WHAT WOMEN REALLY WANT!

Jewelry! On a recent talk show, I heard the hostess ask a celebrity what she thought women would most prefer for a gift. Her answer: Jewelry.

Think about it. Jewelry, especially one-of-a-kind, handcrafted Artisan Jewelry, gives her something that brings admiration and attention her way. A beautiful, unique necklace and earrings set can exemplify her personality and style. Wearing something that no one else has can also create a sense of beauty which tends to make a woman exhibit self-esteem.

OK. The best part of giving jewelry as a gift are the hugs, kisses and the fact that you will be remembered fondly as the gift giver.

Mothers Day is coming up soon and of course, her birthday, an anniversary or just to say 'I Love You' is reason enough to start shopping now for what she really wants: JEWELRY!

Shop at one of my online shops: www.rubylane.com/shops/bjadornments and http://www.adornmentsbybj.artfire.com/ . I'm certain you will find that perfect necklace and earrings set for your special woman or women at one of my shops.

Happy Shopping!

BJ of Adornments by BJ

Gift Ideas for a Very Special Woman ~ Your Mom!

MOTHER'S DAY

May 8, 2011

This is a very special day. One in which you are given the opportunity to tell Mom how much you love her. It's a perfect day to give her something special ~ something one-of-a-kind, very personal and just for her. Your expression of your love. What am I talking about? Quality handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, necklace and earrings sets. I have a wonderful variety of styles, colors, and materials to choose from. Does she like gemstones ~ I have those. Does she prefer pearls ~ I have those. Maybe she has a preference for Swarovski crystals ~ I have those! Oodles of styles to choose from. Some classic, some trendy, some funky, some traditional and some just plain fun! Check out my shops for that perfect, personalized gift. One that keeps on giving and one that will remind her of you every time she wears it!

My shops are: rubylane.com/shops/bjadornments, AdornmentsbyBJ.artfire.com.

~~ BJ Rounds ~ ~

Proprietor of Adornments by BJ

Special Occasions on the Horizon

As we embark on a yearly quest for gift ideas, consider the following holidays and special occasions and how a beautiful, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind necklace and earrings set would be the perfect present ~ it's a 'no brainer! (at least for the women in your life). Women love to express their individuality and exquisite taste and style:

Easter
Mother's Day
Prom
Graduation
Weddings
Birthdays
Anniversaries

Adornments by BJ, my shop name on both Ruby Lane (rubylane.com/shops/bjadornments)and Artfire (AdornmentsbyBJ.artfire.com) have what you are looking for. Displaying a diverse collection of styles, colors, sizes and uniqueness, you will be sure to find that perfect gift without having to leave the house! You won't find these necklace sets in any 'big box' stores and I assure quality materials, including a large variety of gemstones, crystals (mostly Swarovski), pearls (both freshwater and cultured), glass (both beads and specialty pendants), wood, shells, satin and braided cord for Chinese Knotting and sterling silver and gold-filled beads, pendants and findings to enhance my creations. All designed and quality handcrafted by me, BJ. I can even custom design a necklace set using your suggestions.

So no matter what the occasion, come visit one or both of my shops and select something special for that special someone. Something that always will remind them of you.

Oh! Don't forget to treat yourself to an original piece of wearable art. You work hard and deserve to add unique necklace sets to your jewelry collection

GIVE THE GIFT THAT WILL MAKE HER THE HAPPIEST!

What better gift for the women in your life than a beautiful, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry set (necklace and earrings).

My shops: http://rubylane.com/shops/bjadornments, http://AdornmentsbyBJ.Artfire.com contain a very diversified selection of necklace and earrings sets in a variety of materials: Gemstones, Swarovski Crystal, Wood, Pearls, Sterling Silver Beads, Pendants and Findings, Gold-Filled Beads and Findings, Satin Cord, lead/nickel free Copper and Bronze, Glass, Shells, and even some Fossils and Vintage. There are princess lengths, chokers, long lengths, with pendants or without, a full spectrum of colors and styles. I also have a number of Bridal Sets that add a lot of brilliance and, of course the traditional pearls.

Get your holiday shopping done online! Right now I am running a Holiday Sale. All my necklace/earrings sets over $50 originally are on sale at 25% off ~ plus free USA shipping! (Sale prices are already listed with each item.)

Make that special woman in your life ~ wife, mother, sister, girlfriend, aunt, grandmother, or someone you'd like to be closer to, happy and surprised at such a personal and appreciated gift. Every time they wear the jewelry you gave them they will think of you. One of those gifts that keep on giving!

My Very Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season

BJ

Adornments by BJ

JINGLE! JINGLE! JINGLE! THE BELLS ARE REMINDING US TO START OUR SHOPPING!

Oh yes ~ the department stores are all alit with Christmas decorations, gifts to give, and hoping that maybe this year they will have profits to share. Well, if you are lucky, you can find something perfect for your friends and loved ones in those big box stores.

But if you want something extra special and one-of-a-kind for your Mom, Wife, Sister or Girlfriend, you need to go to my shop where I feature a wide variety of Artisan Jewelry in all kinds of styles, colors and materials. All of my designs are handcrafted and created with wonderful gemstones, pearls, Swarovski crystals, wood, shells, glass , sterling silver and gold-filled embellishments, and even Chinese knotted satin and braided cord. My specialty is necklace and earrings sets.

The women in your life will be astonished that you picked out a jewelry set that no one else will have. That in itself speaks volumes about how special they are to you.

Get your shopping done early for the ladies and do it online from the comfort of your home where maybe you can actually enjoy the Christmas season without standing in lines. Just google my name: Adornments by BJ, and check out my shops on Ruby Lane and Artfire.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season,

BJ

Adornments by BJ

My Vision and My Dilemma

Dilemma - "A predicament that apparently defies a satisfactory solution" ~ that's from Webster's Dictionary. It applies to the plight that we Jewelry Artisans have in promoting and selling our jewelry. There are literally thousands (maybe millions) of jewelry crafters who want the same thing. I don't have an answer but to try and get out there ~ get noticed ~ and maybe ~ just maybe share my creations with someone willing to pay for exquisite, handcrafted one-of-a-kind, unique jewelry! I only hope to please someone ~ make them happy with their choices and at the same time support my obsession for creating jewelry. Like most of us, I don't have an advertising budget; so I post on numerous sites and their groups, I hand out my business cards anywhere and everywhere I can and hope for the best.
Will sales pick up? Soon, I hope. That is both my wish and my dilemma. How can I continue to support this passion of mine without the income necessary to continue producing quality jewelry? Many a wise person has said that you have to make things happen in order to succeed. Well, I ask myself, what can I do next to ‘make things happen’.
Why am I writing this blog? I don't know ~ just call it venting that feeling of helplessness. Maybe one of you wants to vent as well. Go for it ! I'll listen and respond if necessary.
Maybe you can visit my shop and I'll visit yours. Let me know what you think. Be Honest! I will.

BJ

Slow down? Stop creating? Can't do it!

My husband recently told me to stop creating new jewelry pieces. Why? Because I have too much inventory and not selling them means I'm losing money. Savvy? But how can one who is obsessed with the creative part of jewelry making just 'stop'? I can't! It would really help if all this promoting I have been doing would create some sales. That's his other complaint ~ I'm on the computer too much! Indeed I am ~ on every website, blog site, photo site I know of. I'm finding it difficult to keep up. Then at Etsy we are advised to post a new listing at least 2x a week, which means create more or recycle older listings. Back to the core dilemna ~ my passion in jewelry creation!

Help me reduce my inventory. Hopefully, those who might read this blog will check out my jewelry shop at www.adornmentsbybj.etsy.com and discover that unique piece of jewelry that you would love to have!

If you convo me on the Etsy site, mention #2564437 and I will give you 15% off your purchase of any item in my shop.

Thank you, BJ