tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47486695164807154672024-02-19T01:38:27.597-08:00JYL WALKER JEWELRY DESIGNSUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-54667026093617921862011-03-07T09:04:00.000-08:002011-03-07T09:04:09.677-08:00LOST & FOUND ~ JEWELRY & MEANING<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQe6x7yv6mG5pNPuBHTVC3W9OHLSrLIO_9PiUNzxEePwwJlwyW40vxTSwsnku6jo_lWHucAtFPhaW4m_gIG4cW3T5YVc47EEDhHg12QYj7LnHob4ifSC1ikpeAJTjRjGoS2xupl89GXR8/s1600/IMG_1249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQe6x7yv6mG5pNPuBHTVC3W9OHLSrLIO_9PiUNzxEePwwJlwyW40vxTSwsnku6jo_lWHucAtFPhaW4m_gIG4cW3T5YVc47EEDhHg12QYj7LnHob4ifSC1ikpeAJTjRjGoS2xupl89GXR8/s200/IMG_1249.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGkXKmcHKVMxRr8ql04EIy8N3W4Qe0XG_F6_-3plvLlCtju_8Qtr4oOGn2ObdTVmPizLjJ8O1INm53Z4eH-peOCdcZU0KLC2ndANJo3kkF2Q7kXd4TB1sJjZiOmHH7KhdZdElhIOeBI4/s1600/FWPrl1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGkXKmcHKVMxRr8ql04EIy8N3W4Qe0XG_F6_-3plvLlCtju_8Qtr4oOGn2ObdTVmPizLjJ8O1INm53Z4eH-peOCdcZU0KLC2ndANJo3kkF2Q7kXd4TB1sJjZiOmHH7KhdZdElhIOeBI4/s200/FWPrl1.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-lL6u63tlWwIJQkPkLcFown7XyOzLqK1F5AxJYHshVuOIIKi0yHGkSNPxHSd_4IfuWegyc0c0uVZFWJ6L3IYREhbHi6-pg0RH26GUuC2GLJLSsNX4vLZ38H44jP1OymbhlCKTiECYfk/s1600/IMG_1285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-lL6u63tlWwIJQkPkLcFown7XyOzLqK1F5AxJYHshVuOIIKi0yHGkSNPxHSd_4IfuWegyc0c0uVZFWJ6L3IYREhbHi6-pg0RH26GUuC2GLJLSsNX4vLZ38H44jP1OymbhlCKTiECYfk/s200/IMG_1285.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>A few weeks ago, I lost my wedding ring. The house was searched several times over, memory jogging exercises revealed nothing. Yesterday, my dear husband found it! He cried. I cried. My grandaughter asked why I was crying. <strong><em>This ring is a symbol, it has great meaning. </em></strong><br />
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Over to the right, you will see 3 pictures... <strong>A Mother</strong>, giving her daughter a beautiful necklace that will add meaning to her wedding day. A<strong> Pearl necklace</strong>, someone purchased, having not purchased a nice piece of jewelry in years, gave herself a gift. And, the third, <strong>A group of friends</strong> who share something special, giving themselves the gift of sharing a necklace! <strong><em>MEANING</em></strong><br />
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Recently, I designed a special pair of earrings for a bride for her wedding day. Last week, she brought her daughter back to choose jewelry for HER wedding day. <strong><em>MEANING</em></strong><br />
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A mother, brings her daughter to me to give her a jewelry gift for her birthday, that she can wear for her wedding, and after. <em><strong>MEANING</strong></em><br />
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Jewelry is meant to be an emotional purchase, one that connects you to a part of yourself that you hold dear. Or one that is a gift you give to someone, because you want them to feel the beauty of your love. It can be simple, or elaborate... doesn't matter... still <strong><em>MEANING</em></strong>.<br />
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Often, I re-visit the "why" of creating my jewelry... and it all comes down to: connecting at my deepest level, to a gift given to me, and my desire to share that gift with others. So that, in the end... what I leave others with is, the gift of <strong><em>MEANING</em></strong>. Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs~Give Meaning to the Jewelry You Wear! CALL NOW 865.360.3007Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-26429305226116580942011-02-16T06:15:00.000-08:002011-02-16T06:15:47.120-08:00FINDING INSPIRATION...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-giLh7hkmw2o/TFiFSHQZBoI/AAAAAAAAAq0/Lz2ltjfG08o/s1600/IMG_3256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" j6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-giLh7hkmw2o/TFiFSHQZBoI/AAAAAAAAAq0/Lz2ltjfG08o/s320/IMG_3256.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Sometimes as an artist, I find inspiration to be elusive... sometimes it becomes just a matter of being still and listening for a while, and reminding myself, that I don't always have to create. Working in mixed metals is a very different process for me... a longer process with many intricate details to attend to before the finished piece is ready for viewing. I remind myself to be "in" the process and to enjoy the ride, and I would offer that it makes a big difference in the quality, look and feel of the finished piece. The "piece" I create, whatever it is... is given much attention... the same attention to detail that you enjoy in my beaded work. I hope you will continue to follow, and to feel inspired by what you see. <br />
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My work can be found at Liz-Beth Gallery, 9211 Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, or you can visit with me in my studio to create something special & unique just for you or your loved one. Call now! 865.360.3007. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-91573421247028181832010-11-17T10:28:00.000-08:002010-11-17T10:28:42.850-08:00Earthy Treasures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vOykVRcYkaY/TOFI0CqpjCI/AAAAAAAAA8c/eFDTKRAA1xc/s1600/IMG_3606.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 199px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; width: 146px;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vOykVRcYkaY/TOFI0CqpjCI/AAAAAAAAA8c/eFDTKRAA1xc/s200/IMG_3606.JPG" width="133" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In order to create natural, earthy treasures, one must only look outside these days to find inspiration. And so it is with my work... a few moments watching the soft yellows/browns/oranges/reds & greens sway softly in the wind, and kissed by the sun, and I find myself eager to begin the process of creating once again! </div><br />
I have spent a few days in this state, sawing, hammering, soldering, cleaning & polishing... and the results are spectacular...if I do say so myself! <br />
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I've given a few sneak previews, but there is NOTHING like seeing my new line of mixed metal earrings in person! Now... if you know me, you know all pieces are originals. Some of these earrings will be available for reproducing so that you can order them for Christmas!<br />
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</div>Come visit with me at Liz Beth Gallery, this Friday night, for their 20th Anniversary Party! So much to feast your eyes and heart on... from many artists who are inspired, and capture the beauty that surrounds us in so many ways! Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, TN from 5-9pm. As always, I am available for consultations. <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">http://www.jylwalker.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-82465807462471965422010-11-09T18:59:00.000-08:002010-11-09T18:59:21.118-08:00Fall Back Into Fashion & Make Them Look Twice!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vOykVRcYkaY/TFiFg779OAI/AAAAAAAAAu4/F99z34zLe-o/s1600/IMG_3394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vOykVRcYkaY/TFiFg779OAI/AAAAAAAAAu4/F99z34zLe-o/s200/IMG_3394.JPG" width="200" /></a><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ahhhhh, Fall... the changing colors of the season are abundant! One only has to open their front or back door to view the beautiful yellow/golds, orange/rusts, reds & browns... with still a smidgen of greens! </span><a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">At Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> there is an abundance of these beautiful fall colors to enhance, soften, enliven, your fall/winter wardrobe! From Carnelian''s beautiful orange, to the rich blues of Blue Tiger's Eye, to the deep reds of Ruby, to the depth of beautiful Amber & warmth of green Tourmaline. Add to that, the richness of mixed metals of Sterling, Copper, & Vermeil, finely hand crafted into earrings, bracelets, rings & necklaces. Always original, always fashion forward, always affordable!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vOykVRcYkaY/TFiFiBZHTqI/AAAAAAAAAvY/Rk780fkklgc/s1600/IMG_3402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="133" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vOykVRcYkaY/TFiFiBZHTqI/AAAAAAAAAvY/Rk780fkklgc/s200/IMG_3402.JPG" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">This fall is a good time to freshen up your wardrobe, and for that, you'll want to call on the one place you can have your jewelry exactly the way you want it! Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs! 865.360.3007... call for an appointment today!</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">"I love Jyl's elegant and easily wearable jewelry creations. Each piece is made with love, real gems, fine metals, and brilliant artistry. Thank you for sharing your talents." Barbara ~ Knoxville, TN.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">"...She was wearing the MOST BEAUTIFULLY AMAZING necklace and earring set made by you!! I had a hard time looking anywhere except her necklace! "</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;">Monica ~ Knoxville, TN.</span></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-41374869816061118222010-10-31T08:29:00.000-07:002010-10-31T08:29:20.150-07:00Some Things You May Not Know About Nickel & Precious MetalsThere have been many recalls of Fashion Jewelry made in foreign countries due to the high lead content. These days, it is also important to look at the Cadmium content, another inexpensive metal used to replace lead, yet just as dangerous, especially to children! <br />
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At Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs, I strive to use only the best materials from the most reputable sources. I work with precious metals and some copper, taking care in my designs, so that only the precious metals touch your skin. <br />
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Below are some common terms and definitions for purchasing jewelry. I hope you find them helpful for purchasing purposes. Please visit my previous blog post for more information, and if you ever have any questions, please, don't hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:Jyl@JylWalker.com">Jyl@JylWalker.com</a>.<br />
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The term precious metals usually means platinum, gold or silver. Sterling silver, stamped .925, is an alloy of at least 92.5% silver, and (usually) copper. <br />
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<strong><em>Fine silver</em></strong>, stamped .999, is at least 99.9% pure silver.<br />
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<strong><em>Karat (kt) gold</em></strong>: Pure gold is 24kt, meaning 24 out of 24 parts are gold. 24kt is too soft to be functional, so it is alloyed with other metals for durability, cost and color.<br />
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<strong><em>14kt</em></strong> is 14 parts gold out of 24. The remaining 10 parts are other metals (which can be yellow, rose, green or white), the other parts may be copper, silver, <u><em><strong>nickel</strong></em></u>, zinc, tin, palladium and/or manganese. <strong><em>*</em>People with nickel allergies should be aware that white gold contains nickel. </strong><br />
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<strong><em>Gold fill</em></strong> (also called gold overlay) is made by using heat and pressure to apply a layer of karat gold to a base of less costly metal. This produces a surface with karat gold. The minimum layer of karat gold must equal at least 1/20 of the total weight of the item. The surface layer of karat gold on gold-filled items is usually 10kt, 12kt or 14kt. To know the thickness of the layer, look for a fraction, such as 1/10 or 1/20. It will be 1/20 unless otherwise stamped. <br />
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<em><strong>Vermeil</strong></em>, pronounced "vehr-MAY," is a plating of karat gold over sterling silver.<br />
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<strong><u>What are Platings? </u></strong><br />
A plating is a thin deposit of metal that is electrochemically or otherwise appplied to the surface of a different metal base. White is the silver color that you most often see on costume jewelry and base-metal findings. White-plated components are generally a bit grayer, but also more durable, than silver-plated components. <br />
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<strong><em>Silver plate</em></strong> is a thin surface layer of silver color or actual silver.<br />
<em><strong>Gold plate</strong></em> is a very thin deposit of gold color, or actual gold (about 1/1,000 - 1/1,000,000 of an inch). The color matches 14kt gold.<br />
<strong><em>Copper plate</em></strong> is a bright, shiny copper plating. <br />
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<strong><em>Antiqued pewter</em></strong> (AP), <strong><em>Antiqued silver</em></strong> (AS), <strong><em>Antiqued gold</em></strong> (AG), <strong><em>Antiqued brass </em></strong>(AB), <strong><em>Antiqued copper</em></strong> (AC) has a plating that has been darkened to provide a "distressed" (oxidized) appearance.<br />
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<strong><em>Gunmetal plating </em></strong>varies in color from gun blue to matte dark gray to shiny black metal. It often consists of <strong>black nickel</strong> plated over brass.<br />
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<strong><em>Gilt</em></strong> is a very thin finish of gold color (not actual gold).<br />
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<strong><em>Vermeil</em></strong>, pronounced "vehr-MAY," is a plating of karat gold over sterling silver.<br />
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<strong><u>What's the Difference between Gold Plate and Gold Fill?</u><em> </em></strong><br />
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Gold fill is 50 to 100,000 times thicker than gold plating, and about 17 to 25,000 times thicker than heavy gold electroplate.<br />
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I hope this has been helpful. It is important to trust the source of your jewelry! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-42558397406373216052010-10-30T19:56:00.000-07:002010-10-30T19:56:50.318-07:00A Little Education About Base Metals<span style="font-size: large;">Base Metals: Copper, zinc, tin, boron, lithium, germanium, platinum, indium and to a much lesser extent these days, nickel. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In general, Sterling Silver is 92.5% silver, and 7.5% of "something else". The vast majority of the time that "something else" is copper. Copper is nickel free and has the right balance of color, durability and cost to make it the number one choice by raw sterling manufacturers. The formula for Sterling is always being refined to give it better properties. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Rhodium </em>is sometimes used (a member of the platinum group) to plate sterling silver to give it the look of white gold. Unfortunately, rhodium does not stick easily to silver so another metal is often used to coat the silver and the rhodium is plated over that "glue" metal. What is a very popular metal for that "glue" process? You guessed it, nickel. The problem is that rhodium is fairly brittle and can form microscopic cracks. Now the underlying nickel can get moist from your skin and leech out nickel salts. All of a sudden you have an allergic reaction to sterling silver, which is really the underlying nickel causing the rash. It is also possible for the jewelry piece you have purchased, to be plated with nickel. Because Sterling silver tends to wear and tarnish over time some manufacturers plate their pieces with nickel to give it a long lasting shine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alpaca Silver, German Silver, Paktong and New Silver: These are actually different names for Nickel Silver, a silver type that, as the name suggests, will likely contain nickel. These types of silver should be avoided! In addition, when shopping, try to avoid older pieces that may have been produced when nickel plating was a more common practice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since there seems to be no economic benefit to using nickel, and since regulation limiting the use of nickel is spreading, you really should put sterling silver on your list of safe to wear items. The good news is that it is very unusual for sterling silver to contain nickel anymore, but it doesn't hurt to ask! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My best advice... Always shop where your "satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back"!</span><br />
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(1) Take time to reflect: If there is one cell in your body that is brewing "CaCa", then use your best resources to clear yourself of them! Several of my friends have been sharing about self doubt and self sabotage this week. If you will rid yourself of the "brew", then you become more open, self-loving, self-respecting and confident. Is it easy? Well, at first ... no. But when you find a combination that works for you, go for it with gusto! Don't let anything hold you back from being all you want to be and all you already are! <br />
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(2) Share with friends who are willing to stand in with you and see the best in you. I have several friends who are wonderful at coaching and standing in with me as I take this journey... some just share a morning with me and tell me what they see and help me see the best in me. <br />
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And (3) Respect yourself, your place in life, your gifts. The more you are wiling to clear, the more open you are and the more of who you are is shared with the world. 10 years ago, if you had said I would be creating beautiful jewelry, I would have doubted you severely. Because I sought out support to change that negativity within myself, I am tapping in to my creativity in amazing ways! When others say what they see, I am grateful to the bones for being willing and able to listen and move into love, gratitude, and creativity. <br />
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I wish you well, and if you would like some suggestions for women who are wonderful at standing in with you to support you to do your work around this, email me at Jyl@JylWalker.com and I will share their names with you! All of them are coaches, but each has a special area of expertise! <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-61535946767035542582010-08-11T17:34:00.000-07:002010-08-11T17:34:57.690-07:00Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs: PERIDOT IN THE LIMELIGHT AT JYL WALKER JEWELRY DESIGNS!<a href="http://jylwalker.blogspot.com/2010/08/peridot-in-limelight-at-jyl-walker.html">Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs: PERIDOT IN THE LIMELIGHT AT JYL WALKER JEWELRY DESIGNS!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-58734300565400312492010-08-02T08:37:00.000-07:002010-08-02T08:37:30.433-07:00COMPANY BUZZ!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhct5LgHR8x0o5PDXRwRC0oKk6GTGs5n_W-rLMoEKBrAQ-lWC6bzt0AM-gLHqc2Pnck-5ljP619sqVqI31BEyGIQSCDW0QXcfH65JJzzGjcl0Dz_XiVcBOCgaKgCdXkbjkpjDbzVF9-7vk/s1600/greggsring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhct5LgHR8x0o5PDXRwRC0oKk6GTGs5n_W-rLMoEKBrAQ-lWC6bzt0AM-gLHqc2Pnck-5ljP619sqVqI31BEyGIQSCDW0QXcfH65JJzzGjcl0Dz_XiVcBOCgaKgCdXkbjkpjDbzVF9-7vk/s200/greggsring.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0QTKcf9EGIdrhOMDjFTPI9HuJWKQnriirdvywgbA2lS66k_mM-DNyxsqTGTN-iCffwCar0YtXEuXlqZZNkGFs_AnnRVmE2Jw9Ab8wOQqu5ZVADVtbIXVD9ibqbNqjkrsyRiHNJrRoMQ/s1600/Earrings2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0QTKcf9EGIdrhOMDjFTPI9HuJWKQnriirdvywgbA2lS66k_mM-DNyxsqTGTN-iCffwCar0YtXEuXlqZZNkGFs_AnnRVmE2Jw9Ab8wOQqu5ZVADVtbIXVD9ibqbNqjkrsyRiHNJrRoMQ/s200/Earrings2010.jpg" width="200" /></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;">In the last several months,</span></strong> I have been busy traveling from Florida to California! Among my exciting adventures, I did some Sea Kayaking in Monterey California! While there, I was determined to find some SEA GLASS! After a wonderful and educational experience on the water, a lovely lunch, and seeing which of the samples of clam chowder was the best (all the restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf compete thinking they have the best), we took what was supposed to be a short walk on the beach nearby. I cannot begin to share my excitement as the first piece of SEA GLASS tumbled up toward my feet! Once I started, I couldn't seem to stop! After sending Mark back for the car, I spent 15 more blissful minutes, delighting in the SEA GLASS that was tumbling up just for me! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-7342227811241023382010-04-27T05:56:00.000-07:002010-04-27T05:56:46.151-07:00THE VIBRANCE OF SPRING!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLWMe0pvYz_0UcDogfV4jFDNfaPvC_Vhu-Bhh9Fd6tBtMggCzbFqXIg3rGDCdnX89EEIgbFrlPcNtoylXBp5SjuwlbdeLsi_hv0NCm1IoEc_j9Sov1Eu-TlnoIEdgAMyNRRGhDI8pBY8/s1600/nj0937150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLWMe0pvYz_0UcDogfV4jFDNfaPvC_Vhu-Bhh9Fd6tBtMggCzbFqXIg3rGDCdnX89EEIgbFrlPcNtoylXBp5SjuwlbdeLsi_hv0NCm1IoEc_j9Sov1Eu-TlnoIEdgAMyNRRGhDI8pBY8/s200/nj0937150.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a> Everywhere I look, I am reminded how beautiful the vibrant colors of nature are! From my bright blooming azaela, to the tulips and other flowers that are popping out everywhere, to the vibrancy of <em>Coral, Turquoise and Lapis</em> I've been designing with! Just as nature provides us with quality rare earth finds, I continue to be inspired by nature, and continue to use only the best <em>natural materials</em> in my designs! </div><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Time to spice up your wardrobe?</em> Time for you to start looking the way you feel? Let the vibrancy in natural gems & stones accentuate! For a sampling of selection available, visit <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">http://www.jylwalker.com/</a>, go to "Contact Page" and click on ETSY button on left! There you can purchase directly! </div><div style="text-align: right;"> <em><span style="font-size: large;"> It's THAT easy!</span></em></div><div style="text-align: right;">Or... call or email me and set up an appointment! </div><div style="text-align: right;">865.360.3007</div><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="mailto:jyl@jylwalker.com">jyl@jylwalker.com</a> </div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">P.S. Jewelry makes a wonderful gift for </div><div style="text-align: center;">brides, birthdays, anniversaries & holidays!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">See you soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jyl</span></em><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-8014718077466917692010-02-09T08:37:00.000-08:002010-02-09T08:37:48.053-08:00LOVE IS NOT A SECOND HAND EMOTION!Remember the old song Tina Turner sang? What's Love Got To Do With It? <br />
<a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">LOVE</a> has EVERYTHING to do with "IT". I was just reminded of that this morning, in every aspect of my life, it IS without a doubt, the most important. Beginning with me, encompassing my family, friends, others, this life, this world, past, present & future! <br />
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When signs come into our lives it simply means we've got to make sense of them as they apply to our life situations - there is a message, and it's always personal (and usually profound). As I sat here this morning, I found myself doing research on O's & 0's. It took me to: what does it mean when there's a symbol inside a circle... and here's what I found: When any symbol is shown in a circle, it is an intuitive cue... the symbol beckons the viewer to be drawn in and included in the experience of whatever symbol or message the center may hold. For example, a cross in a circle... invites the observer to step inside the sacredness the cross represents, while at the same time, it holds in the holiness, like a capsule of honor. <br />
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A triangle, has long been used as a symbol of the Lord's love. Turn it upside down and it symbolizes the vessel in which love is poured or carried. Supposedly, the heart, is a graphic enhancement of the upside down triangle. <br />
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Symbols, circles, gems... alchemy. One of the very reasons, I believe, we are drawn to adorning ourselves, is that it is an outward sign of what we believe in. Think about it... when wearing a <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">necklace</a>, it hooks and you have.... a circle! If everything is energy, then.... each gem etc, represents something for us. <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">Valentines Day </a>is almost here.... what's your "symbol" for love? I work with EVERY budget! Ask me how you can earn FREE jewelry!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-9987363693363830562010-01-27T08:37:00.000-08:002010-01-27T08:37:59.646-08:00UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS...<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaRfNqvM2E88BvprNgoOap4FGLhHxbftDjUxh-AEtMkG1qG2TIBQxU0vsT19Ft5t3JdkC747YhiU1gpbazOzDNySfd4n2wU73vdUa5MMaidj92_jRM1drZ4UYe7LFZCfvvaMjT1N9dQw/s1600-h/IMG_2558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaRfNqvM2E88BvprNgoOap4FGLhHxbftDjUxh-AEtMkG1qG2TIBQxU0vsT19Ft5t3JdkC747YhiU1gpbazOzDNySfd4n2wU73vdUa5MMaidj92_jRM1drZ4UYe7LFZCfvvaMjT1N9dQw/s320/IMG_2558.JPG" width="212" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Celebrating togetherness by <br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">giving a gift</a> that is heartfelt<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Think back to the beginning, how you both felt when you were together. Every day seemed fresh and alive! The promise of love, tender moments, the exhiliarating energy, a heart fully open. The excitement of a new life together! <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VoBTj9TD6d00FJOrpL5zMDhZ4IoOItBDATS-S3Nl25C9x5Jw9OUqgW4D-69ZCcoH75aaBcr_sIQUndGN6cYI3sSHE2tk3rGPwBTG-w34kILKerY63x3uKbI2Hd0ZudV2Znso_4-Rf6g/s1600/IMG_2562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VoBTj9TD6d00FJOrpL5zMDhZ4IoOItBDATS-S3Nl25C9x5Jw9OUqgW4D-69ZCcoH75aaBcr_sIQUndGN6cYI3sSHE2tk3rGPwBTG-w34kILKerY63x3uKbI2Hd0ZudV2Znso_4-Rf6g/s200/IMG_2562.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nKqrlVyHKBSFb8zggA9B4eV5dRRgknXdHvP4LWwIShyphenhyphencVKDtMCYWjYrwkjBYTbssN_HJRp2JOpP8Ta3XRjhcr22ys4agoAv1pq4QcxtiXWzdpvpo1ZEMqrnKLB_PrO0_bgjNeOpcsg4/s1600-h/IMG_2554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>For <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">Valentines Day</a>, indulge her senses with a gift that lets her feel, well, much like those first years! Special, unique, honored... are a few of the words you might hear back from her, when you choose a <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">gift</a> that will put a sparkle in her eyes, and on her neck. Inspire Romance!<span style="background-color: white;"> Visit <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">http://www.jylwalker.com/</a> (Purchase through ETSY on Contact Page). Can't find the time? Email me at <a href="mailto:Jyl@JylWalker.com">Jyl@JylWalker.com</a> and I will come to you with a lovely selection to choose from! Also available at LizBeth Gallery, Park West Boulevard. <strong><em>CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE with <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">SOMETHING UNIQUE</a> and PERSONAL THIS YEAR!</em></strong></span><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-33640483443844154102010-01-15T07:22:00.000-08:002010-01-15T07:22:57.681-08:00FREE BRIDAL EVENT AT CLUB LECONTE!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">KNOXVILLE BRIDES Mark Your Calendars! </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Get inspired! </span><a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"> BRIDAL & GIFTS will be on display!</span><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-61134206630785532782010-01-14T14:07:00.000-08:002010-01-14T14:08:45.694-08:00KNOW HOW TO TELL IF A PEARl IS REAL?<span style="font-size: large;">Many times, I'm asked the question: <strong><em>"How can I tell if my pearls are real?"</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>Here's a little secret!</em></strong> The next time you want to know if a pearl is real or not, try this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If it feels rough and scratchy, it's REAL!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If it feels smoothe, it's FAKE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are many grades of pearls, many shapes and sizes, several varieties. The most affordable are Freshwater Pearls. Look for at least a B grade pearl, if not A grade. All pearls will have some marks, but A & B grade are the smoother ones, less lines, better shape, and affordable. Then again, some folks absolutely LOVE the ones with many lines saying it "adds character". Soon, I'll be releasing a "SPECIAL" for Valentines Day! Till then... mark your calendar to check back next week for pictures and prices! <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">http://www.jylwalker.com/</a>! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-71637761512094084002010-01-07T15:07:00.000-08:002010-01-07T15:10:52.411-08:00OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE NEW? I THINK NOT!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">It's a new year! What remains popular in jewelry for 2010? </span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">When</span> </span>you are considering the purchase of jewelry for your loved ones—or perhaps even yourself—by choosing the services of a jewelry designer you are making the gift especially unique! <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">A</span> custom piece is always appropriate as a gift! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Many</span> designers incorporate unique items into their creations as a way to ensure their jewelry is completely original, such as multiple metals (sterling/Gold Filled/Vermiel), pearls, diamonds, found objects, or other fine gemstones that give pieces a more contemporary feel. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">When </span>choosing an artisan piece that is already made, don't just be wooed by the color or the look, inspect the piece for the finishing details! <span style="font-size: x-large;">If</span> a piece is made with gemstones, check to see that if the material it is strung on breaks, you won't lose all those delicate beauties! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;">If</span> </span>it's all metal, check for a 925, 99.9, GF or 14K stamp. <span style="font-size: x-large;">If</span> it's not, you could be purchasing a metal that could have lead or irritating composition. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">How </span>is the piece finished? <span style="font-size: x-large;">Are <span style="font-size: large;">rings and</span> </span>joints soldered to ensure that your piece is truly well made?</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">If </span>the cost seems high, it might just be, that the Artisan has a special technique or it is more labor intensive... <span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">this </span>is what sets them apart from the rest. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Most</span> artisans who create this way, do it because they believe that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well. <span style="font-size: x-large;">And</span>, it ensures that this designer cared enough to create a quality piece!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">Most</span> designers, already have an array of unique pieces to choose from, but if you want something especially unique, you can sit with the designer and discuss which stones and metals you and your loved one like, and how large or detailed you want the piece. <span style="font-size: x-large;">You</span> want the designer to create a beautiful piece of jewelry, and you want to make sure the piece is well made, and the look is classic enough to be worn for many years to come. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">There</span> are many designers to choose from these days. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Every</span> one of them has something unique to offer. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Giving</span> a gift handmade by an Artisan, says you or the one you love, are unique, original and beautiful, and that you took the <span style="font-size: x-large;">"time"</span> to choose this gift for yourself or the one you love. <span style="font-size: x-large;">It</span> doesn't get better than that!</span></span> <br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-9377951970191922582009-12-04T05:51:00.000-08:002009-12-04T06:22:15.618-08:00WHAT DOES QUALITY REALLY MEAN THESE DAYS?<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">Quality is a word that is used a lot these days. Yet, my observation, my opinion, is that much of what is available in clothing, shoes, jewelry, other things.... are not the quality I remember before the days of, well, days past. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I get it, everyone's opinion is different. Mine, you may ask? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quality means, it's made with natural materials, hand chosen from reputable dealers, some of those dealers are the ones my father, who was a Fine Jewler, used for over 40 years! </span><span style="font-size: large;">I take great pride in my work, as he did in his. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can SEE and FEEL the quality! Just ask anyone who owns a piece made by me... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">COME SEE & FEEL THE DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF! VISIT WITH ME </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">at Liz-Beth and Co. on Park West Blvd, in Knoxville <a href="http://www.jylwalker.com/">http://www.jylwalker.com/</a></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Feel great about the way you look! Give a gift of Jewelry this Christmas! Not the store bought kind!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> Local Artisan's Jewelry offers high quality, stunning looks at an affordable price! </span><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4748669516480715467.post-73268418412704857432009-11-29T11:05:00.000-08:002009-11-29T11:12:14.767-08:00SETTING ONESELF APART FROM THE REST...<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-n-RZII-ZpL_F7UOAiQhl1ak08zzsTFt8txlODNh8UVwe7DsINu9c8x8UGVYiYp9pBHpIIdY_xlmXxov82nOI74hlabZo0sgbn4PYgmS9cTueC-Jpb4DJCOKJ4rmmXM3FW-i3_WUOxoA/s1600/IMG_2192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-n-RZII-ZpL_F7UOAiQhl1ak08zzsTFt8txlODNh8UVwe7DsINu9c8x8UGVYiYp9pBHpIIdY_xlmXxov82nOI74hlabZo0sgbn4PYgmS9cTueC-Jpb4DJCOKJ4rmmXM3FW-i3_WUOxoA/s320/IMG_2192.jpg" yr="true" /></a><br />
</div> <span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I've recently spent some time, looking through catalogs, and browsing on line and in stores, just to see what is available in the way of jewelry, and to see where I fit in to the bigger picture of the jewelry world.</span></em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> What I find, more and more, is either costume jewelry, where the metals are "unknown" and the baubles are cheap, or the total opposite, top of the line and very expensive. </em></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> The one area, where folks can look, but are often uneducated about, are local Artisans, creators of quality and affordable jewelry. Jewelry that most artisans take great pride in! </span></em><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000;">*</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Look for beads that</span></em></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000;"> are</span></em></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000;"> not just strung loosely, as if the necklace </span></em><em><span style="color: #cc0000;">were to</span></em></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><em> break, </em></span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>beads will be lost. </em></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>***This is where my work is</strong></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><strong> a</strong></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><strong> stellar option as I hand-knot between each</strong></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><strong> bead! And, if it's chain, it's soldered for a permanent quality piece!</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"> <strong><em>Be sure you visit me on Facebook on my new Fan Page</em></strong> for dozens of pictures of designs from 2009! Visit often for updated pictures!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Liz-Beth Gallery was aglow last night! Not with candles, but with beautiful energy. The Pendleton Show was a huge success! I've never seen the gallery so full, and the food that normally lasts till the end, was nearly gone by 7pm! The gallery was very crowded, and a-buzz with activity and conversation! It was a great opportunity get to know new people, and it was a delight to be able to share my work with them. </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite part is when folks want to "play" and try on my pieces, and I feel much gratitude for not only seeing it on them, but joy & warmth at their reaction to how it feels and looks on them! There is much to be said, about how "genuine" stones, gems & pearls call forth something in us. Somehow, they become a touchstone. We are drawn to particular colors, but beyond that, we are drawn to particular gems, because we receive energy from them... it has been that way since the beginning of time!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">My work offers a large variety of styles, prices and designs. </span></strong> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Contact me now ~ 865.693.1469 ~ to make an appointment in studio, or visit LizBeth Gallery and see Ann! </span></strong></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Come join me for a "PRE-HOLIDAY" show </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">sure to engage your senses and give you some great choices for your holiday gift giving. <span style="color: #6aa84f;">There is nothing... nothing, like being on the receiving end of a unique and original piece of beautiful jewelry or other original art, especially from "local" artists!</span> Through the Gallery, you are guaranteed quality!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> exhibit of originals paintings from acclaimed regional artists. </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">So much of how we see gemstones today, are based on the Zodiac Signs, and yet, there is an ancient history that is rich and varied. The one constant, is that there seems to always have been a sentiment attached to these natural beauties of the earth. </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sentiment, should not be neglected. Sentiment... true sentiment, is one of the best things in human nature. When life is darkened by fear... if illumined by hope, it gives to humanity a brighter forecast of the future. An optimism that helps people over difficult passages in their lives. </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Giving a gift that is lovingly handcrafted by a local artist, illuminates our creativity, and sparks delight, and rich sentiment in the receiver.</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">This year, I hope you'll look to those of us who work with our hands, creating something from nothing, blending the beauty of the natural world in a way that speaks to the beauty of your life and your relationships. I can be found... in my studio, 865.693.1469, at Liz-Beth Gallery, White Orchid Bridal and through The Brides Lounge. </span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">WOW! If you missed this one, you missed a lot of fun! Folks hung around for at least a half hour past the event's closing! The event was well thought out, planned and executed! One of my guests shared "The Owners really know how to put on an event here!" If you missed this one, no worry, there will be another one in January! There are some upcoming opportunities for networking I'll post as they come into view.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime, please spread the word about this <em>wonderful</em> new business! The Bride's Lounge is an unhurried place for Brides to come plan their wedding, without all the hassle. Great opportunity to plan the whole wedding in one place, all the way through the honeymoon! </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being a new vendor, I've some work ahead of me, but I am confident that Brenda and Rachel will provide quality service with wonderful energy and smiles! These two women, (Brenda pictured here) get MY vote for entrepeneurs of the year in Knoxville!</span><br />
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