Destination: Beach

As May draws near and thoughts began to turn toward summer and its fun activities, one activity that almost everyone enjoys is a trip to the beach. So to help swing your thoughts and mood in that direction, I have curated a treasury full of wonderful "beachy" items from many talented artisans and sellers on Etsy. Please take the time to visit this treasury, leave a comment or two, and look over some of the featured items.

Destination: Beach

Jetteam Members Have Necklaces, Too!

Necklaces curated by Jewelry on Etsy Team on Etsy

Different lengths, different textures, different colors, different styles. That's what makes the Jetteam so amazing. We have diversity and we can help you find just the right necklace for the right occasion. Here's a link to even more: https://www.etsy.com/pages/jewelryonetsyteam/necklaces?eref=

Jetteam Members Have Bracelets Galore!

Bracelets curated by Jewelry on Etsy Team on Etsy

Like bracelets?  The Jetteam has 'em.  Plenty of bracelets in all designs, styles, colors, and sizes to choose from.  You can see a nice collection of bracelets here:  https://www.etsy.com/pages/jewelryonetsyteam/bracelets?eref=

Mother's Day Gift Ideas from the Jetteam

Mothers Day curated by Jewelry on Etsy Team on Etsy

No matter what lady in your life you are shopping for this Mother's Day, the Jetteam has a wide variety of gift ideas that will give you plenty of ideas to choose from in all price ranges. You can see all the Mother's Day gift suggestions here:  https://www.etsy.com/pages/jewelryonetsyteam/mothers-day?eref=

Jetteam Team Page is Live With Plenty of Goodies

Beautiful Blues curated by Jewelry on Etsy Team on Etsy

The Jewelry on Etsy Team (Jetteam) has a wonderful collection of pieces from its members curated into fabulous sections that highlight various colors, styles, special occasions, and types of jewelry all created by the amazing Jets.  This first collection showcases pieces in beautiful blues.  It can be seen in its entirety at this link:  https://www.etsy.com/pages/jewelryonetsyteam/beautiful-blues?eref=

JETs Jewelry on Etsy Team: Death Toll Rises from Philippines Typhoon Haiyan -JETs Continue Fundraising Effort

JETs Jewelry on Etsy Team: Death Toll Rises from Philippines Typhoon Haiyan -JETs Continue Fundraising Effort

I Would Like to Present . . .

A good friend and fellow Jetteam member on Etsy is Norah Downey, owner of the the shop Silver Initial Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop/silverinitialjewelry.  Norah's unique, one-of-a-kind initials are crafted by hand making use of eco-friendly, recycled silver made with wax seals, many from as early as the 1800's.  Her designs are personalized and can be used as pendants, key chains, charms for bracelets, and many more uses.  Both men and women can enjoy wearing one of these designs.

One of my favorite designs is this one, which just happens to be displayed with my initial!

This piece is displayed very beautifully as a silk wrap bracelet.

The crafting of these beautiful initials comes from a very interesting history of wax seals. Most of us are familiar with the use of wax seals to seal letters, many of those between lovers.  Norah had eloquently described the history of wax seals in a section of her shop. You can read that history here:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverInitialJewelry/about/

                                These are just some examples of wax seals.

Norah has several sizes of initials ranging from petite ones . . .

to extra large ones . . .

If you are planning a gift for someone special in your life--or yourself--consider one of these lovely initials.  It will be an extra special treat.  Silver Initial Jewelry by Norah Downey