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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: earrings
Etsy Blogger’s Carnival: Glitz Lounge Challenges
I always love a good challenge. One of my current favorites is the Glitz Lounge challenge group on Flickr. Each month, we get a theme to play around with and create a piece based on that theme. The group was … Continue reading
Count Me In!
I know, I know…two blog posts in one day is quite unlike me, but I really wanted to bring attention to the latest pair of earrings I posted and the reason behind their creation: If you’ve been visiting my site … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged artisan jewelry, blue, charity, Count Me In, earrings, gray, green, labradorite, oxidized silver, peridot, She Finds, wire wrap
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Etsy Blogger’s Carnival: The Best Tool Ever
Inquiring minds want to know…that is, the Etsyblogger’s street team wants to know for this month’s blog roll…what is my favorite tool? Well here it is: A simple dowel, you say? Why, yes…it is! It slices and dices and…oh wait, … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged artisan jewelry, dowel, earrings, etsy, Etsy Bloggers Street Team, gold-filled, necklace, sterling silver, tools, wire wrap
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Custom Order Done!
I recently had another custom order…a few last minute gifts for the bride I made these lovelies for: (I couldn’t remember if I had shown those on the blog or not.) So, when she said she needed a few more … Continue reading
Posted in Custom Orders
Tagged artisan jewelry, bridal, coin pearl, custom order, earrings, necklace, rose quartz, 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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Where have I been?
I know! I know! You haven’t heard much from me lately aside from 90 Day and Etsy Blogger’s posts and are probably wondering if I’ve fallen off the face of the earth. Well, I am here to assure you I … Continue reading
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Tagged 90 Days, artisan jewelry, custom orders, earrings, etsy, Etsy Bloggers Street Team, family, kickboxing, weddings
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90 Days: Mistress of Beadweaving
SilverDragon on Etsy Beadweaving is an art I admire, but am not quick to attempt. While it can be very satisfying, I get too frustrated when I accidentally smack my work area and all my itty bitty tiny beads go … Continue reading
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Tagged 90 Days, artisan jewelry, beading, beadweaving, earrings, etsy, necklace
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Funky Finds Jewelry Giveaway Begins!
If you haven’t noticed, yesterday was the start of the Funky Finds Blog Jewelry Giveaway. I mentioned it earlier this month, but the link for the giveaway wasn’t up yet, so here it is! I donated these beautiful wrapped chandelier … Continue reading
Posted in Horn Tooting, Site News
Tagged artisan jewelry, copper, earrings, freshwater pearls, Funky Finds, giveaway, press, wire wrap
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GIVEAWAY! Get a new pair of earrings!
Have you checked out the Funky Finds blog? I just ran across it last month and I’m really enjoying the items Jessica is picking out to feature on her blog. I just sent off these beautiful Chandelier Wrap – Pearls, … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan jewelry, copper, earrings, freshwater pearls, Funky Finds, pink, press, wire wrap
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Looking for a Valentine’s Day Present?
Or maybe just a little something for yourself? Look no further! From now until February 14th, all orders over $40* will get a free pair of Filigree Heart Circle Drops Earrings (a $20 value): Place your order soon! These are … Continue reading

