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Posted in Designing Jewelry, Jewelry & Design Events, Jewelry News, Other Announcements on Aug 6th, 2010
It’s time to give back! Look fabulous and help find homes for animals in need. Every year, millions of animals are put down because they are unwanted or their medical needs are too great. Best Friends Animal Society aims to create “a better world through kindness to animals”. With a determined dedication to being a [...]
Posted in Jewelry News on Aug 3rd, 2010
Here are a few more wonderful Polyvore users who have featured my jewelry in their creations. Check out the ones I found last time. It’s like we don’t even know her anymore, Charles, by mangoweb Goth-style – I love it! Black and red are so fun to wear, and collections like this make me pine [...]
Posted in Jewelry News on Jul 27th, 2010
Crisp, fresh green peridot is so pretty, which works beautifully with lots of other colors. It easily transitions from spring to fall palette and is the birthstone for August. Pronounced “peh-ree-doh”, it is widely mined throughout the world, including in USA, Australia, Brazil, China, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. It is a variety of Olivine, and [...]
Posted in Designing Jewelry, Jewelry News on Jul 2nd, 2010
It seems that the better you know someone the more trouble you have finding just the right gift. I get into a ball of stress every year trying to find something meaningful for my sister, but every now and then I hit on an idea that works out beautifully, if I do say so myself. [...]
Posted in Jewelry News on Jun 25th, 2010
I love that one of my all-time favorite gemstones is my birthstone! Ruby, the red version of blue sapphire, is one of the top precious stones, along with sapphire, diamond and emerald. An incredibly popular stone, beading-grade ruby is nearly always dyed, to produced a stunning, but opaque, finish. Natural rubies are commonly mined in [...]
Posted in Jewelry & Design Events, Jewelry News on Jun 21st, 2010
On Saturday I hit San Francisco for the Thread indie designer showcase. There was such a spectacular range of creators, super high energy, great music and even a central fashion show. I thought I’d post a handful of photos I snapped throughout the day. You know how addicted to chain I am, so of course [...]
Posted in Jewelry News, Marketing and Web Design, Other Announcements on May 18th, 2010
I’m thrilled to be part of the Summer Blog Tour, thanks to The Work at Home Woman and Living My MoMent. These ladies are hitting sixty different blogs during their tour, spotlighting an incredible range of bloggers. You can follow along at either blog and find new artists and writers from all over! Help them [...]
Posted in Jewelry & Design Events, Jewelry News on Apr 20th, 2010
Mother’s Day is really close and I, of course, am completely unprepared. I have to do a little scrambling today to get a gift together in time. If you’re shipping internationally like I am, don’t wait another minute! Here are some tips when buying for mom: Older women prefer shorter earrings, so choose styles that [...]
Posted in Jewelry News on Mar 25th, 2010
We’re already hitting April! Quartz is one of the most common minerals on earth. Amethyst, chalcedony, carnelian, citrine, rose quartz, smokey quartz and ametrine and all quartzes, defined only by their color differences. Quartz also appears frequently as an inclusion in other minerals. Particular colors of inclusions are also called different things, such as rutilated [...]
Posted in Jewelry News on Feb 25th, 2010
Aquamarine jewelry is always in style. Baby blues are a feminine touch for any fashionista, and it’s the birthstone for March. A variety of beryl, aquamarine is typically transparent with a delicate blue or green tint. Often heat treated to enhance their color, aquamarine is mined in Russia, Brazil and Sri Lanka. There are also [...]
Posted in Jewelry & Design Events, Marketing and Web Design, Other Announcements on Feb 15th, 2010
I’m so excited to announce that I have a brand new shopping cart at Elena Adams Designs! After a long weekend of solid work it’s nicely installed and ready to go. I’d really appreciate being made aware of any bugs or broken areas while it’s settling in, so please don’t hesitate to email me or [...]
Posted in Jewelry & Design Events, Jewelry News, Other Announcements on Feb 13th, 2010
Choosing a custom jewelry designer can be a lot of work, but ultimately a rewarding quest that will leave you with a piece of jewelry you’ll treasure for years. The Handmade Artist’s Forum blog has featured my article, which you can read here.
Posted in Jewelry News, Other Announcements on Feb 3rd, 2010
Be prepared! Valentine’s Day is just over a week away. If you want to order jewelry for your special someone in time for the international day of love, be sure to order by the following dates: Domestic Priority Mail must be ordered by Thursday, February 4th Express Mail must be ordered by Thursday, February 11th
Posted in Jewelry News on Jan 25th, 2010
Celebrating a February birthday? Amethyst is the gemstone of the month and birthstone jewelry is always a great gift. Purple gemstones are a youthful look that suit any age, and amethyst is a perfect choice for adding fun color. A form of quartz, amethyst is one of the most popular stones on the market. It [...]
Posted in Jewelry News on Jan 16th, 2010
I love shopping online, but even I know that it creates some challenges that are never an issue when you’re going to a physical store location. One of the trickiest things to buy is bracelets. Here are some tips for getting the perfect length bracelet, so you never have to worry about exchanges and modifications. [...]
Posted in Jewelry & Design Events, Jewelry News on Jan 11th, 2010
Alright girls, here’s a tip: start bookmarking your favorite jewelry now! IM your husband one now and then with no attached note; print out a favorite and leave it on a coffee table or bench; enlist a friend to help him shop. Start dropping subtle hints now and avoid getting a teddy bear and a [...]
Posted in Jewelry News, Other Announcements on Dec 7th, 2009
This weekend I’m trying to clean out some things, which involves many long conversations with myself over things like whether or not I really need fifteen Dremel attachments when my drill broke two years ago. As you may know, I switched over to a new kind of gift wrapping during this last year, but I [...]
Posted in Designing Jewelry, Jewelry News on Nov 6th, 2009
I fell in love with a strand of these gigantic serpentine pieces about two years ago. One of my very discerning jeweler friends rolled her eyes at me, but I was addicted to oversized rocks at the time and happily ignored her. I knew they’d make great pendants on chain maille and might even have [...]
Posted in Designing Jewelry, Jewelry News, Other Announcements on Nov 6th, 2009
Place your holiday orders early and avoid the dreaded December shipping crunch. Order now and let me know your purchase is a holiday gift and I’ll extend the 60 day exchange and customization policy until the end of January. It’s always stressful buying expensive gifts, and with jewelry everyone has slightly different tastes. Make sure [...]
Posted in Jewelry News, Other Announcements on Oct 21st, 2009
I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by! We’re just about to hit Halloween, which marks the start of silly season. Be prepared and do your shopping early. Here are the holiday order cut off times to guarantee delivery by December 24th: Custom designs must be initiated by October 31st, and confirmed and [...]
