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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: crystals
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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Etsy Blogger’s Carnival: The Pieces I’ve Loved
Psst. Come closer. Let me tell you a secret…so, I make all this jewelry, but guess what? I’m really not that girlie! I have a pair of gold-filled hoops I made that get worn all the time and that is … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged artisan jewelry, crystals, earrings, etsy, Etsy Bloggers Street Team, freshwater pearls, hearts, moonstone, necklace, opal, peridot, quartz, sterling silver, white
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Custom Order: Copper Crystal Chandeliers
Copper is such a lovely color – especially in crystals… Continue reading
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Tagged artisan jewelry, crystals, custom order, earrings, oxidized silver, sterling silver, swarovski crystals, wire wrap
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“You Make Jewelry?”
One of my favorite things is seeing a person’s reaction when I say “yes, I create jewelry”… Continue reading
Posted in Custom Orders
Tagged amethyst, artisan jewelry, bracelet, crystals, custom order, earrings, freshwater pearls, peacock, purple, swarovski crystals
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Crystal Earring Order
The challenge with my latest custom order was to make something unique, in crystal, that barely dropped below the earlobe… Continue reading
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Tagged crystals, custom order, earrings, sterling silver, swarovski crystals
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Custom Order for a Friend…
I always love making jewelry for friends and this is no exception… Continue reading
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Tagged blue, chalcedony, crystals, custom order, earrings, necklace, swarovski crystals, tan
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FSOJ – Week 41
The deadline was yesterday, but I, of course, had something come up last night. (Just couldn’t pass up seeing Nacho Libre…) Continue reading
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Tagged artisan jewelry, crystals, freshwater pearls, FSOJ, gold-filled, necklace, ring, swarovski crystals, wire wrap
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