High Fashion Jewelry

Who doesn't love a great piece of jewelry. Rings, bracelets, necklaces i love them all. Jewelry can definitely add spark and flare to a dull top our outfit. Not only does Jewelry make you look good and feel good, It also makes for a great gift. You could never go wrong with jewelry, well, most of the time.  I once saw an episode of the Wendy Williams show and a young woman said she hates the "turtle necklace her boyfriend gave her. He probably would have been better off getting her something with a diamond or ruby or some type of precious stone.
Like i said i love necklaces and I'm always searching for new and unique jewelry. My favorite site is Etsy. Check out this Ruby Necklace I found recently....

Ruby Necklace Lariat Gold Jewelry

Incredibly beautiful Burma ruby gemstones are paired with gold in this simple, elegant lariat. This necklace features two stunning hot pink Burma rubies that are 8mm in length. Complementing the stones is delicate gold-filled chain. There is no clasp; you simply wrap the lariat around your neck, cross in front, and loop one end over the other. It is minimalist in design, lightweight and very, very sparkly!


Ruby is the birthstone for July

To view this necklace and others like this one you can visit Liv Jewellery @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/livjewellery?ref=seller_info

Want To be an Entrepreneur

Do you want to work for yourself? are you sick of your 9 to 5 Job? or have you lost your job and are now wondering what do I do? Well many people are considering starting their own business due to the hardship of the economy and many are considering a change in career and starting their own business because they're just simply tired of working for other people.

Can a Person quit their job and be a successful business owner?  I believe that you can. Lately I've been talking to my family about starting my own business online. Although I expected a "yay" go for it you can do it" I got the ole " you can find yourself a nice nanny Job". Now let me inform you that i come from a Caribbean family and in the Caribbean the older generations are not really concerned about owning your own business or having a "career". They are more concerned with having a "Job". And these older Caribbean generations will most likely discourage you from starting a business and encourage you to "get a Job". Well having a "Job" is not good enough for me and neither should it be for you. I don't know about you but as for me. I was never encouraged to be an Entrepreneur and whenever I mention it to my family, it's immediately shut down.  This response makes me not want to pursue my dream and causes me to be very discouraged. 

Although I don't have a solid support system I do intent to carry out my plans to be an entrepreneur.  

Here are some tips for anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur.

Have a vision

Know what it is you want to do. Check out the market, how much profit is involved, marketing, start up cost etc.  You can be  an entrepreneur but you must aim to also be a smart one.

Encourage yourself

The people who have made it as successful entrepreneurs are those who had little to no support system. Don't rely on someone else to give you a confidence boost about your entrepreneurship. Be your own cheerleader and believe in your dream or vision. Besides, if you don't believe in you, then no one else will. 

Put in the work

Being an Entrepreneur doesn't mean free time to lay back watch TV and then wait for the money to roll in. You Must Put In The Work! there's a saying that says "you work 40 for someone else and 80 for yourself". Meaning if you are tire of working for other people and you want your own, then you need to put in the time and work.

Should I Quit My Job to start my own business?

Yes. and No. I say that to say it all depends.  if you're single with no children and have nothing to lose then maybe you can afford to do so.   But if you have mouths to feed you may want to save up money first before you quit. If you have some money and a plan in place I say go for it. There has also been people who started their own business with a dream and little to no money to start and proved to be very successful. You only have one life and to me, my happiness is more important than money. I plan on leaving my Job soon to dedicate my time to my business. Do I find it to be scary? of course!! 100 percent. But I've read about others who have done it and said that although it was very frightening they were grateful that they did it and would never look back.  Live Life with no regrets and sometimes you have to take risks. Besides, you never know what this could mean for you and your future.  

HOW TO MAKE SALES ON ETSY

Are you on Etsy? Did you open up a shop weeks even months ago and found you've not even made one sale? Well you're not alone. According the Handmadeology.com  there are 290877 sellers on Etsy. IF you've ever browsed around through Etsy you'll notice there are countless items on the site. Everyone is trying to sell their handmade Goods. Unfortunately many people believe they can throw an item on Etsy and immediately make a sale. Though that is rare it's also rarely the case. In teams and Forums many people ask the question how do i increase sales or make a sale on Etsy. Well i'm not an expert but i think I've figured out through my own experiment How to make a sale and also how to get your name out there. Here are a few Tips you can try.


 Create a Simple yet Catchy Name

There are so many stores on Etsy who has beautiful Items but confusing and weird names. Make you name memorable. Don't just rely people favoring  your item to find your store again. You want a name someone can remember so they can return to your store. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a beautiful necklace and couldnt remember who's store I saw it in. A catchy yet simple name is important.

Create a "presence" on Etsy

Join teams and Forums and introduce yourself. Don't advertise anything though you don't want to come across as an annoying salesman.  Just read what other people have written and comment if you have any comments or share the same concerns. You will Learn A LOT in just reading one forum and you will want to read more. I know that usually whenever I read what other people wrote I get curious as to what they're selling and click on their name to see their stores. I'm sure other people will do the same to you.

Join as many Circles as Possible

You need to be in as many circles as possible. Remember you want to get your name out, you want people to know who you are.  I recommend you find the stores that are already popular and have high sales. Then click on their circles and add as many people to your circle as possible. You should do this at least every day.

Favorite as many items as Possible

Make sure to favorite other people's items. But don't just go around favoring every item.  actually favorite items that you really like. That way you can go back and find them if you wish to purchase anything and people will do the same to you.  

Have over 100 items

This tip is the last one because it's the most important. Etsy is associated with Google. You must view your store as a real business. If you just want to sell a few items here and there for a few change then maybe you should consider selling on Ebay.  As stated before Etsy is associated with Google. The more items you have the more you will be indexed on Google. You shouldn't be so concerned with people on Etsy buying your items than being indexed on Google. You want your products to be searchable on Google and that's how you will get more views and more sales. I've not made it to 100 items yet but i notice that the more variety of items I have and upload the more I make a sale.

Hope these tips were helpful!

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Bling cocktail ring purple and gold flower shaped rhinestones button adjustable statement jewelry holiday gift Christmas

VICTORIA'S CHARMS is a Store on Etsy that sells Cocktail rings and other items

Purple button ring!!!!
Wow!!!!!
This ring consists of a large purple crystal flower button with a smaller flower of rhinestones in the center.Rhinestones also surround the flower..The ring is attached to an adjustable metal base and can be worn on any finger.
So electric yet so pretty!!!!!
You will surely be noticed!!!!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/victoriascharms?ref=seller_info

Flower Ring Vintage Rhinestone Sapphire Blue Gold Filigree Adjustable Estate Style

This ring features a truly lovely vintage Czech glass flower, light sapphire blue in color and faceted all over for a fabulous sparkle. The flower rests on a delicate lacy flower filigree and is mounted to a flower patterned gold plated ring. The flower filigree is 3/4 inch across, the glass flower is 1/2 inch. The band on the ring measures 10mm or about 3/8 inch and is adjustable by spreading the band apart underneath the setting. The ring starts at size 7 and adjusts up from there. Photographed on one of my inchies, mini art 1 inch square.

For more info on this ring and other items visit Bumbershoot Designs at http://www.etsy.com/listing/68405578/flower-ring-vintage-rhinestone-sapphire

Vintage Cocktail Ring Opal Glass Filigree Gold Adjustable Band Estate Statement

This cocktail or conversation ring features a big and beautiful vintage 1950's to 1960's glass cabochon made to look like opal. There is a lovely fire to this vintage West German glass. This is a good sized stone, measuring 18x13mm or about 3/4 inch long and about 1/2 inch wide. It is set in a gold plated setting with a wide (10mm, about 3/8 inch) hammered textured band and a lacy filigree edge setting. The band is soldered onto the setting (not glued) and is adjustable by spreading the band apart underneath the jewel setting. This ring starts at US size 6 3/4 and adjusts upwards from there.

For more info on this Ring and other Rings visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/BumbershootDesigns?ref=seller_info

(Cocktail Ring, RIngs, Handmade Ring, Opal Ring) 

Handmade vintage turquoise gemocite plastic rectangle ring with adjustable brass band ring

Here's a description of this gorgeous ring from Shop Owner of Black and White Jewels on Etsy

Turquoise, plastic rectangle ring with adjustable band

circa: turquoise cabochon is vintage and the band is contemporary
materials: gemocite plastic turquoise cabochon (gemocite is a high density plastic used 20+ years ago); brass plated adjustable ring band
measurements: turquoise cabochon is 32 x 41mm or 1 1/4" x 1 5/8"

Love, love, love this ring. Great color, simple shape, great impact! You'll love it, too!

"Never give up on your dream...Perseverance is all important. If you don't have the desire and the belief in yourself to keep trying after you've been told you should quit, you'll never make it." ~Tawni O'Dell, author of Back Roads, an Oprah Book Club pick

PLEASE be sure to read the shop policies before making your purchase.

Many thanks for stopping by! :)

This Gorgeous Cocktail Ring is Big enough to make a big statement.  This Ring comes from a shop on Etsy called Black and White Jewels. To visit this shop to see more of  Black and White Jewels Design go to http://www.etsy.com/listing/64211517/handmade-vintage-turquoise-gemocite

COCKTAIL RINGS

Who doesn't love a good cocktail ring. Celebrities love  them most of us own at least one and if you don't you should probably go and get one. Cocktail Rings add pop and flare to any outfit and brightens up even the dullest wardrobe. Not only that but it brings attention to a very lovely manicure as well.
Cocktail Rings can come in many shapes colors and sizes and it is made with a variety of materials. The Ring above was made with non tarnish gold plated wire.  Many cocktail rings can be made with stones, faux pearls, rhinestones, diamonds, swarvoski crystals glass beads and more countless materials.  As mentioned before celebrities seems to adore cocktail rings. Check out a few of them wearing them below.

Featured for this week will be various Cocktail Rings From the popular Site Etsy. Cocktail Rings are fabulous but a handmade, one of a kind handmade ring is even more special because you can show it if and be the envy of all and not have to share the spotlight with others because you know you're ring has been handmade and since its not mass produced it will be hard for others to find.

Tis The Season To Be Stylish

Knitted hats has always been popular and very stylish. It can be worn in different ways and not only do they look extremely cute but they can keep your head nice and warm during the chilly seasons. Although you can possibly find knitted hats in any popular retail store such as forever 21, Macy's or even Joyce Leslie I find the best knitted hats and tams are the ones that are handmade. Here are a few knitted hats from a store online called  fairstore handmade accessories  on the popular handmade site called Etsy.  

To view more of these incredible handmade tams you can visit fairstore handmade accessories at http://www.etsy.com/shop/fairstore?ref=seller_info

Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Dangle Earrings

Newest Design by Stacie Laurell Faux Pearl & Rhinestone dangle earrings 

Dangle earrings, pearl earrings, Rhinestone earrings Silver plated earrings designer earrings- designs by Stacie laurell

Materials - Silver Plated Chain,Faux Pearls, Rhinestone beads

Color -Silver and Pearl


These Dangle earrings makes for a beautiful gift and is for any occasion. It was handmade by myself Stacy Laurell and is an original design. The beads were carefully hand strung on a silver plated chain with wire. Rhinestone beads were added for a sparkly effect. Comes with a Stacie Laurell Gift box or bag.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/STACIELAURELL?ref=seller_info

Wire Wrapped Rings

I love wire wrapped Jewelry especially rings. They are very unique and beautiful and most likely you will not find them in stores. When i first learned how to make wire wrapped jewelry I found it to be very difficult to learn. As time went on I no longer found it to be hard but very easy. If you perfect your craft you may be able to make some of the most beautiful wire wrapped jewelry.  Here are a few of my wire wrapped rings..

To view more of my designs visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/STACIELAURELL?page=2

Purple Charm Bracelet

I was browsing around in the popular handmade goods site called Etsy and came across this Purple beaded charm bracelet. of course I had to share because i LOVE the color purple and I also love the color pink....

 A bracelet with all of the fun and pizazz of a charm bracelet without the clasp! Five artist created lampwork beads were the inspiration for this little number. Three are bold metallic heart beads and the other three are smaller complimentary beads in the same glass. From there, lots of Swarovski crystal, Czech beads, and glass pearls were added for a sumptuous bracelet that will get noticed and you will love to wear!

To visit this charm bracelet and more like it you can visit this shop called Xanna's Jewelry Box
at http://www.etsy.com/listing/86716066/wearing-my-heart-on-my-sleeve-stretch?ref=from_your_favorite_listings

Chunky Funky Charm bracelets

Last time we spoke I mentioned a shop Named Moon Hollow on Etsy that had a beautiful vintage charm bracelet. Well today i've stumbled upon another Vintage charm bracelet. This is a Chunky Charm bracelet. These types of bracelets I like to call Chunky Funky charm bracelets because not only are they Chunky and beautiful but they are also very much sought after and are very popular at the moment. Take a look at Hollow Moon's Chunky Charm bracelet...

Here is a description of this bracelet written by the shop owner..

Hello fellow Etsy friends* Thank you for stopping by my shop! Fresh off my studio table is this wonderful charm bracelet made from vintage designer earrings and beads. This bauble has a silver tone new chain 7 3/4" long with wonderful colors of black..rhinestones..clear beads & silver tone earrings. This is a one of a kind! I love the thrill of the hunt to collect all of these vintage pieces to create these fabulous charm bracelets. Please expect a little bit of wear as all parts are vintage. All of my bracelets can be altered to be larger or smaller for no fee. Thank you again for stopping by my shop*

For more information on this particular bracelet or other chunky charm bracelets visit Moon Hollow at http://www.etsy.com/listing/89010742/free-shipping-vintage-charm-bracelet

50 ITEMS TODAY!

Today in my store I've reached the 50 items mark. That wasn't my goal for last week Sunday. I wanted to have 100 items but i work so i don't have time to dedicated myself to my shop full-time. I think i'm going to take the leap though and do it soon.  From time to time I read about people who have done it and were very successful. I'm pretty sure people like Bill Gates Donald Trump and Steve Jobs were told no don't quit your job or don't drop out of school but they proved everyone wrong. Hearing stories as these are very encouraging to me. There is of course a lot of fear that goes with taking the leap of quitting your Job and starting your own business. My thoughts are often, " what will i do when the small savings I have run out", "how will I pay for my jeep? And of course I've not made hundreds of sales to live on. My shop has been open on Etsy for 3 months and i've made 3 sales. So yes many may say you are crazy wait till your shop starts bringing in consistant sales before you quit your job and focus on your business. Well, I think if i had the full time hours to work on my online store then maybe i will be able to see more profit! At this point in my life i dont have anything to lose. I'm young I am unmarried with no kids :) Now is the time to jump without a net! But like i said i am afraid. No one wants to leave a secure Job for a "dream" but i've read about many who have and they said although it was scary they have no regrets and would never look back. Etsy is a hard site to be on. why? well because there are hundreds no THOUSANDS!!! of shops on that site. You have to be oddly unique in order to stand out and it seems that EVERYONE is making the same thing. Nevertheless I never give up so i will go ahead and jump without a safety net in about 2 months! scared to death? YES afraid i will never succeed seeing as though i feel like i failed at a traditional career. Yes! My mother hates when i say I've failed at life but when you've really fought through hell to graduate school and you get a job and then lose it and then cannot get back into your field you can't help but feel like a failure. Unfortunately things have been rough for me for a couple of years now and even though i want to scream kick and cry I can't give up. I can only pray that this new coming year will be my year to shine.. 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/STACIELAURELL?ref=si_shop

Victorian Vintage Charm Bracelet

Currently I'm on the hunt on the popular site Etsy to find Unique beautiful and high fashion Handmade items. Right now my obsession is Charm bracelets. Today's featured charm bracelet is one I found by artisan Cynthia Holvenstot on Etsy. Her store is called History in a Jewel. Here's one of her pieces...

There is also quite a few Turquoise beads from the Sleeping Beauty Mine just popping across the gold filled bracelet. As you probably know Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is known for its very vibrant turquoise blue color and the fact that it has very little in the way of matrix vines running through it for a more pure look.

Some of the other beads and charms are a Victorian carved heart Mother of Pearl charm that has a "W" in twisted brass wire, an old 30's plastic charm of a Scottie Dog, Pre-Ban Ivory Oriental charm, a locket with a cameo on the front, a Purple Sea Baroque Pearl, Opalescent Vaseline Swirled Art Glass Beads and much more.

I found another item of hers that I find to be just stunning.. take a look

You can visit history in a Jewel at http://www.etsy.com/shop/HistoryInaJewel?ref=seller_info

Stacie Laurell's Handmade Beaded Charm bracelet

My newest creation in which i made last night is this beautiful beaded charm bracelet. The beads were carefully handcrafted by me and then hand strung on a gold tone chain.  It has 10 handcrafted beads all together and makes a beautiful gift.v To finish a gold tone toggle clasp was added. I enjoy making jewelry not to mention it is a great stress reliever :)

To view more of Stacie laurell Designs visit my store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/STACIELAURELL?ref=si_shop

Personalized Amethyst Stone Necklace

Ever wanted an initial stone necklace? well look at this beautiful Amethyst stone necklace made by Lizi on Etsy. 

This is a fantastic genuine faceted Amethyst briolette measuring approx 12mm long wire wrapped in 14kt gold filled wire with a gold filled tag with the initial of your choice and a tiny fresh water pearl. Wear it by itself or as a layering necklace. Beautiful, simple and elegant design.
The charms hang from a 17" chain. All metal components are 14kt gold filled.


You can visit Lizi's store LIZIX26 at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizix26?ref=seller_info

Vintage Charm Bracelet with Gold Tone and Faux Jadeite Charms

Vintage charm bracelet

Vintage charm bracelets are in demand right now. Not only are they beautiful but they hold history and people are willing to pay significant amounts of money for them. Take a look at this gorgeous piece created by Connie on Etsy. Her store is called Vintage by 1980's excess.

Vintage Charm Bracelet with Gold Tone and Faux Jadeite Charms.

This beautifully made charm bracelet has 9 charms, each of which is a unique design. Three carved faux jadeite charms, 3 gold tone charms, and 2 charms with faux jadeite cabochons. The charms are attached to a double row of chains. All charms are of good weight. This is a well made charm bracelet.

Measurements: Bracelet – 7 ¼ inches long; the charms range in size from ½ to 1 ¼ inches.

Condition: Very Good – there is metal wear some metal wear on the gold tone charms which does not detract from the beauty of this bracelet.

For more information on This vintage charm bracelet or to view more of Vintage by 1980's excess visit  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Vintageby1980sExcess?ref=seller_info

Vintage Charm bracelet by Stacie Laurell

I love charm bracelets! they are sexy and stylish and not to mention beautiful. Although I have a taste for all types of charm bracelets I do have a special love for the traditional charm bracelets. MY latest Stacie Laurell designed charm bracelet is somewhat traditional as well as modern day. This is a beaded chrarm bracelet with a single vintage charm.

 This vintage beaded charm bracelet was made with glass beads, handmade polymer clay beads and faux pearl beads. They were carefully handcrafted and strung on a gold tone chain by hand. To finish a vintage antiquated gold charm was added along with a toggle clasp.

To view more of Stacie Laurell Designs visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/STACIELAURELL?ref=si_shop