Thursday, March 28, 2013

Red Jasper Gemstone Copper Dangle Earrings

Another Niki Derro Creation.  Today we are looking at Red Jasper Gemstone 
Copper Dangle Earrings. Jasper, a form of chalcedony, is an opaque, impure variety of silica, usually red, yellow, brown or green in color; and rarely blue.   The jasper is, along with Heliotrope (bloodstone), one of the traditional birthstones for March.
Metal: Copper

Ear hook type: copper fish ear hook

Main Stone: 12x20mm red Jasper gemstone bead

Color: red

Material: 22gauge copper wire, copper bead cap

Style: dangle earrings

Jewelry Type: Earrings

Technique: wire wrapping

Total length: 38mm from top to bottom

Country of Manufacture: United States

Price: $13.95
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Handmade Blue Jade Stone w/ Seed Glass Bead Copper Dangle Earrings


Niki Derro is one of my favorite artisans. This artist has been featured in my store, Kerrick's Collectibles, many times.  Today product is a Handmade Blue Jade Stone w/ Seed Glass Bead Copper Dangle Earrings.


Handmade Blue Jade Stone w/ Seed Glass Bead Copper Dangle Earrings



Metal: CopperEar hook type: copper fish ear hook

Main Stone: 10mm blue Jade gemstone beadColor: blue

Material: 22 gauge copper wire, 3mm blue seed glass beads

Style: dangle earrings

Jewelry Type: Earrings

Country of Manufacture: United States

Total length: 28mm from top to bottom


Price: $11.95
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Artisan - Hand Crafted at Home



Below is Dictionary.com's definition of Artisan:


ar·ti·san

  [ahr-tuh-zuhn]  Show IPA
noun
1.
a person skilled in an applied arta craftsperson.
2.
a person or company that makes a high-quality or distinctive products in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods
adjective
3.
pertaining to an artisan or the product of an artisan; artisanal:artisan beer.


For the purposes of this blog, we will mainly be focused on the second definition.  

"a person or company that makes a high-quality or distinctive products in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods"

In this case, we will be discussing hand crafted jewelry.  We will cover all topics from highlighting specific products such as Amber and Gold earrings, to breaking down the business concepts explored in "The ultimate guide to a Profitable Jewelry Booth".  

So sit back, relax and learn. Our first product highlight is on the way and it is from one of my favorite artists, Niki Derro.