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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Jewelry in July - Nicole from Solo Artworks

As always, I'm super excited for today's featured jeweler! I don't remember how I found Nicole from Solo Artworks, but I'm so so happy that I did!! She's so talented, and I adore her jewelry!! Plus, she's the sweetest lady!! Here she is to tell you about her shop :)
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My name is Nicole Smith and I've had a love affair with jewelry-making for as long as I can remember. I've been making and selling jewelry for over 20 years, with my start back in the grade school fundraising bazaar! My focus has shifted over the years from hemp and clay, to intricate bead-weaving, to wire work, chainmaille, and metalworking with diamonds and gemstones. I do all my work from my home studio and I have an eight-month-old son keeping me very busy lately so I've shifted my concentration again, to crystals, gemstones and cold connections, rather than blowtorches, chemicals and hammers.

My favorite items to make are custom pieces, such as wedding band sets, bridal jewelry, mother's pieces and whatever my customers can dream up. My best selling earrings this year are ones that were requested to look like grape clusters, since our local Columbia Valley Washington wine industry is booming!
They were so popular, I immediately had requests for them in other colors, and a whole line of these darling earrings was born, in a rainbow of colors.


A lot of my newest work can be found on my Etsy shop while my rings and fine metal work can be found in stores in Tri-Cities, Washington. You can also keep updated of new designs, musings, and even free giveaways on Facebook and Twitter.
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Isn't she so talented?! Make sure you head over to her shop to see the beauties that aren't featured!!!

And, because you guys are super spoiled (you're welcome!) Nicole is giving away a pair of these earrings in the winners choice of color!
Jewelry in July - Hidden Beauty Photography
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13 comments:

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Jill said...

I've entered the Sharon of Shay Designs giveaway and the Adies Lovelies giveaway.

Thank you.

pmh said...

my fave item is the pearl bracelet. here is the link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/99121261/elegant-pearl-bracelet

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Carla G said...

I like the Aquamarine Starfish Charm Necklace! :) Thanks for a chance to win!

Carla G said...

I've entered for Pure Trinkets, Adie’s Lovelies, Enchanted Pixie, Femme Petal, Shay Designs, and Treena Bean. What fabulous giveaways! :)

Lynne said...

I've entered Living OUt Loud, The Enchanted Pixie, Femme Petal, Adies Lovelies, PUre Trinkets, Shay Designs, Treena Bean.....

Thank you so much!

Jessica Sebastian said...

Oh my, those blush cluster earrings are so fabulous!

Jessica Sebastian said...

I've entered a bunch, including Femme Petal.

Lynne said...

Today my favorite is a hairpin - the green Cat's Eye and crystals.

Lynne said...

My favorite is still the Cat's Eye and Crystal hairpin....but today I like the dark blue one - of course they are all beautiful.

Carla G said...

I like the Gold Butterfly Necklace with Green Jewels. :)

Carla G said...
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Carla G said...

I like the Red Heart Charm Necklace! :)