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I don’t think it will come as a surprise to anyone when I say the area of jewelry is without a doubt the number one category of handmade products that probably has the most crafters creating unique and distinctive pieces. This is a lucky fact for me in that I always have a wide selection of stores and crafters to write about. It’s unlucky in that it always presents me with the problem of selecting which store and crafter to write about. There are just so many good ones, it’s overwhelming at times.

Today I want to introduce the reader to one of our newer stores at the Arcade, Garden Gate Designs . I’m going to quote a small piece of Rosemary’s, Garden Gate Designs owner’s, Arcade store announcement because it tell the reader better than I could a little about this talented artisan.

“Artisan made jewelry with an emphasis on vintage-like and jewelry making supplies. All one of a kind pieces. A self taught jewelry artist for the past nine years. I enjoy creating unique jewelry for others to wear and give. I have been on Etsy.com for over 2 1/2 years and recently opened a second shop on Artfire.com to feature vintage like jewelry.”

Let me add to this some things that I’m sure Rosemary is way to shy to say her self. It takes a considerable amount of talent and skill to create, or should I say reproduce, pieces of jewelry that fall into the Vintage area. For one thing, you have to do your homework to know just how any particular vintage piece you want to create was originally created. If you don’t have a proper understanding of the techniques used, all you end up with is a piece of jewelry that may look pretty good but it won’t have that touch of authenticity like those exhibited in Garden Gate Designs.

A jewelry artisan and that is what Rosemary is, must have the creativity to blend the skills required and that understanding while still keeping in mind today’s shoppers desires. This only comes with considerable practice and self direction that only comes from a natural inborn talent.

I won’t try to describe any specific jewelry piece because this writer simply isn’t qualified nor do I think I could even do partial justice in that arena. I will say that if the reader is in quest for some really nice and distinctive pieces of jewelry that has a hint of the past and yet would still look absolutely fabulous today, check out Garden Gate Designs.

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What type of jewelry do you want?

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Just what are you looking for in the line of jewelry today? Whatever you answer might be, you should stop by Roseange’s . It’s a very nice store with an even nicer selection of unique and attractive pieces of jewelry for your inspection and purchase. Monique, Roseange’s owner, says that nature inspires much of her work and it shows in the pieces she creates which run from the classical to the modern.

From rings and pendants to bracelets and necklaces, Monique has assembled a selection of jewelry pieces that any jewelry shopper will enjoy browsing through and owning. Using a variety of materials, Monique has provided the shopper with so many different pieces, you may have to buy several just to make your selection process easier. As Monique says on her store, some of her favorite materials are Swarovsky crystal and semi-precious stones although I saw other material types used also.

With considerable creativity, talent and skill, Monique has designed some very distinctive pieces which I’m sure the shopper will probably not find anything like them anywhere else. From the relative simple to the quite intricate, Monique has maintained an elegant look in each piece. Stop by today and experience some very distinguishing pieces of jewelry you most likely will not be able to resist.

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Earthy Jewelry For The Discriminating Wearer

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Jewelry making has always been a bit of a marvel to me. I guess I kind of envy those that have the talent to create great pieces. Considering the fact that jewelry, in one form or another, has been worn by us humans almost from our first steps on this earth, I have come to believe that there is almost something genetically encoded in us to like wearing jewelry. Exactly what that is, this old desert rat hasn’t a clue.

Although I like jewelry, I personally don’t wear it much. Except for a wedding ring. Working around a lot of power equipment doesn’t blend well with wearing jewelry. It’s one of those safety things. When I do however have the opportunity, I lean towards the more earthy designs like those found in Esmeralda Designs’ store.

It was difficult to pick a sample item for the picture you see above simply because of all the neat items in Christina’s store. Just from this one picture you can see the historical linkage and as she puts it in her store announcement “Soulful, Raw and Ethereal Designs for women and men made with eco-friendly methods. My pieces are like the diamonds I use; rough, beautiful and conflict-free”.

Looking at her creations gives me a feeling of stepping back in time. To a period where people had a closer relationship with mother earth and felt connected much more than most do today. If you are looking for something that will really stand out on either your hand or hung around your neck, Esmeralda Designs is the place to look.

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