Cameo Jewelry on Sale: Romantic Christmas Gifts

A Flood of Love Vintage Cameo Necklace ©BittersweetRidgeJewelry.com

 What woman wouldn't be delighted if she found cameo jewelry under the Christmas tree from her special Santa Claus?  Each piece is handmade with a vintage cameo pendant or focal.   One of a kind, uniquely romantic, just like the wearer.

Shown at top is A Floor of Love Vintage Cameo Necklace created in Victorian style with antiqued brass and cherry quartz gemstone beads.  

Regularly priced at $85; now on sale $65

Mother and Child Vintage Cameo Bracelet ©BittersweetRidgeJewelry

This Mother and Child Vintage Cameo Bracelet is gorgeous with a domed periwinkle blue and white vintage cameo combined with blue lace agate.  

Regularly priced at $50; now on sale $40

Rose Garden Promise Vintage Cameo Necklace ©BittersweetRidgeJewelry

 This Rose Garden Promise Vintage Cameo Necklace is another Victorian style piece.  Lovely vintage cameo pendant is accented with true blue crystals.

Regularly priced at  $90;  now on sale $65

These are just a few examples of the unique jewelry gifts available at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.   Choose from hand crafted jewelry in many themes including flower and rose jewelry,  heart jewelry, symbol jewelry, even bridal jewelry.

Sale prices are valid through our Holiday Sale event.

All prices include free standard shipping to US addresses.

Shop the sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry!

 

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Autumn Rose Vintage Style Necklace

Autumn Rose Necklace ©BittersweetRidgeJewelry.com

 A delicious celebration of the season... this autumn rose necklace is resplendent with green jade and sweet deep peach aventurine gemstone flower beads.  Vintage brass floral accents lead the eye to the substantial hand carved rose.  Deep, beautiful carving details in this jasper rose.

Another piece of one of a kind floral jewelry - vintage style - from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Shop now and enjoy our fast free shipping!

Red Rose Earrings Vintage Style Jewelry Gifts

These red rose earrings are very vintage in style and they're on sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.   Sweet hand carved scarlet red coral roses dangle from amazing vintage brass rosebud connectors.  So romantic!

Another Christmas jewelry gift idea from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Shop our huge Holiday Sale for more wonderful bargains and enjoy free standard shipping with your order!

New Pink Pearl Earrings for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Wear a touch of pink to celebrate all those women who have survived!  Sparkling faceted opalite teardrops dangle from deep rose pink freshwater pearls in these handmade gold earrings.

Shop more earrings at Bittersweet Ridge and enjoy a 10% discount on your entire purchase with this discount code:  BRJNEW.   Fast, free standard shipping, too.

Happy Mother's Day from Bittersweet Ridge

Mother's Day Jewelry Gift Ideas at Bittersweet Ridge

Handmade jewelry make a unique, thoughtful gift for any woman, especially for Mother's Day.  Whether it's a romantic amethyst flower necklace like the one above, or a simple pair of sweet silver flower earrings like the ones shown below, what woman wouldn't enjoy a gift of jewelry?

If you prefer something more specific to Mother's Day, how about a vintage mother and child cameo like this bracelet in periwinkle blue, creamy white and silver.

Browse more romantic one of a kind handmade jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge.  Enjoy fast, free shipping in our signature gift boxes and be sure to use this code at checkout for a 10% discount on your order:  BRJNEW

If the mother in your life is a dog mom, too, then be sure to fetch our sister store For Love of a Dog for dog lover jewelry and gifts!

Happy Thanksgiving from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Bloom Now: Red Coral Rosebud Earrings

Okay, it's pretty obvious that I love roses.  Usually I'm more drawn to shades of pink, but I just can't resist red roses.  Especially rosebuds.  And especially when they're combined with vintage brass dangle settings that depict more rose buds!  

These red coral rose bud earrings call to me.  Maybe they call to you, too.

Browse more romantic vintage style jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge. 

Autumn Leaves and Freshwater Pearls: Happiness

Normally it might be a stretch to suggest that leaves, autumn or otherwise, have anything at all to do with pearls.  However, they definitely belong in the same sentence describing this exquisite blister pearl leaf necklace.

I love blister pearls. The focal point of this piece is a wonderful hand carved leaf blister pearl in shades of creamy white & ivory, carmel and taupe, and soft blush pink.  I've used silver to hand wire wrap gorgeous soft blush pink freshwater pearls in this necklace. Extremely pale, they're almost a sort of feminine neutral. Bali sterling silver accents both the necklace and the coordinating earrings. 

What makes this even more meaningful is that pearls symbolize a woman's perfect beauty. A pearl necklace is believed to warn sensitive people of imminent danger. Pearls promote wisdom and contentment; soften pain and bring joy.  And a single leaf symbolizes happiness.

Now, that's a brilliant combination!  Browse more romantic necklaces at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

Victorian Style Jewelry: Ivory Rose Necklace

You may very well find yourself explaining that you really didn't raid your Grandmother's jewelry box when you wear this handmade Victorian style rose necklace. 

 

Front and center is this exquisite ivory reconstituted coral rose pendant. The rose is fully three dimensional and looks as those it is a real rose that has been very carefully preserved for the ages. I've suspended it from a charming rose floral aged brass connector.

 

 

 

The necklace is composed of soft ivory natural Riverstone gemstone beads, accented with vintage style brass bead caps and little floral beads. Extra long, extra romantic, and extra special. Perfectly neutral in color so you can wear this very vintage piece with just about anything. Included are coordinating earrings composed of the same natural Riverstone gemstone beads suspended from antiqued brass leverback finding. 

 

This romantic necklace would be a beautiful accessory to wear to a wedding. Browse Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more Victorian style jewelry pieces.

Swim Litttle Fish: Lucky Koi Copper Pearl Necklace

Lucky Koi Carnelian Freshwater Pearl Necklace

According to Japanese legend, the strongest koi fish swims upstream until it reaches the final waterfall, where it vaults into the mists and becomes a water dragon. The koi a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals. The koi is generally accented as a symbol of good fortune by many cultures in the world.

 

Symbolizing renewal, this koi fish necklace is a wonderful talisman and perfect for any nature lover. Electric colors of orange. I've combined natural burnt orange Carnelian gemstone beads with amazing copper orange Freshwater Pearls. All hand wire wrapped with copper jewelers wire. Focal is a three dimensional hand carved natural Carnelian koi fish. Beautiful carving details in this gemstone pendant

 

Carnelian Koi Fish Pendant Close-up

Find your perfect lucky charm symbol at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Our jewelry is all handmade with care.  Free standard shipping and gift box packaging with each purchase.

Summer in the Garden at Bittersweet Ridge

Though I'm not a fan of summer temperatures soaring to 100 degrees and higher, nor the wicked humidity, I must say I appreciate Mother Nature's all out effort to cheer me up and onward.  My lily garden is simply glorious!

I can never make up my mind about a favorite.  What I do know for sure is that they provide mega inspiration for my romantic floral necklaces, bracelets and earrings at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry Makeover

Makeovers can be pretty exciting!  We're in the midst of a web site makeover at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  We still have some things to finish up and tweak, but the visual elements are in place.  Forgive us for bragging, but we're in love with the new look and feel of our site. 

We'll miss our old logo with the Blue Ridge Mountains, but we think our new watercolor roses suit us to a tee.   It's romantic and modern, yet has a bit of a nostalgic quality, too. Take a look at the new Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry and see what you think.

If you've purchased from us before and signed up for our newsletter, you'll soon be receiving an invitation to special savings to celebrate.  

If you're new to Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry, shop now with a 10% discount by using this discount code at checkout:  BRJNEW

Either way, we hope you'll enjoy the results of our makeover.  A whole new look, but the same romantic, one of a kind jewelry you've come to expect from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry since 1991.

A Definition of Love

Love is...

a wildly misunderstood, although highly desirable malfunction of the heart which weakens the brain, causes eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise and the lips to pucker.

Anonymous

Word of Love - Kisses

Kisses are a better fate
than wisdom.

e.e. cummings

Victorian Cameo Jewelry: In the Garden Black Crystal Necklace

Designed to look as though you've raided your great-grandmother's jewelry box, this one of a kind black cameo necklace is very, vintage in style.

Created with vintage elements including a romantic vintage black glass cameo with a lovely maiden in a flowing gown surrounded by swooping birds. Set in a vintage brass setting.

I've combined jet black crystals and beautiful vintage brass birds to frame this gorgeous cameo pendant. Lovely patina on all the vintage brass.

This piece reminds me of Victorian mourning jewelry and would be a unique accessory for a Civil War reinactor.

Browse Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more one of a kind romantic jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Word of Love from Poet Henry Van Dyke

Time is too slow for those who wait,

too swift for those who fear,

too long for those who grieve,

to short for those who rejoice,

but for those who love,

time is eternity.

Henry Van Dyke

Words of Love: Lennon and McCartney

And in the end,

the love you take

is equal to the love

you make.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney

Get Ready for Spring with Daffodil Art Nouveau Flower Jewelry

Ready for spring, but Mother Nature is not cooperating?

This hand crafted flower necklace will give you spring fever.  Whether you call them daffodils or jonquils, this gorgeous vintage brass respousse pendant is amazing.Fabulous details and very Art Nouveau in style.  I've combined it with warm yellow crystals and vintage brass including some filigree beads.  Absolutely wonderful piece.    Lovely natural patina on all the vintage brass.  Your grandmother would approve.

Browse more one of a kind, romantic necklaces at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Words of Love from the Heart

To love a person is to learn the song that is in their heart,

and to sing it to them when they have forgotten.

Anonymous