Borealis

I've dreamed about the Aurora Borealis - natures play of lights and stars.
Named after a greek goddess, as beautiful things seem to be.
Have you ever had the pleasure? To witness such an amazing spectacle?
One day I will get North enough too :-)

Borealis necklace is made from sterling and labradorite. Simple in execution, but sometimes my most favorite pieces are. The stone shines in this piece - it instantly made me think of the Northern Lights with its splashes of blue yellow and green against a grey backdrop.

Complete with a wild flower cut out in the back, and my makers mark. This stone was simply too beautiful not to let a little peek through the back as well!

Heading into the shop tomorrow morning at 9am PST unless reserved before then.

Please do contact me if you want to claim this as yours in the mean time!

Have you seen the Northern Lights?

Light Lead My Way - Revisited

A couple weeks back I wrote this post  about human struggle and how much clearer the light of day may seem when you have struggled to see it.
It's a topic very close to me, and I was so happy to see the ring I made with that inspiration go to a lovely repeat customer of mine!

I felt the subject deserved a revisit, and I happened to snatch up this insane Labradorite at my local gem shop the other day, and just knew it was meant to be a Light Lead My Way Ring :-)

Size 8, with a skinny 3mm wide band, this ring measures hefty 1 1/4 inches square!

She's more beautiful than I could catch on camera - I assure you she will lead you out of the toughest times!

Heading into the shop tomorrow morning free for anyone, unless claimed before then :-)

The Winner.... Revealed!

I hope you all had a marvelous long weekend ( and if you are like myself, and have to work a dreaded day job that does NOT give you long weekends off, vent away my friend!)

Thank you for being patient with me while I gathered all the results for my giveaway - there were 206 valid entries, and I can't thank you enough to those who entered, especially those who have supported me through thick and thin.

Without further adieu.... the winner is.....

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The 5th name pulled was DERF!

Congratulations to the winner, please contact me by the end of the week with your ring size, and your addy for me to send your winning goodies to.
*as always, if the winner has gone MIA and hasn't contacted me by Sunday, a new winner will be picked Monday.

And to those who didn't win, thank you for playing and best of luck next time!

Sale for Sanity

Yep, I extended my Annual Spring Cleaning sale until Good Friday, April 6th.
I just didn't feel like going back through and editing all my etsy listings tonight, so I decided to give myself, and you all another few days to grab pretties at 20% off*
*sale doesn't apply to custom commissions or the cost of shipping 

Shop One of a Kind http://bellabijoujewellery.etsy.com
Shop Bella-Bijou Catalog http://bellabijoutoo.etsy.com 

PS - Don't forget to enter the giveaway!

Oh yeah, even MORE

The hot thing seems to be Saddle Rings right now, I am seeing them everywhere! I happen to love this style, but have never worn them because I have short fingers, and they never seem comfortable. SO, I made my version of a saddle ring, with a standard 4mm ring shank back for ultra comfyness! 

Flirt With the Sky Saddle Ring Size 8

Sterling Silver and Turquoise

I love me some yummy Amber - golden honey nuggets! 

I will be offering these rings as a limited edition in my Catalog Shop, Made to order!

Honeycomb Ring- made in your size!

Rainy Day Love Necklace

Sterling Silver and Apatite 

Hope you love them!

If Only

I wish I were an African Violet.
Not just any purple blossom,
but specifically the one that sat on my grandmothers table.
If only I could jump back in time to when I could sit and spend time with her.
She would lean in to admire my vivid colour,
and I could take in her scent one more time.
She would run her fingers over my gentle fuzzy leaves,
and I could feel her touch.

A simple flower to some is a flood of memories for me.
A flower that may be deemed "simple" by some,
was the anchor to which a prism from my grandmother's window landed.
She was never known for being anything other than perfectly understated,
yet nothing short of classy.

One day I will nest an African Violet in the heart of my home,
and ode to my Grandmother, and all things understand, yet truly beautiful.

African Violet Ring

Sterling Silver and Amethyst

African Violet ring was inspired by the very woman who inspired me on a daily basis. Created with a 5mm  faceted African Amethyst stone in a rich luster purple, I have set it in a 6mm wide sterling silver ring shank I imprinted with a leaf and flower vine. Darkened with patina, then burnished to reveal bright silver, this ring is made to order in a limited quantity. 

In the Etsy Catalog and on the Website now. 

What has inspired you lately?

Monday Monday

Anyone else not hate Monday's? I feel like they are a bright and shiny start to my week - a fresh slate! 
Oh Monday Monday *ba da, ba da da da*

Hope you all had a lovely weekend! 

Please don't forget TOMORROW is the last day for my Annual Spring Cleaning Sale. I can't say thank you enough to those who have purchased from me during this time.

Use coupon SPRINGCLEAN to take 20% off