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Bold, Elegant, and Cutting Edge Jewelry

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Why wear jewelry when you can wear art? Chick Boss sells wearable pieces of art handcrafted by artisans in San Andres, Guatemala. The pieces are contemporary, bold, and colorful. Designed by artists and sisters Pat Pannell and Jeanne Sheridan, Chick Boss creates necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets made of metals, wire, precious jewels and coral that are hand cut. They are delicate and feminine while being statement pieces that can be worn with anything. Four of the collections were made by Guatemalan Industrial Designer, Marylyn Polanco, an artist with a bold design aesthetic who can spot current trends and who made pieces with the style and functionality of the Chick Boss lines.

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Make a Statement with Designs by OC!

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You will make a statement, inspire the artist within, and express yourself in these pieces by OC in Salinas, California. This family-owned fashion design company manufactures and distributes bold and unique jewelry, as well as knit pieces for women. Continue reading “Make a Statement with Designs by OC!” »

Alice Sturzinger Is The Perfect Gift For The Sophisticated Woman

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Vendor Spotlight

Provide your clients with the perfect accessory for those ladies who are stylish and sophisticated with Alice Sturzinger’s jewelry and music boxes.

Alice Sturzinger, LLC started in 1963 when Alice, who hailed from a little farming village in the German-speaking countryside in Switzerland, arrived in New York, only planning to be in the states a year or two to learn the language. One of her functions within the Swiss Benevolent Charity organization where she worked as an executive secretary was to sell music boxes as a fundraiser. Her first sale was a little red musical Christmas ball that played “Silent Night” when you pulled the string. With the success of that one sale, Alice began importing music boxes and built her business single-handedly. Fast forward more than 50 years and she is still going strong, adding the Murano glass jewelry from Venice to her product line a few years ago.

They offer dozens of necklaces, from delicate shimmering strands grouped together, to bright Murano glass beads that lend itself to a chunkier look. Many can be purchased with matching bracelets, earrings, and even rings. Popular colors include black, turquoise, red, gold and amethyst, and many sport a combination of colors. Some necklaces can be layered and worn long, while others are meant to stay against the neck.

Every piece is handcrafted by Venetian artists in Italy, from hand blowing each glass bead to stringing every necklace. Slight variations in each piece make each one a unique piece of art. For example, in the Carnival Collection, the main bead has sterling silver or gold foil blown into the glass. There are 24 collections of Murano glass jewelry, so you will find many pieces that are sure to please. Pieces are beautifully packaged and come with a guarantee of authenticity.

Verdi Necklace Short Green

And as for the music boxes, well, they are just as exquisite! They are imported from Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. The craftsmanship is of excellent quality by craftsmen that take pride in their work. Music boxes fall into nine main categories: ballerina, fine, jewelry, musical instruments, musical paperweights, picture music boxes, ring boxes, and singing bird boxes.

Floral Music Box

The musical paperweights feature a box the that can include a personal photo. The fine music boxes get their name from the fine woods used to create them. Each jewelry box is lined with velvet; these boxes are really where you can see the attention to detail in the borders and brass feet. The picture boxes feature well-known and well-loved artists, like Renoir and Degas. They are stunning. And the Singing Birds are truly special. Precise German engineering is used to recreate birds singing using a system of slide whistles and bellows. The bird will move its beak and head while singing. They are offered in both an antique and a gold finish. The ballerina music boxes have delicate inlaid ballerinas on the lids. The music instrument music box is made to look like a classic grand piano and plays Beethoven’s “Fur Elise.” Even perhaps the most simple of boxes, the ring boxes, are beautiful works of art. Each features artwork on top, many featuring floral designs; one even has the Star of David.

Dew Drop Earrings

So, if you are looking for that perfect gift, you will do well to consider Alice Sturzinger LLC!

Native American Store Brings The Beauty of Traditional Jewelry To Consumers

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Vendor Spotlight

As the name implies, Native American Store offers a plethora of Native American products, all made in the United States by the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Pueblo tribes. The Nevada-based business, which began in 2001, has products that include jewelry, Dream Catchers, knives, and artifacts. They are handcrafted, they are made of fine quality, and they are authentic.

Most of the jewelry is set in silver with many of the pieces offered in turquoise, green, blue, and red hues. One piece in particular is stunning: a reversible turquoise and coral squash blossom necklace that comes with matching earrings. The necklace is 26 inches long and is every bit in the Native American style. Browse through their large assortment of bracelets, buckles, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and rings for pieces that are sure to complement. Be sure to look at their beads, most of which have a shimmering quality. Types of beads include a spiny oyster shell, wampum shell, blue sandstone, Luana Heishi shell, Opalite and white clam shell.

Turquoise / White Buffalo Necklace Earring Reversible Squash
Turquoise / White Buffalo Necklace Earring Reversible Squash

However, their pottery isn’t to be outdone. They sell buffalo horse hair pottery  made with horse hair that burns when it touches the hot pottery, leaving a dark stain cooked into it, making a beautiful and unique one of a kind pattern on each piece. These pieces are hand etched and signed by the artist. These products can also be found in turtle and bear designs.

Native American Store sells dreamcatchers in an array of colors (natural, black, blue, pink, purple, saddle brown, brown, and turquoise) and sizes.

Turquoise Coral Feather Earrings

For something truly unique, they sell the Navajo Peace Pipe, which is wrapped in genuine buckskin leather and shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity. You can also buy beaded arrows, bows, knives, or a Warrior Shield wrapped in buckskin.

For Native American products, made in the USA by Native American tribes, and of a high quality, look no further than Native American Store.

Lisa Marino Jewelry: Artisan Designs For Every Occasion

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Not all jewelry is made the same. Many may claim to be “artisan” or “handmade,” but when you get the actual product, it’s apparent they are none of these things. So, where should your customers go to find handmade jewelry that’s really made by an artisan jewelry maker?

Lisa Marino Jewelry, of Old Towne Orange, California, makes jewelry that customers can put their faith in, and have confidence that they’re getting the best artisan jewelry around.

A Belief In Quality

This jewelry company is based around the belief that the customer’s needs are a top priority, and Marino wants people to know that her entire team is dedicated to making that belief a reality.

Because of this dedication to the customer, they have many repeat customers and referrals, showing that their customers believe in the quality of the jewelry made by them. With a focus on making high-quality handmade jewelry, you can bet her team will do everything possible to give the customers a special experience.

A Variety of Designs and Options

Lisa Marino’s jewelry comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Necklaces, like the Ruby Gemstone Necklace, feature beautiful ruby gemstones adorned on a 14Ky gold over sterling silver. The beautiful dark red of the ruby will go great with any outfit, and can be worn with formal wear, or for casual outings.

They also have amazing bracelets and earrings, available with a large variety of gemstones. The Tourmaline Bracelet features gorgeous purple and pearl colored gems, or if your customers are looking for shades of blue and green, the Chrysophrase & Chalsedony bracelet is adorned with breathtaking turquoise gems and stones.

Similarly, the Topaz Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings are decorated with high quality gems, and are perfect for weddings, evening and special occasions.

Faith-based cross necklaces are also big sellers for Lisa Marino. These designs feature the same high quality gems on a gold necklace, but also feature cross pendants in a variety of styles. They’re perfect for church events, weddings, or for customers who want to show off their faith in style.

Lisa Marino Jewelry even makes jewelry for children. These bracelets are still made with artisan care and wonderfully selected gemstones, but in a smaller size, perfect for smaller arms.

If you’re looking for jewelry that’s made with care and high attention to detail, Lisa Marino Jewelry is exactly what your customers need. Check her jewelry out today!

Stunning, Handcrafted Jewelry From Grace George

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When looking for jewelry, there are a number of factors that come into play to help find the perfect piece. It needs to be expertly crafted, unique, stunning, elegant, and something that will make a passerby gaze at it with jealous eyes.

Grace George Jewelry, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana based jewelry company, has all of those attributes, and knows how to make jewelry for customers that strive for the best quality they can buy.

The company is a family business in the truest sense, with sisters Kim and Shelly handling the CEO and designer positions, and mother Myrna and dad Ray helping with the fine tuning of everything. The name comes from the sisters’ grandmother, Grace George, who the sisters say “was a special person.” They believe their Grace George Jewelry Line exemplifies their grandmother’s name, because “there is a little Grace and little George in all of us.”

Their logo also has a unique story. Although their logo, the dandelion, is often viewed as a pest — because, technically, it’s a weed, — Grace George Jewelry embraces this humble plant. They preach it’s a beautiful and resilient flower, and is one of the hardiest, gutsiest, amazing, and prolific plants in all creation.

This is what their company is all about. Even though the dandelion might be under-appreciated, it’s always beautiful, free, resilient and tenacious, according to the company’s website.

Handcrafted Jewelry

Because all of Grace George’s jewelry is handcrafted in the U.S., you can be assured that the quality of the pieces will be top-notch.

Each charm is hand cast and plated in 24k gold or sterling silver, and the chains for their pieces are also manufactured in the U.S. and plated in the same gold or silver.

They are also free of harmful elements such as lead, and the stones used in some of the pieces are semi-precious, with lots of varying colors.

Lots Of Variety

Kakie Bracelet
If your customers are worried about not finding what they need from Grace George, tell them to think again!

They offer exquisite pieces from all jewelry categories, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and charms.

Each piece radiates beauty, and can be paired with any attire, whether it be casual or formal.

If your customers have a desire for unique jewelry, than Grace George Jewelry can fill their need with a wonderful line of lovingly crafted, dazzling jewelry like no other!

Grama Tortoise Helps Customers Get In Touch With Nature

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Making beautiful, handcrafted jewelry takes times, patience, and of course, skill. When a bead or necklace is made with love and care, it will come out as a beautiful work of art, crafted to compliment the beauty of anyone who wears it.

Cleo Dunsmore, creator and owner of Grama Tortoise Beads and Jewelry, puts her heart into every piece that she creates, and makes wonderful jewelry with captivating stories!

An Idea Spurred From A Tale

Grama Tortoise, based in Ijamsville, Maryland, came about from an African folk story that Dunsmore was told as a child. In fact, the name of the business comes from the tale of the mythical African deity, Grandmother Tortoise, who gives a young girl a magical piece of jewelry that transforms her into a respected and admired young woman in her village.

Dunsmore took that idea and decided to make jewelry that would tell a story. As she wears the jewelry, she says each piece reminds her of a truth that she needs to remember,

Creations From The Animal Kingdom

Each one of Grama Tortoise’s pieces are sculpted to reflect a member of the animal kingdom. Glass and bead pieces are sculpted by Dunsmore, and the wooden pieces are sculpted by a woodturning artist in Virginia.

Bastet and Kitten

The animals represent different things to different people. Dunsmore says animals like the owl are a connection to her own insight, and bison reminds her to be patient.

Other animals, such as trout, frogs, parrots, and even dinosaurs, can mean different things to different people. Customers won’t have a problem selecting the perfect animal to compliment their style and spirit.

Artisan Glass Beads

Dunsmore creates all the glass beads for Grama Tortoise in her home studio in Maryland. She strives to present great quality to customers, so each piece is thoroughly inspected for imperfections before it reaches the customer.

Romance Horse

She makes all of her glass beads from Moretti and Krugler glasses, which are known for their beautiful colors and easily malleable form.

If your customers are looking for unique, handcrafted jewelry pieces with a spiritual connection to nature, Grama Tortoise Beads and Jewelry is the perfect choice!

FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – Kim Erixon Art + Design

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Feature something unique in your store with Kim Erixon Art + Design. Why is this company unique? Their collections are a preservation of cultural heritage with a combined style of elegance and simplicity through glass beads.

Choose from a variety of beautiful necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins and rings. Beautiful hand-crafted Balinese pieces will stand out in your store and on your customers as well. Each piece is truly wearable art. So, visiting Kim Erixon Art + Design’s website is a must to see their works of art.

Wood to Wear

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Sometimes gifts for loved ones are much more than pretty trinkets. They can also be handcrafted expressions and works of art. They make unique gift items that deliver a deeper meaning and convey the care and forethought put into the purchasing of them.

For Henry Wischusen, creating wooden products for his company, Forestique, is about expressing his passion of wood crafting and creating something beautiful.

Each product is expertly handcrafted not only in an artistic manner, but also in an eco-friendly way.

Natural and Organic
From bracelets to business card holders, each product is passionately crafted by this American artist out of wood. Using the wood’s natural colors, each item is finished with all natural substances.

Forestique’s wooden bracelets are particularly unique. Made out of flexible wood veneers, each bracelet is finished with 3 hand rubbed coats of pure organic Tung oil. Available in a variety of styles, each bracelet reflects the beauty of the wood it is made out of.

Jewelry Art
What makes these bracelets so interesting is their incredible flexibility. Take the Trixie Bracelet for example. It is made from delicate wood veneers that are weaved together and react to one’s own heat and moisture, causing it to relax to the user’s perfect fit.

Every part of the making of these bracelets is all eco-friendly. From the wise use of wood veneers to sun curing, these bracelets are the product of eco-conscious creationg.

Wischusen’s creative shows through the intricate designs of each bracelet. With Forestique, you customers will find unique gifts for everyone in their family.

FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – Forestique

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Every customer has a different style, so when it comes to finding accessories your customers will love, you have to find a product that is varied. A good example is Forestique, whose wood creations are not only loved by all types of customers, but works of art as well.

             

From intricate bracelets to wooden luggage tags, Forestique offers a little bit of everything for every type of consumer. Not only are their products unique, but they are made from organic materials in an eco-conscious way. Consider Forestique next time you are looking for a  product that will appeal to all types of customers.