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"For me, the exciting thing about designing and making jewelry is that the creation process doesn't end when a piece leaves my worktable; instead, the process continues every time someone wears my jewelry to enhance their unique wardrobe and style."

 

 

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This Week at Sow's Ear Jewelry

This industrial chic hardware bracelet is by far the most popular piece in my Etsy shop.  It's also, oddly enough, one of the first pieces I ever designed.  The original was created a couple of years ago for my niece Katie, who is a photographer, an artist, and an all-around cool chick.  She loved it. 

Last fall, I made one for myself and found I wore it all the time because it was super-comfortable and flexible, and it added a touch of subtle edginess to even my most tailored outfits.  It also looks great stacked with other chain or beaded bracelets.  I get tons of compliments on it -- especially from guys, which surprised me.  When do guys look at jewelry?  I guess when it's something they can picture themselves wearing, they do.

I've sold more of this bracelet than any other single item I've made.  It also gets more pageviews and "favorite" clicks than any other piece.  Recently, it was featured in an Etsy Treasury with other upcycled and recycled items, and the same person posted her treasury on her design blog.

It also got pinned on Pinterest, but I have no idea how to find it on the site, so I can't show you.  But it did, honest.  Not bad for a piece of jewelry that began with the question "What would Katie love to wear?"  I'm beginning to understand why designers are advised to have a customer in mind before they begin the design process.

New This Week at Sow's Ear Jewelry

Stack Bracelet Mixed Metal, Washer Stack Bracelet, and Chain and Washer Stack Bracelet $12 each

It's non-stop creativity here at Old Maid HQ, and I've never been so happy to get out of bed in the mornings.

I've got a few new items in the shop this week, plus I've spent some time revamping photos for a few items already in stock. As time goes on, I learn more about photographing jewelry and I get a better idea of how I want the shop to look, so I review older listings to see how I can improve them.

I made one of these bracelets for myself a couple of weeks ago.  I love wearing it and have received lots of compliments, so I made a few styles to put in the shop.  I'm definitely going to make a some more for myself, too.  I really like how they look grouped together.

Chrome Hardware Washer Earrings -- Large $18

My sister Rachel bought a pair of these quite some time ago and I'm finally getting some into the shop.  Those are fancy chrome-plated lock washers that are used on motorcycles.  Very shiny!  This pair is 3 inches long from the top of the silvertone ear wire. 

Industrial Chic Chrome Washer Earrings -- Small $16

This is the same style in a smaller (2 inch long) size.  Did you know they keep the chrome-plated fasteners under lock and key at the hardware store?  Neither did I, but they do.  I always feel like I'm asking to view the crown jewels when I have the case opened.

Machine Age Earrings -- Upcycled Hardware $12

This is one of the pairs I've had in the shop for a while but I shot some new photos.  They are the same style and size as the previous earrings, but made from reclaimed zinc washers with a pretty matte patina.  I really like the contrast of the matte and shiny finish.

 Visit Sow's Ear Jewelry on Etsy for more information on these and other great designs!

Sow's Ear Jewelry Spring Collection

White Bead and Hardware Necklace $22

My Spring 2012 Collection went into my shop on Etsy a couple of weeks ago, but what with packing, travel, and jet lag, I am just getting around to telling you about it.  My inspiration was a Palm Springs vibe -- statement pieces with lots of color.  And white, of course, since white is white-hot at the moment.  Any of these pieces will instantly update your wardrobe.

White Bead and Hardware Earrings $18

Which reminds me: I should make a couple of these pieces for myself.  My wardrobe could use some updating.

Vintage Bead and Chain Necklace -- Turquoise and Orange $22

I had so much fun making this collection.  I think part of the reason was because I was using happy, summery colors in the middle of winter.

Colorful Vintage Bead and Hardware Earrings -- Turquoise & Orange $18

Spending my days thinking about summer clothes and summer colors made the drab days of January a little easier to bear.

Hardware Earrings with Large Turquoise Colored Beads $18

This collection is a party waiting to happen.  The pieces make me want to dance the merengue with a tall, dark, handsome stranger.  Apparently, they also make me forget that I have no clue how to dance the merengue. 

Check out the rest of the collection and everything else at Sow's Ear Jewelry on Etsy!