Handmade Silver Jewelry by Jo

I just wanted to put a post about “handmade/handcrafted jewelry” so you too can “get it”.  Handmade jewelry is made with pride. Most artists use the finest ingredients to make their pieces, something that really stands out from all the other jewelry out there.

I personally use sterling silver or fine silver in most of my pieces. I use enough silver that when you pick up the piece, you’re going to say “wow, that’s a piece of jewelry”. I don’t use thin little pieces of silver that are flimsy or just not enough to hold the piece together for a lifetime of enjoyment in wearing the piece.

The stones, I pick out of thousands. I try to find the nicest stones I can afford, thus making it affordable for you, the buyer. What’s the point of putting in all the work and using a stone that isn’t top quality? I want the best for my customers, within reason, of course.

Handmade jewelry takes time and patience to make. There is no “cheating” when it comes to making beautiful, quality jewelry. Each piece is thought out, put together perfectly, and finished well with no sharp points or places that will catch on your clothing. There are properties of metals and there are no shortcuts in the procedures to get from point A to point E.

I was taught by perfectionists, and I can’t say I didn’t have a few choice words for them when I thought my piece was ready for sale and they had other ideas. Now I see why they were so picky.

You, the consumer, have a choice to make. Do you want a fine piece of jewelry made to last and pass down to the next generation, or do you want mass made jewelry that everyone else can have. You can support your local artists, or you can continue to buy production pieces. It’s the difference between eating at a chain restaurant, and eating at your family owned restuarants.

I say support independent jewelers and artists and give them an outlet for their creativity. You’ll end up with a unique piece that you can cherish for a lifetime.

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