We are holding our very first Bead Challenge and the voting is open this weekend.  Please take a look at all of the unique creations and vote for your favorite!

Two weeks ago, ten JET members received two beads. The beads are six sided yellow mother of pearl or shell. The only rule was ... anything you make must have both beads used in the design!

Take a look at the images below, and visit our JET Team Blog to vote for your favorite!

SilverSmack is a friend of mine who is also a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team. From Earrings to Bracelets, Necklaces / Pendants to custom hammered Rings, you can be assured that you will find something appealing if you take a look around this inspiring shop. Just take a look at the detail in her pictures and you'll quickly see that this artisan is truly passionate about what she does. This isn't a job for her, she loves being creative!



Creating with silver and wire is SilverSmack's specialty. She is also working more and more with copper and brass, so if that's what you're looking for, don't let the name of her shop scare you away.

Again, if you look at the variety of items available in SilverSmack's shop you'll see that she truly enjoys twisting, hammering, and texturing her creations. Look closely at her pictures and you'll also see that she enjoys oxidizing and buffing, as well as strengthening her creations with solder. Amazing stuff!

The curator of cooljewelrydesign, Pam, specializes in "random chaos", and the jewelry creations she cooks up are truly beautiful.

From her incredible selection of bracelets, to her inspirational selection of earrings, you'll be hard pressed to look through her shop and not find at least one of her creations absolutely irresistable. If you're looking for something special to give to a loved one, have no fear! cooljewelrydesign makes it hassle-free for anyone to pick up an item as a gift - any purchase can be returned or exchanged. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the necklaces that Pam creates - they are unique, fun, beautiful creations that you truly won't find anywhere else.

So if you're looking for eclectic, edgy, handmade jewelry, look no further than cooljewelrydesign.

 

Barbara,the owner of Capital City Craft Studio, says she loves creating jewelry - and it definitely shows. You'll quickly realize when you take a look around her shop that Barbara's mind has exactly what it takes to make it in the "creativity required" world of handmade jewelry.

From the gorgeous handmade sterling silver rings to the lampwork, pearl & crystal earring creations, you can see the creativity showing through in every piece that she creates. So whether you're looking for a sterling silver gift for a love one, or a beautiful pair of Swarovski Crystal earrings for yourself, I encourage you to take a look around Capital City Craft's shop. You won't be disappointed.

 

Bob and Terry at Jewelry24Seven make some of the most creative and beautiful jewelry you'll find anywhere in the world. There are so many beautiful items available on their site that it's difficult to do them justice by highlighting just a few, but I'll do my best.

As an artisan myself, quality of workmanship is one of the keys to handmade items, and I assure you that Bob and Terry take the quality of their work very seriously. They offer a 15-day money back guarantee which offers you the ability to exchange an item or request a full refund, but I can assure you that their policy has never even been tested simply because the creations they forge are beyond compare.

Between their selection of Rings, Earrings, and Pendants, you'll surely find something perfect for yourself or anyone on your gift list. As you can see from the pictures above, Terry is incredibly skilled in the art of crafting earrings, and Bob fabricates fabulous rings. The rings are especially precious to me since beautiful rings require a truly skilled craftsperson to create. And Bob's rings are absolutely gorgeous.

If you're looking for something a little different, check out their selection of Anklets, Cufflinks, and Barrettes.

Bob and Terry's Etsy shop is full of all sorts of handcrafted jewelry items, and their custom website contains additional handcrafted silver jewelry and silver chains.

 

StudioJewel designs produces some of the most amazing artistic creations you'll find anywhere. Lisa is an Artist who is Passionate about creating jewelry, and stands behind the quality of each and every one of her pieces.
As you'll quickly see if you take a look around thebeadgirl on etsy's shop, Lisa is a very talented artist that loves to form and shape metal into wearable pieces of art. Her work is truly inspirational.

My Simply Divine Necklace was featured on Etsy's Home Page Treasury!

Special thanks to Natalya for including me in this beautiful Treasury.

 

Two of my items are being featured on paper in style.

As you can see from the images below, Shazzabeth creates an incredible variety of beautiful items.

Shazzabeth Creations is The home of Designer Wirework and Chainmaille Jewellery. 

Here's an excerpt from her Etsy profile:

I started making jewellery about four years ago initially starting with a couple of basic beading classes at a local beading shop. It didn't take me long to realise I had not only found a new love, but had also found my niche craftwise.

Take a look around her shop.  Absolutely Gorgeous.

My team is honoring me as the JET of the Day today! (Click the banner below to read the article)

Bookmark the JETs Blog and check it often. This truly is an Excellent resource for finding interesting, creative creations from artisans around the world.