SRAJD Holiday Gift Guide - #ShopHandmade Jewelry Directly From the Artists

The SRAJD (Self Representing Artist in Jewelry Design) is an international organization of jewelry designers who create and sell their own jewelry.  When you make a purchase from an SRAJD member you are buying directly from and supporting that artist.  

I'm extremely proud to be a long time SRAJD member for both my Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry and For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

So, I'm excited to share with you the SRAJD Holiday Gift Guide which brings together a group of fantastically talented jewelry artisans and craftspeople. 

I know you'll enjoy looking through our beautiful gift guide because it is filled with unique handcrafted artisan jewelry.  I'm sure you'll find the perfect holiday gift. 

Give a gift of the heart.  Shop handmade.

Cyber Monday Holiday Sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

The huge Holiday Sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry continues on Cyber Monday!

Brilliant gifts await you at tremendous prices!

Shop for romantic, one of a kind jewelry gifts

 for those very special women 

on your holiday shopping list.

  

Choose from necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets. 

Flower and Rose Jewelry

Cameo Jewelry

Fertility Jewelry

Heart Jewelry

Statement Jewelry

Vintage Elements Jewelry

+ much more!

Remember - free shipping to US addresses, too!

Shop the Sale Now!

Small Business Saturday Holiday Sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

 I'll probably celebrate Small Business Saturday out in my jewelry studio working on special orders and getting packages ready to ship to my customers.

Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry is a small business.

In fact, it's a one woman business.  

And, yes, that really is my studio.

So when you see the signs around your town or the posts on social media today about 

Small Business Saturday, think of me and my small jewelry business.  

Hard at work like one of Santa's elves.  

Helping make this a spectacular Christmas gift giving experience!

Be sure to shop the sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

It's my biggest sale... ever.

Don't miss it!

Shop the Sale Now!

Black Friday Holiday Sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

The Black Friday Sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

is something you don't want to miss!

Snag some fantastic bargains on one of a kind, handmade artisan jewelry pieces

 sure to please those special women on your holiday shopping list.  

You won't believe the sale prices

at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry!

Choose from necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets and more!  

Even my signature flower jewelry and vintage cameo pieces are on sale.

As always, you'll receive gift box packaging and free standard shipping to US addresses.

Shop the sale now for best selection!

Western Sunset Heart Necklace | Holiday Jewelry Gifts

This handmade heart necklace in soft, earthy colors like a western sunset.  The pendant is a hand carved chubby heart of Carnelian in burnt orange.  I used natural Canyon Marble gemstone beads in shades of soft orange and grays for the necklace, accented with sleek metallic gray Hematite and silver. The large Canyon Marble oval gemstone beads are gorgeous with their mysterious veins of color. A one of a kind handmade loving heart necklace that would make a wonderful gift .

Perfect holiday gifts are waiting for you at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  

You'll find romantic handmade jewelry in one of a kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets that you won't see anywhere else.  
Shop now for best selection and receive free standard shipping to US addresses

Wild Love Turquoise Heart Necklace | Romantic Holiday Jewelry Gifts

Send a love letter to a special someone with this gorgeous handmade heart necklace.

I want to do things so wild with you that I don't know how to say them.

Anais Nin in a love letter to Henry Miller

The pendant in this necklace is a hand carved gemstone heart of blue chalcedony agate.  The necklace is hand wire wrapped turquoise blue magnesite gemstong beads.  Generously sized 18 - 22" with the extender chain.

 

Perfect holiday gifts are waiting for you at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  

You'll find romantic handmade jewelry in one of a kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets that you won't see anywhere else.  
Shop now for best selection and receive free standard shipping to US addresses

Made For You Heart Necklace | Holiday Jewelry Gifts

A proclamation of love?  You decide.  This love bouquet heart necklace is a dramatic statement piece in deep rich colors.  Perfect to send a message of love to your special person.

Don't you think I was made for you?  I feel like you had me ordered...and I was delivered to you... to be worn.  I want you to wear me, like a watch-charm or buttonhole bouquet.

Zelda Sahyre in a love letter to F. Scott Fitzgerald

The pendant in this necklace is a big fat handmade cloisonne enameled heart with a beautiful floral bouquet of roses.  It dangles from a necklace of golden yellow Citrine and deep red carnelian gemstone beads with gold chain. 

Definitely a romantic gift and perfect for the Christmas holidays.

Perfect holiday gifts are waiting for you at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  

You'll find romantic handmade jewelry in one of a kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets that you won't see anywhere else.  
Shop now for best selection and receive free standard shipping to US addresses

Love Charm Red Heart Necklace | Holiday Jewelry Gifts

Is this beautiful heart necklace a love charm?  Maybe. 

It certainly is a romantic way to say "I love you" to a special lady.

Hours fly.  Flowers die.

New days, new ways, pass by.

Love stays.

~Anonymous

 

This Love Stays Heart Necklace begins with a gorgeous deep blood red hand carved carnelian gemstone heart.  I surrounded the heart with natural leopardskin jasper gemstones in fat round beads.  This necklace is finished with sterling silver chain.

Perfect holiday gifts are waiting for you at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  

You'll find romantic handmade jewelry in one of a kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets that you won't see anywhere else.  Shop now for best selection and receive free standard shipping to US addresses.

Celebrating World Daffodil Day at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Yes, I realize it is August and we all think of daffodils as spring flowers.

  However, today is World Daffodil Day!

Daffodils represent faith, honesty and forgiveness.  They return each spring, even if they have to fight their way through ice and snow. Daffodils look like a trumpet, which is fitting since they herald the beginning of a new season in the cycle of nature. 

Shown above is my creation celebrating daffodils.  

The centerpiece is a fabulous vintage repousee brass daffodil focal which I've combined with citrine yellow crystals and vintage brass chain.

A gift of jewelry in a daffodil theme will last much longer than a bouquet of flowers!

Shop Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more romantic flower jewelry.

Be sure to stop by our Summer Jewelry Sale, too!

Flower Blossom Jewelry Perfect for Spring

I can't help myself.  My oh, so glorious, cherry trees have me in the mood for white flower blossom jewelry.  Can you blame me?

The flower necklace shown at top contains sweet Mother of Pearl hand carved flowers with lots of sparkling faceted crystal rondelle beads.

These lovely flower earrings are so romantic!  Mother of Pearl hand carved flower blossoms and Mother of Pearl gemstone beads have lots of movement.

Browse more romantic floral jewelry in shades of cream, white and pretty pastels at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Most pieces are one of a kind and you'll see them nowhere else!  Perfect any time, but especially for those spring weddings.   Shop with a 10% discount using this code at checkout: BRJNEW

New Heron Bird Watcher Jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge

I frequently find myself distracted when I'm out in my studio.  However, I'm not complaining because I also become inspired.   My studio has floor to ceiling windows on the south side overlooking a series of spring fed ponds.  Lately I've been watching the herons come in to fish.  

The result?  A series of heron bracelets for my bird watcher fans.  Each are one of a kind and feature a lovely flying heron charm.  

Shown above is my iridescent green freshwater pearl heron bracelet.

  

Shown below is a clear crystal heron bracelet.

 

Shown below is another freshwater peacock pearl heron bracelet in blues and purples.

 

See more bird themed and symbol jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge.  Perfect gifts for bird watchers and nature lovers.  Free standard shipping, too!

Red Tailed Hawk Bird Watcher Jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge

There are floor to ceiling windows in my Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry studio.  They look out onto a meadow and a series of spring ponds.  Primo spot for some bird watching.

A few days ago I was surprised to see this Red Tailed Hawk land, obviously on the hunt for something.  I managed to capture a photo which inspired some jewelry perfect for bird watchers.

Above is a pair of Red Tailed Hawk earrings.  The bird sculptures are ceramic, hand painted with amazing details.  Teeny three dimensional perfect little hawks.  Here I teamed them with poppy jasper gemstone beads and silver.

Shown here is a one of a kind avian piece I call Heaven and Earth Bird Necklace.  The pendant is gorgeous.  Hand carved jasper bird carving is absolutely amazing.  I used coordinating lepidolite gemstone beads to coordinate with it. 

Birds are believed to mediate between earth and heaven...

the physical and spiritual worlds.

Goddess of Fertility Day at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Today is known as the Goddess of Fertility Day.  Why not celebrate with a one of a kind piece of fertility jewelry from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

Shown here is a Fertility Goddess Necklace with jasper, moonstone, and labradorite gemstone beads hand wire wrapped to surround a hand crafted ceramic fertility Goddess.

The gemstone Jasper symbolizes will power. It stimulates fertility and combats exhaustion. Moonstone is a very powerful healing gemstone for women. It promotes a natural, strong hormonal balance and promotes fertility. Moonstone is also said to ensure an easy pregnancy and delivery. It diminishes anxiety, including concern about the future. Labradorite symbolizes fantasy and creativity. It is a gemstone of transformation. 

Many believe that gemstones and talisman symbols have metaphysical and natural healing properties which encourage fertility, healthy pregnancy and childbirth, as well as assist with some of the symptoms of menopause.  This line of our handmade jewelry includes necklace, bracelets and earrings composed of gemstones and symbol charms or pendants specially chosen because of their influence in these areas of a woman's life.

Of special note are these gemstones:  moonstone, jasper, coral, jade, hematite, rose quartz, pearls and opal.  Please reference our guides to gemstones to learn more about these gems and other which can be helpful.  Common symbols we use in our fertility jewelry include:  the Goddess, moon and sun, Kokopelli, and heart.

 

Other categories of our handmade jewelry may also contain gemstones that can be helpful in encouraging fertility, so we suggest you consult our gemstone guides .  Then you may want to browse our jewelry by gemstone.

Pure Love Blue Lapis Heart Necklace and Earrings from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Queen of Hearts Lapis Necklace at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Is your special Valentine true blue?  If your answer is yes, then this handmade jewelry would be perfect Valentine's Day gifts.

This necklace is a one of a kind and loaded with gorgeous royal blue lapis lazuli hand carved gemstone hearts.  Coordinating lapis heart earrings are shown below.

Blue Lapis Heart Earrings at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Lapis Lazuli is a gemstone of royalty and is said to open the heart to love and beauty.  The color royal blue symbolizes pure love.  Perfect for Valentine's Day gift giving!

Shop Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more romantic one of a kind handmade necklaces, earrings, bracelets and anklets.  You'll love our fast free standard shipping and sweet gift box packaging.

Romantic Twilight Heart Necklace is Perfect for Valentine's Day

Say I love you this Valentine's Day with this one of a kind twilight heart necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

This romantic handmade heart necklace is all about twilight..  that part of time this isn't day, yet is not yet night.   Beautiful natural agate hand carved heart pendant is surrounded by natural blue lace agate gemstone beads and brilliantly faceted smoky crystals.

Shop more romantic heart themed jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Perfect gifts any time, but especially for Valentine's Day.