My Rose Garden, Free shipping

Can you see what I'm growing here? A little rose garden. I've given them a lot of love. I hope you'll do the same.

I've introduced a sneak peak of these before. Those who follow me on twitter know about them. I think they're very sweet looking (even in black).
They measure 1cm in width and are made of resin.
I used special glue to attach these to Surgical Steel posts and backing. They should be safe for people with metal sensitivity including sterling. But, if you like sterling I can do that too- just email me first.
These earrings should not come apart- I even tested one out and tried to rip it apart. I couldn't- I had to use a knife and strong force to wedge it apart.

I've been wanting to do trio sets forever! I put all of these on sale as an intro. Yay! Share with your friends!

Rose Studs- YOU pick - $8.50 SALE, orig $10
You can also order them individually to customize your own Trio or Duo. They will be packed in the same box.
[link] Fyi, there's only one of each color because I put the rest in sets.

Lolita Rose Stud Set - $25 SALE, orig $30
Delicate rose flower stud earrings with detailed ruffles in Black, Soft Grey, and Vintage Plum.
Inspired by a Lolita or Victorian Doll.
Black like her black lace. Grey like her pale eyes. Vintage Plum like her blushed cheeks.

[link]

Easter Rose Stud Set - $25 SALE, orig $30
Delicate rose flower stud earrings with detailed ruffles in Sky Blue, Buttercream, and Coral Pink.
Pretty pastel Easter themed.
[link]

Trendy Rose Stud Set - *reserved*, reg $32
Delicate rose flower stud earrings with detailed ruffles in Black (licorice), Heart bezel CZ, and Soft Gray. My favorite!
This was a custom request you can't have it unless you're the person who requested it. :P Though... it could be back in stock soon... it all depends on your requests. :)

Liberty Rose Stud Set - $26 SALE, reg $30
Delicate rose flower stud earrings with detailed ruffles in Vintage Plum and Sky Blue. Also with Rhinestone Hearts (new).
Colors inspired by Mac's Libery of London Colors! Did you buy anything from the collection? I didn't so I could be totally off on the whole "inspired" thing.
[link]

Sweet Rose Stud Set - $26 SALE, reg $30
Delicate rose flower stud earrings with detailed ruffles in Coral Pink and Buttercream. Plus Rhinestone Hearts (new).
Inspired by fresh new spring looks. A little sweet + a little sparkle.
[link]

Free shipping with code "lucky" until the end of March 17 for St. Paddy's Day! Applies to first-class mail only.

EASTER CANDY INCLUDED!

WHO REMEMBERS SIXLETS? I had no idea what they were called but I remember these from my childhood! Not amazing candy but it's nostalgic which makes it good. I found some to share! :)

I hope this does not end up being the only post for the week. I've got to take time to finish my taxes on my own. My mom laughs at me because she knows I didn't want to be an accountant but that's what I end up doing now...

I hope everyone HAD or will HAVE a great sprink break!! Go wild!

Clover Heaven

I know I haven't updated in a week, but I have a few new necklaces and lots of pics.
If you guys stalk me enough you know I really like clovers. So I present to you LOTS of clover necklaces!

A common saying is "to be in clover". It means to live a carefree life of ease, comfort, or prosperity. Who doesn't want that?

St. Paddy's Necklace - $23
This silver-plated large 4 leafed clover looks like four hearts stuck together. :) It's attached with a jump ring so it won't flip. The small crystal heart is Emerald AB. Also available in Gold on 14k gold-filled chain. *I wore and tested one just like this.*
[only two]

Solitaire Clover Pendant - $21
This is a very simple necklace that can be worn two ways. String it through two leaves for a symmetrical look or through one leaf for modern look. (See below) Sterling silver chain in 16" or 18" available. Also available in Gold on 14k gold-filled chain.
[only two]

It can also be worn like this- strung through one leaf. This way is prone to flipping left and right. The pendant is double sided so it looks normal either side.

Good Luck Necklace - $22
A silver plated open styled clover pendant with light olive and white crystal pearls on both sides of this necklace. Sterling silver chain in 16" or 18" available. Swarovksi Crystals. Also available in Gold on 14k gold-filled chain.
[only one]

Lucky in Love Necklace - $25
A sterling silver chain necklace with an antiqued silver clover charm, a medium emerald crystal heart, and a white crystal pearl. Chain length of 16" or 18" available. Also available in Gold on 14k gold-filled chain. More photos in the listing.
[only one]

Lucky In Love Earrings - $20
Feel the luck with small dangling crystal emerald hearts, antiqued silver clover charms, and light olivine crystal beads hanging on your ears. Sterling silver ear wires and chain. Swarovski Crystal. Also available in Gold on 14k gold-filled chain.
[only one] This looks much cuter dangling from your ears than in the photo.

A real four leaf clover! [wikipedia]

Wishbone Necklace in Gold - $21
Gold plated wishbone pendant with rhinestone accent. 14K Gold-filled chain in 16" or 18" lengths. If you'd prefer a gold-plated chain (cheaper) it's $17.
Did anyone watch Wishbone as a kid? It was about a dog who reenacted classic literature. It was so awesome!
[only three]

Today's promo? All gold versions of the necklace are the same price as the silver ones!

Shoutout to Samantha! :) Another custom Key Necklace.

Don't forget my favorite clover necklace of all time. I love long necklaces. Expect me to make more for summer. They go great with just a tank top too! This necklace can't be double layered unless you have a small neck btw. It's meant to be worn as one strand. [only one] Free custom covered gift box with this necklace!

Joanna wearing a sold out clover necklace. I added more modeled jewelry photos to the slide show on the left sidebar! If you want your photo there email me your pics (face or not, haha). If it's not there then I forgot to save it... so just bug me about it! :)

Random: I took the which olympic mascot are you quiz and I got Quatchi!! Yeah! He's so cute especially in plushie form.

Follow me on twitter for sneak peaks, discounts, and freebies: http://twitter.com/stephanie_tran

Oh, btw I know my "linkwithin" widget is not supposed to be at the top. Does anyone know why it's doing this?  It only does it on the first blog of the page...

I keep adding to this! Giveaway News! Keep working on your creative box ideas ladies! The contest will happen once I figure out the rules and PRIZE(s). Possibly a jewelry organizer or something...

Just what I was looking for

Don't forget to scroll to the bottom for possible giveaway info. :)

I really thought I wouldn't be able to make these again because the filigree heart was so hard to find. Well I DID find them! So they're back in stock! This time in sterling silver instead of platinum though. :)
Filigree Hearts Earrings - $17
[two for now]

This is just a short post because I realize I should be posting more! Here's a look at some custom work I did a couple weeks back!

*edit* I got a question about this key necklace so I will link it early. I can only make a couple right now. More upon request! Let me know if you'd like a different color for the heart. Sapphire AB is pictured.
[2 available]

Also, this key looks REALLY nice and simple with JUST a heart and key. The heart falls right in the center of the key's heart. I don't have a photo of that, but e-mail me if you're interested in that.

Shout out to Shanece!

So now that it's March I need to start thinking about a giveaway for this month! I was thinking about doing a customer appreciation giveaway/contest this time! I wanted to know what you guys do with the jewelry boxes I send you. (besides keeping the jewelry) I think it would be interesting if you came up with a creative "re-use" for them and submitted a picture for the readers to vote on. We could have one or two winners for the most creative, funny or something. What do you gals think?

Loving Koreans and Canadians! Angel Wings

So now that the Olympics is over there's more time for more jewelry posts! I was excited that the Olympics was in Canada this time. It reminded me of all the Canadian friends I've made through blogger! :) I <3 you gals! One day I will travel up there! It was also nice being able to watch it in HD unlike the summer Olympics were I missed the whole Michael Phelps obsession due to being in Vietnam. We could watch some of it, but there's not great coverage like there is here. Plus, who wants to watch tv when you're on vacation?

I haven't featured any of the really cute stud earrings on this blog lately so I thought it was about time!

Pavé Angel Wing Earrings - $16 Sale
Amazingly cute pavé angel wing shapped stud earrings. Adorable for day or night wear. Unlike the other Korean jewelry, these earrings have cubic zirconia and sterling silver posts!
[3 pairs left]

These were really hard to find especially with the sterling posts! Top quality!

They are 7/8" long and 3/8" at the widest point.

Anything that comes out of Korea is just really cute. Take note of Kim Yu-Na. The cutest ice skater I've seen for a really long time. I'm of course still a huge Michelle Kwan fan! But I noticed Yu-Na had really cute diamond crown earrings on during her performances. I dunno if it's a trademark thing b/c they call her Queen Yu-Na, but it reminded me of the crown studs I have in my store.

Congratulations to her and South Korea! Did you know she's only 5'4"? She looks so much taller on tv.

blurry close up of her earring

Petite Crown Studs - $10 on Sale
They are just cute little rhinestone crown studs with surgical steel posts. Unfortunately, I only have one pair right now.
[1 in stock] should I find more??

Gold Victory Chandelier Earrings - $14
Oh my, these are curvy circle discs just like Winter Olympics Gold Medals! I work hard to make my posts go together, haha. I LOVE these earrings more than the butterfly ones. They are shorter in length and more wearable with everything since they're circles. They aren't extremely shiny like on the left side. That is why I stuck my finger in there to show you the direct lights are making it shiny.
Gold plated everything. I can upgrade the ear-wires to 14k gold-filled upon request.
[only one for now]

One last thing!

Bezel Heart Shaped CZ Studs - $12
These sweetly shaped cubic zirconia studs can be worn day or night.
[only one for now]

Size Reference

I ALSO updated the layout and background of my store. You gals who follow me on twitter already know this- it's thanks to you! Anyway, if you haven't seen it check it out and let me know what you think about it! I can't believe I FINALLY put time aside to work on it.

Btw, thanks for the great feedback on the gun jewelry! :)

Tomorrow's Monday and the only good thing about Monday is the mail. It's always backed up from the weekend. At least it is for me!

P.S. sometimes I list things in my store without ever making a blog post about it. So be sure to check my store if I seem to be lacking the blog posts!

You Give Love a Bad Name, Guns

It's a little different than what I normally do, but I thought guns would be a fun detour! hehe! I asked my friend who grew up in the south if she thought gun charms would be nice jewelry pieces and she did- so here they are. Guns aren't cute, but I think I still managed to make it work as jewelry by adding pearls. Let me know what you think!

Shot Through The Heart Necklace - $16
This sterling silver necklace features a detailed antique silver gun with a small swarovski pearl dangling below. This necklace features a black pearl. It looks kinda like a bullet right? :)
[two available]

The other Steph and I were trying to think of names for these, and Bon Jovi's song came up so that's where the name for the necklace comes from. Thanks for your help! If you follow me on twitter you will see sneak peeks of new jewelry before anyone else! I always need help naming jewelry too. I value your input! :)

Shot Through The Heart Necklace - $16
A softer look with a light cream pearl.
[only one]

Chain available in 16" or 18" length.

Shot Through The Heart Earrings - $14
Antique silver guns with small swarovski pearls dangling off the trigger area. Sterling Silver earwires.
[only one]

These guns also make good earring dangles. Safe for all ages...

These double guns below are what originally caught my eye. They looked like bows from a distance. Pearls on bows? No, pearls on GUNS! This is sort of the anti-valentine jewelry posting. Linda came up with the name, not me...

Bang Bang Bi0tch Earrings - $14
Antique Silver double guns with a large swarovski pearl looped at the top. I chose Rosaline pink to soften up the earrings. Sterling Silver earwires.
[only one]

Also known as the "bubble gun" earrings.

Bang Bang Bi0tch Earrings - $14
Antique Silver double guns with a large swarovski pearl looped at the top. The pearl color is Black but it looks more like a dark grey. Sterling Silver earwires.
[only one]

Great for that bi0tch in your life. Just kidding! But these are all limited pieces. I don't see myself making more gun jewelry than what there is here.

Also, my shop page got a little makeover. I'm still working on the color scheme. It's a little bright as it is. I like any kind of webpage feedback. Good or bad.

I made more studs, so I have studs for you gals with a $40 purchase! :)

Time to go rock out with the karaoke mic on Rockband!! If I ever meet you gals in real life we have to go karaoke singing!

Unlock Your Dreams, Keys

Hope you guys had a great Valentine's weekend. I'm introducing something completely new for my shop, antique key necklaces! They are one of a kind, long, and romantic! (ok, except for one) When they're gone I'll set out to work on new ones which may or may not be "pretty" looking. I don't know about you but I have a weakness for keys!

I wasn't sure if I should make jewelry like this- it's different from my other work. I hope you like it! :)

Heir To The Throne Key Necklace - $18
Royal themed key charms and a light amethyst swarovski bead surround the large antique key.
[one of a kind]

Pretty Secrets Key Necklace - $18
A very pretty bow and amethyst swarovski bead accent the large antique key. It's not a great name so I'll name it after the person who orders it. :)
[one of a kind]

Walk In The Garden Key Necklace - $18
A heart-shaped locket with peach flower and a cream bead with a flower bead cap complement the large antique key.
[one in stock, and one more possible]

With Love From Paris Key Necklace - $18
An Eiffel tower charm with rhinestones and a heart-shaped locket with a peach blossom dangle with the large antique key.
[one of a kind]

Shown here long at 24" but available up to 28".

White Gold Bail Out, Snow

So I know some of you ladies have very sensitive skin and are allergic to Sterling Silver. I have a little solution for you. Most of your who are allergic already have 18kt white gold chains in your possession. Perhaps just like me your Asian parents gave you this at some point in your life.

While I love white gold, it is not as bright as sterling silver. See here an 18kt white gold chain on top and a sterling silver chain on bottom. The difference? The white gold is grayer than the sterling. You can't really mix and match them b/c it would look funny. What I do have for people with sensitive skin are these new bails that match the color of white gold. See it there next to the cross pendant? The cross is real 18kt white gold. I only have a handful, so if you're interested in purchasing pendants only... e-mail me!

We all know that sterling silver tarnishes (annoyingly so). To help you guys, I decided to include polishing cloths on all sterling necklace orders or orders of two or more sterling earrings. Aren't they cute? They're pink!! This is my current gift-with-purchase. While supplies last!

 I realize I never did post a photo of the silver Alice in Wonderland Necklace. :)

The lovely Megan had requested for me to make some real ribbon bow earrings. I am open to custom designs!

Here she is modeling them. I only have 1-2 extras in stock right now.

I got a shipment of some crystals in today. I have updated the stock in my store. Please take a look at any out of stock items you were thinking about. If it's still not in-stock shoot me an e-mail asap!

Stephanie modeling the Pegasus necklace in clear. Isn't she pretty? I gotta know that lip color! I will be carrying it in Moonlight from now on. The Moonlight colored crystal has a transparent coating on one side to make it reflective. :)

And of course, send me photos!! :)