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Showing posts with label valentine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label valentine. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Twilight Heart Necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry


This romantic handmade heart necklace is all about twilight; that part of time which is not day, yet is not yet night.  A love poem come to life in a piece of jewelry, this necklace begins with an amazing natural agate gemstone heart pendant.  Amazing striations of periwinkle blue, pale violet, pale smokey browns.  Almost like a mood ring, the colors change according to the light and background of the stone.

The necklace chain was created by hand wire wrapping silver jeweler's wire with brilliantly faceted smoky crystal rondelles and natural blue lace agate gemstone beads.  A one of a kind artisan necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Perfect for your beloved Valentine any time of year.

Browse more romantic handmade jewelry, including vintage cameo necklaces and heart themed necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings.  Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry offers complimentary gift packaging and fast, free shipping with each purchase.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Unique Heart Theme Love Jewelry Perfect for Valentine's Day


Chocolate and flowers are fabulous... but jewelry is forever.  If you're looking for a one of a kind love statement for your Valentine, consider our artisan heart themed jewelry.

Shown above is a vintage style bird and heart bracelet in silver.  Beautiful dark salmon colored coral gemstone beads are hand wire wrapped with silver jeweler's wire.  A sweet silver repousse flying bird dangles a little chubby heart.

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

Monday, February 14, 2011

Heart Jewelry: Cupids Arrow Pink Heart Silver Charm Bracelet

Cupid's Arrow Pink Heart Charm Bracelet
Cupid's arrow has hit the mark with this pretty pink gemstone bracelet. Featuring a natural rose pink Rhodonite heart charm dangle and a silver heart and arrow toggle clasp. Handcrafted with more pink Rhodonite gemstone beads hand wire wrapped with oxidized silver jeweler's wire.

A perfect jewelry gift for a birthday, anniversary or Valentine's Day. A simple message of love from the heart is represented in this one of a kind handmade bracelet.

Rhodonite symbolizes self realization. Known as the first aid stone, it is a beneficial travel companion. Rhodonite is helpful in coping with changing circumstances such as separations, a new job, a move or a long journey. Silver symbolizes wealth and prosperity. The color pink symbolizes tenderness and affection love. Read more about gemstones and symbolism in Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry's guides.
 
Browse more romantic gift ideas at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Love Letters: Valentine's Day Inspiration from Thomas Hood


Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine!

Thomas Hood writing to an unidentified recipient

Happy Valentine's Day from
Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Words of Love: Valentine Inspiration from Marc Chagall

In our life there is a single color,
as on an artist's pallete,
which provides the meaning of life and art.

It is the color of love.

Marc Chagall

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Heart Jewelry: Love Stays Carnelian Heart Necklace

Love Stays Carnelian Heart Necklace
This handcrafted heart necklace is definitely a love charm. Absolutely gorgeous big fat beads of natural Leopardskin Jasper are hand wire wrapped with sterling silver. Swirls of fabulous colors from charcoals, reds, pinks, khaki and more.

Pendant is a big deep blood red hand carved heart of natural Carnelian. Sterling silver accents.



Curious about the quotation that inspired this necklace?  Here it is:
Hours fly.  Flowers die.  New days, new ways, pass by.  Love stays.
 
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Friday, February 11, 2011

Love Letters: Romantic Valentine Inspiration from Mark Twain

"Out of the depths of my happy heart wells a great tide of love and prayer for this priceless treasure that is confided to my lifelong keeping,.  You cannot see its waves as they flow toward you, darling, but in these lines you will hear... the distant beating of its surf."

Mark Twain in a love letter to Olivia Langsdon

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Heart Jewelry: I Love You Necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

I Love You Heart Necklace
Shown here is a dramatic handcrafted heart necklace in bold, earthy colors. The pendant is a hand carved chubby heart of Leopardskin Jasper in rich shades of brown and carmel with veins of black. I used Black Obsidian gemstone beads for the necklace, accented with more Leopardsking Jasper and silver.

Obsidian had been used in rituals since ancient times. It reduces tension and helps the wearer achieve their potentional. Leopardskin Jasper brings aoubt renewed harmony between the wearer and their environment. It stimulates imagination.

A one of a kind handmade loving heart necklace that would make a wonderful gift for your special someone.

Browse more romantic gift ideas from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Shop with this special discount code to receive 10% off your first order:  BRJNEW   Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Love Letters: Romantic Valentine Inspiration from Emily Dickinson


"Open your life wide, and take me in forever.  I will never be tired... I will never be noisy when you want to be still... nobody else will see me, but you... but that is enough... I shall not waznt any more."

Emily Dickinson in a love letter to an unidentified recipient

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Valentine Heart Jewelry - Teal Blue Silver Wild Love Necklace

Romantic Teal Heart Silver Necklace
Your valentine would love this stunning handmade heart necklace in rich color. The pendant is a hand carved chubby heart of blue Chalcedony agate in very unusual teal blue. A true teal color mix of blue and green like a tropical ocean. Very rare.

I hand wire wrapped fat true teal blue Manganese gemstone beads with silver jewelers wire for the necklace. Silver accents. A lovely feminine necklace featuring the heart, a universal symbol of love. A one of a kind gift for that special someone.

Chalcedony is the gemstone of purity. Silver symbolizes wealth and prosperity.  Beautiful symbolism for a gift from the heart.

Browse more romantic gift ideas at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping.  Use this discount code at checkout to receive 10% off your first order:  BRJNEW

Monday, February 7, 2011

Love Letters: Romantic Valentine Inspiration from Anais Nin



"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

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Valentine Gift Jewelry: Amethyst Heart Necklace with Silver

If you're shopping for a Valentine gift for a special someone, we suggest a one of a kind, handmade heart necklace.  And if your sweetheart's birthday is in February, we suggest Amethyst.


The handcrafted heart necklace shown here showcases Amethyst, the gemstone of dreams, love and peace.  I used lots of lovely natural lavender Amethyst gemstone beads in big rounds and rare pyramid cone shapes.  The pendant is a lavender hand carved heart pendant.  Bali .925 sterling silver accents.  Amethyst is the birthstone for February.

Browse the heart themed necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  We specialize in romantic jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry purchase.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Love Letters: Romantic Valentine Inspiration from Heloise and Abelard


"What cannot letters inspire?  They have souls;  they can speak;  they have in them all that force which expresses the transports of the heart..."

Heloise in a love letter to Abelard

Friday, February 4, 2011

Valentine Jewelry: Big Fat Red Heart Necklace

If your heart is overflowing with love for someone special, why not give them a love token that is just as special.


This handmade necklace is one of a kind and showcases a bit, fat red coral heart.  It is substantially large, chunky and hand carved.  I've framed it with more red coral, plus mysterious smoky quartz gemstone beads in semi-translucent mink brown.  Gold accents.

Browse more romantic Valentine's Day gift possibilities at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Love Letters: Romantic Valentine Inspiration from Nelson Mandela

"I dust [your photo] carefully every morning, for to do so gives me the pleasant feeling that I'm caressing you as in the old days.  I even touch your nose with mine to recapture the electric current that used to flush through my blood whenever I did so."

Nelson Mandela in a love letter to his wife, Winnie

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Love Letters: Romantic Valentine Inspiration from Zelda Fitzgerald


"Don't you think I was made for you?  I feel like you had me order...and I was delivered to yu...to be worn.  I want you to wear me, like a watch charm or a button hole bouquet."

Zelda Sayre in a love letter to F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Romantic Roses Earrings Handcrafted Jewelry


I just love these wonderful handcrafted vintage lucite rose earrings from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry. Amazing dark angelskin coral color and incredible details. These are in a vintage brass setting and dangle from vintage brass repousse with delicate little rosebuds details. So romantic. They'd make a perfect Valentine's Day gift for the love of your life. Be sure to check out the coordinating angel skin coral necklaces and bracelets also available at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Romantic Valentine Handcrafted Jewelry


This handcrafted necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry features an absolutely fabulous vintage brass repousse Art Nouveau style woman pendant. I've dangled an aqua turquoise ab finish crystal teardrop that projects lovely sparkles. Necklace is composted of matching crystals and vintage brass beads - including some wonderful filigree pierced ovals. Such a romantic piece of jewelry. Fabulous gift idea for your special Valentine.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Rose Garden Valentine Heart Necklace


Very romantic handcrafted heart necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry. Beautifully hand crafted large puffy Cloisonne heart with inlaid twining roses pattern outlined in gold. Framed with Cherry Quartz and Peridot gemstones. Gold accents. Terrific gift idea for your special Valentine.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Romantic Cameo Necklace Valentine Jewelry

Perfect any time, but especially for Valentine's Day, a Flood of Love handcrafted vintage cameo and gemstone necklace. This is one of my favorite vintage cameos and my little stash is almost gone. Gorgeous white roses are raised on a dome of soft tequila sunrise color in this special vintage resin cameo set in a vintage brass setting. Lots of soft pink cherry quartz is accented with delicate fancy beads. Lovely natural patina on all the vintage brass. Incredible details and delightfully romantic. Inspired by the Malagasy proverb: Let your love be like the misty rains, coming softly, but flooding the river. Visit Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more romantic handcrafted jewelry.