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A Pretty Rock is a shop/blog with an inside look at the process of designing and creating handcrafted wire-wrapped jewelry. It features piece profiles and inspiration, with information on what it takes to bring a creation alive from start to finish. A Pretty Rock desires to grow your appreciation of the skill and technique behind creating heirloom quality jewelry.-
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Tag Archives: artisan jewelry
Inspiring Me Colorful – Catie’s Blue
It’s very few and far between when you find someone who really gets an idea. For example – color. There are tons of artists online, but so many of them do not have a good grasp on color. I am … Continue reading
Posted in 52 Weeks of Blogging
Tagged 52 Weeks, artisan jewelry, Caties Blue, color, inspiration
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Weekly Failure Baggage
I feel I haven’t been very successful lately when it comes to the jewelry business. You may realize that already since you haven’t seen me post much jewelry or destash many supplies. Other things always end up higher on my … Continue reading
Posted in 52 Weeks of Blogging
Tagged 52 Weeks, artisan jewelry, destash, failure, jewelry supplies
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Favorite Custom Orders
If I’ve missed anything about the jewelry business, I’d have to say it’s the custom order requests. I always appreciate custom orders. They provide a type of validation you can’t get from simply selling an item you created. Having someone … Continue reading
Illusion Necklace – Take 1
Whew! This week has been backloaded with posts! But when you have a lot to say… ;) Word of mouth is amazing. I still consider it – hands down – the best method of marketing. I wouldn’t have a web … Continue reading
Posted in Custom Orders
Tagged artisan jewelry, blue, crystals, custom order, freshwater pearls, illusion, necklace, swarovski crystals
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Piece in Progress
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! It made me take a look through my shop and realize that I didn’t have very many jewelry pieces with red, garnets, or hearts. Browsing through the gallery, I thought I would recreate … Continue reading
Posted in 52 Weeks of Blogging
Tagged 52 Weeks, artisan jewelry, earrings, garnet, holidays, Valentine's Day, work in progress
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Last Chance Christmas Sale!
Get your gifts while you can! The Last Chance Christmas Sale is finally here! From today until Monday, December 21st, get 15% off all jewelry! Use code “LASTCHANCE” at checkout. Also, you get FREE SHIPPING for orders over $50! If … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged artisan jewelry, Christmas, earrings, holidays, necklace, sale, shipping
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Gift Giving Tips for Jewelry
My customers tell me one of the hardest things to buy is jewelry. From trueness of color in photography to the assurance of getting the stone you thought you purchased, jewelry buying can quickly turn into a nightmare. Feeling pressured? … Continue reading
On the 12th Day of Holiday Deals 2009…
On the 12th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The The Labradorite, Peruvian Opal and Swarovski Crystal Chandelier Wrap Earrings at $25.50! For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged 12 Days of Holiday Deals, artisan jewelry, earrings, labradorite, opal, oxidized silver, sale, swarovski crystals, wire wrap
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On the 11th Day of Holiday Deals 2009…
On the 11th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Ice – Rock Quartz and Rutilated Quartz Bracelet at $39.50! For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Holiday Deals, artisan jewelry, bracelet, rock quartz, sale, sterling silver
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On the 10th Day of Holiday Deals 2009…
On the 10th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Apatite, Shell and Crystal Chandelier Wrap Earrings at $29.50! For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Holiday Deals, apatite, artisan jewelry, earrings, oxidized silver, sale, sterling silver, swarovski crystals, wire wrap
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