New Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstones by SilverSmack

SilverSmack has been adding some color to her shop with some new silver stacking gemstone rings. These are so fun, add that much needed splash of color to my shop, and are here just in time for spring and Mother's Day. They can be Mother's rings, engagement rings, or just a fun color combination, so keep checking SilverSmack for new additions!


Sunstone Turquoise Silver Ring Stacking Set-Tangerine Tango Cockatoo by SilverSmack





Blue Chalcedony Opal Silver Stacking Ring Set-Sky Dreams by SilverSmack





Amethyst Silver Ring Purple Rose Cut Solitaire by SilverSmack





Moonstone Kyanite Iolite Silver Stacking Ring Set- Twilight by SilverSmack

SilverSmack Has Struck Gold

New 14k gold designs by SilverSmack



Hammered Gold Ring 14K by SilverSmack



Gold Wedding Band Hammered 14k by SilverSmack



Hammered Gold Ring Distressed Squares 14K by SilverSmack

Shazzabeth Creations: July Birthstone - Ruby

Shazzabeth Creations: July Birthstone - Ruby: "For thousands of years, the ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It has everything a precious stone shoul..."

The Superior Stones

Lake Superior is the greatest of the great lakes, so when it came to naming my shop featuring beach stones and beach glass, SuperiorStones was the obvious choice. The lake affects my life in so many ways- the weather being the most prominent. The "lake effect" snow is what gives "Big Snow Country" its name, so I decided to celebrate the lake and all its power and beauty.
Brown Beach Stone Emerald Cluster Pendant Knotty Necklace by SuperiorStones
I love contrasting textures, so I enjoy pairing a dainty, classy stone or pearl with the more rustic, rugged beach stone. I often use pearls, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, tanzanite, diamonds, and other more precious gemstones as accents because I just love the contrast.

Slate Gray Beach Stone Pearl Knotted Pendant Necklace by SuperiorStones

Slate Gray Peacock Pearl Beach Stone Necklace by SuperiorStones

Brown Beach Glass Chrome Diopside Necklace by SuperiorStones
Beach glass is getting harder and harder to find because the ships don't dump their garbage in the Great Lakes any more (thank goodness) and people aren't littering as much as glass any more (also good.)

Gray Beach Stone Pearl Knotted Cluster Pendant Necklace by SuperiorStones

Moss Green Brown Braided Leaf Necklace by SuperiorStones
I also have a selection of carved bone and horn, and other organic, earthy looking pendants.

Black Cream Carved Bone Cross Necklace by SuperiorStones
And my shop just would be complete if I didn't have something for the men.

Talking Smack with SilverSmack

SilverSmack was named thus because I love(Smack=kiss) working with silver and I love smacking it with my hammer and seeing what kind of cool texture I can come up with.
Hammered Wide Silver Distressed Squares Antiqued Ring Band by SilverSmack
I also love the contrasting look that mixing metals can give to a piece of jewelry.


Copper Hammered Spinner Silver Oxidized Wide Ring by SilverSmack
I also love making stacking rings - the more the merrier!

Silver Super Stack Rings Hammered Multi-Colored Eternity by SilverSmack
And I put my heart and soul into making custom wedding rings and wedding ring sets for very many special people.

Mens & Womens Hammered Oxidized Distress Silver Ring Set by SilverSmack
I also really love working with different quality gemstones and bringing together beautiful color combinations.

Moss Aquamarine Lemon Topaz Labradorite Front Toggle Necklace by SilverSmack
Living in the great Northwoods, I get a lot of my inspiration from nature.

Copper Fern Leaf Rustic Earrings by SilverSmack

Look for the Pot of Gold

 

SilverSmack was Featured! Come Check It Out!

Inside Etsy: Store Owner Interviews: SilverSmack: "It takes a special kind of person to live in a nearly year-round winter wonderland. And it ain’t me. Although sometimes the East Texas humid..."

Show Off Your Favorite Spring Item!

Ring in Spring Flowers

SilverSmack has made some gorgeous floral rings just in time for spring.


Floral Pattern Antiqued Silver Bouquet Ring by SilverSmack


Floral Pattern Shiny Silver Bouquet Ring by SilverSmack

Hammered Silver Wide Band Rings- New Textures by SilverSmack

Men's Hammered Distressed Silver Reptile Rockstar Ring by SilverSmack


Men's Hammered Silver Distressed Squares Antiqued Ring Band by SilverSmack


Hammered Silver Ring Band & Stacking Dot Rings by SilverSmack


wedding ring set by SilverSmack

SilverSmack has been wielding her hammers and pounding out some fabulous new rings with some fantastic textures.  A few examples are the Men's Hammered Distressed Silver Reptile Rockstar Ring, the Men's Hammered Silver Distressed Squares Antiqued Ring Band, and the Hammered Silver Ring Band & Stacking Dot Rings.  Any of these textures could also be made into a wedding ring set.  

New SilverSmack Shop on Artfire

I just opened up a new "Pro" shop on Artfire for my SilverSmack shop which means I can put more items in my shop and I get a few more bells and whistles.

SilverSmack - ArtFire Artisan Studio

I still have my SilverSmack shop on Etsy which is doing very well, I must say. I just don't want to put all my eggs in one basket.

Sapphire, September's Birthstone

Sapphire is September’s birthstone and is the stone for the Taurus. If a Taurus wears a sapphire, it is said to protect one from and cure one's mental disorders.
Throughout history, the sapphire symbolizes truth, sincerity, and faithfulness in relationships, and to bring peace, joy and wisdom to the wearer and owner. Sapphire was also believed to protect against evil.
Blue is by far the most popular color for sapphires, but they can be almost any color, including yellow, green, white, colorless, pink, orange, brown, and purple. Padparadscha is the name for a rare orange-pink variety of sapphire and has a higher value than blue sapphires.
Abbes Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) wrote that the gemstones are formed through the powerful combination of water and fire, therefore holds powers corresponding to these phenomena. She also believed that each stone had a certain, divine blessing from God. She also suggested that licking the stone could make a person smarter.
Here are some beautiful sapphire creations by the Jewelry on Etsy Team members .
These Earrings, blue sapphire, wire wrapped briolettes, sterling silver, free shipping, handmade in Australia by Angelene.



These Tiny Key and Sapphire Earrings in Sterling Silverby Dashery .



These Sapphire 14K gold filled earrings - DEWBERRY by
mcrdesigns .


This Bold sterling and blue sapphire knuckle ring, size 7.5 by Metalicious .



This Silver Green Sapphire Edelweiss Reversible Pendant by WearablebyDesign.


This Wedding band silver ring - engraved hearts, sapphires by
PeacesofIndigo.



This Large Genuine Sapphire Pearl Kyanite Woven Herringbone Wire Wrapped Silver Necklace by SilverSmack.

Sunrise After Storm

The view off of my deck after a thunderstorm the other day.

What SilverSmack Smacked

What SilverSmack Smacked

Is It Really Flip-Flop Weather?

Sure, everyone wants spring to come, but lets take a little time to look at the facts. THERE'S STILL A TON OF SNOW OUT THERE! This is what I see when I look out my window. Not flip-flop weather in my book. Sure, we've had a few days of warmer temperatures, but in addition to a ton of snow, there's even more MUD!



Now, I've spotted some flip-flops already this week. Maybe in warmer climates, that's fine, but in BIG SNOW COUNTRY, I think it's best to wait a bit. . .

SilverSmack on the Front Page!!!

Few things are more exciting on Etsy than being featured on the front page. Here is a treasury by Abacusbeadcreations that included my Touch of Sun - Citrine Hammered Fine Silver Eternity Circle Silver Necklace. It made my day to see it featured on the front page. Many thanks to Abacus for featuring me.

The Road Less Traveled

Robert Frost said that taking the road less traveled makes all the difference. I would have to disagree this time. The road to my house has been under construction since May of 2009 and I have had to take a very inconvenient detour. The road less traveled sucks. It's bumpy. It's way out of my way. And it's far easier to go in the ditch because of the hairpin turns. I'd say taking the road less traveled just ticks me off. . .

Lunch Buddy

Look who joined us for lunch today. . .

They're sweet when they're not munching the flowers or the garden.

A Little Piece of Asphalt Heaven

We've had a gravel driveway for awhile and it's sooooo dusty. The kids have bikes and Big Wheels, but had no where to ride them. So, we bit the bullet and got the driveway paved. Not the whole thing, because our driveway is almost 1/4 mile long, but at least the part by the house and the garage. We'll be paying for it for awhile, but it's sooooo worth it. My daughter has already even learned to ride her bike on it already!


I just wish we could drive on it. . .

My New Shop, SilverSmack

I finally opened my new shop that will focus on hand forged and wire wrapped silver items and actually listed a few items.

I love the way this picture of the hammered silver stacking rings came out.

I was also pretty proud of the Kyanite pearl dangle necklace. The blue came out nicely.

These hammered hoop earrings were tough to photograph because it was getting dark.

The Hammered Circle Tahitian Pearl necklace was very difficult to photograph because it was so reflective. If you look closely, you can see me in the pearl.