What type of jewelry do you design?

I am a wired wrapper. Using wire to create jewelry dates back to ancient Egypt and Phoenicia. Utilizing ancient methods to design objects to be worn in the 21st century is challenging and an expression of my interest in history. I incorporate a variety of techniques to feed my love for “mixing things up”. I’m also drawn to asymmetry and tend to play with balance and color within my pieces.

I use high quality materials. A few favorites are: sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones, Swarovski crystals and, from time to time, 14K gold-filled wire makes an appearance. Good materials cost more but they are soooo worth it.

Where may I purchase your jewelry?

At this time, pieces available for purchase are listed on Etsy.com and ArtFire.com. I joined Etsy back in 2005 but my job required travel and many late nights. That left little time for anything else. I’ve recently made a career change to rectify this. Art Fire is a newer site founded to support handmade art and indie businesses. I joined Art Fire in 2009.

How do you ship your pieces?

Your piece will arrive inside a satin lined, organza pouch with ribbon drawstrings. You will also receive a mini Ziploc bag you may store the jewelry in to help protect it from tarnish. The jewelry, pouch, Ziploc bag and your receipt will be mailed in a sturdy cardboard box.

I try to keep shipping costs as low as possible. Since handmade pieces are very difficult to reproduce exactly, I insure every shipment for its full value. This protects both you and me. The insurance is included in the price of the item and will not be an add-on to your shipping charge.

Your purchase will generally be sent to you the next day. All orders received on Saturday or Sunday will be shipped on Monday (unless Monday is a USPS holiday, in which case it will be shipped on Tuesday). I will email you to let you know when your package was shipped so you can keep an eye out for it. Your jewelry will be sent via USPS First Class Mail. If you wish to receive it sooner, just let me know. I’ll be happy to send it Priority or Express if you are willing to pay the additional postage.

What is your refund and exchange policy?

I want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. I describe and photograph my work to represent it accurately. Since you and I may not have the same computer monitors, the colors in the photograph may vary but they should be close. If you purchase a piece and it is not what you expected, you are welcome to return it within 7 days of the date that you received it. Once I receive the return, I will be happy to refund your purchase price including shipping. I recommend that you insure the package if you return a piece. I am not responsible for returned items that are damaged or lost during return shipping.

What type of payment do you accept?

On Etsy, I accept payment through PayPal. You may use PayPal with or without a PayPal account. I have been a PayPal member since 2004 and trust them to protect my customers’ personal information and privacy. Please visit the PayPal Security Center if you have any questions or concerns regarding their services.

On Art Fire, I accept payment through PayPal or Google Checkout. Google Checkout also protects your personal information and privacy. If you would like to learn more about this service, visit the Google Checkout Buyer Tour.

Will you respect my personal information?

I will not share or sell any personal information you provide to me. I promise.

I have another questions. How may I contact you?

If you have any additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. I’ll be happy to help you.