crystals makes your eyes twinkle too!

The tumbled natural citrine beads in this bracelet move slightly so it reminds you of a charm bracelet. Capturing the Sun is a great bracelet choice for daily wear as it goes with everything!

Golden Donut is one of Dena’s lovely wire wrapped pendants. The unique golden Chalcedony is a sunny color without being too bright.

Spring Gifts

Graduations, birthdays and anniversaries are great reasons to give a piece of handmade jewelry. Each one-of-a-kind design says “I care.”

Morning Star is one of Betty’s handmade Cross necklaces. The sterling silver cross features white topaz and hangs from a hand wired necklace.

Swingtime is a long draping pair of earrings created from natural peridot. The fresh green color is perfect for the season.

Let’s Twist Again is a purple lover’s dream. Sarah combined twisted amethyst briolette shaped beads with some round lavender stripped fluorite beads for a fresh, fun look.

Don’t forget that our Birthday Club members always receive a $15 discount coupon during their birthday month. Join today at Rose of Sharon Jewelry Birthday Club.  We also offer new member discounts immediately upon signing up.

Our June sale on Sandra Lee’s designs is a great offer. You’ll save 10% on her original work, plus receive a free pair of earrings plus receive free standard shipping!

Don’t miss out on the Rose of Sharon Jewelry May 10/10 sale on handmade artisan jewelry. Last day is May 31st to save 10% plus we’ll donate 10% to help cure Cystic Fibrosis.

Learn more about Cystic Fibrosis today.

Looking for dark colored jewelry? You’ve find it at ROSJ! Sandra Lee often uses natural stones  in smoky grey, rich burgundy and deep forest green. For everyone who loves the contrast of a dark necklace, why not try one of these traditional designs?

Willow Brook by Sandra Lee combines deep green Jade and yellow turquoise (the name doesn’t reflect the actual greenish yellow mottled color of these unique beads).

The large green Jade briolette pendant is a great focal for this one-of-a-kind necklace.

What  would a Sandra Lee creation be without matching earrings and bracelets. These 3-piece sets are a great value as you can mix or match the pieces for a traditional coordinated look or wear separately as is in fashion now!

Willow Brook would make a great gift for a Mother or Grandmother who loves to look stylish in darker tones.

Autumn Blush isn’t just for fall dressing. The rich natural carnelian beads are a mixture of brown, sienna, orange and cream. The large wavy beads are quite dramatic.

Again Sandra Lee wanted you to be very well accessorized so she created a bold bracelet featuring the oversized natural carnelian beads. To balance out the jewelry set, she chose to make a pair of delicate dangling earrings.

Sterling silver chain and clasps add a rich feel.

Dress for Success is the perfect name for this one-of-a-kind 3-piece necklace set. Sandra Lee has such a classic take on these designs that you can never go wrong. They have a bit of drama but aren’t overdone for everyday wear.

This necklace contrasts the beauty of blue Amazonite with a deeper grey/blue mottled agate. 

These little pictures don’t do this justice – you must click over to the main Rose of Sharon Jewelry store and see the enlarged photos to really under stand the beauty of Dress for Success.

All of these beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry sets from Sandra Lee are on sale this month.  The entire Rose of Sharon Jewelry store is having a May 10/10 sale. Save 10% plus we’ll donate 10% in your name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help find a cure for our beloved Sarah.

Want to see more darker colored jewelry designs? Stop by the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store.