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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: freshwater pearls
Pretty Rocks: Little Blue Studio
A few years back I found myself comparing my work with other jewelry designers. There’s such an abundance of us that you can’t walk two feet without bumping into one of us. So I stopped purposefully looking at other’s jewelry … Continue reading
Posted in Pretty Rocks
Tagged artisan jewelry, brooch, etsy, fabric jewelry, flowers, freshwater pearls, necklace
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Studio Tour – Storing Materials in a Small Space
From the beginning, I’ve been a fan of attempting to organize my materials. Notice I say “attempting”. My best efforts fall short sometimes and I end up with workspace hurricanes. When it comes to supplies and materials though, I think … Continue reading
Posted in 52 Weeks of Blogging
Tagged 52 Weeks, freshwater pearls, gemstone beads, jewelry supplies, materials, organization, storage boxes
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Seasonal Inspiration
Inspiration is sorely lacking in this house lately. Thoughts of babies and colors and pretty pink things have overtaken thoughts of beads and jewelry and business. But such is life right? Always in a constant state of change. Searching for … Continue reading
Posted in 52 Weeks of Blogging
Tagged 52 Weeks, cactus, chalcedony, freshwater pearls, fuschia, gemstone beads, green, inspiration, jewelry supplies, mother of pearl, pink, plant, seasonal
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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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On the 9th Day of Holiday Deals 2009…
On the 9th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Bromeliad Cascades – Amethyst, Pink Pearl and Opal Chandelier Earrings at $105.00! 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, amethyst, artisan jewelry, earrings, freshwater pearls, gold-filled, opal, sale, vermeil, wire wrap
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On the 7th Day of Holiday Deals 2009…
On the 7th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Peach Holiday Garland Earrings at $23.00! For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged 12 Days of Holiday Deals, artisan jewelry, earrings, freshwater pearls, garnet, gold-filled, keishe pearls, sale, smoky quartz, vermeil, wire wrap
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Destash – 6mm Swarovski Pearls
It was time to do a little bit of cleaning out for the month. Go check out my supply shop. I should be destashing the next two days…unless I get whisked away for my birthday tomorrow. ;)
Renewed Inspiration
I know…I know…It’s been a while since my last piece, but I should have something new to show this coming week. In the meantime, let me leave you with a sneak peek! (Yes, I know this picture was taken in … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged freshwater pearls, green, inspiration, jewelry supplies, mojito, peridot, prehnite, scalopite, storage boxes, yellow
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Birthstone of the Month: Amethyst
Born in the month of February? Then Amethyst is your birthstone. There are plenty of places online that have the standard information on Amethyst stones, but I thought I would share just a few interesting tidbits on this beautiful crystal … Continue reading
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Tagged amethyst, artisan jewelry, birthstone, earrings, freshwater pearls, pink opal, wire wrap
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On the 6th Day of Holiday Deals…
On the 6th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Infinity – Wood, Pearls and Crystals Necklace at $84.00! 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, artisan jewelry, brown, freshwater pearls, gold-filled, magnesite, necklace, sale, swarovski crystals, turquoise
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