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		<title>Maramia Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Hi, I&#8217;m Marie Szczesny (easily pronounced &#8220;sesny&#8221;), the owner and founder of Maramia Designs.
Not unlike most private businesses, Maramia Designs was created out of frustration. I simply grew tired of shopping for myself or for one of my friends, and finding nothing but overpriced and uninspiring choices when it came to costume jewelry. 
By sheer [...]]]></description>
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<td width="54%" align="left" valign="top">Hi, I&#8217;m Marie Szczesny (easily pronounced &#8220;sesny&#8221;), the owner and founder of Maramia Designs.</p>
<p>Not unlike most private businesses, Maramia Designs was created out of frustration. I simply grew tired of shopping for myself or for one of my friends, and finding nothing but overpriced and uninspiring choices when it came to costume jewelry. </p>
<p>By sheer coincidence (actually I have since seen the movie The Secret, so I know nothing is by coincidence), I found myself in a class learning to make jewelry and wow&#8230; before I knew it, an entire day had flown by and I don&#8217;t even remember blinking! <a href="http://handmadejewelrydesigners.com/preview/?p=32#more-32">Read More &raquo;</a></p>
<p><b>Price Range:</b> $50.00 to $500.00</p>
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What I learned that day about beading and crimping, and designing was challenging as I had no prior experience with this. Yet, I found myself completely in love with the idea of designing my own quality jewelry, and I made a decision right then and there that this&#8230;is what I want to do!<br />
In the short time that I have been creating these unique pieces, the word has spread faster than peanut butter on toast, and now, the majority of my business comes from referrals by my satisfied clients. Sometimes I don&#8217;t know what excites them more, the compliments they receive when wearing a Maramia Designs, or when they brag to their friends about having their own &#8220;private jewelry designer&#8221;.</p>
<p>Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you!</p>
<p>Marie Szczesny</p>
<p>P.s. Don&#8217;t foget to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maramia-Designs/293278156332?ref=sgm" target="_blank">join me on Facebook</a></p>
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		<title>Jewelry By Mignon</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Jewelry By Mignon consists of jewelry designed and handmade by me – Mignon. The jewelry started with beading and has progressed to include hammered designs, simple wire wrapping, and my latest addition is soldered designs. I work in sterling silver, argentium silver, copper, and surgical steel french hooks are always available for those who need [...]]]></description>
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<td width="54%" align="left" valign="top">Jewelry By Mignon consists of jewelry designed and handmade by me – Mignon. The jewelry started with beading and has progressed to include hammered designs, simple wire wrapping, and my latest addition is soldered designs. I work in sterling silver, argentium silver, copper, and surgical steel french hooks are always available for those who need them. Custom orders are always welcome including requests for 14 karat gold.</p>
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		<title>Carole B Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
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I design and handcraft necklace sets, beaded pens, beaded letter openers and glass lampwork pendants. I have always loved creating jewelry. the beads I use are enamel, swarovski crystal, handmade glass lampwork, sterling silver and czech glass.


www.caroleb4266.etsy.com





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<td width="54%" align="left" valign="top">I design and handcraft necklace sets, beaded pens, beaded letter openers and glass lampwork pendants. I have always loved creating jewelry. the beads I use are enamel, swarovski crystal, handmade glass lampwork, sterling silver and czech glass.</p>
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		<title>DK Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Diane, the jewelry artist behind DK Designs, has been beading for over 15 years, and has traveled to and attended many beading conferences and workshops learning many different beading techniques. She learned the art of &#8220;Lamp Working&#8221; over 9 years ago. &#8220;Creating Glass Beads with Glass Rods and a Torch&#8221;, sparked her creativity to produce [...]]]></description>
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<td width="54%" align="left" valign="top">Diane, the jewelry artist behind DK Designs, has been beading for over 15 years, and has traveled to and attended many beading conferences and workshops learning many different beading techniques. She learned the art of &#8220;Lamp Working&#8221; over 9 years ago. &#8220;Creating Glass Beads with Glass Rods and a Torch&#8221;, sparked her creativity to produce varied and unique jewelry designs. Diane&#8217;s creations can be seen on her website and at shows throughout the southeast.</p>
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		<title>The Jewelry Workroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
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The Jewelry Workroom offers unique and sophisticated handcrafted jewelry. An exclusive line of Mother of pearl button necklaces, jewelry for everyday wear and a line of high end, over the top designs for special occasions or just when you want it all!


www.jwlrywrkroom.etsy.com


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<td width="54%" align="left" valign="top">The Jewelry Workroom offers unique and sophisticated handcrafted jewelry. An exclusive line of Mother of pearl button necklaces, jewelry for everyday wear and a line of high end, over the top designs for special occasions or just when you want it all!</p>
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		<title>The Sassy Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
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My designs are hand crafted in the Pacific Northwest by me. I have lived here my whole life. Most of my pieces are one of a kind. Sometimes I will reproduce a piece due to its popularity. However, since they are handmade, they are always slightly different. Often I buy only one strand of beads, [...]]]></description>
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<td width="46%" align="left" valign="top"><a href="http://www.thesassybeach.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://handmadejewelrydesigners.com/img/sassy_lrg.jpg" alt="custom handmade jewelry utilizing only the finest materials, including freshwater pearls, man-made pearls, Swarovski crystal, crystal, glass, Italian glass, fire polished crystal and glass, shells, semi-precious gemstones, Tribal silver, Bali silver, silver, fine silver, copper, cord, leather and silk" width="281" height="239" hspace="3" border="0" align="left" /></a></td>
<td width="54%" align="left" valign="top">My designs are hand crafted in the Pacific Northwest by me. I have lived here my whole life. Most of my pieces are one of a kind. Sometimes I will reproduce a piece due to its popularity. However, since they are handmade, they are always slightly different. Often I buy only one strand of beads, etc. and when those are gone, they are gone. My stock changes rather quickly because once someone buys a piece, it is replaced with a different piece.  <a href="http://handmadejewelrydesigners.com/the-sassy-beach/#more-341">Read More &raquo;</a></p>
<p><b>Price Range:</b> $25.00 to $200.00</p>
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<p>I love the time spent with friends and by myself making and designing my jewelry. I find it very relaxing and fun seeing how everyone designs differently. I am always excited to design jewelry and want to share my excitement with you. I have the great enjoyment of being completely surrounded by water, sandy beaches, and beautiful mountain vistas which inspire my designs. I feel very lucky to have the advantage of living in a multi-cultural and diverse region to influence my artwork and designs.</p>
<p>I specialize in custom handmade jewelry utilizing only the finest materials, including freshwater pearls, man-made pearls, Swarovski crystal, crystal, glass, Italian glass, fire polished crystal and glass, shells, semi-precious gemstones, Tribal silver, Bali silver, silver, fine silver, copper, cord, leather and silk.</p>
<p>My crystals are top of the line in cut and shape to get the very best sparkle.</p>
<p>I do not use any products that have lead and nickel in them. </p>
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