Medical Alert Bracelets are Back!

If you are interested in having a medical bracelet made please contact me through email (bzwende[at!]gmail[dot]com) or my Etsy shop.  The bracelets range in price from $120 and up depending on information needed on the bracelet and details wanted.

I'm back in the jewelry making saddle and ready to take on making these awesome bracelets again!

You'll never have to buy an ugly Medic Bracelet again!

Save Yourself!

Recent Customs...

Just this past week I had the pleasure of making a beautiful stack ring for a customer to wear on her wedding ring finger in memory of her late husband.  This stack ring set meant a lot to her, as it did me to make.  It turned out so well, that I now have 5 orders (and counting) for others to make with children's names, family, and husbands names  Such a personal item and unique piece for your jewelry box.

On another note...made a beautiful Infinity style ring for a customer who was looking for a more "affordable" version of the Tiffany style.  Here is the ring in it's glory...loved it so much I had to make one for myself to wear!  Love it! So versatile to wear all the time.

Interested in a custom order of the above? Or a custom design of your own? Contact me for more details or to place an order! 

XOXO

Ask , and you shall recieve: COUPON CODE DAY!

Thanks to a requesting customer, I have been reminded to be more up to date on my monthly deals.  So, I am posting a discount code that is good TODAY thru SATURDAY (3/10/12)

ENTER CODE  20OFF 

FOR  20% OFF YOUR PURCHASE*

www.bwsilver.etsy.com

Sorry I have been so bad about posting these, being a new Mom is time consuming...fun, but time consuming indeed!  :D

Thanks to all of my loyals, you know who you are, and to all of my new customers!  Hope this coupon code helps you out to get some rockin' handmade jewelry! 

{Get your buying pants on...Happy Shopping!}

*Excludes all custom orders

New Jewels!

I can't believe I let the days get away with me, again.  Here are the newest additions to my Etsy site that are for sale!  Some have already sold as of last week, but most of them are still available so get them while you can!

 Europeian Currency Toggle Necklace

Russian Amazonite Dangle Earrings

Infini-dot Hook Earrings

Queen Elizabeth Coin Earrings

Russian Aqua Amazonite Earrings

Damask Cut Citrine Crystal Earrings

Valentine's is right around the corner, so remember that special someone would probably LOVE a little something handmade! ;-)

Oops, I did it again!

Sorry AGAIN for the delayed postings!!! I'm so wrapped up in the "Mom" thing, it's much harder these days to post frequently.  But you haven't missed much on the jewelry front, I haven't made too much lately, though I was able to conjure up a few things around Christmas time while making some gifts and I plan to take some pics of those later today to share.  Keep on the look out!!

Hope everyone had a great Holiday!  We sure did, and it was Baby's 1st Christmas, so all the families went nuts on the gifts.  It was a great break from work for my husband too, he works so hard, this is the only time of year he actually takes off.  We had fun letting the grandparent's babysit...so nice!

Jewelry coming soon! In the mean time, little man is 14 weeks and counting today!

Long time, no post!

Sorry everyone, I've been super occupied with the wee one and haven't exactly been up to date on my blog or my shop as much as I'd like to.  Thank you to all who took advantage of the Cyber Monday discount!  Items will be shipped out momentarily and of course will be pretty packaged ready for Holiday gifting!

If you missed out on the discount, not to worry, there will be another discount code SOON! Keep checking in...

Well it's been 8 weeks since our little guy was born and things are finally getting better in the sleep department (finally!). He's more alert and is awake more  during the day.  He looooves playing with his "adventure gym" play mat, although, we can't keep in on the floor...our flat coat retriever (Ruxin) took a liking to the hanging octopus and wanted to "play" with it also.  Dogs, baby, jewelry business, and a Marine husband...never a dull moment!

Here's a recent picture of our little man on his first Thanksgiving (7 weeks old)

CYBER MONDAY!

Enter code 30OFF to recieve

30% OFF

your entire purchase!!

www.bwsilver.etsy.com 

Today Only! (11/28/11)

*includes FREE Gift packaging on every order!

Bear is almost here!

It's almost time for our little man to debut!  So far, things are moving along, but my due date is Saturday Oct 1st, and if he doesn't come then, I have an induction set up for Monday Oct 3rd in the evening. 

I'm very excited!  Since he's making his way here very soon, I'm having to put all custom orders on hold at least for 4-6 weeks, or until I can get my bearings as a new Mommy.  But in the mean time I'm perfectly capable to shipping any items currently on my ETSY that are purchased since they are ready made.  So feel free to continue to shop!

I'll try to post pics once he's here, until then, here are some pics of the nursery!

Upcycled Antique Jewelry!

In lieu of waiting for baby to arrive (37 weeks now!) and having some cooler weather to work out in the garage, I decided to tackle a few last minute jewelry designs I've been meaning to do for a while... 

Check out my upcycled antique jewelry made from old silver sugar tongs!  These items are on my Etsy and ready to ship!

Sterling Silver Shell Sugar Tong Pendant w/ Vintage Marble

Claw Foot Sugar Tong Earrings

He'll be comming 'round the corner...

Soon I'll be a Mom for the first time (in a matter or weeks...I hope!) so the work load will be coming to a halt until I can wrap my head around infant hood.  I'm hoping to be back in the saddle a few weeks after, given we have some sort of routine down.  So in the mean time, I'm holding off on any custom orders, and have taken them down from my Etsy. 

Although, all of the items on my Etsy now are still for sale and ready made, so all  I have to do is ship if an item is purchased.  So you can STILL SHOP! But anything custom will have to be post poned until further notice. (i.e. Military Service Medallions, Medic Alert Bracelets, Legacy Pendants, etc)

  Sorry about this, but once I get my bearings on being a new Mom, I'll let you know we're back in business!

And not to worry, I'll have plenty of pics to share upon his arrival some time around October 1st!

Happy Birthday to....Me!

Custom Medic Alert Bracelet

 SAVED...by design! Another medic alert bracelet successfully hand crafted for an extra special customer. 

She loves it and is so glad she made the purchase.  Long gone are the days of the ugly and plain medical alert bracelets. 

Step outside the box and love the bracelet that will save your life! 

...you can't say NO to that!

Want a custom designed medic alert bracelet of your own?  Send me an email or Etsy convo and check out the Medical Alert Bracelet listing for more details!

Summer G-I-V-E-A-W-A-Y! Winner Announced on 8/2!

Win this awesomely colorful Midnight Turquoise Necklace just by helping spread the word on your Facebook! Follow these easy steps to be in the running...

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Step 1:  LIKE my Bw*SiLvEr Handmade Facebook Page

Step 2: Post a link to Bw*SiLvEr Handmade's fan page to YOUR wall to spread the love to your friends

Step 3: Once you've done that, leave a comment on Bw*SiLvEr Handmade's Facebook page to say "I just spread the love!"

Once this is done I'll check your FB page wall (if permitted) then I can put your name in the drawing to WIN!  I'll announce the winner by noon on August 2nd on my fan page, then you will be contacted via FB messages for shipping details...it's just that easy!

The winner will be drawn August 2nd so hurry and SPREAD THE LOVE on your Facebook page now!

LIKE ME > POST LINK > LEAVE COMMENT = ONE LUCKY WINNER!
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8/2/2011:  CONGRATS to Ashley B!  You are my Summer GIVEAWAY winner!

Thanks for helping spread the love on your facebook!

Customize your Bridal Party!

Check out these killer personalized pendant necklaces made especially for your bridesmaids!  Sterling silver hand stamped pendants with letters for each girl's name to wear on your day.  They would work great with simple pearl stud earrings or even a set of the Amber Quartz Hoop earrings!

Add a colorful stone that offsets your wedding colors! Amber, Citrine, Onyx, Pearl... Make it personal for your wedding day..

                   

Each is perfectly gift packaged for your individual Bridesmaids, including your wedding color ribbon as a bow to top it off. 

 

If you are interested in purchasing a custom order like this one, or would like just a price quote, please contact me via email (bzwende[at!]gmail.com) or through my Etsy account. 

Price break given if you order 5+ necklaces!

Will you be my...Bridesmaid?!

More for the 'maids! Made a custom set of Hoop Earrings only this time the bride to be wanted her ladies in Pearl.  This way it goes well with anything, plus they can match pearl necklaces if desired.

And how cute is this; the bride wanted them early as a gift offering to each of her bridesmaids as a surprise.  Each box had a note attached that read: "I've said yes! Now it's your turn... Will you be my BRIDESMAID?"

These custom earrings sets are available on my Etsy.  Send me a convo for a quote and details.  Remember, it can be any stone you want - it's YOUR day!  See the listing for more details!

New Items on Etsy

New this week! Fresh new finds at ww.bwsilver.etsy.com

Click on the links below to view more photos and get more product info!

 Vintage Destash Wrap Necklace

Made from a vast array of found beads, vintage coins from around the world and colorful stones.  Finished off with Sterling oxidized chain for a unique old feel.  Would go great with anything!

Hematite Fortune Pendant with Aquamarine Stone Necklace

Bold blue and grey hues of natural Aquamarine beads with an Asian inspired Sterling pendant featuring a large round Hematite stone set in the middle.  The perfect size for anyone.

Sterling Mushroom Ring inspired form nature's own.  Makes a one of a kind cocktail ring for those who love unique jewelry.  I absolutely love this ring, I get all kinds of compliments on it.  Not too big, not too small, fits like a glove!

Here Comes The Bride's...maids!

I hear wedding bells! 

Welcome Summer and all of your joyous engagements and matrimonial bliss!

Here are some custom order Bridesmaids gifts sure to pretty up those gals you asked to make your day extra special.  I think a special treat like these earrings are sure to be worn again and again, as well as add just the right pop of sparkle to accent their dresses & boquets. 

Made with any bead combinations you wish that would match perfectly to your color scheme or theme.  Pearl, Onyx, Turquoise, Quartz...the possibilities are endless!

Shown: Amber Quartz Hoop Earrings with paper mache boxes wrapped in YOUR wedding color ribbon!

For details and a price quote to have your Bridesmaids walking you down the isle in style please send me a message on my Etsy or via email contact

I smell a DISCOUNT!

Needing A Stylish Medical Alert Bracelet...STAT!

I recently made a specialized Medical Alert bracelet for a customer who wanted "something different" than your everyday plain-jane Medic bracelets they have out there.  This one has been customized with a hand cut and stamped Sterling Silver wrist plate featuring the "Alert" symbol and a Caduceus in Copper.  Wire wrapping details with sterling silver and a cute little Bee charm attached (not my own, sent to me by the customer) for extra flair! 

This easy-to-clasp hook-on squeeze bracelet makes it fast to throw on and go.  The back side (not shown for privacy) is the customers name and an emergency contact (ICE) name and phone number if found ill and needing assistance. 

A lot of people who probably need a medical alert bracelet don't have one or don't wear it.  I feel it might be because of the trite designs they have these days, so bulky or blah looking, but this is a fashionable and functional twist on a very important piece of jewelry that could save your life!!! 

 I asked the customer to give me a little background story I can share with you blog readers to understand what the reasoning is behind this particular Medic bracelet, and if you needed one made, what you would need to put on yours:

"I have been allergic to bee stings since I was little. I was stung when I was about 8 and my Dad had to rush me to the emergency room because I had a reaction. So I avoid them at all costs...except on bracelets :o)

The Iron (Fe) IV reaction came about because... At the same time they diagnosed my Crohn's disease, they discovered that I was Anemic. So the doctors suggested Iron Infusions that are injected straight into your veins since the Anemia was causing me to be so tired all the time. One of the infrequent side effects of Iron IV is a severe allergic reaction called Anaphylaxis. Well of course I fell into the 1% category of people that have the Anaphylactic reaction!!

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you're allergic to, such as the venom from a bee sting or a peanut.

Almost dying can change your outlook on things greatly. So no more of those Fe IV injections for me! I'll live with being tired all the time!

It requires an immediate trip to the emergency room and an injection of epinephrine (EpiPen) and if it isn't treated right away, it can lead to unconsciousness or even death! (Yikes!)  The EpiPen was prescribed for me after the Iron IV reaction to carry with me at all times. 

 Never leave home without it, and I won't without my bracelet either!"

If you or anyone you know might be needing a stylish and personalized approach to a very important piece of jewelry like the one shown, please contact me and I'd be happy to make a custom one to your specifications! You can even include your blood type to ensure a fast and easy recovery!

It is very important to have one if:

You are a Diabetic

Have an Allergy to a Food, Medications or Insects

Child Health Issues

Rare Medical Conditions

Heart Conditions

Medical Allergies for Emergency Treatment Purposes 

....Just something to think about!

Better to be safe than sorry!....

Perfect for any Mom

Hand tooled lowercase name pendants for all of your little pride & joys.  Any Mother can appreciate the love for their child(ren) and what better than to wear a keepsake pendant with their name to remind them of the ones they love most. 

Make Mom, Grandma, your friends or other family who have kids or grand kids, proud to wear those little darlings around their neck.

I can also add birthstones and customize anyway you'd like!  Take a look at my Etsy for a detailed view of what can be done to make this an extra special custom gift!