Friday, June 1, 2018
Amethyst Pearl Pave Crystal Flower Necklace Earrings Set Natural Stone Jewelry
https://www.etsy.com/listing/599132628/amethyst-pearl-pave-crystal-flower?ga_search_query=flower&ref=shop_items_search_2
Monday, November 2, 2015
Teacher Gifts - Practical Jewelry Ideas
OK - so this is a personal blog. I'm a retired teacher and I received many wonderful gifts over the years I taught from many wonderful students. But the ones I most appreciated were the practical ones.
For example, one family gave me a set of white board markers in all colors available. That was particularly fantastic because I was teaching in a very poor, inner city school. White board markers were worth their weight in gold - and in all those colors - - - well, it sure made things nice for the students and me.
With that in mind, may I suggest Key Chain ID Lanyards as a possible teacher gift?
For the animal lover, we have several, including:
For example, one family gave me a set of white board markers in all colors available. That was particularly fantastic because I was teaching in a very poor, inner city school. White board markers were worth their weight in gold - and in all those colors - - - well, it sure made things nice for the students and me.
With that in mind, may I suggest Key Chain ID Lanyards as a possible teacher gift?
For the animal lover, we have several, including:
Pandas
Dalmations
Labs
And more Dalmations
For those who want something a little more elegant, we have
We have these and more at RivendellRockJewelry.Etsy.Com Come browse and find your Christmas or Holiday gifts. We include free gift wrap and ship via USPS Priority Mail within the USA.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Christmas in July - - AGAIN????
I know. Christmas just ended and now here are all the early, early, early - - - well you get it. Yes, for some this is just another marketing trick, but I think it can be more. This is a good time to check in with our feelings of hope, help for those around us, hospitality, and our moral compass, just as we do in November and December.
Yes, it is a "Hallmark Moment" as the two Hallmark channels run their Christmas movies, all rather simple, sweet and predictible - smaltzy - but we need a little smaltz in our lives to center us.
Now as to the other part of Christmas in July - the sales. As a small business owner and jewelry designer Rivendell Rock Jewelry, I am offering a store wide sale - 10% off all items from July 6 to July 12 in conjunction with other Etsy shops.
Didn't find something you like? You will find many gorgeous, handmade items from small crafters and artists listed at STATTEAM "Christmas in July" SALE Promotional Blog July 6-July12 Please be sure and check it out. Here are artists who create unique jewelry, crochet and knit pieces, paintings, pottery, and more ways to trick out a horse or pony than you can ever imagine!
As for my jewelry, I can't let you go without highlighting one or two pieces, (or maybe three) can I?
Yes, it is a "Hallmark Moment" as the two Hallmark channels run their Christmas movies, all rather simple, sweet and predictible - smaltzy - but we need a little smaltz in our lives to center us.
Now as to the other part of Christmas in July - the sales. As a small business owner and jewelry designer Rivendell Rock Jewelry, I am offering a store wide sale - 10% off all items from July 6 to July 12 in conjunction with other Etsy shops.
Didn't find something you like? You will find many gorgeous, handmade items from small crafters and artists listed at STATTEAM "Christmas in July" SALE Promotional Blog July 6-July12 Please be sure and check it out. Here are artists who create unique jewelry, crochet and knit pieces, paintings, pottery, and more ways to trick out a horse or pony than you can ever imagine!
As for my jewelry, I can't let you go without highlighting one or two pieces, (or maybe three) can I?
For a practical jewelry item, check out our ID lanyards - for example
Trending bracelets with a flair - for example
And the perfect Summer time earrings -
P.S. We all know that Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol, but how many knew he wrote quite a few Christmas stories? I didn't - check my next blog for more about this wonderful author and his connection with Christmas.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Eclectic Gone Wild
Tony and I love designs that combine different eras, cultures and mediums, but we really went wild recently with our new line of stacking bracelets.
We started with a bead loom, something associated with Native American tribes. Then we found some patterns from the Medieval Europe that sparked our imagination and had us drawing designs on graph paper with colored pencils - shades of elementary school. We mixed Czechoslovakian and Japanese modern beads to create the patterns. Then we finished each bracelet with ultra-suede ties again in a bow (very modern and vegan friendly) to Native American design and Pony Express beads reminding us of the Gold Rush period of California history. Finally, we designed them to stack - so they are ultra-edgy and modern.
The results are so gorgeous that we will be adding to this line in the future. But rest assured, while we will continue with the concept, we will never duplicate any bracelet. We want everyone to be confident that when they wear one of our designs, they have a unique, one of a kind piece of jewelry.
Oh, and in case you didn't get our announcement, we have changed our name from Exotic Treasures Jewelry to RIVENDELL ROCK JEWELRY. We can be found at Rivendellrockjewelry.etsy.com
We started with a bead loom, something associated with Native American tribes. Then we found some patterns from the Medieval Europe that sparked our imagination and had us drawing designs on graph paper with colored pencils - shades of elementary school. We mixed Czechoslovakian and Japanese modern beads to create the patterns. Then we finished each bracelet with ultra-suede ties again in a bow (very modern and vegan friendly) to Native American design and Pony Express beads reminding us of the Gold Rush period of California history. Finally, we designed them to stack - so they are ultra-edgy and modern.
The results are so gorgeous that we will be adding to this line in the future. But rest assured, while we will continue with the concept, we will never duplicate any bracelet. We want everyone to be confident that when they wear one of our designs, they have a unique, one of a kind piece of jewelry.
Oh, and in case you didn't get our announcement, we have changed our name from Exotic Treasures Jewelry to RIVENDELL ROCK JEWELRY. We can be found at Rivendellrockjewelry.etsy.com
https://www.etsy.com/listing/230261672/rambling-rose-loomed-seed-bead-bracelet
https://www.etsy.com/listing/229918380/blue-teal-green-and-gold-loomed-seed
https://www.etsy.com/listing/228057114/hand-bead-loomed-medieval-rose-seed-bead
https://www.etsy.com/listing/227956213/loom-beaded-medieval-design-stackable
https://www.etsy.com/listing/229993131/green-cross-and-pearl-seed-bead-hand
Monday, March 9, 2015
Name Change
We changed the name of our shop on Etsy from
Exotic Treasures to Rivendell Rock Jewelry [Rivendellrockjewelry.etsy.com] We had two reasons for the change.
First, we moved. We are now up near Coloma and Placerville, California, near the old gold discovery site. We named our new property Rivendell after the Elves home from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit books. Not that it is that grand, nor does it have anything like the water that is so much a part of the original, but because it is a peaceful, quiet place.
Second, we had a few people think that there was something erotic about our jewelry, given that the word "exotic" is frequently associated with such things. That is the furtherest thing from the truth.
We will be keeping this name for our blog for a few more weeks, but will be starting a new one soon. We'll list that name here, along with the new URL.
And for a quick P.S., there are two of us - this is not a royal we that we use. We're a mother-son team of jewelry designers.
Exotic Treasures to Rivendell Rock Jewelry [Rivendellrockjewelry.etsy.com] We had two reasons for the change.
First, we moved. We are now up near Coloma and Placerville, California, near the old gold discovery site. We named our new property Rivendell after the Elves home from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit books. Not that it is that grand, nor does it have anything like the water that is so much a part of the original, but because it is a peaceful, quiet place.
Second, we had a few people think that there was something erotic about our jewelry, given that the word "exotic" is frequently associated with such things. That is the furtherest thing from the truth.
We will be keeping this name for our blog for a few more weeks, but will be starting a new one soon. We'll list that name here, along with the new URL.
And for a quick P.S., there are two of us - this is not a royal we that we use. We're a mother-son team of jewelry designers.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Pretty, Practical, and Security Conscious Jewelry
Whether we like it or not, security has become an important
element in our lives. Wearing
identification badges is a large part of that. From teachers to nurses, doctors
to cruise passengers, ID badges and the lanyards to hold them are a big part of
our lives.
That’s the grim side; now for the fashionista side. Pretty lanyards that coordinate with our
clothes and match our personality are far better for our emotional and
professional wellbeing that those slightly scruffy woven types handed out by
companies, complete with advertising logos.
For example, here is an elegant, sophisticated lanyard that would
coordinate perfectly with a business suit:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/82959566/pearl-swarovski-and-seed-bead-id-badge?ref=shop_home_active_3
For something softer and a bit more feminine, the same design is executed in pink:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/83830058/beaded-lanyard-pink-swarovski-grey-pearl?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/82961057/lapis-lazuli-blue-lace-agate-lanyard?ref=shop_home_active_2
https://www.etsy.com/listing/221531984/id-badge-lanyard-dalmations-dogs-red?ref=shop_home_active_10
https://www.etsy.com/listing/223435429/labrador-puppy-id-badge-lanyard-puppy?ref=shop_home_active_6
https://www.etsy.com/listing/223534764/panda-lampwork-and-green-seed-bead?ref=shop_home_active_4
The thing to remember though, is while we may need to
concentrate on security and safety, we can do so while still remaining true to
our fashion style.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
The Green Dilemma
It's
almost St Patrick's day, and for those of us who just cannot wear green, this
day can be problematic. If I put on a pale green dress or blouse, someone will
be handing me a basin. If I try a dark green scarf I look so sick someone is calling
911. I love green, but I just cannot wear green clothes.
Then
one day, I tried on a green necklace. Just some polished rocks like this one
https://www.etsy.com/listing/154024459/copper-pendant-necklace-stone-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_23
and
everything changed! For some reason, my
face doesn’t turn green when I wear green jewelry.
Now, I design and make a whole line of green
jewelry, both for those of us who are green challenged and for those who just
love the color.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/161003593/chryosprase-and-copper-teardrop-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_22
https://www.etsy.com/listing/200848884/dark-green-clear-crystal-bead-lace?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/103024576/emerald-sterling-silver-chandelier?ref=shop_home_active_15
Check out my shop Rivendellrockjewelry.etsy.com to see more
Monday, February 9, 2015
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Most of our posts are centered around fashion and jewelry, but sometimes other subjects take the front. There is much discussion in our country right now about "fairness." This story provides an interesting opportunity for meditation and discussion.
I heard an example of how destructive Envy can be. It goes like this:
Once upon a time, two men opened competing shoe shops right
across the street from each other. Each
man was so envious of the other that they spent their days sitting outside
their shops to watch customers entering the store opposite. If one saw a customer entering the shop of
the other, he was so eaten up with envy that he could not see or think of
anything else.
And so these two men continued, year after year, envying
each other and failing to realize their own accomplishments, because they
obviously had accomplishments – they were both still in business.
One day, a woman entered one of the stores and told the
owner that she would grant him one wish.
He could wish for anything – long life, good health, great wealth –
anything at all. The only condition was
that whatever he wished for would be doubled for his rival. So if he wished for long life, the other shoe
store owner would life twice as long. If
he wished for great wealth, his “rival” would receive twice as much.
The man thought long and hard, and after much calculation,
told the woman that he wished to lose one eye.
How blind are we, when we look at our neighbor and envy what
he or she has? How distant are we from
enjoying life, if we want others to lose what they have, what they may have
worked hard for, or even been lucky enough to have received? How far away are we from this man if we are
even urging the government to take from others and redistribute it so we get a “fair
share,” not of opportunity, but of outcome?
How many of us are willing to give up one eye, just so our neighbor is
blinded?
No, I am not suggesting we leave the poor to fend for
themselves. We must, as a country,
provide opportunities for all, and a true safety net for those who cannot take
advantage of those opportunities. But,
no matter how “unfair” it may seem that some have great mansions, fancy
clothes, luxury cars, and all the trappings of wealth, taking that away, by
force or even by law, will not make anyone better off in the long run, as a
study of history and economics will show.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
NEW JEWELRY TREND - HAND FACETED GEMSTONES
One of the newest shapes for gemstones is the hand faceted
bead. Gorgeous gemstones – from emeralds
to tourmaline to topaz – are now being transformed by skilled artists into the most
gorgeous beads you can imagine. And to
make this new trend even more exciting, they are far less expensive and much
more versatile than their traditional cut siblings.
Citrine and Sterling Silver Necklace
Imagine wearing a deep blue topaz necklace to a business
meeting or to the office. Picture
yourself in a stunning citrine necklace, shimmering with just the right amount
of light and sparkle. You can with these
gemstones and not appear overdressed.
Add them to that little black dress for a special evening out or as the
perfect finishing touch for prom night.
However you wear them, this is one time when you can have your cake and
eat it, too.
Citrine and Sterling Silver Earrings
Green and Pink Tourmaline Sterling Silver Necklace
Green and Pink Tourmaline Sterling Silver Earrings
London Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Necklace
Labradorite and Carnelian Sterling Silver Necklace
Labradorite and Carnelian Sterling Silver Earrings
Friday, April 19, 2013
Shakespeare Was Right
Yesterday I was struggling with a design. It should have worked – I had gorgeous
shimmering white crystals, sparkling light blue ones, lovely frosted white
beads, a soft pale yellow – well you get the idea – all pastel colors. I had an original design I had sketched out,
my loom strung, and I started weaving.
Anyway, I worked the
pattern for a while . . . undid it . . . re-designed . . . wove again . .
.undid it . . . changed colors . . . .
The design was good – the colors so soft and cool – just right for
spring, but the magic was just not happening!
Frustrated, I sat back and looked around my design space and
out the window at my garden. What met my
eyes was strong color – everything, from the bright sunlit sky to the grass was
saturated in color. That’s the world I
have created. There are some pastels,
but they are foils for the rich deep colors I seem to thrive on.
Lesson learned - you will find bright, bold, deep,
rich, saturated color in my designs, with some pastels and pearls for
accents. Bottom line – Shakespeare was right – “to thine own self be true.”
Bold blue and sunflower yellow add a punch of color to the soft pearls
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Deep forest green malachite is paired with rich dark red garnets in a rustic design
Antique copper and red coral pair for distinctive, eye catching earrings
Soft peach and pale pastel blue are great - when edgy black is added
Rich sunflower yellow citrine - brilliant saturated color
Bold green jade, black and brown mahogany obsidian and copper wire wrapped green jasper - rich deep color
Classic red and cobalt blue - lapis lazuli and carnelian with copper accents - deep color saturated gemstones
More cobalt blue lapis lazuli, this time paired with brilliant turquoise and copper. The rich colors make the beautiful white bird pop
Pink??? Sure - so long as it is a brilliant shocking pink, paired with dark green in these tourmaline earrings.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
ROSE QUARTZ - THE HEART STONE
Sometimes called the heart stone, rose quartz glows with
soft, gentle, warm, beauty. The translucent
stone is very pretty when used alone in a piece of jewelry. When paired with red, black, or green, the
color seems to intensify.
Rose Quartz, Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Necklace
Rose Quartz, Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Earrings
Rose Quartz and Garnet Two Strand Necklace
It is beautiful as a fashion accessory, there are many
who attribute additional powers to this natural crystal. It is believed to be able to help one achieve
balance when experiencing difficulties in relationships or recovering from
depression from various problems to help make one whole again. This in turn will help others because one
cannot help another to become whole if he himself is not whole. Rose Quartz may be associated with spring and
summer, when it is light out more often.
However, this stone can be just as valuable to a person in the autumn
and winter, when it is dark and grey and depressing outside.
Rose Quartz and Aventurine Earrings
Rose Quartz and Garnet Earrings
You may not believe in the healing power of the
chakra, the rose quartz will brighten your and other people’s moods.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Carved Stone
OK - I can see doing intricate carving on softer materials like wood or bone, but on stone? Sure shaping is "just" a matter of patience, skill and lots of grits of grinding and polishing compounds, so cabochons, I can understand, like the ones in these necklaces:
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/110940702/hemimorphite-crystal-copper-pendant?ga_search_query=aqua
I can even envision a tool a little like a dental drill helping to form the petals on this beautiful stone:
But having the artistic and technical skill to carve jade - a very hard mineral just blows my mind. Guess that's why I love jewelry like these two pieces:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/115011348/jade-phoenix-coral-onyx-sterling-silver?ga_search_query=jade
So, the next question is: What do you find interesting, fascinating or mind blowing?
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