Heart 'n Art Newsletter
June, 2004

New Pearls

Heart 'n Art New Pearls

June 2004 Edition

We'll be in the heat of the summer before long and looking for things to complement our lighter clothing. The shells and coral say "summer" and I've been working on some new things for you. The shell heishi and Hill Tribe silver anklets are great for when you might not want to wear a lot of other jewelry and they say that your style sense is not ho-hum. I made a new style in May using pink shells but I also have other colors. There are a couple of new earring styles that are a nice match and great for the summer. Next month, look for Hill Tribe silver watches. I just ordered a plain watchface with a large square dial that I think will be a perfect complement for the simple ethnic appeal of the handmade silver.

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NEW MATERIALS
FOSSILIZED CORAL: I bought an exciting new material called "fossilized coral". It's actually coral rock --very hard and smooth. The cutaway of the rock shows remnants of the wagon wheel-like skeletons from the sea creatures that inhabited it who knows how many years ago. It comes in a range of colors from nearly white to a medium brown tone and sometimes bits of rust, gray or sage green. There are two necklaces this month that illustrate how using different shades of the same material in the same design have a different look. I'll be looking for more of this material in different shapes on my next buying excursion. I have some Zuni bear shapes that I used for earrings and little pendants that you'll see on the site next week.
CORAL HEISHI: There are a few new designs with coral heishi and freshwater pearls this month. The supply of this material is very limited so there are just one or two of each piece available. The coral is a salmon color even though it might look orange on your monitor. I'll buy more if it becomes available, but that's unlikely since the unusual materials are usually only found once. The material is so nice, I'm actually keeping a bracelet and necklace for myself!!

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ORGANIC MATERIALS HELPFUL TIPS
SHELL WEAR AND CARE: In case you aren't already aware, I string everything on a marine grade stainless steel cable that's coated with nylon. This means that you can wear these items in salt water!! Just remember the shells are organic material and will bleach out with chlorine just  like your cotton, silk, or linen clothing. If you wear the shells in the ocean or a mildly chlorinated pool, just wash them with a little dish soap and water and rinse with clear water when you get back home. The best idea is to wash with a little shampoo while still wearing them when you take your after swim shower. If the shells begin to appear a little dried out, wipe a little vegetable or olive oil on them, let it soak in, and wipe away the excess.
A LITTLE STORY: I made a terrible mistake a while back and cleaned a Native American silver with red coral cuff bracelet with a
chemical silver cleaner. At the time, I didn't know not to use chemicals on organic materials. I had always heard about pearls but never connected the two. The coral became very gritty feeling and dried out. I thought the bracelet was ruined!! I oiled (and oiled and oiled) the material, rubbing the oil in with my fingers, and the coral came back to its original luster. I don't think it could take that kind of abuse more than once and I certainly learned my lesson! Now, I keep the silver in a tarnish free box but will use a little toothpaste (the cheap gel stuff with no grit works best) on my fingers and rub it into the silver parts and then just wash the toothpaste away with a little dish soap and rinse. Save your old battery operated toothbrushes for this. Just put in a fresh battery and you'll have a great tool for really getting into some of the tougher spots.

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Enjoy June… Hope that you can make it to one of the craft shows that we will be presenting at!! --Rhodie and Paul

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Upcoming Shows for this month

Definite

 June 12, 2004; 10 AM to 6 PM - Saturday Market Celebrate Harvard - Yale Regatta - New London Waterfront Park; New London, CT 06320 (map) (web)
Admission: free
June 26, 2004; Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM  - Arts & Crafts in the Rose Garden -, Elizabeth Park, Hartford, CT 06107 (map)

Check out  the whole show schedule at the Heart 'n Art website.

New products in last month

Shopping Cart = Shopping Cart In Stock  = In Stock, (#) = number available Custom Orders = Custom Orders

Anklets:

A040507
Anklet with pink rose shell heishi, strawberry quartz, pink jade, and Thai Hill Tribe silver (95%) and removable dangle. - Click for a larger picture
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Anklet with pink rose shell heishi, strawberry quartz, pink jade, and Thai Hill Tribe silver (95%) and removable dangle.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
A040507--9.5 9 1/2 inches $31.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
A040201
Two-tone anklet with handmade sterling silver and 14K gold fill beads and removeable sun charm dangle. - Click for a larger picture
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Two-tone anklet with handmade sterling silver and 14K gold fill beads and removable sun charm dangle.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
A040201-10.25 10 1/4 inches $51.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock

Bracelets:

B040511
Freshwater pearl, artisan crafted sterling silver, and peridot gemstone bead bracelet with toggle clasp. - Click for a larger picture
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Freshwater pearl, artisan crafted sterling silver, and peridot gemstone bead bracelet with toggle clasp.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
B040511-7.5 7 1/2 Inches $36.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
B040511-8.25 8 1/4 Inches $39.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
B040510
Natural coral heishi, green freshwater pearl, and peridot gemstone double strand bracelet with handmade silver beads. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
Compatible: N040510 (Necklaces)
Natural coral heishi, green freshwater pearl, and peridot gemstone double strand bracelet with handmade silver beads.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
B040510-7.5 7 1/2 inches $57.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
B040509
Natural coral heishi, and freshwater pearl double strand bracelet with handmade silver beads. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
Compatible: N040509 (Necklaces)
Natural coral heishi, and freshwater pearl double strand bracelet with handmade silver beads.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
B040509-7.25 7 1/4 inches $52.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
B040503
Sterling silver bracelet with handmade beads and toggle clasp. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
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Sterling silver bracelet with handmade beads and toggle clasp.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
B040503-8.0 8 inches $42.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart Click for more information on Custom Orders
B040501
Shades of amethyst, rose quartz, freshwater pearls, and grossiler garnet gemstones with lacy sterling silver beads and toggle. - Click for a larger picture
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Shades of amethyst, rose quartz, freshwater pearls, and grossiler garnet gemstones with lacy sterling silver beads and toggle.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
B040501-7.25 7 1/4 inches $40.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
B040501-7.5 7 1/2 inches $40.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
B040501-7.75 7 3/4 inches $41.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
B040501-8.0 8 inches $42.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
B040403
Sterling silver and black onyx gemstone bracelet with toggle clasp and onyx heart dangle. - Click for a larger picture
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Sterling silver and black onyx gemstone bracelet with toggle clasp and onyx heart dangle.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
B040403-6.125 6 1/8 inches $42.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock

Earrings:

E040506
Thai Hill Tribe silver earrings with puffed scallop shells, carved rose quartz, and freshwater pearls on French hook earwires. - Click for a larger picture
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Thai Hill Tribe silver earrings with puffed scallop shells, carved rose quartz, and freshwater pearls on French hook earwires.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
E040506 $14.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  4 of these In Stock
E040505
Thai Hill Tribe silver earrings with pitted scallop shells on French hook earwires. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
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Thai Hill Tribe silver earrings with pitted scallop shells on French hook earwires.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
E040505 $13.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  4 of these In Stock
E040504
Sterling silver leverback earrings with handmade beads of solid sterling, handmade in Turkey and Bali. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
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Sterling silver leverback earrings with handmade beads of solid sterling, handmade in Turkey and Bali.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
E040504 $17.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  5 of these In Stock
E040410
Sterling silver earrings with faceted and smooth rondel shaped black onyx semi-precious gemstones, French hook earwires made in Bali and handmade silver beads. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
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Sterling silver earrings with faceted and smooth rondel shaped black onyx semi-precious gemstones, French hook earwires made in Bali and handmade silver beads.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
E040410 $19.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock

Necklaces:

N040517
Fossilized coral and shell necklace with handmade sterling silver accents. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
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Fossilized coral and shell necklace with handmade sterling silver accents.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
N040517-17.5 17 1/2 inches $47.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
N040516
Fossilized coral and shell necklace with handmade sterling silver accents. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
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Fossilized coral and shell necklace with handmade sterling silver accents.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
N040516-17.5 17 1/2 inches $47.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
N040515
Abalone oval pendant on a double strand lace leather with silver accents. - Click for a larger picture
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Abalone oval pendant on a double strand lace leather with silver accents.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
N040515-16.5 16 1/2 Inches $22.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
N040515-17 17 Inches $22.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
N040514
Abalone rectangle pendant with sand dollar charm and freshwater pearls on a leather cord with silver accents. - Click for a larger picture
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Abalone rectangle pendant with sand dollar charm and freshwater pearls on a leather cord with silver accents.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
N040514-18 18 Inches $34.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
N040513
Abalone round disk pendant with sand dollar charm and freshwater pearls on a leather cord with silver accents. - Click for a larger picture
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Abalone round disk pendant with sand dollar charm and freshwater pearls on a leather cord with silver accents.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
N040513-16.75 16 3/4 Inches $34.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
N040512
Abalone round disk pendant with 24K vermeil beads on a double strand brown lace leather cord with 14K gold fill chain extender. - Click for a larger picture
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Abalone round disk pendant with 24K vermeil beads on a double strand brown lace leather cord with 14K gold fill chain extender.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
N040512-14 14 Inch $24.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
N040510
Natural coral heishi, green freshwater pearl, and peridot gemstone necklace with handmade silver beads. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
Compatible: B040510 (Bracelets)
Natural coral heishi, green freshwater pearl, and peridot gemstone necklace with handmade silver beads.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
N040510-17.5 17 1/2 inches $64.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
N040509
Natural coral heishi, and freshwater pearl necklace with handmade silver beads and 2 inch extender. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
Compatible: B040509 (Bracelets)
Natural coral heishi, and freshwater pearl necklace with handmade silver beads and 2 inch extender.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
N040509-18 18 inches $57.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  2 of these In Stock

Watches:

W040502
Sterling silver watch with sterling silver cylinder and wire beads and toggle end. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
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Sterling silver watch with sterling silver cylinder and wire beads and toggle end.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
W040502--7.75 7 3/4 inches $52.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart Click for more information on Custom Orders
W040404
Watch with faceted ruby jade rondels and handmade sterling silver beads and toggle. - Click for a larger picture
Detail View
Compatible: N/A
Watch with faceted ruby jade rondels and handmade sterling silver beads and toggle.
Item Size Price Cart Stock
W040404-6.5 6 1/2 Inches $51.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
W040404-6.75 6 3/4 Inches $52.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
W040404-7 7 Inches $53.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
W040404-7.25 7 1/4 Inches $54.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock
W040404-7.75 7 3/4 Inches $56.00 Click here to add this item to your Shopping Cart  1 of these In Stock

 

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