"The Find" in Monmouth, Oregon

I'm pleased to say that you can now find my necklaces and rings at "The Find" in downtown Monmouth, Oregon.  "The Find" is an adorable shop that sells high-end consignment brand name clothes; it carries purses, shoes, unique jewelry, home decor and more!
Here is the website, though they have moved around the corner and the address is not correct. They are just two shops up from "The Yeasty Beasty".

If you are in the area, be sure to check them out--you won't be disappointed!
http://thefindmonmouth.com/

Spring Cleaning Ring Sale!

SALE OVER, thank you for looking!

Valentine Wire Wrap Heart Ring

Valentine Wire Wrap Heart Rings. Adjustable, aprox. size 7.

Infinity Ring

Infinity (symbol: ∞) refers to something without any limit. I made this ring for a young lady who was looking for a "purity ring" to symbolize a promise between herself, her future spouse and God.  I made this in Sterling Silver (pictured above).

Wire

non-tarnish gold $8.00 USD non-tarnish silver $8.00 USD non-tarnish brass $8.00 USD sterling silver .925 $16.00 USD

Ring of the Day- June 8th!

Ring of the Day! This funky yellow button is in celebration of my kids' first day of summer vacation! I wear one in blue and get compliments every time it's on! It is about 1 1/2 x 1 inch. Today only--HALF PRICE--$5. Customized in your size with non-tarnish gold or silver wire. Can be mailed for an additional $3!  E-mail me to see if it is still available.

Ring of the Day

I'm going to start a new "Ring of the Day" feature (well, on most days).  The rings will be at amazing sale prices--even up to half-off!  Some may already be made in a specific size and others will be able to be made custom! It will be first-come-first-serve--as I will only have one each day.  Contact me first and the ring is yours! I can be contacted by facebook or e-mail.

Nap Time Special

NAP TIME SPECIAL!  Today I am taking these rings down to a local store at my toddler's nap time (sometime around 1), but if you come to my house today before I deliver them, you'll get a $2 discount! They are marked at $14--you can get them for $12!  The turquoise is a size 7.5, the sunburst is size 9 and the round rhinestone is a size 8.  First come first serve! I should be home all morning!  Great as a 'cocktail ring' or to add some sparkle to that Christmas dress!

newest batch

I delivered this batch of rings to "Some Things" in town recently.  They are there for your shopping enjoyment! I also have some beautiful Christmas rings made of vintage glass buttons with Sterling Silver or 14k Gold fill wire. 

Ring a Ding Ding!

Here is a sampler of rings I have displayed in town at "Clarie's Mercantile."  This shows the variety of rings that can be made.  If you're in town, stop by and check them out! I also have a similar selection at "Some Things" in town.  "Some Things" is also carrying a limited amount of Christmas rings made of Sterling Silver and 14k Gold-fill wire with gorgeous vintage glass buttons!

Claires-Mercantile 

Some-Things 

My Ring #3

This is the ring I wore to church today.  It is one of my favorites (do I say this about all of them?) because it goes with so many outfits!  I tend to over-accessorize (gasp! Shock, I know!), so when I have on a big necklace, dangly earrings and a shiny bracelet, this ring works well because it tends to be more subtle than others.

It is an antique button and it made of transparent glass.  The top is smooth, but the underside has little round bumps that make the pretty pattern show through the top when the light hits it just right.  Today is one of our first rainy, grey days of the fall, so there is not much sunshine out today to cast light through my ring, but trust me, it is pretty!

I purchased this button in an antique shop in Sister, Oregon.  It was my only souvenir and cost me a whopping $.15.  Yes, fifteen cents.

So, the next time you take a trip somewhere, try picking up a dainty button at a local antique shop; I can fasten it into a ring for you and you will be able to remember your special vacation every time you wear it!

Ring #2 I wear

This is the ring I wore today.  It came from the dish of buttons that I inherited from my husbands grandmother after she passed away.  When I looked in the jar, I had a hard time choosing which of the beautiful trinkets to fashion into a ring--so many great possibilities!  When I saw the cheery orange color of this one and the fun flower type shape, I just knew it was the one!

I don't wear much orange, but being in Oregon State Beaver and Dallas Dragon country, the color orange comes naturally with the territory.  Also, since the orange is somewhat transparent, I can get away with wearing it with my bright salmon GAP capri's (which are quite exciting in themself)!
Stay tuned for next week when I share about another one of the rings I wear!

A New Post: Ring 1. Grandma's Button Jar Ring

Since I have moved my 'jewelry business' over to a website, I am going to try and use this blog as....a blog!  Big shocker, I know.  My goal is to write once a week.  I am going to start by sharing about the handmade rings I wear.  Each ring is unique and tells its own story.

This story is about the ring I wear the most--the ring that got this whole jewelry business idea started.

I had seen oversized sterling silver rings in stores last season and really wanted to get one.  They reminded me of something my mom would have worn on the 1970's. They were similar to these:

I loved the details in the patterns and was on the hunt.  I internet shopped and window shopped for WEEKS, looking for just the right one. I learned about 'filigre' and 'marquee,' expanded my searching and kept looking.  I had saved up birthday money so I knew I could get one once I found "it."  My searching lead me from real stores, to Amazon and then to Etsy.  Esty opened up a whole new world of sterling silver rings for me.  There were so many beautiful handmade rings.  As I looked more, I got to thinking, "I could make that..maybe." 

I did more research into what kind of supplies I would need, watched a few tutorials and then I placed my order.  The money I would have spent on a ring went to buy: a ball peen hammer, rawhide mallet, sterling silver wire and a ring mandrel.  Until I did my research I hadn't even heard of most of those items.

I was hooked.  I wanted to try it all!

When my husband's grandmother passed away, I was able to keep a handful of buttons that she had collected over the years.  They sat, collecting dust, in a small dish on a shelf.  When I saw "Button Rings" on etsy, I knew I had found something I wanted to try.  I dug through the glass dish and found "it."  After a few failed tries on cheap-o craft wire, I was confident I could try with the sterling wire.  I came up with this ring.

It's perfect for me and I just love it!  Oversized with details AND it has meaning.  People ask me if it's a 'poison ring' because it looks like it can be opened, but it's not.  I tell them it's a button that belonged to my husband's grandma.  Even better.

Stay tuned for the story of my next ring.

Bird Nest Ring

These delightful bird nest rings can be made to reflect your own flock!  Up to four eggs can fit in the delicate nest, perched on a wire wrap ring band.  Non-tarnish wire and Sterling Silver available.  Your choice of chalk turquoise or natural shell bead.

Wire

non-tarnish gold $10.00 USD non-tarnish silver $10.00 USD non-tarnish brass $10.00 USD sterling silver .925 $18.00 USD

Customized Ring

Here are a few of the new rings I have taken to the local shops in town.  If you have special buttons of your own, I will craft them into a personalized ring.  Or if you are local, come by my house and I'll let you dig through my collection and you can design your own!

Custom Ring Wire

non-tarnish gold $10.00 USD non-tarnish silver $10.00 USD non-tarnish brass $10.00 USD sterling silver .925 $16.00 USD

Bird Nest Wire

non-tarnish gold $10.00 USD non-tarnish silver $10.00 USD non-tarnish brass $10.00 USD sterling silver .925 $18.00 USD

Heirloom Ring Wire

non-tarnish gold $8.00 USD non-tarnish silver $8.00 USD non-tarnish brass $8.00 USD sterling silver .925 $14.00 USD

Sampling

Here are a few rings I made recently.  They are for sale at "Some Things" and "Claire's Merchantile" in Dallas.  Let me know what custom piece I can make for you!

Now in Gold and Brass!

Now, all rings can be made with non-tarnish gold tone and brass wire!  I've expanded to include those of you who prefer gold and brass tones over silver.    Here are a few rings I made recently in the gold wire. 

Ring for my Sis-in-law

At Christmastime, I took a box of buttons from my grandmother and her mother to my family gathering.  I made rings for my mom, grandma, sister-in-law, step-sister, niece and daughter.  They each got to pick out buttons that caught their eye and I fashioned them to fit!  What a special memory.  If you have a special button, I would love to make it into a ring for you.  Check out, "Grandma's Button Jar Ring" post for more information.

This is the ring I created with my sister-in-law, using three buttons and gold-tone wire.

Custom order

This was a custom order for a friend.  She had a special heirloom sweater from a grandmother, but it was beginning to unravel with age.  She carefully trimmed off the buttons and I created Sterling Silver rings from the trinkets!
How can I help you preserve a family memory to share with your loved ones?  See "grandma's button jar heirloom ring" posted Aug. 20 for more details.