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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: green
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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Falling Out Of Love
When I first started creating jewelry, I took a class on pearl knotting. I found I really enjoyed the process. I liked the way the silk felt as it glided across my fingers. I liked the rhythm and routine…set pearl, … Continue reading
Posted in 52 Weeks of Blogging
Tagged 52 Weeks, blue, gray, green, pearl knotting, red, silk, tan, white
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Color Theory Fridays
Somehow last year, I found myself as the sole admin of a Flickr group called Color Theory Craft. The purpose of the group is to showcase crafts that fit different color theory motifs, specifically analogous, complementary and monochromatic. If you … Continue reading
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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On the 10th Day of Holiday Deals…
On the 10th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Climbing the Vine Earrings – Keishe Pearls, Smoky Quartz & Vermeil at $20.30! 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, brown, earrings, green, keishe pearls, sale, smoky quartz, vermeil
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On the 9th Day of Holiday Deals…
On the 9th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Prehnite Cluster Necklace at $54.60! For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged 12 Days of Holiday Deals, gold-filled, green, necklace, prehnite, sale, wire wrap
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On the 8th Day of Holiday Deals…
On the 8th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Fresh Cut – Quartz and Peridot Wrapped Sterling Silver Earrings at $49.00! For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Holiday Deals, artisan jewelry, earrings, green, oxidized silver, peridot, quartz, sale, wire wrap
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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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Custom Order: Flower and Vine in Gold
Just a quickie post…I wanted to show off a custom order a customer of mine has waited for ever so patiently. (Thank you!) This is the same customer that requested I make a Criss Cross Ring earlier last month. She … Continue reading
Posted in Custom Orders
Tagged artisan jewelry, chain, cream, custom order, floral, gold-filled, green, necklace, rose, swarovski pearls, wire wrap
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Featured on Anodyne Design!
As I work to get ready for a trip to visit my mom this week, I’m finding that I’m quickly running out of time trying to do the things I should be doing to get ready for my travel days. … Continue reading
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Tagged Anodyne Design, artisan jewelry, bangle, citrine, freshwater pearls, gemstone beads, green, keishe pearls, mother of pearl, orange, oxidized silver, press, wire wrap, yellow
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