Reclaimed/Recycled......
Sterling Dot Ring

A tiny dot of reclaimed sterling silver graces this sweet little ring! Perfect by itself or can be combined with my stack rings for a bolder look! You can even pair it with rings you already own! This ring is ready to ship in a size 8-1/2 US or I can custom make one in your size if you like!

Do not forget to take advantage of Free Shipping within the USA, offer good through January 1, 2011!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,






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Initially Yours!

The ultimate in recycled jewelry that is uniquely yours! With a torch and some reclaimed sterling silver, I will melt silver scraps into a small bead. Then the bead will be hammer flat and stamped your own initial! This custom made ring can be worn alone for a simple look or can be combined with my stack rings, or any rings your already have!

The Initially Yours ring will be made to order, so please allow about 7 to 10 days for construction of your ring. Please be sure to read my shop policies about custom orders. At check out, include your ring size and the initial (one) you have chosen for your ring in the note to seller!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,


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A Short Stack

Three simple sterling silver rings that stack up together on your finger to look like a larger band. Yet the beauty of these rings is they are all separate! You can wear all three together, one alone or one with another ring, the possibilities are endless!

These sweet little stack rings have a hammered textured on the outside to catch the light, but are silky smooth on the inside for comfort! They will be made to order, so please allow about 7 to 10 days for construction of your rings.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,


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New Look - New Style - New Website!

Whew! I don't know about you, but life sure has been very busy! Over the last few months I have learned several metal smithing techniques, and made some big changes to my website!

Back in the spring, I took a two day metal smithing class at a local art center and now I am totally into working with a torch! In the classes I learned how to bezel set stones, as well as refresh my memory on soldering! It was a wonderful weekend and I came way with a rose quartz ring and a pair of turquoise earrings as well as lots of information and ideas for more jewelry!

I also purchased letter and design stamps for metal and have tried my hand at personalizing rings, necklaces and earrings! So in the near future, you will see some initial necklaces with birthstones, rings with initials and much more!

Last week, I started working on changes to Heart's Desires website and am pleased with the new look so far! This design is a breeze to work with and I definitely want to spend more time adding new pieces of jewelry to sell!

Some of the changes you will find on the website is a gallery of pictures, a blog page and best of all, many new pieces of jewelry! I hope you will take some time to browse through each section and leave a comment about what you think. Please be honest, if there is something you do not care for let me know! Here is the link: http://heartsdesirebead.com

In the mean time, here is some eye candy to get you started! Enjoy!

Blessings,

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.”

~ Albert Einstein

Blessings,

Double Hearts Ring

Just a few weeks ago Corra Liew, of de Cor's Handmade shared this free twin hearts ring tutorial on her blog! Since hearts have a special meaning to me and I loved the look of this sweet little ring, I just had to try making one!

Corra put lots of clear pictures of each step in constructing the ring and the written instructions were easy to follow too! After just a few practices with copper wire (which is strongly recommend!), I was confidently making rings with my good sterling silver wire!

One thing I will stress, use 18 gauge dead soft wire as is listed in the instructions, it does make a big difference in the construction of this ring! The final picture below became a heart with a swirl in the center because the half hard wire I was using became brittle and broke when bending the last loop in the second heart! But that ring is what I call one of my "happy accidents"!

In closing, I will add a little tip from me! If you do not have dead soft sterling silver wire, try annealing it with a torch, quenching it in a cup of water and cleaning off any fire scale with very fine steel wool. Your sterling silver wire will become very malleable which is much easier to work with! Please be sure to use all proper safety precautions and use the appropriate tools to anneal any metal!

Blessings,
Debra

The Copper Rose

Affordable Everyday Elegance

This sweet little ring is reminds me of a tiny rosebud just beginning to open. The Copper Rose ring is made with over two feet of natural copper wire that will take on a wonderful patina of it's own over time! It has a sturdy four wire band that will stand up to everyday wearing and at the great price of $8.00 (plus shipping), this ring is an affordable indulgence!

The ring pictured is a size 7-1/2 (US), but don't despair if this is not your size because I can make one equally as lovely and unique in your own size! Just be sure to include your ring size at checkout time!

To purchase this ring click on the add to cart button at the bottom of this post! This button will take you to Paypal; follow the steps to pay for your purchase (please note that you do not need to open a Paypal account to use their service). Upon the receipt of your payment, your order will be sent you enclosed in a shimmering organza bag; which is suitable for gift giving and storage. All of my jewelry is sent first class via the USPS with insurance to all customers living within the United States.

Thank you for looking!

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Cost - $8.00 per ring

plus shipping ($2.25)

Heart's Desire

Beading Company's

New On-Line Store!!!

Heart's Desire Beading Company's new on-line store is now open for business! You will find a wonderful collection of handmade wire wrapped jewelry in sterling silver, gold-filled and copper! Many of the items you will view in our store are one of a kind treasures!

Come visit us at:

http://www.heartsdesirebead.com/

Mention that you found out about our new on-line store here on heartsdesirebeads.blogspot.com at check out and get a free gift with your purchase!

Blessings,
Debra

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Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

The Wind and The Waves

A Copper and Agate Wire Wrapped Ring

A beautiful teal green 8mm agate round bead is surrounded in swirls of smooth and wrapped copper wire that are reminiscent of the waves and winds at the seashore!

This unique ring is very bold in design that has a three-wire shank wrapped in very fine copper wire, sturdy enough for everyday wear! Wrapped in non-tarnish copper wire, the patina will deepen slightly with wear but will not loose its beautiful copper color! If you prefer your copper jewelry to remain bright, you can clean it by gently rubbing a mixture of lemon juice and salt on it with a soft cloth!

The Wind and Waves ring is a size 7 (US) and will be sent to you enclosed in a shimmering silk bag with zipper closure, which is perfect for gift presentation and storage! Thank you for looking!

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The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey Him." Matthew 8:27

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In Circles

A Wire Wrapped Rhodonite Ring

The latest trend in jewelry is one very bold ring on your index or middle finger, and this ring definitely fits that description! It's big and bold with very unique and elegant details!

The focal stone is an absolutely gorgeous rhodonite cabochon oval that has many beautiful shades of pink, and just a few dots of black for contrast. The stone is surrounded by four wire wrapped swirls made of sterling silver and in between the swirls you will find plenty of 2mm faceted sterling silver beads for sparkle! With all these unique details, the top of the ring a bold 23mm by 18mm!

The shank of the ring is made with 18-gauge sterling silver wire that starts at the top of the stone and corkscrews down to the bottom of the stone. These three bands heavy gauge wire will really stand up to wear!

The In Circles ring is a size 9-1/2 (US) and will be sent to you enclosed in a beautiful silk bag with a zipper closure, which is suitable for gift presentation and storage!

Thank you for looking!

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Into the Whirlpool

At the center of a whirlpool of copper wire you will find an awesome agate bead loaded with color: Mossy green, ochre, and rust brown that all seem to be swirling around within the center! With all these gorgeous earthy colors, wrapping it with copper wire was the natural choice!

This 8mm agate bead stands a half an inch above the shank for a very bold statement and the four wire shank is strong and durable, able to stand up to everyday wear! Made with natural copper wire, not craft wire, it will take on a wonderful patina over time! If you prefer your copper to shine, an easy way to keep it clean is to pour Worcestershire Sauce over it!

The Into the Whirlpool ring is a size 9 (US) and will be sent to you enclosed in a shimmering organza drawstring bag which is suitable for gift presentation or for storage! Thank you for looking!!

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The Octopus

Agate and Copper Ring

A unique wire wrapped copper ring that will wrap itself around your finger like the tentacles of an octopus!

This gorgeous ring has a sturdy three wire base, that is ring is wrapped with yards of very fine copper wire and is strong enough to stand up to everyday wear! The natural copper wire will only change color slightly with wear because of a protective coating on the wire! You can clean your copper jewelry by mixing lemon juice and salt together to make a paste and rub gently to remove tarnish.

The focal point of the ring is a 12mm agate disk has subtle shades of rust, and mauve that combine perfectly with the copper wire! It is held in place by the two copper tentacles that curl around the side of the agate disk!

The Octopus ring is a size 8 (US) and will be sent to you enclosed in a beautiful silk pouch with zipper closure that is perfect for gift presentation and storage! Please see my shop policies for shipping information and thank you for looking!

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Here are some very interesting octopus facts:

They have three hearts, two that pump blood through the gills and one pumps blood through the body

Each tentacle has 240 suction cups to hold its prey (that’s a total of 1920 suction cups!)

If they loose a tentacle, they can regenerate a new one

They are completely deaf and communicate by changing colors

Lighting Bolt Ring

One hot little ring with a bolt of copper lighting shooting across it! The 12mm round agate has loads of gorgeous colors, rust brown, mauve and gray that all coordinate perfectly with the copper wire! Made with natural copper wire (not craft wire), it will patina nicely with wear. If you prefer the copper to remain bright, just clean it regularly by pouring Worcestershire Sauce over the wire! Size 6 (US)

Thank you for looking!

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Going International!!!

Heart's Desire Beading Company is now offering international shipping on all of the items in our Etsy shop! Stop by and see our great selection of handmade and custom jewelry as well as our wonderful selection of beading supplies! Please be sure to read all of the shop policies on shipping and thank you for looking!

Blessings,
Debra
Heart's Desire Beading Company

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Knoxville Farmers Market!!!

Come and see me at the Farmers Market in Market Square, downtown Knoxville, TN! This week I will be there Wednesday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m and Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have not been to the Market yet, come and see what Knox county has to offer! My two favorite booths are the butterfly lady and the cookie lady (the fried pies and lemon iced cookies are so yummy!). I will have lots of new earrings, bracelets and rings that I do not have listed on Etsy!

Blessings,
Debra

Disco Ball and The Midas Touch

I found these awesome Swarovski crystal beads the other day at my local bead shop! They are 15mm across and are the perfect focal point for the coolest rings ever!


My oldest son thought the ring in the top picture looked like a disco ball because the bead reflects light all around the inside of the ring! There are so many gorgeous colors and twinkles that photography cannot possibly capture!


The Midas Touch ring is in the bottom picture! The Swarovski crystal in that ring has a gorgeous gold finish which reflects light off the surface of the crystal with a mesmerizing glimmer! Since both the crystal and ring are gold, Midas came to mind right away!

Both of these rings are a size 7 (US) and will be listed in my Etsy shop soon! Thank you for looking!

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A Dream Within a Dream

Copper Wire Ring

This funky copper wire ring has many different levels of swirls and curves. Starting with one big curve of natural copper wire, not craft wire, it ends with a double level of hammered swirls. After the wire wrapping was completed, the ring was heated with a torch, to give it a unique patina! Lastly, this delicate little ring was buffed for a satiny smooth finish!

The Dream Within A Dream ring is a size 7 (US) and it will be sent to you enclosed in a shimmering organza drawstring bag, which is suitable for gift giving or storage! To see more about this ring, just click on the link below!

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Birthstone Ring in Sterling Silver

Something special for Mom!

A special birthstone ring for Mom, just in time for Mother's Day! This lovely little tassel ring is made with the birthstone colors of your family or children, and is custom made to your specifications! On the tassel ring pictured, I used 4mm Swarovski crystal cubes, but I can make this ring with round or bicones if you prefer! No two rings will be the same because the swirl on the ring depends upon the mood of the wire and the one constructing it! :)

This special little ring is for sale in my Etsy shop and on Ruebee, please click on the links below to check them out! The price quoted is for four crystals, but more can be added if needed for just a small charge. Your custom-made ring will be sent to you enclosed in a beautiful silk pouch with zipper closure which is perfect for gift giving and storage! Thank you for looking!

Please Note: If you are ordering this ring especially for Mother's Day, please be sure to order and pay for this ring on or before May 3rd! Have a Happy Mother's Day!

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Grace Adornare - Freshwater Pearls and Swarovski Crystal Ring

A gorgeous combination of freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystal AB bicones, this ring that will adorn your finger with grace! The perfect gift for the bride-to-be or the one you love! The shank of the ring is wrapped in yards of a very fine gauge sterling silver wire, and is very sturdy! After the shank was completed, then I carefully wrapped the pearls and crystals into a dome shape that stands a half an inch above the shank and is 7/8 of an inch in width. The pearls and crystals completely cover the top of your finger in total elegance! The Grace Adornare ring is a size 9 (US), it will be sent to you enclosed in an organza drawstring bag, which is suitable for gift giving or storage! Please click on the link listed below to see more pictures!


Many thanks to Christine Hayes of Fezelry for your wonderful ring tutorial!


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The latest trend in ring styles, one very bold ring on your index or middle finger! This ring definitely fits that description; it's big, bold, and very unique with lots of elegant details!

The rhodonite oval stone is absolutely gorgeous! It has many beautiful shades of pink, with just a few dots of black for contrast. That rhodonite oval makes the top of the ring a bold 23mm by 18mm! The stone is surrounded by four wire wrapped swirls made of sterling silver, which adds to the uniqueness of the ring! In between the swirls you will find plenty of 2mm faceted sterling silver beads for sparkle! The shank of the ring starts at the top of the stone and corkscrews down to the bottom of the stone, as you can see in the front picture. It is a sturdy three bands of 18-gauge sterling silver wire, so it will stand up to wear.

This unique ring is a size 9-1/2 (US), it will be sent to you enclosed in an organza drawstring bag, which is suitable for gift giving or storage! Thank you for looking!

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