New in my Etsy shop - Silver Stainless Steel Hoop Earrings

I've been getting so many request to add some more silver to my Etsy shop. Especially for the hoop earrings. Well, I've finally added them and I decided to use stainless steel. I've used aluminum in the past but I like working with stainless better. I have them available in small, medium, and large, just like the brass and copper versions. Click  the photos/links  below for more info.

Large Hammered Hoops

Medium Hammered Hoops

Small Hammered Hoops

Featured On Etsy Finds!

Yesterday, I woke up to a few Etsy sales. Then I looked on the Esty app and noticed an unusual amount of views for my shop and a couple items. Way more than I usually get in a day, week even. Then I got an email from  Etsy that said one of my items (Small Brass Hoops) was popular because it was getting so many views. The email mentioned that maybe my earrings were featured on Etsy or somewhere else. So I did some research.

Checked the front page - nothing there. Did some searches online, twitter, instagram, pinterest, and there was nothing. Analytics only led me to Etsy's homepage. I had no idea where the traffic was coming from. So, I asked a few of the customers how they found me.  Two people responded and told me I was in the Etsy Finds email. OMG. WHAT?

Yep! I was featured in a daily email that Etsy sends out to it's gazillion subscribers. And guess what? I wasn't a subscriber so I missed it *womp*. I couldn't find a link or anything that would lead me to this feature. I thought maybe they had archives but there were none. So today, I asked around on social media and someone came through with a link. YAY. I got to see it and was so excited. Here it is and my earrings are under the title 'May The Circle Be Unbroken.' Woot! Now off to do some hammering!
And below is just a screen shot I did a lil tinkering to.

Happy 2014!

Hi all! Popping in to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I wanted to make this post sooner but the last few weeks of  December, through today, were like a whirlwind. I had temp work, jewelry orders, holiday stuff, etc...And then my internet went out for a little over a week. . So, I'm just now kind of winding down from all the holiday hoopla and getting settled into the new year. I haven't even really set any resolutions, goals, intentions for this year yet. And I want to do some sort of vision board and/or list. I just haven't had to time to sit and focus. Hopefully I'll be able to some writing and planning within the next week. Anyway, just wanted to say Happy New Year. I wish you all the best and I'll leave you with a couple of highlights from December 2013.

                                                  Afrobella.com Sun-Times Splash Feature

Patrice Grell Yursik of Afrobella.com included my jewelry ( Brass Hoop Earrings) in her Suntimes Splash Feature! EEK! I had no idea she was doing this it so was an awesome surprise. When I first learned of the feature, I thought it was only online. It wasn't until later that day when I found out this feature was also in the actual Sunday Suntimes Newspaper. Can you say geeked? So I had to run out and grab the paper. 

I was and will always be grateful to Patrice for her support. She's been so kind and sweet since I first met her. She has such major influence and celebrity ties but is still always down to earth and always looking out for the small businesses, artists, and brands. 

I Got Engaged!

The beau proposed to me on , New Year's Eve, December 31, 2013 and it came at a total shock to me.

There was no fancy dinner or night out. He wasn't acting weird. It was just another normal day. We'd just got in from working out. He took a shower first then I took mine. I came out of the bathroom - all the lights were off and two candles were burning. I asked him what he was doing and he just smiled. I smiled, laughed and asked him what was going on. See, I thought he was being silly  as we both can be sometimes. I still didn't suspect a proposal. I then sat on the couch, laughed, and asked, once more,  what was he doing. Then he held out a box and asked me to marry him. I said yes! And I totally did the OMG, fanning, cry thing. We plan to get married this year. And we want something simple and ...ahem...budget friendly. We're both not real physched about the planning.  We'd totally do city hall but the fam would never, ever, ever,  forgive us. And my dad's excited about walking me down the aisle. So a small simple ceremony it shall be. I'll keep you posted and I'm accepting any and all suggestions.  

Jazjewelz Earrings Giveaway!

Giveaway time! Enter for a chance to win a pair of hoop earrings.  Winner will choose between a pair of hammered hoops (metal and size of winner's choice) or beaded trade bead hoops (winner chooses size). 

Check the link for more details and Good Luck! 

 Enter HERE---> http://bit.ly/1gxdsVS

Hammered Hoops are available in brass, copper, and aluminum. Sizes, small, medium and large (shown below).

Trade Bead Earrings are available in small,  medium,  and large (shown below). 

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New Jazjewelz Etsy Shop Items and Discount Code UPDATED 8/2

Update:
So, added a couple more pieces to the shop today and thought I would just add them to this post. They are the first 3 pieces and the coupon below is still live and will be valid until 8/4.

Here are the newest pieces in my shop. Please use the discount code NEWPIECES to get 15% off of your order of $20 or more thru Friday 8/2. Shop HERE.Oh, and just as I was creating this post the first two items sold (Shout out to Yolonda B). I'll show them anyway.

Event: Art+ Sol Flea Market

Art + Sol Flea Market returns this Saturday, 7/27, on Howard Street from 10am-6pm. And I'll be there selling my jewels. Please stop by and support your local artists and vintage vendors. By the way, 7/27 is my birthday :) Yes, I'll be working on my bday. And I don't mind one bit. Hope to see ya there!

Upcoming Event: Art & Sol Flea Market

This Saturday, I'll be vending at the Art & Sol Flea Market from 10am-6pm. There will other local vendors selling handmade goods, art, and vintage items. If you're in the Chicagoland area, please stop by and support your local artists.

So...What Have You Worked On Today? #4

Today, I worked on a couple pair of beaded hoops which I started yesterday. I've been wanting to make these for a while now and I finally got them done. I snapped this photo earlier today (posted it on instagram), while there was still some light. I will post a picture of the completed hoops tomorrow. I am definitely going to make more like this and maybe some with gemstones or crystals. And possibly some bangle bracelets. We'll see.

I currently have a different style of beaded hoops in the shop right now. See them below. I plan to make larger versions.
What did you work on today?

Jazjewelz-New Etsy Shop Jewelry

I've got a few new pieces in the SHOP. Please check them out and let me know what you think. And more items will be coming soon and more often.

New In My Etsy Shop!

I have a few new pieces in my shop (jazjewelz.etsy.com). Check out the video and comment, rate, or subscribe if you like. And let me know what your think.
Click on the photos to find out more info on the pieces. All links are in description box of the video too.

Clear Crystal Quartz and Brass Ring 

Brass and Pyrite Earrings

Peruvian Opal and Brass Earrings

Wide Hammered Brass Hoops

Wide Hammered Silver Hoops (aluminum)

Aqua Blue Tagua Necklace

Sale Items in My Etsy Shop!

I have a few items on sale in my shop. Please check them out. I will post a few photos and links below.
Check out the video too. Please rate, comment, and subscribe. Thanks and Happy Shopping.

Jazjewelz.etsy.com



Black and Gold Leather Earrings (repurposed)

Gold and Cowrie Shell Earrings

Malachite and Brass Ring (adjustable)

Copper Nugget Ring (adjustable)

Turquoise and brass ring (adjustable)

Black Faux Coral Earrings

Faceted Agate and Oxidized Copper Necklace

Agate and oxidized copper necklace

Oxidized Copper and Green Blue Earrings

Magnesite and Brass Necklace

Indian Aventurine Necklace

Turquoise and Copper Ring

Zigzag Copper and chain Earrings

Black Gold and Blue Beaded Hoop Earrings

Black Gold and Wood Hoop Earrings

There's even more on sale click HERE

Jazjewelz - Friday Night Special Coupon Code

Hi all! I am having a little sale in my shop tonight. Please use code FRIDAYNIGHT15 to receive 15% off of your order. Happy shopping!
Jazjewelz.etsy.com