Natural Turquoise .... Petals Necklace

Recently found this gorgeous natural Turquoise gemstones in beautiful green & blue tones with characteristic veins & earthy inclusions that add lots of character & uniqueness to each piece. While being natural gemstone & not dyed, this Turquoise is skillfully stabilized for strength - the stabilization is of very high quality & does not deter from or enhance the natural beauty of this gemstone, while making it strong enough for continuous wear. Those of you familiar with natural, un-enhanced Turquoise will know how brittle & absorbing the gemstone is, so a skillful enhancement that doesn't change the look of this gorgeous gemstone is very welcome.

First in creations is this Petals Necklace. Simple & versatile. Something that can be worn every day & with just about anything. It is made with oxidized sterling silver but can also be made in bright sterling silver on request.

Small Glass, Big Glass

Unique creations with small & large glass beads.

Beaded glass and crystal jewellery by GrandmaMarilyns on Etsy

Creative use of handmade lampwork glass jewellery by StoutDG2 on Etsy

Spring Colour Series - Aurora

My Swirl Me pendant was featured by Nicolle in her Silver Canyons blog. Check out her article & see her picks from the JET team HERE.

MonkeyBuns Giveaway

Just thought to let you know about this $10 gift certificate giveaway by a friend - Krystal Backer of MonkeyBuns.
Please visit her blog for more details for your chance to win this great prize. & don't forget to check out her Etsy shop - I love her beaded cuffs and I'm sure you will too.

Halloween Indie Exclusives- 2nd-4th October

ETSY:

Halloween Special: 20% off all oxidized silver items when using the code 'Indie Exclusives'.

Contact for a custom listing mentioning 'Indie Exclusives', or, discount will be given in form of a PayPal partial refund when mentioning 'Indie Exclusives' in the message to the seller.

ARTFIRE:

10% off all items during Saturday & Sunday. Plus, FREE SHIPPING! :D

JETSALE : WEEKEND DEALS 25 - 27 September 2009

Snuggle up this weekend with some great offers from the JET team on Etsy. Whether you're looking for something special for a birthday, would like to accessorize your outfit for the upcoming Halloween fun, or are already looking forward to the Christmas season - you'll find plenty of jewellery and accessories to choose from in the JET team SALE.

JET team comprises of a large number of artisans who handcraft and present for sale their own creations directly to you. There are many styles of jewellery to choose from, and if, on an odd chance, you don't find exactly what you're looking for, you can always request a custom item. Supplies, clutches, bags, hair accessories, scarves, pins and many other items are also included in this promotion.

Shop local with us! Whether you're in US, Canada, UK, Australia, Asia, Brazil, or Europe - you'll find a shop close to you as our members are located all over the world!

To take advantage of JET team SALE, visit any of the shops in the list below & note the Shop Announcement on the home page. Each shop has it's own special discounts during this weekend, but each request you either to contact them for a custom/reserved listing mentioning 'WEEKEND DEALS', or, alternatively put 'WEEKEND DEALS' in notes to the seller at the checkout in order to take advantage of the discounts.

Here are some examples of the discounts you can get:

Erika Price - 15% off

The Brass Hussy - 15% off

OV Gillies 20% off entire shop when using the code 'WEEKEND DEALS' :D

T&C: Contact for a custom listing mentioning 'WEEKEND DEALS', or, discount will be given in form of a PayPal partial refund when mentioning 'WEEKEND DEALS' in the message to the seller. ALL PAYMENTS FOR THE WEEKEND DEALS (custom/revised listings, invoices etc) ARE DUE BY END OF TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER.

LIST OF PARTICIPATING JET (Jewelry on Etsy Team) SHOPS:
http://3squares.etsy.com
http://abacusbeadcreations.etsy.com
http://adroitjewelers.etsy.com
http://Angeliquescreations.etsy.com
http://artmadebytammy.etsy.com
http://beadifuldesigns.etsy.com
http://brookejewelry.etsy.com
http://capitalcitycrafts.etsy.com
http://cassowaryjewelry.etsy.com
http://chicki.etsy.com
http://cocosgreenhouse.etsy.com
http://combustionglassworks.etsy.com
http://cooljewelrydesign.etsy.com
http://cooljewelryjr.etsy.com
http://crystalimpressions.etsy.com
http://danugs.etsy.com
http://dashery.etsy.com
http://designsbycher.etsy.com
http://divinedesignbyforet.etsy.com
http://emotionaloasis.etsy.com
http://erikaprice.etsy.com
http://foret.etsy.com
http://forettwo.etsy.com
http://fuchsiabloomstudio.etsy.com
http://grandmamarilyns.etsy.com
http://grandmamarilynstoo.etsy.com
http://intheraw.etsy.com
http://jdsgemsnd.etsy.com
http://jemsbyjbandcompany.etsy.com
http://jewelry24seven.etsy.com
http://judesjujus.etsy.com
http://justicejewelry.etsy.com
http://littlebrownbird.etsy.com
http://littlebugjewelry.etsy.com
http://lotusstone.etsy.com
http://lucidjewelry.etsy.com
http://mabellecherie.etsy.com
http://malves1009.etsy.com
http://marciejanedesigns.etsy.com
http://metalicious.etsy.com
http://michon.etsy.com
http://monkeybuns.etsy.com
http://mothhouse.etsy.com
http://tashadesigns.etsy.com
http://nightskyjewelry.etsy.com
http://www.oceanhue.etsy.com
http://ovgilliesdesigns.etsy.com
http://satindollco.etsy.com
http://sendinglovegallery.etsy.com
http://shazzabeth.etsy.com
http://stoutdg2.etsy.com
http://sugarpanda.etsy.com
http://thebrasshussy.etsy.com
http://urbanmetal.etsy.com
http://vitrine.etsy.com
http://vandiva.etsy.com

AUTUMN GIVEAWAY I

It's time be begin the GIVEAWAYS season!!!! Yep, this whole Autumn I'll be doing giveaways, so there will be plenty of chances to win a special piece from me.

For this first giveaway, I have created a special prize: ONE PAIR of classic earrings made in high carat gold plated copper wire with natural stone smooth briolettes. You have a choice of Pink Quartz, White Quartz, or Lemon Jasper (also known as Lemon Jade).

Here is what you have to do to enter this contest:

You do not have to be a blogger to enter.

1.
For first/one entry please go to my Etsy store and check it out. Come back here to my blog and post a comment on your favorite thing from my shop with a link to the item. Also, please be sure to leave your email address so I can notify you if you are a winner. Alternatively, if for some reason you cannot leave your comment here, just send a convo (contact me through) my shop with your entry.

2.
For a 2nd entry join my mailing list. Emails are sent out 4 times a year to let you know about seasonal happenings.


3.
For a 3rd entry if you would like..you can blog about this giveaway or have the giveaway or my work featured (Please post the url link if you decide to do this.)

4.
For a 4th entry become a fan on my Facebook page. Once you become a fan, you will get to know about the newest items, the times of the giveaways and other special offers.

5.
For a 5th entry you can simply follow this blog.

This Giveaway ends on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 12:00 Midnight GMT. A winner will be chosen randomly using a Randomizer. I will disclose the winner on Monday, October 5th, 2009 here on this blog.

Good Luck and Thank you for participating!

T&C: Entries that do not follow the rules will be deleted. All comments are moderated, it might take a while for your comment to appear, however I will be checking them regularly. All prizes are posted by standard post. Proof of posting is always obtained. Responsibility for the delivery of the prize resides with the posting service and not the seller.

First GIVEAWAY is coming up this weekend!!!!

Nope, I haven't disappeared yet :D

....just busy getting ready for my first-for-ages giveaway. All details will be posted this weekend, so come back soon to enter for your chance to win the first prize of the Autumn giveaways season!

&.... JET team on Etsy will be having a fabulous selection of weekend deals next weekend. I'll be posting details at the beginning of the week :D

FREE POSTAGE

To celebrate my website being up and running again, I'm running a number of Special Offers & Free Postage on all items purchased on my website this Autumn.

You'll find a much larger range on my website than in my Etsy shop, including a special section with jewellery made with Amber.

Postage is to all major countries and has already been adjusted for your convenience.

SUMMER SALE

I'm having a Summer Clear Out Sale on older designs & samples - perfect chance for you to spot a bargain, adorn yourself in original designs at an even more affordable price, or stock up on presents for people in your life.

I'll be taking stock of what I have in the next couple of weeks & will be gradually listing Sale items, so check back often to see what's new! :D

PS. Keep an eye for the new collection items - lots of Amber pendants and earrings in oxidized and bright silver, Aquamarine Destiny ball pendants, Rutilated Quartz Inside The Earth necklaces, Ruby Zoisite Forest Goddess amulets & many more...

SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE

♣♣♣Pre-Birthday Sale- 50% Off for One Day Only♣♣♣
I've decided to have a Massive One-Day Sale for one day only - 29th June - 0am-12pm GMT- everything is 50% off (except for P&P). It will take too long to change all listings for just one day, so if you're interested, just make your purchase and wait for the revised invoice to drop into your mailbox before paying by PayPal. Please make sure that the email supplied by Etsy is your PayPal registered email, or just drop me a line with the correct email.
(Sale does not apply to any custom orders. Nor is it valid in conjunction with any other offers)

Feature - Crystal Impressions

I always thought Lucia was a beautiful name, full of passion, maybe it was the influence of books, but, the person's name behind Crystal Impressions is Lucia, and the kind of jewellery she creates is the kind I would imagine Lucia to create - passionate, elegant and full of colour and textures. It's full of vigour, and life. It's jewellery for a woman who knows herself and what she likes.

Peacock Treasure - Necklace Karen Hill Tribe Floral Focal Pendant, Fresh Water Peacock Pearls,and Sterling Silver $85

December Blues - Earrings Deep Blue Topaz Quartz Briolettes, White Topaz, Light Blue Sapphire Swarovski Crystals, and Sterling Silver $40.60

Putting On The Glitz - Necklace 18mm Swarovski Rondelle Focal Crystal Beads, Smoky Quartz, Oval Citrine, Beer Quartz Rondelles, and Sterling Silver $198

Black Beauty - Earrings Elongated Briolettes Jet Black Chalcedony, and Sterling Silver $42

Featured - 3squares

I know someone who loves to play with shapes and metals just as much as I do, maybe just a tad more. Her name is Jean, and what she creates can only be described as - stunning! I wish I could make something like what she makes, but I have no idea how she does it, to me it's magic, like something created in a deep dungeon by a wizard with a blacksmith's tools. Ok, strange analogy, but have a look at her pieces - they are prime examples of some sort of alchemy experiments that have actually gone right and created absolute gold from lesser metals.

Featured - Rachel Lucie

Rachel has a unique flair for combining gemstones, shapes and colours so as to showcase each one of them in the best light. Designs are often fairly minimal with just a few carefully selected gems, but they have an amazing impact. They are full of life and colour and will rival any high end designer piece. In fact, they are way better as each design and choice is given a careful consideration, only the best stones and metals are chosen and each piece is created by Rachel's hand right here in the UK.

Glacier. Ice Blue Amazonite and Green Garnet Sterling Silver Earrings. $25

Warm. Smoky Quartz, Freshwater Pearl and Garnet Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Earrings. $23

Cherry Trio. Red Agate Sterling Silver Choker Necklace. $42

Ceylon. Pyrites, Chrysoprase, Tourmaline, Garnet and Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace. $48

Featured - Grandma Marilyns

Beads woven in mysterious ways, colours blended and contrasted, tiny beads made into large designs - the kind of jewellery you will find at Grandma Marilyns is the kind that takes patience, lots of patience, and a precision of a skilled craftsman. Each design is carefully contracted and lovingly made.

Stained Glass Cuff $53

Copper Luster Earrings $20

Rootbeer and Amber Diamonds and Triangles Cuff $70

Metallic Iris/Green and Lt Blue AB WonderDome Ring $29

Featured - Marcie Jane Designs

Abundance of natural elements, unique stones and original designs is what you will find in Marcie's shop. Earthy colours and organic shapes are predominant and are carefully crafted into designs that show off each element to perfection.

Carved Woodland Flower $42

The Forest Floor-artisan ceramic pendant and multi strand seed bead necklace $68

The Oyster and the Pearl Necklace $39

Black Beauty-black tourmaline gemstone and sterling silver earrings $31

Featured - Cool Jewelry Design

"Welcome to my asymmetrical world of color and texture! Original and one of a kind...like you."
Pam's shop is a treasure chest of great finds with colours combined in amazing ways in designs that are original and unique. There are lots of great pieces to choose from, but what I think she has a knack for is making stunning bracelets, just my personal opinion of course, but if someone was to tell me that I can choose any bracelet I like, this is the shop I'd head to first!

Some Like it Hotter - Sterling , Citrine and dichroic pink explosion bracelet $45

Street Smart - Iolite, Carnelian, Coral, cobalt lampwork fusion bracelet $65

Triboro - fire roasted Coral, Sterling, and Citrine bracelet $65

Yours Beverly - sterling wirewrapped sunstone and aquamarine nugget necklace with lampwork pendant $135

Giveaway

Just thought to let you all know that you can enter a giveaway for a pair of my earrings at http://jleighdesignz.blogspot.com/2009/04/ovgillies-designs-custom-made-jewelry.html

Entry is open until 15th May so you still have plenty of time!

Good luck!

Weekend Special - 25-26 April

~During 25th and 26th April all purchases over $50 will include a free surprise pair of earrings. Simply order from my Etsy shop http://www.ovgilliesdesigns.etsy.com and if your order is over $50 I'll send you this free gift in your parcel. No special codes are needed. :D

Encrypted with light

Inspired by the days that are getting lighter, the weather that is getting warmer, the seaside outside my door and the flowers that are getting less and less shy.