June’s Birthstone: The Pearl

June 8, 2009

June has several birthstones, including pearls, moonstone, and rose quartz. I’ve chosen to write about pearls this time around. It takes years to become a pearl expert, and I’m far from being an expert myself, but I’d like to share some of what I do know here on my blog. There are two types of […]

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New at Lava Jewelry: Stud Earrings!

June 7, 2009

After many requests, I have decided to start offering gemstone stud earrings in my Etsy shop. I’ve listed a couple of pairs so far, with many more to come. I also welcome custom orders on stud earrings. Just let me know what type and size of gemstone you’re interested in, and I can give you […]

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I’m here!

June 4, 2009

I can’t believe how long it’s been since I posted to my blog… Well, I’ve been busy making new jewelry and selling at a variety of events. I have new items for Fall 2009 listed on my web site now. I sold at the Union Design Festival in San Francisco on Sunday, and I will […]

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Telegraph Ave Fair – Berkeley – 12/24

December 16, 2008

I will be once again selling my jewelry and handmade soy candles at an outdoor event. If you’re in the Bay Area, this is a great chance to come do some last-minute Christmas shopping. Buy from me in person, and save on shipping costs! This is going to be a fun event (and near plenty […]

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My Pendant is up for a Vote!

December 15, 2008

I just discovered that my carnelian flower pendant is among the pieces chosen by Etsy for a vote of favorite sparkly holiday jewelry. I’m in complete shock; I’ve never been chosen by Etsy for anything before. I’d love to have your vote! The top pieces will be featured on Etsy’s gift guides and blog in […]

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December’s Birthstone: Blue Topaz

December 7, 2008

December is upon us, and of course I have December’s birthstone, blue topaz, at Lava Jewelry. Topaz occurs in a wide variety of colors, including clear, yellow, orange, brown, red, light to dark blue, pink, violet, and light green. Although topaz does naturally occur in blue, the blue topaz available on the gemstone market is […]

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Free Shipping and Free Gift Wrapping!

December 5, 2008

This weekend only! Free WORLDWIDE shipping and gift wrapping on all items on my Lava Jewelry web site! Offer good through Monday (midnight Pacific). No code needed. Just buy this weekend to get your free shipping to anywhere in the world!

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Featured Etsy Seller: Carole Lago

November 30, 2008

Today’s featured Etsy seller is Carole Lago, who is a fellow member of Worldwide Women Artists Online (WWAO). She’s an amazing woman who creates beautiful glass pieces. I have been creating one kind of art or another for most of my life. I have tried and liked many mediums. . . Painting t-shirts, oil painting, […]

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Holiday Decorations

November 30, 2008

First of all, I’d like to say Happy Birthday! to my mom today. (Hi mom! Have a good one!) Next, I’d like to talk about holiday decorations. Do you like them? Do you display them? What do you put up? Indoors? Outdoors? I love holiday decorations, especially lights. As a child, my mom would drive […]

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Black Friday Stories

November 29, 2008

I mentioned this in the comments of my last post, but I wanted to turn this into a separate post. I want to hear your stories from Black Friday! Did you brave the crowds at the mall? Did you find amazing bargains? Did you make a ton of sales? Was it a day like any […]

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