This design is what I call a "sampler"

Its a four strand 2.25 inch diameter memory bracelet made of several series of separate bead patterns

The earrings coordinate with the bracelet without matching exactly

Magnesite, freshwater pearls, citrine, brass, sterling silver, Swarovski crystals and glass

The exception that proves the rule

The same bead pattern expressed on two bracelets

However...

The difference is color of the small glass spacer beads

Silver

Gold

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I didn't think I would like gold, but ya know what?  Its kinda pretty :-)

Freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystal, sterling silver and glass

Displaying four bead patterns

First set of descriptions are of the three bracelets that are more or less positioned horizontally across

Starting from the third row back and moving forward

Magnesite, malachite, citrine, sterling silver

Malachite and freshwater pearls

Adventurine and rose quartz

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The single bracelet positioned perpendicular to your field of vision

Chalk turquoise, citrine, picture jasper and glass

Left to right

Aquamarine, citrine and picture jasper

Amythest and glass

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Rural Iowa Animal Rescue

http://www.ruraliowaanimalrescue.com/

I want to encourage you to read about these fine folks and see what it is you have of value that you can donate to help them care for rescued animals.  This shelter promises to care for the animals that they rescue for forever.  I'm going to repeat that.  Any animal rescued by this shelter has a forever home.
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That means they need good folks like you and me to help them out; goods, services and yes of course money. It doens't have to be a lot.  In fact, you can buy my jewelry from them.  I'm happy to report that at their last sale a few pieces of mine were sold and helped raise money for them.  I couldn't be happier.  In the meantime, check out their website and see what there is to see.
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Buying jewelry from them benefits them directly.  Buying jewelry from this website benefits them indirectly as well as a number of other groups of folks doing good works:
*St Judes
*Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue
*Beltrami County Humane Society
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I do not take a profit off the sall of any of my jewelry, all of the proceeds go for donations to charities.  I'm hoping someday to have enough sales to pay for supplies, but only through you buying the jewelry is that possible.

Single strand bracelet that could also be made as a necklace

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The chain is sterling silver plated as are the paddle pins that attach the semiprecious stones as charms all along the length of the chain.  The pattern starts with 6mm round rose quartz, 6mm diameter amythest rondelle, 6mm long citrine oval, 8mm round magnesite, 4mm square rose quartz and a 4mm tree jasper.  The pattern repeats three times. 

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This bracelet is a much more labor intensive than the memory wire bracelets or the single strand bracelets, because each charm is made with a sterling silver plated paddle pin attached to the chain by a sterling silver plated jump ring. 

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IMPORTANT NOTE:  I chose to use sterling silver plated jump rings and paddle pins where strength is very important.  Sterling silver is soft and often comes in a wire gauge that is too thin to hold the weight of the beads or the tugging that can happen on a bracelet or earrings.  I've had unhappy results when I've gone that route.  Its also important for me to keep my costs down so I can sell these at a reasonable price, not to mention that I give a good share of my jewelry away.  That being said, I keep experimenting and trying new things.  If I find a good, solid holding solid sterling silver jumpring, then I'll use it. 

Crystal and glass necklace with a 3 piece focal point

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I've had requests for more necklaces as well as crystals, so here ya go!  This necklace reaches the middle of the bust.  It is made of a pattern of:

Clear glass

Dark purple glass

Clear glass

Dark purple crystal

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Three times and then

Sterling silver plated dragon fly

and then repeating the crystal and glass pattern until the middle of the necklace where three dangles are placed on specially swirled sterling silver plated headpins.

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This one has a light of shine and sparkle.

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Left of center: Blue kiwi beads (jasper), freshwater pearls, glass & Swarovski crystals *special order*

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Center: Turquoise colored jasper with green dyed chalk turquoise and sterling silver beads, $35.00

Figure 1. 

Left: jewel neckline (collar bone) necklace of rose quartz, rhodochrosite and sterling silver, $50.00

Right: single strand bracelet of adventurine with an amazonite centerstone, $25.00

I want you to take a look at the pictures that follow (above this post) and tell me which ones you think are the best and why.  The person that gives me the most useful suggestions will win a pair of earrings or single strand bracelet of their choice of stone or bead from all of the stones and beads I have.  And I have a LOT!

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Hey, HorseLVR!  Your message about prices got to me today, so here's how that goes:
There is a retail price and that includes shipping.
Then there is a discount applied if you promise to tell folks about me and what I'm trying to do with my jewelry
Then there is another discount if you are going to use it for fundraising for a charity or other worthy cause, maybe it's St. Judes, maybe an animal shelter or maybe someone in your community is going through some really hard times and could use a little pickme up.
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RETAIL PRICES
Semiprecious gemstones, Wooden beads and Freshwater Pearls
Memory wire bracelets $35.00
Single strand bracelets $25.00
Small earrings $10.00
Dangle earrings $15.00
Hoop earrings $25.00
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Glass beads
Memory wire bracelets $25.00
Single strand bracelets $15.00
Small earrings $5.00
Dangle earrings $10.00
Hoop earrings $20.00
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DEDUCTIONS
If you promise to tell folks about me $5.00 per piece for all pieces $10.00 or more, no limit

FUNDRAISING ~ decisions are made on an individual basis and they are totally subjective
1) 100% donation
2) Organization pays for shipping (if it fits in one of those priority boxes I can ship anywhere in the US for $4.95!)
3) Pay cost of materials + shipping
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I reserve the right to give any number of pieces away to any one I want at any time. 
Remember, your jewelry probably isn't made yet!  So make sure you tell me what you like :-)

I just placed an order with a new supplier, Metalliferous.  I'm getting some 16 and 18 ga half hard round sterling silver wire.  That isn't anything new but I'm also getting a tool for twisting the wire so I can create a different design... well, at least one design.  We'll see where I can go with that.
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They also have sheets of silver and all of the tools to play around, but again, I gotta get this thesis done before I distract myself too much... or more than I am already.
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On a more personal note, please wish Sarah a peaceful heart as she morns for the loss of her absolutely stunning dressage partner, GreyDot.  They were inseparable for nearly 20 years.  God bless you both.

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You asked for single strand bracelets and now you got 'em!

Top left: This light weight green bracelet is made of chalk turquoise (dolomitic limestone dyed green), jasper tubes and Bali silver beads. 

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Top right: This blue goes with so many outfits and styles, its lapis lazuli chips with sodalite and glass beads.  You don't have to worry about the bracelet being too small or too big with the extra silver loops added for a custom fit from tight to loose.

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Bottom: Freshwater pearls, sweet and simple

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Remember, these are custom pieces.  If you need a special size or would like coordinating earrings or necklace, simply send me an email and let me know what you want!

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version1955@hotmail.com

The first day of September!  Can you believe it already?? Oh dear, you know what that means, don't you?  Winter and Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanza.  Maybe you could consider giving a bracelet or a pair of earrings for a gift?  If you decide to purchase any of my jewelry, I promise to donate 100% of the profits (sale price - materials cost = profit) to charity.  Please email me for the list and contact information.

Have a Happy  :-)