Rose of Sharon Jewelry

Rich emerald green is May’s birthstone but most of us don’t have the bucks for a quality stone. At Rose of Sharon Jewelry, we hand make beautiful and affordable emerald green jewelry alternatives.

Emerald Isle is a magnificent deep emerald green color.

The pendant is a CZ set in sterling silver which Sandra Lee combined with deep green faceted Czech glass beads and sparkling Swarovski crystal spacers.

This  one-of-a-kind necklace measures 17 1/2 inches which is a perfect length for a cocktail dress with scoop or V neck. 

I love the clasp she chose as it is as classy as the rest of the necklace

The matching earrings measure 1 1/4 inches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abiding Faith, one of Betty’s cross necklaces, has been featured here before.

The cross has emerald colored Swarovski crystals which she matched with larger bicone Swarovski beads.

 

 

 

 

Betty’s Gloriosa necklace (cross shown at left) is another lovely design were the color emerald is featured.

This cross necklace is an illusion style with a scattering of emerald green crystals. Gloriosa is a 2-piece set with a matching pair of earrings.

 

 

 

 

 

Emeralds aren’t always deep green (those are the priciest) so this soft green necklace might be more to your liking.

The handmade Wisdom cross necklace has a softer more translucent emerald green color in the cross and in the faceted bead strand.

 

 

 

 

I created this bracelet watch from some beautiful emerald colored glass beads. They are double drilled and strung with silver beads. You’ll find Hour Glass in our Etsy store where the A.F.F. Jewelry collection is featured.

 

 

Hope you enjoyed the “Emerald Green Show” today. Why not subscribe to our blog via email updates or our RSS feed?

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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.

Even snow on the ground won’t stop me from preparing for Spring! Pulled out all the garden catalogs, ordered more plants and today I’m featuring two great handmade jewelry designs that shout Spring!

Pink = Spring for a gardener like me. And nothing compares to the bold pink of Candy Jade.

Fetching in Pink is a handmade pink Candy Jade necklace with matching earrings and bracelet from the talented Sandra Lee.

Sandra loves to make matching pieces so this Fetching In Pink set includes earrings (left) and a wonderful bracelet. You can wear them together for a traditional coordinated look or separately for just a splash of Jade.

 

 

 

 

 

April Remembered is a lovely enameled floral pendant accented with Swarovski crystals on a silver chain. Betty created this design and says she' hopes someone who loves flower will wear it with pride.

 

 

 

 

I have another half dozen brand new necklaces waiting to be posted in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store. Subscribe to the ROSJ blog today and you’ll be the first to know when they are available.

Win a Pair of Earrings

We’re counting down to 1,000 Facebook fans for Rose of Sharon Jewelry. We’ve passed the 900 mark and are eager to give away a beautiful beaded watch from the A.F.F. Jewelry collection. Just become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/rosjewelry to be eligible to win. All fans are eligible for the drawing so do your part and pass it on!

I’ll use Random.org to pick the winner! It’s a lot easier than writing 1,000 names on little slips of paper and then drawing from a hat!

 

An elegant Marcasite watch face with a matching Marcasite clasp and lots of faceted black agate beads is the perfect accessory for cocktail time. Fashionably Late is the newest handmade beaded watch added to our A.F.F. Jewelry line at Etsy.

Marcasite has such a dramatic look that pairs well with shiny black agate .  I hope that Fashionably Late will attend lots of wonderful parties.

 

 

Fashionably Late is a generous 8-inches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Marcasite watch face has  a quartz movement for accuracy  and reliability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve added a complementary Marcasite square toggle clasp to this one-of-a-kind beaded watch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marcasite is a fragile crystallized mineral used for centuries in small pieces in jewelry. Marcasite is versatile appealing to both vintage lovers and trendsetters.

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The women of Rose of Sharon Jewelry are pleased to announce the launch of our new A.F.F. jewelry line and the grand opening of our new Etsy store. A.F.F. stands for Affordable - Fun - Fab handmade jewelry featuring the same creative expression and quality construction as our artisan line but using more price-conscious raw materials and less labor intensive designs. This line is perfect for gift-giving and for accenting your new Spring wardrobe.

Our customers have been asking for a value-priced line for 2009 and our first hot off the workbench products are now available online. We decided to launch A.F.F. in a new Etsy-based store under the Rose of Sharon Jewelry brand to reach out to a broader audience of handmade jewelry lovers. Etsy has a great reputation and it is a pleasure to join an active network of handcrafters.

The A.F.F. line will feature a wide range of beaded necklaces, watches, earrings and bracelets in classic and trendy designs. In today's releases, you'll find several fun decorative watches featuring various silver-toned Geneva watch faces.

I'll be posting new items daily in A.F.F. price range of $25 to $75. We'll also be offering regular specials and promotions as a thank you to our customers who still want to invest in handmade jewelry but don't want to damage the budget.

Stop by the new Etsy store today and tell us what you think of the A.F.F. line - and don't forget to add us to your favorites.

I love watches and what better way to tell time then with a beautiful beaded watch. This watch I call "Tell Me More" because every time I wear it I end up telling strangers all about it. Made from aqua, blue and green glass (some crackled and some plain), "Tell Me More" has a lovely silver-tone Geneva watch face and a simple silver toggle clasp.

This is one of six watches and bracelets that I took pictures of today for inclusion in the Grand Opening of our Etsy store. The store is live but pretty empty as I am readying Rose of Sharon Jewelry's new A.F.F. (Affordable - Fun - Fab) line. So many customers expressed an interest in original handmade jewelry designs in the $25 to $75 range that we decided to launch an Etsy store specifically for them - and for you too! We've combined our jewelry talents with less costly (but still great quality) materials to create a fabulous value-priced line of original handcrafted jewelry.

Don't forget to sign up for e-mail alerts (see link here in right column) on the Etsy formal Grand Opening and new product releases in our Rose of Sharon Jewelry web store. Another great way to stay informed is to join our Birthday Club on the web site - you'll receive our monthly newsletter filled with handmade jewelry buying advice, discounts and family info and we'll send you a FREE pair of earrings for your birthday! Today's question - Do you wear a watch every day or only for special occasions?