A GemStone That Makes Me Smile
One of my favorite stones for handmade beaded jewelry is the semi precious mineral stone of Turquoise. It is a stone possessing a natural richness that brings out a southwestern flair and feminine sophistication. A true classic in its own right, its shades of blue / green seem to provide a tranquil and calming effect from the many stresses in our everyday lives.
In addition, turquoise is said to be a stone first used by U.S. Native American and Indian Tribes located in New Mexico for jewelry. If you have the time to research turquoise you will find that it has quite a fascinating history.
It is one of these types of gemstones that can create personal reflection by bringing you back to a favorite memory or a special place once visited. To me, turquoise reminds me of the oceans of warm tropics and the beautiful landscapes of Arizona and the old southwest.
So, put a smile on your face and let me help you design a sterling silver turquoise pendnat necklace, or earrings at www.sarahdipiti.com .
If you wish, please feel free to email me at sarah@sarahdipiti.com and tell me why turquoise is one of your favorite beads.
Sarah
 Facts About My 5 Favorite Gemstones
I thought I would share with you some information behind my 5 favorite gemstones that I like to use in my sterling silver earring and pendant necklaces
Amethyst~ is one of the most popular selling gemstones worldwide. It is considered to be a macro crystalline gemstone used by the Greeks in ancient times to protect those who wore it from drunken behavior. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word amethystos meaning " not drunken ". It is also believed to be worn to denounce evil thoughts. Shades of amethyst vary from purple, red-violet and green. When heat treated amethyst can turn colors of yellow and brown. Amethyst is known most as the birthstone for those born in February. It can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Canada and the United States.
Carnelians~ The name Carnelian is known to be a specific color of agate that is red or brown in color. It was used by the Egyptians in ancient times to fill tombs because it was believed to have great power to help the soul’s journey to afterlife. The stone is thought to be used in helping to heal wounds and to cure blood diseases. Carnelians are found in Australia, Russia, Brazil, South America and the United States.
Garnet~ Garnet comes from the Latin word granatus or seed like. It resembles the seed of a pomegranate and is the birthstone for January. It is best known to us in shards of deep red ,but can also be seen in shades of pink, white gray, green and yellow. Ancient Greeks and Romans referred to Garnet as a" warrior stone "and were often set into their shields and buckles. It is said to symbolize fire, faith ,courage ,grace and honesty. It is also said to help fight depression and laziness. It is found in Kenya, Thailand, Brazil, Canada, Spain and the United States.
Jade~ Jade varies in shades of green, off white, pink, orange, red, blue lavender, tan, gray and black. It is known to help cure kidney ailments and helps to motivate harmony and creativity. In ancient times China regarded jade as its royal gemstone.
Mother of Pearl ~ Mother of Pearl is the name given to the coating on the inside of a mollusk shell which protects itself from invading objects and is the same coating used to protect pearls. . This coating is called Nacre and is found in pearl oysters, freshwater mussels and abalone. It is known to be used as a symbol of faith.
Be sure to stop by www.sarahdipiti.com to see our handmade earrings and pendant necklaces using these gemstones or contact sarah@sarahdipiti.com to let us help you design a piece of jewelry with your favorite gemstone for yourself or someone special.
My #1 Priority - Building Relationships With My Jewelry Customers
One of the very things I love best about my jewelry design business is building relationships with my customers. Especially through customer orders. I love to hear how thrilled my customers are with the necklace or bracelet they helped to create. There is a sense of happiness that they feel when they know that a piece of jewelry that they are wearing has been designed just for them. . This tells me as a designer that I have met their expectations.
I love having my customers share their likes and dislikes, favorite colors, hobbies, and favorite sport (etc) with me and participate with the design of their piece. Most importantly, they put their trust in me to design and capture the sprit of the jewelry piece that they want me to create .When my customer's receive their custom order each and every jewelry piece is made only using the finest quality materials from all over the world and will meet their exact specification..
Customers have often requested jewelry pieces that are a reflection of their own personal lives, from favorite pets that have been lost, to children who are in love with butterflies and kittens and who love the color purple.
Each and every request is unique and I absolutely love taking on the challenge and bringing out the artist in me. My most recent request was from a young lady who loved Eagles. She contacted me looking for a replacement pendant for a shell eagle that could not be repaired . She told me a little about herself and what she was looking for and within a reasonable period of time I was able to locate and obtain a close similarity of an eagle shell pendant and make up a new necklace for her which she helped to design. She was absolutely thrilled with her replacement.
So, close your eyes and envision the exact piece of jewelry that you would like to wear, and if you would like your very own custom order ,contact www.sarahdipiti.com and we will do our best to build a relationship with you and make your dream come true
Sarah/ Sarahdipiti
Tips for Determining Proper Bracelet Sizing
Tips For Determining Proper Bracelet Sizing
Many of my customers email me asking questions about determening proper bracelet sizing. Below, I have listed the steps necessary to measure a wrist to obtain the proper sizing for custom order bracelets. T he lobster clasp adds 1 inch to all bracelets. This amount is figured into Step 3 below. To determine bracelet size and watch size: 1.Measure wrist with a flexible tape, just above the wrist bone where you would place a wrist watch. (If you do not have a flexible measuring tape, use a ribbon or some string and measure the resulting length after you remove the ribbon or string from your wrist.) 2.Pull snug, but not too tight. Note the measurement. 3.Now add 1". This is your approximate size. 4.Select the nearest size: 6.0", 6.5", 7.0", 7.5", 8.0". If your measurement is in between these sizes, select the next larger size. For example, if your wrist plus 1 inch measures 7.25", choose the size 7.5". A little extra wiggle room is typically more comfortable than too little wiggle room. All of my custom order bracelets measure: 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, and 8.0. All lengths are in inches. Young Ladies' bracelets measure: 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5. Average size is approximately 7.0-7.5" for adults. All bracelets come standard with a sterling silver lobster clasp. I love special orders, so if you are interested in your very own custom designed sterling silver bracelet or would like to give one as a gift for Mother’s Day , Graduation , or Birthday, please feel free to contact me at sarah@sarahdipiti.com or visit my website at www.sarahdipiti.com
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Tips For Caring for Your Sterling Silver Jewelry
Tips For Caring for Your Sterling Silver Jewelry
I have been asked many times by my customers as to how they should care for their sterling silver jewelry. So, I have provided some tips and helpful hints for answering some of these questions.
Silver has been mined and used since ancient times and has been used more and more in making jewelry since the 18th century. Silver by itself is considered to be a soft metal ,making it too soft to be used for jewelry making and other such products. It is therefore mixed with other metal substances (copper) known as alloy to create the product of sterling silver, thus making it harder and more suitable for jewelry making. In order for silver to be considered sterling silver it must contain a minimum of 92.5 % pure silver in content. Even though the copper contained in the silver helps the silver become more durable it also has a tendency to cause the sterling silver to tarnish or darken when the silver is exposed to substances used by us everyday.
To care for the silver and to prevent tarnishing ,below are a few tips that I pass on to my customers:
1. Avoid exposing sterling silver to chemicals such as perfume, hair spray and chlorine.
2. Use a cleaner designed for cleaning sterling silver. I suggest not using toothpaste because it is too abrasive and may scratch the silver. A mild soap detergent would work well.
3. Store your sterling silver in tarnish prevention bags and occasionally polish the sterling silver using a tarnish prevention cloth. Never store or wrap your sterling silver jewelry in newspaper, aluminum foil or wood surfaces which can contain acid
.4. It is known that body oils help to prevent tarnishing, so by wearing your sterling silver jewelry often this will help eliminate regular cleaning.
For more information about caring for sterling silver jewelry you may contact me at sarah@sarahdipiti.com. You may also purchase my sterling silver handmade jewelry at www.sarahdipiti.com Like Us On Facebook!
My Best, Sarah
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