Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists Jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Eye Candy
Recent listings from SATeam members! Click on any photo learn more.
Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists Jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.
Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists Jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Freshwater Pearls
by Bonnie of The FamiLee Jewels
Enjoy the sophisticated simplicity of
Enjoy the sophisticated simplicity of
Snow Drops by Aeris Designs.
Freshwater pearls are considered to be the world's oldest gem. Their translucent luster is created by multiple layers of nacre formed inside a living organism.
Freshwater pearls are considered to be the world's oldest gem. Their translucent luster is created by multiple layers of nacre formed inside a living organism. Throughout history, pearls have been treasured and highly valued. In China, Egypt, India and Persia ancient texts refer to pearls as prized possessions. In ancient Rome, they were worn as a symbol of wealth and prestige. In ancient Greece, pearls were worn at weddings as symbols of purity and love.
Native Americans also used pearls for trade and ornamentation. Legends tell of a Native American princess who gifted Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto with furs, copper and freshwater pearls.
By the end of the 19th century North American and Caribbean pearl supplies were greatly diminished due to over fishing and the uncontrolled pollution associated with industrialization.
Traditionally, salt water pearls are grown in oysters and fresh water pearls in mussels. In modern times, pearls are grafted into triangle shell mussels by pearl farmers. Ironically, these mass produced pearl products rival the quality of the most expensive natural pearls ever found.
No longer reserved for royal families and wealthy consumers, freshwater pearls are an affordable fashion accessory for everyone. Pearl is the birthstone for June.
Pearls are said to be calming and centering. They represent purity, and promote faith, charity, integrity, truth and loyalty. They help one to connect with the Goddess; the ultimate feminine energy.
Look at The Family Jewels use of pearls
Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists Jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.
Native Americans also used pearls for trade and ornamentation. Legends tell of a Native American princess who gifted Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto with furs, copper and freshwater pearls.
By the end of the 19th century North American and Caribbean pearl supplies were greatly diminished due to over fishing and the uncontrolled pollution associated with industrialization.
See how Two Chicks Too combines rustic with
elegance in their Pearl Tangled necklace
Traditionally, salt water pearls are grown in oysters and fresh water pearls in mussels. In modern times, pearls are grafted into triangle shell mussels by pearl farmers. Ironically, these mass produced pearl products rival the quality of the most expensive natural pearls ever found.No longer reserved for royal families and wealthy consumers, freshwater pearls are an affordable fashion accessory for everyone. Pearl is the birthstone for June.
Pearls are said to be calming and centering. They represent purity, and promote faith, charity, integrity, truth and loyalty. They help one to connect with the Goddess; the ultimate feminine energy.
Look at The Family Jewels use of pearls
in their Nesting Instinct pendant.
Pearls need to be treated with care. They will stay cleaner if you put them on after you have applied your makeup and perfume. Wipe them with a soft cloth when you take them off. If they become soiled, you may clean them with mild soap and water. Air dry before putting them away. Never clean pearls in ammonia based cleansers or put them in an ultrasonic cleaner. Store pearls carefully so that they are not scratched by other metal or gemstone jewelry.
Pearls need to be treated with care. They will stay cleaner if you put them on after you have applied your makeup and perfume. Wipe them with a soft cloth when you take them off. If they become soiled, you may clean them with mild soap and water. Air dry before putting them away. Never clean pearls in ammonia based cleansers or put them in an ultrasonic cleaner. Store pearls carefully so that they are not scratched by other metal or gemstone jewelry.Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists Jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
SATeam Treasuries
Here are a few of our newest treasuries for your viewing pleasure! Click on the Treasury to go to the shop that created it:
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The Starving Artists Forum features Artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists jewelry team, and many others. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.
Friday, May 29, 2009
SATeam Sez . . .
It's a weekend! Hooray!
This sale is over, but check back next Friday and see what SATeam Sez!
From Friday, May 29-Sunday, May 31, the following SATeam shops are offering freebies and discounts. All you have to do is order before midnight on May 31st and type:
Accent Yourself sez: 15% off any sea glass purchase, including custom items. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Bonfire Beads sez: You can have the focal bead on the right for FREE with purchase of the Bronze and Silver Focal on the left. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Beads...Ready to Create Wearable Art...by~Melissa Vess sez: buy any focal or fish bead and get a set of 4 matching made to order accent beads for FREE! Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Valentine Studio sez: Purchase $50.00 worth of any shop items and receive one earring pair of your choice for FREE!! Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section, and tell me which pair you want!
Dancing Wind Designs sez: I'll offer FREE matching earrings like these to any swag necklace you purchase. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" and your color preference in the comments section!
Galadryl Design sez: I'll offer a discount of 15% on every bracelet or necklace purchased. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
La Valley Girly sez: FREE shipping in my whole shop! I will either refund shipping or send a revised invoice, your choice. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Jewlie Beads sez: Any purchase made from my shop receives one FREE tutorial of your choice. (Three tutorial package not included in free offer.) Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section and tell me which tutorial you would like!
Bead Sire sez: FREE pair of custom made earrings to match any necklace purchased from my shop
I SAW IT ON SATeam 5-29-09
in the comments section. Here's a list of participating shops and the freebies and discounts that can be YOURS!!!
Two Belles & a Bead sez: a FREE pair of earrings if you buy any necklace in our shop. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Two Belles & a Bead sez: a FREE pair of earrings if you buy any necklace in our shop. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!Jewelry Tales sez: a FREE tutorial of your choice with purchase of the Orchids tutorial. Just put the name of the tutorial you want for free and "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Bonhomie Jewelry sez: 15% off any Copper Item in the shop. Refund will be sent via paypal. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Accent Yourself sez: 15% off any sea glass purchase, including custom items. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Bonfire Beads sez: You can have the focal bead on the right for FREE with purchase of the Bronze and Silver Focal on the left. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!Casual Gal sez: 10% off any Wonky Heart. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
and you will receive a pair of hoop earrings of my choice (similar to the ones below) FREE
Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Rambling Rose sez: buy any charm bracelet and receive a pair of coordinating earrings for FREE. Earrings will be made to order at the time of purchase. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Beads...Ready to Create Wearable Art...by~Melissa Vess sez: buy any focal or fish bead and get a set of 4 matching made to order accent beads for FREE! Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
Valentine Studio sez: Purchase $50.00 worth of any shop items and receive one earring pair of your choice for FREE!! Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section, and tell me which pair you want!
Dancing Wind Designs sez: I'll offer FREE matching earrings like these to any swag necklace you purchase. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" and your color preference in the comments section!Galadryl Design sez: I'll offer a discount of 15% on every bracelet or necklace purchased. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!
La Valley Girly sez: FREE shipping in my whole shop! I will either refund shipping or send a revised invoice, your choice. Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section!Jewlie Beads sez: Any purchase made from my shop receives one FREE tutorial of your choice. (Three tutorial package not included in free offer.) Just put "I saw it on SATeam 5-29-09" in the comments section and tell me which tutorial you would like!
Bead Sire sez: FREE pair of custom made earrings to match any necklace purchased from my shopFeaturing artisan handmade creations by the etsy starving artists jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.
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