My Jewelry at Alexia Gavela Bridal

My connection with Alexia Gavela, in Austin, TX, began with my niece.  She purchased her wedding gown there almost 2 years ago.  When I went with her for a fitting, I began talking with the owner, Geri, and he encouraged me to bring some jewelry to him (on consignment) to see if it would sell.  I have sold many pieces there and it’s turned out to be a pretty good venue for me!  Here is a partial picture of some of the pieces I have there.

There are a lot of beaded combs pictured here that are not in my Etsy shop.  They’ve been fun to make, but take quite awhile.  Here’s a link to the one set of combs I DO have in my Etsy shop.  They are currently sale priced at $21 for the pair: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22559937

The owner, Geri has a knack of really listening to the bride and finding the perfect dress for them, and the dresses are gorgeous!!  He knows his stuff and is easy to work with.  He’s really good about suggesting jewelry to go with the dresses, too,  and it’s working!  I would tell any bride-to-be to go check out his shop!  He is super!  www.agbride.com

January Clearance Sale Now In Progress!

I don’t know why I haven’t done this before.  Regular stores have clearance sales, why not my Etsy shop?   Here are a few of the pieces that are on sale:

The sale section in my shop has 22 pieces that have been in my inventory for awhile, and I’m ready for them to find a good home.  Maybe the lower prices will entice someone!  Plus, I always offer FREE SHIPPING in the U.S. and very low shipping to all other locations.   Stop by and browse awhile!  Here’s a link to my sale section:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarasCreations?section_id=6712828

“Unchain My Upside Down Heart”

I found these beautiful upside down heart filigree components at one of my favorite bead shops in Houston, TX:  Bead Traders/SS Traders.  Here is a link to their online store: http://www.sunnylookdesign.com/

The online shop is a little different than the physical location.  They are tucked in the center of a little shopping area on the corner of Fondren and Westheimer that has sort of a little courtyard and shops behind other shops.  A little hard to find if you don’t know where to look!  I did bit of wandering the first time I went there…  They have tons of charms and components, as well as a good selection of seed beads and a smaller section of glass and gemstone beads, chain and tools/supplies.  Their main thing is charms and components.  They are always very helpful and I’ve gotten a free gift every time I’ve been there!

I thought these earrings would be a beautiful addition to the jewelry I have on consignment at Alexia Gavela Bridal, here in Austin.  I also have them posted in my Etsy shop.  You can read all the specifics about them here:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38166615

Houston’s “Jade House”

I went to Houston this past weekend to visit family and while I was there, I went to find one of my favorite vendors from the International Gem and Jewelry Show (www.intergem.com), the Jade House (www.jadehouseweb.com).  Although I had their address, I had a little difficulty finding them.  I had been there before, but it had been a couple of years, so I thought I knew where they were, but they weren’t there!  Apparently they moved about a year ago… still on the same street and the same vacinity, but tucked away in a back corner of a shopping center.

It’s much like a treasure hunt going there… it is a very small, narrow shop.  When you walk in, the main aisle is only wide enough for 1 person, and there are bins upon bins stacked on and under open shelving, full of semi-precious gemstone strands.  You have to pull out each one to see what’s in them!  On top of the bins, there are trays of loose pendants, loose stones and Cubic Zirconia beads.

What I mainly went in there for were some wavy silver beads so that I could make a custom request necklace for a customer that matches these “Dangling Daisy” earrings in my shop:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28081124

Fortunately, those were easy to find.  They had all of their silver beads and findings in little bags on one of the walls.  But, as always, I leave there with more in my bag than what I went in there for… more to come on my other finds…

“Dainty Filigree Drops”

I just added these to my shop: www.sarascreations.etsy.com

Although they look larger in the picture, they are very dainty and delicate and would be perfect for bridesmaids, since I can customize the crystal color to match their dresses.  They hang only 3/4 of an inch below the ear wires!

“Favorite Turquoise Earrings”

I just posted these earrings in my shop on Etsy:  www.sarascreations.etsy.com

Although the title of these earrings suggests natural turquoise, they are really made with czech glass.   The “favorite” part for me are the rectangles on the bottom.  I love the color combination (can you tell from my banner?) and I have been saving them for no other reason than to look at them now and again.  I recently purchased some beads from Bounty of Beads www.bountyofbeads.etsy.com (see my last post – “Triple Stack Threads” – for some of the beads I got…) and Bonnie sent some freebeads (freebies) along with my order.  The 2 solid color turquoise rondelles on the top of the earrings were 2 of them.  When I got them, I knew they would be perfect with the “favorites” I had been keeping, so… there you go.   Thanks Bonnie!

I still have a few more of  “the favorites” to keep and look at though…  = )

Triple Stack Threads

**I had to come back and update this post – These are already sold, but if you like them, I  can make you a pair, too!  Just email me (sara@sarascreations.com) and let me know!**

I just posted these earrings in my Etsy Shop (www.sarascreations.etsy.com)

They are ear threads.  Some people get squeemish when they think about threading chain through their pierced ear, but really, you can’t even feel it!  The chain is very thin and smooth.  The fun part is that the length is adjustable because you determine how far to pull them through!  There are more views of it when you click on it in my shop: www.sarascreations.etsy.com

The beautiful czech glass beads I used came from Bounty of Beads on Etsy: www.bountyofbeads.etsy.com

“Slice of Earth”

Here is another one of my finds from the Austin Bead Market last Saturday.  One of the vendors had some beautiful Druzy Agate Geode slices.  I couldn’t pass them up.  I love the combination of crystalization and interesting colors and patterns that nature provided.  Here is a close up of the gorgeous slice:

The completed necklace includes 2 different shapes of Silver Leaf Jasper beads, black leather, and sterling silver ends and clasp.  I think the jasper really pick up all of the colors of the geode.  Here is a pic of the whole necklace:

You can purchase this beautiful, “Slice of Earth”  necklace in my shop:  http://www.sarascreations.etsy.com

“Opposites Attract”

When I got back from the Austin Bead Market, I just had to make something with some of my fabulous finds.  Here is the result:

The pendant is a faceted chunk of Snowflake Crystal Quartz, very beautiful and heavy.  I added a single  onyx bead and some wire work on the end.  Here is a close-up:

The rest of the necklace is made out of large Obsidian ovals and crackle glass 6mm  rounds.

This is a very chunky, large scale necklace – a little out of my jewelry making comfort zone, but the quartz just “called to me”!  You can find it for sale in my Etsy shop: www.sarascreations.etsy.com!

Crisp White and Cool Aqua Bracelet

Just posted this one in my shop…

I found these beads at a trunk show at one of my fav bead hang outs – Nomadic Notions, here in Austin, TX.  They are vintage German glass beads, circa 1950.  I love the shapes.  The aqua ones are squished in the center of one side.  I think they compliment the long, white ovals.