Time to plunge into jewels!!
Yes, it’s true!
It’s official.
My jewelry is now available on-line.
Phew, I never thought I would say that.
But, it’s true, it’s true!
After years of folks asking me, what’s up with the jewels?
Customers wondering if there was an on-line venue?
And regular calls from my mom (who is my best model), telling me people ask her every time she is wearing my jewelry creations, where they can get some of their own on the internet.
There is a place.
And…
If you are interested in a tale of jewels?
Let’s see.
My jewelry adventures began around 1992.
I had several pieces of fine jewelry that I didn’t love anymore, so I took them all apart and made one great piece.
People would walk up to me while I was out and about, and ask me where I got it.
I promptly became inspired, and started into jewelry making madness.
There are huge gem and mineral shows in Arizona.
So I started going to shows, learning about stones and gems.
And wearing even more jewelry, which I already did a lot of.
Only because I love it.
Love.
Passionately.
In every job I have been in, some male co-worker always calls my gypsy.
Folks comment on my clanking charms and such.
And then, they want some of their own.
🙂
All those years ago, I plunged in the biggest way ever.
Buying tools, so many tools.
Endless beads, stones, silver, brass, copper, gold.
Vintage, new, Czech, Venetian, German…
Crystals!
Investing my whole savings account, many times over, at the bewitching gem shows.
I did huge jewelry shows showcasing my pieces.
Tables and tables of velvet displays, towering acrylic displays.
Mannequins.
So many mannequins.
(and mannequin make-overs)
Sculptural necks, display cases, lighting, credit card machines.
Packaging, boxes and sachets, and neverending information.
Knowledge.
Always learning.
And making, making, making jewelry at all hours.
Shows all over the place.
Renting spaces, folks hosting shows.
Trunk shows, jewelry shows, art shows.
Days of putting up displays.
Car loads.
When I met Mister Lovee he took a huge interest in my jewelry making.
As he once was, and his family continues to be, in the fine jewelry business.
And so, he became my right hand jewelry show man.
Putting up displays, taking them down.
Packing the car, unpacking the car.
Hours and hours of work.
Years and years of jewels.
Investments like you wouldn’t believe.
Hunts for treasures.
Endless hunts, and treasures found.
Learning about so many things.
And of course, being hard headed as I am, never taking a proper class.
But trial and error over years and years was a good teacher in itself.
I sold my jewelry when I was in college.
Then whilst being an interior designer.
When I left that career, I did jewelry solely, for about a year.
Then…
I went into real estate about 10 years ago, and started doing bigger shows.
Painting, making jewelry and working so hard at my job, all at once.
Then there were bigger jewelry diplays.
Longer hours of putting a show together.
More gem and treasure investments.
Making more jewelry than ever.
And then, almost 6 years ago, I discovered blogs.
As I built a blog and painted and sculpted, I still made jewelry.
But, I didn’t share my jewelry online, as I felt it was too daunting a process at the time.
What with everything else going on.
All the details.
All the photos.
Building a blog.
Opening an online art shop.
And, I was still trying to find my way in the internet world.
Until now.
I have plunged.
I am so excited to finally get to share jewels!
I hope this is the beginning of a really fun adventure.
Vanessa Valencia {Jewelry}
Now open at…
Yay!
ps: One other thing.
I accept credit cards in both my art and jewelry shops now.
So, if you don’t use Paypal, or would simply like another option…
You can now use your credit card directly, to shop in any of my shops.
Woo hoo! 😉
At last! Stunning work, dahling! Impossible to resist. xoxox
Oh woweeee your jewellery is so beautiful! what a talented woman you are! x
Thank you for sharing your jewelry! I got the bee earrings! They are so cute!
Congratulations on getting your jewelry online…..every piece is exquisite!! XOXOXO (I see them adorning many a neck, ear or wrist)
Miss Tara!!! xoxox
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Website: http://www.VanessaValencia.com
In a message dated 11/19/2012 1:53:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
A good time to unveil your jewelry line – good luck Vanessa. You are so talented!
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Vanessa….
You are truly a gal of all trades! Your jewelry is spectacular. I love it because it’s big….it makes a statement. How fun to wear a collection of gypsy baubles made by you.
Congratulations on your new shop and I wish you all of the success in the world!
🖤🖤
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
Congratulations on your new shop Vanessa, your jewelry is beautiful 😀
Oh my goodness….such beautiful pieces!!! Simply exquisite!!!!
holy crap! is there nothing you can’t do?? i am clicking my way over to check out your jewelry now!
love & blessings
~*~
Congratulations, Vanessa on your “on again” jewelry endeavor. Once jewelry making is in your blood, you can’t ever be free of it, at least that is what I know for sure! Much success and many, many sales to you. You do lovely work!! Karen
My sentiments exactly! Woo hoo!!!
Awesome! You are just in time for the latest jewelry craze!
Yes! Many Congratulations!
And one thing about Bling Bling, you can wear it with anything…even a hoodie, or p.j’s!!!
You definitely have an eye for the design factor.
You go girl!!!
Miss Teresa
I am so happy you have taken the plunge and put your jewels on line! For so long I’ve admired them from afar, watching you talk about selling them. I am so glad they’re now available! I’ve already bought a few pieces 😉 Perfect Christmas gifts! Soon enough I’ll snatch one up just for me though.
Just took a peek…your pieces are lovely. Best wishes on this new adventure. I have complete confidence that you will soar!
How fantastic, Vanessa! Congratulations! It’s beautiful! Twyla
Truly amazing jewlery..So many things to look at and see. Don’t know where to look at first. Yes, I will start at the beginning. So happy for you, that you opened another art shop. They are all works of art.
You are truly a gifted artest…Thank you so much for sharing it all.
Congratulations…Very very special pieces indeed! I will be squirrelling away my “must have” pennies to add your jewelry to my collection 🖤Debi
OH!! I had no idea!! You are a multi-talented dearie, indeed!! I know this new online venture shall be a success as all you do! : ) Happy Thanksgiving times to you and yours!! And hooray for all the pretty, dainty, glistening bobbles you are creating!!
Congratulations, Dear Miss Vanessa!
I am so very excited for you! Your jewelry is just enchanting! I’m now following and favoriting you from my shops as well…
Biggest hugs!
Betty
Wonderful Vanessa!!!!Such beautiful pieces you design!!! You have been blessed with many talents!!! Follow your dreams!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you the Boys and your Family!!!<3
This is so exciting, Sis! It’s about time! Remember when you used to have those elaborate jewelry shows that would bring ladies from all over town and they would pack themselves into the building to try to get a look at your jewelry? I say get a look, because it would sell so fast, that looking was all that was left for people to do.
Speaking of which… am I glad I got to your shop early and purchased that gorgeous necklace with the vintage Jesus and Saint Christopher medallions.
I am so glad I have some of your pieces. Especially the one with the dichroic glass charm. Although, they are all beautiful. Is it too much for me to wear them all at once? No, right? I am gonna wear all your pieces at once. Let’s see what happens.
I like Jewelry because it is interesting
Oh I am swooning VeeVee! After my devastating robbery a while back when those nasties took all my baubles old & new, I wasn’t sure any could be replaced. In particular my cherished garnet bracelet you made that I wrestled Debra B. for in our old parking lot. Your Mama is right everytime I wore that bracelet someone asked where I got it.Now I am coveting that gorgeous lavendar crystal necklace, might have to talk to my mister tonight about a Hanukkah gift ;)))Much success to you my dearest VeeVee. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Mr. Lovee and your furry babies!
I just love your enthusiasm! Makes sense that something you are so good at, so passionate about, would finally demand its spotlight 🙂
Beautiful, Vanessa!
Yay!!!! I am so super excited for you!!! I have always admired looking at your jewelry on your web page! Glad to see you bring it back!
xoxo
Dena
Woweee! They are all gorgeous. Your such a talented lady, Miss V and you must have bags of energy to make jewellery, paint pictures, take gorgeous photos and just generally be amazing! 🙂
Vanessala, I am so glad you have taken the show-us-your-gorgeous-jewelry-creations plunge! I wondered about them long ago, and now I get to see them! What fun you must have creating away. Such a multi-talented lady with sweetness to boot. : )
Gorgeous! Is there anything you CAN’T do? hehe….
🖤 Carolee
Congrats on your new adventure. I’ve been thinking of making jewelry but holding off till I get other stuff in order. Natalie (my daughter)’s boyfriend made her a lovely charm bracelet for her 15th birthday. He used his mom’s jewelry supplies. I was and still am so impressed. They met at her new school where she is doing really well after years of having a hard time. I’m so proud of her and her boyfriend.:)
Lady V, I had no idea that you did jewerly too. You are amazingly talented. Glad you are sharing that part of you with all of us. Now, I’m off to check out your Etsy shop.
The pictures are really very beautifull..This collection of design are super and very nice.New design are very good. all collections are pretty good and all the best for your future designs. http://www.robertyoungsculpture.com.au/
Jewelry can always assure a great presence to women. The above images of jewelry is awesome and moreover I liked all the necklaces. These type of shapes are rarely found!
The bonus is that if the number from a disposable credit card is stolen, it’s anonymous, and criminals can’t gain access to anything more than the dollar amount that’s still available on the card.
The bonus is that if the number from a disposable credit card is stolen, it’s anonymous, and criminals can’t gain access to anything more than the dollar amount that’s still available on the card.