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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: peridot
Picking the Right Stone for Birthstone Jewelry
With so many variations on the birthstone jewelry chart, I’m sure it’s hard to decide what stone to select when purchasing birthstone jewelry. I get asked quite often what the appropriate stones are for birthdays. So let me share the … Continue reading
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Tagged amethyst, aquamarine, artisan jewelry, bangle, birthstone, bloodstone, bracelet, citrine, diamond, earrings, emerald, garnet, lapis lazuli, necklace, opal, pearl, peridot, pink tourmaline, rock quartz, ruby, sapphire, sardonyx, topaz, turquoise, wire wrap
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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
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Tagged freshwater pearls, green, inspiration, jewelry supplies, mojito, peridot, prehnite, scalopite, storage boxes, yellow
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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
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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 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
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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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You can never have enough…
More goodies just came in today. I’ve been waiting for these since March. So excited! Pictured from left to right: rhodolite garnet rondelles prehnite rondelles almandine garnet rondelles apatite rondelles iolite rondelles almandine garnet drops rhodolite garnet drops citrine drops … Continue reading
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Tagged amethyst, apatite, black spinel, citrine, crystal quartz, garnet, gemstone beads, iolite, jewelry supplies, peridot, prehnite
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Gift for a friend
I hope it cheers her up. Continue reading
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Tagged artisan jewelry, crazy lace agate, fish, freshwater pearls, gemstone beads, green, keishe pearls, magnets, necklace, peridot, sterling silver, TV Tray Art, white
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