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To say that Karen Gatchell is an expert in the art of jewelry making would be an understatement.
With more than 40 years of fine art and graphic design experience under her belt, a love of fashion, and a fascination with natural minerals, Karen is a master of making beautiful and unique jewelry pieces.
Every piece created by Karen at Palm of Hope Designs is one of a kind. That’s because of the use of natural stones in her jewelry, and the variation that can be found in the stone’s grain, color, and pattern. Palm of Hope Designs incorporates semi-precious stones, natural stone, pearls, and unusual mineral specimens into their designs.
The jewelry made by Palm of Hope Designs not only shows off the natural beauty of nature, but it also showcases the natural beauty of the wearer of the jewelry.
For jewelry where no two pieces are ever the same, try the gorgeous products expertly made by Palm of Hope Designs.
Have you heard of Lisa Crowder Jewelry?
This is jewelry designed from an architectural perspective, done at its finest. These are beautiful, wearable structures that are eye-catching, statement pieces that will enhance any woman’s wardrobe.
Metalsmith Lisa Crowder creates her three-dimensional pieces using mixed metals and enamel, utilizing form, color, line, and balance. Crafted in Austin, Texas, her collection can be found throughout the United States and Canada.
Lisa honed her craft after obtaining a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Metals and Ceramics. She also studied at the University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts in Sydney, Australia and the Penland School of Craft and Arrowmont School of Craft.
Her pieces are created from ebony, bone, sterling silver, 14-karat gold vermeil, 18-karat gold bi-metal, and vitreous enamel.
“I strive to make work that is wearable and pleasing to the eye,” said Lisa about her jewelry. She wants wearers to think of them as works of art.
Her pieces are bold, yet timeless. Consider her necklaces, all unique and made with thought and care. Her tone necklace features 7 rough cut circles that are interlocked, making a lightweight necklace that is available in three finishes.
Her multi-rough cut jumble necklace is made of several silver circles gathered together, and her rough cut double layer necklace of one large circle hung on a chain is so stunning that no one else will have one like it. These simple forms work together, building on each other in these pieces that are anything but trendy.
Her earrings won’t be a background piece, either. They are made with the same care as all of her other pieces with the same style. Her rings might be among the most unique pieces in her line. From her small thin RC double layer ring to her double rivet textured band ring, your hands will be noticed while wearing these pieces!
She also offers bracelets and a Constellation brooch, a gorgeous piece in silver and gold.
For jewelry that’s unlike products that you will find anywhere else, consider Lisa Crowder’s bold and timeless pieces created by a professional metalsmith. Get used to answering, “Where did you get that?”
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Looking for jewelry that will make your customers gasp in awe at their beauty and elegance? Amy Blackburn’s Crystal Elegance jewelry is exactly what you need.
Amy’s Crystal Elegance specializes in the beautiful hand crafted elegance of Swarovski Crystals. Her jewelry is designed to show off the unique sparkle of these timeless crystals.
The jewelry sold by Crystal Elegance is guaranteed to go with anything your customers wear, from casual dress to more elegant, formal affairs.
And their jewelry is made from the highest quality Rhodium plated and Nickel free metal, so you won’t have to worry about the pieces rusting or breaking with repeated wear.
The next time you’re looking for an amazing jewelry company with quality that is second to none, try Amy Blackburn’s Crystal Elegance!
It is not the “what” but the “why” that makes these pieces special.
That’s what Virginia-based jewelry company Sylvan Spirit wants customers to know about their products.
Sylvan Spirit creates beautiful pieces of art with each necklace, pair of earrings, bracelet and other wonderful jewelry creations that they sell.
The inspiration behind their creations comes from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Mountains, where the company is located. There, you’ll find beautiful flowering plants and breathtaking views aplenty. Sylvan Spirit takes these gorgeous locales and transforms them into awe-inspiring pieces of jewelry that will transform any outfit into something magical.
Every piece made by Sylvan Spirit is hand painted, assembled by hand or sculpted from clay and cast in sterling silver, bronze or gold. They also use a variety of pearls, Swarovski crystals, and semiprecious stones in their work.
They also have a stunning line of jewelry that incorporates the pattern found on the famous Chilhowie bricks, which were made in Virginia in the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
Sylvan Spirit is also passionate about helping those in need, especially victims of abuse and those living with dyslexia. They have two lines of products whose proceeds go toward these advocacy groups. They are the Prevent Child Abuse America’s Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign. and the “pqbd” Collection, which brings awareness to those living with dyslexia.
Try Sylvan Spirit products today, and see the difference in quality and style.
Lisa Marino Jewelry has carved out a niche in jewelry with her one of a kind, vintage-inspired pieces. She styles the pieces herself, utilizing her experience with a degree in gemology. They are handmade with great attention to detail and a focus on customers’ needs.
Her pieces are stunning. She offers an eclectic mix of vintage and new jewelry crafted from metals, gemstones and beads. And, of course, Lisa and her team will create a custom piece just for you.
Her work falls into six main categories: earrings, bracelets, children’s jewelry, religious, necklaces, and bridal and brooches. Browsing through her collection, you’ll find vibrant colors (think aquamarine, burnt orange, and dark pink).
Most of her earrings are chandelier-style and hang beautifully. They sparkle and are sure to turn heads. The bracelets come in an assortment of colors and styles, featuring delicate pearls, or precious gems. The necklaces are gorgeous, whether you are looking for a blue topaz piece, or one in ruby, or blue hoplite.
The religious jewelry is just as beautiful, from a stunning rose quartz cross necklace, to a tourmaline necklace featuring a cross and a swallow. She offers pieces that say simply “Amen” or feature symbols, like a cross. Her rosaries can be found in a variety of colors and gems. Lisa’s sweet baby assortment ends her collection.
The labradorite gemstone would make the perfect gift for a baptism, while the white freshwater pearl bracelet with a cross would be darling on a little arm at church.
This California artisan has created pieces that have been featured in “Women’s Wear Daily,” and can be found at her shop, Tea Leaf Cottage, located in the heart of Old Town Orange, California, and also along the California Coast, internationally, and in 5-star resorts.
For jewelry you simply won’t find anywhere else, check out what Lisa Marino has to offer!
Fill out their wholesale inquiry form to learn more about what they have to offer.
The designs of jewelry company Forestique make it simple and fashionable to connect with nature with all-natural pieces that are sure to make a statement!
Owner Henry Wischusen grew up surrounded by wood working tradition in New England and spent his childhood creating everything from tiny sculptures to boats.
Wischusen’s career was in the corporate world but after 35 years he returned to his roots of wood craft. With delicate wood veneers, he presents “all the beauty of the wood while maintaining my reverence to the forest.”
Wischusen’s designs are created with wood that is 1/40th of an inch thick, which shows the true beauty of the tree where it originated. The bracelets are sun cured, meaning carbon producing heaters and lights can be avoided.
Forestique bracelets are also never finished with dye stains or chemicals. Each wood creation retains its natural color with coats of Tung oil, natural citrus terpene, carnauba wax, and other natural substances. The natural wood material also ensures a perfect fit — the bracelets, while maybe tight at first, will gradually flex open and react to the fit of your wrist.
This flexibility comes from the strength of the wood. The bracelets are a one size fits all without the risk of damage or breaking!
Forestique earrings are also one with nature. Each pair is modeled after actual leaves and made from Koa and maple wood, and the pieces gently curve the way true leaves do in the fall. From dark and light browns to eye-catching golds, these earrings are the perfect accessory for any fall or winter outfit.
The wood-made pendants are also delicately created and mirror those leaves of the Ginkgo, Aspen, Muscadine, and even hops!
Even if jewelry isn’t where your interests lay, Forestique has you covered for the rest of the home. Durable cutting boards from the wood of Red Oaks, scrubs made of coffee bag fabric, and even a utensil set are all available to bring the outdoors inside!
Looking to organize? Try out a business card holder in gorgeous Ribbon Mahogany or Walnut, or a key holder in any shade of wood you can imagine. And even when you’re catching flights, Forestique has the perfect luggage tags that will make your bag stand out.
Forestique approaches fashion and home life with a sustainable perspective that brings the beauty of nature right to you!
Do you have customers who seek out unique, expertly-crafted jewelry; products that are a cut above the rest of the competition?
Green Tree Jewelry, a San Diego-based jewelry and gift company, makes amazing laser-cut wood jewelry, steampunk inspired light switch covers, and many other unique, exciting, and beautiful products!
The company was started by father and son duo Lance Nybye Sr. and Lance Nybye Jr., with the goal in mind to create affordable, fun jewelry from USA-based sustainable resources.
Their main goal is to ensure their customers are always happy and satisfied with the beautiful products that they create.
They provide amazing, laser engraved wooden jewelry and gifts for any style, including earrings, steampunk jewelry, clocks, coasters, bracelets, and, yes, even steampunk inspired switch plates!
For expertly crafted products that you can’t find anywhere else, shop at Green Tree Jewelry, and see the difference in their quality, style, and affordability!
Since 2011, Silvertree Designs has produced fair trade artisan jewelry for quality boutiques, creating not only gorgeous pieces but giving back to others.
Stuart Smith founded Silvertree Designs after working with Global Exchange’s Fair Trade Wholesale division, which eventually closed. Smith carried on the fair trade movement with Silvertree, supporting a butterfly breeding and jewelry artisans project in Peru.
Silvertree is dedicated to providing fair trade environments to aid exploited producers in maintaining their lifestyles. The company provides artists and farmers with a living wage for their work, engages in environmentally sustainable practices, ensures there is no abuse of child labor and provides healthy working conditions.
The artists in Peru raise butterflies as an income generating project. Once the butterflies reach the end of their lifespan, the wings are dried and collected for the jewelry pieces. The wings are then carefully cut and framed in silver, each piece handcrafted by a jewelry artisan.
Silvertree Designs uses only the best parts of each butterfly wing and the jewelry is crafted in a way that it can be reversible. Silvertree’s collection of butterfly wing earrings come in sterling silver or silver plated nickel, and each piece is unique and fashionable.
Earring sets come in a variety of shapes, ranging from hearts to diamonds, squares, and teardrops. The bright colors of the butterfly wings make the earrings true statement pieces that can match any outfit.
Butterfly wing necklace pendants at Silvertree also come in sterling silver or silver plated nickel. Sold as individual pendants, these pieces make customization a breeze. A teardrop pendant made of a bright red, orange and yellow wing is perfect for fall. Looking for a gift for a sweetheart? Try the heart shaped pendant in a bright, ocean blue.
Pendants and earrings both also come in wing shapes to represent the butterfly each design is based on! You can also wear the beautiful butterfly wings as a bracelet. Each link is a framed wing and comes in a variety of colors.
Silvertree Designs not only creates safe working conditions and gives back to communities, but they produce unique jewelry so customers can look fashionable while helping the environment!
Not all businesses come about intentionally.
Take Nell Mercier and her business, for example. Nell Mercier jewelry was started “quite by accident,” as Mercier tells it.
“I have a BFA in graphic design but was a pre-k teacher when my business began. I started oil painting to reintroduce art into my life,” Mercier says. “I quickly felt overwhelmed trying to fill large canvases and consequently swung the pendulum and tried to paint as small as I could instead.”
As more requests for her jewelry came in, more time was spent painting her miniatures, until eventually, Mercier had to make her jewelry business her full-time job.
Each miniature oil painting that Nell Mercier creates is painted on a wood panel, varnished, mounted in a sterling silver setting, and finished with an engraved signature on the back. Each pendant hangs on a 1.5mm sterling silver neck ring. Make no mistake, these piece of miniature oil painting masterpieces are so stunning, they should be hung in an art gallery!
Pendants are Nell Mercier’s best-selling products and for good reason. These wonderful, miniature works of art are expertly painted with the precision that only a true master artist could achieve.
Most of the images that she creates are based on coastal scenes, and these scenes tend to be the most popular, as well.
Mercier says these scenes, with the beautiful colors found in nature, lend themselves to attractive subject matter for wearable art.
Each piece is meticulously crafted to accurately represent whatever subject Mercier is painting.
For example, her Black Lab pendant shows the perfect image of a small black Labrador sitting on the beach and staring out into the vast expanse of the ocean.
Her In Bloom pendant shows a beautiful oil painting of a small pink rose, that’s blooming so brightly that you’d swear you could almost smell its lovely scent.
If you’re buying a handmade pendant from Nell Mercier, you’re going to need a necklace to hang it from, right? Lucky for you and your customers, Nell Mercier also provides some very high-quality necklaces for customers, as well.
Each pendant you order comes with a 1.5mm sterling silver neck ring. Nell Mercier Jewelry carries other sterling silver necklace styles as well if you would like to offer a variety to your customers. The Nell Mercier Jewelry website is set up for retail orders, so please contact Nell to discuss painted images and necklace options.
Nell Mercier is the place to shop if you want to provide your customers with some truly breathtaking works of art. Their jewelry will transform any outfit into a stunning masterpiece.