tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23058349266099831932024-03-20T02:46:39.470-07:00Sensitive Ears - Titanium and Niobium Earrings for People with Metal AllergiesTitanium & Niobium Earrings for metal allergies and extra sensitive ears.Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-30885558669047481812016-05-10T10:16:00.001-07:002016-05-10T10:17:52.831-07:00When a bride has a metal allergy…<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">When I got married 16 years ago, earrings for sensitive ears and necklaces for sensitive skin were hard to find. But today’s brides are lucky! Allergy-free wedding jewelry is accessible, affordable and as lovely as any girl could hope for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I love making <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/244709553/pure-titanium-hooks-cascading-pearls-and?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">custom wedding jewelry</a>! By the time a bride contacts me, she has already been planning her wedding for months, and her imagination is full of sparkles and dreams. So our discussions to plan her wedding jewelry are creative and fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As the 2016 wedding season approaches, I thought I’d share some photos from some of my recent custom wedding jewelry orders. Both of these brides had ordered <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/238871222/crystal-earrings-titanium-earrings?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">titanium earrings </a>or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/62049685/hypoallergenic-gold-niobium-hoop?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">niobium earrings</a> from Variya in the past, and I was honored they contacted me to create their wedding jewelry. Mira and Brittany were a pleasure to work with, and looked radiant in their custom bridal jewelry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Mira has a metal allergy and had given up on wearing earrings after a
bad experience in high school. But her mom, who also has sensitive ears, has had success wearing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/86263609/pure-titanium-or-niobium-hoop-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">titanium earrings from Variya</a>. So Mira
decided to give us a try too. I’m so glad she did! She is a lovely customer and I was delighted with her on her custom designs. She looked stunning in
her custom earrings and necklace made from Swarovski crystals and
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">The pearls shone and crystals glittered on Mira's titanium earrings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Brittany has been a fabulous customer for many years, I was ecstatic when she contacted me for custom jewelry for her big day. We worked through a couple design ideas and the result were titanium earrings that made such a statement, she didn’t need any other jewelry! (If you click on the photo, it will open a bigger image so you can get a closer look.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Brittany wanted a beautiful and subtle pop of blue to accent these lovely earrings</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you to these lovely brides for sharing these stunning photos here. I'm honored that they chose Variya for their wedding day!</span><br />
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-20290271119903526592016-03-15T08:44:00.003-07:002016-03-15T09:15:02.414-07:00What's Happening Today: Custom Designed Necklace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This beautiful custom necklace was finished up and packaged as a very special birthday gift today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While it's not the usual fare of <a href="http://www.variya.etsy.com/" target="_blank">earrings for sensitive ears</a> that you read about here, the wearer-to-be does have skin that is sensitive to sterling silver, so this necklace is composed of natural brass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What is most fun about this lovely necklace and what I just LOVE about doing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/45688875/custom-wedding-jewelry-consultation-and?ref=shop_home_active_23" target="_blank">custom work</a> is the special meaning behind every custom piece. The significance of this piece is the gems: <a href="http://www.gia.edu/garnet" target="_blank">garnet</a>, <a href="http://www.gia.edu/amethyst" target="_blank">amethyst</a>, <a href="http://www.gia.edu/pearl" target="_blank">pearl</a> and <a href="http://www.gia.edu/rose-quartz-description" target="_blank">rose quartz</a>, and not in the way that you would probably first guess. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Did you guess birthstones? Nope. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This custom necklace was made for fans of the show <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Universe" target="_blank">Steven Universe</a>! Gems are a big part of the story line, so I'm thinking it's probably I could get excited about!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think this is such a creative and thoughtful gift. I did not know a thing about the show until I was commissioned to do this piece and although I still have yet to see it, I read a little about it and it's pretty interesting and creative. Here is a quick excerpt explanation:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;"> "It is the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming-of-age_story" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;" title="Coming-of-age story">coming-of-age story</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;"> of a young boy named Steven, who grows up in the town of Beach City while living with three magical humanoid aliens, the "Crystal Gems" </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet_(character)" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;" title="Garnet (character)">Garnet</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">, Amethyst, and </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_(character)" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;" title="Pearl (character)">Pearl</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">. Steven, who is half-Gem, goes on adventures with his friends and helps the Gems protect the world from their own kind."- Wikipedia</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rose Quartz has a place somewhere in there too, but I haven't figured out where yet. Now I might have a new show to follow and I'm sure my son will be delighted to join me!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the meantime, I had better get back to work on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6548452&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">titanium </a>and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6919236&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">niobium earrings</a> orders for my wonderful customers with sensitive earlobes! Please feel free to <a href="http://titanium-earrings.blogspot.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank">contact me</a> any time with a custom order request - I love working with my customers to come up with unique and meaningful designs!</span></span></div>
Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-36924306407352605402015-12-02T09:52:00.002-08:002015-12-02T09:57:19.289-08:0012 Days of Variya Jewelry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My metal allergies were so severe I was reacting to my own wedding ring! I’d given up hope on ever wearing earrings again … until I discovered that my sensitive ears were happy with pure titanium. No more infections, no more itching, no more naked earlobes. I’ve been making t<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6548452&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">itanium earrings</a> I can wear since 2008, and my earlobes are so happy. (Yours will be, too!)<br />
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When you order these chic <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/206441251/pure-titanium-or-niobium-hoop-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_19" target="_blank">titanium or niobium hoops</a>, you get your choice of three gemstone dangle drops. These classic hoops are meticulously hand filed at the ends for smooth edges and utmost comfort for your sensitive ears. Many of my customers tell me these are their go-to earrings for everyday wear.<br />
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You can make almost any earring work for your sensitive ears. Mix and match from my interchangeable dangles or hang your own dangles from these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/95710933/pure-titanium-or-niobium-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_1%20%20https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=11305330&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">pure titanium or niobium earring hooks</a>.<br />
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Tis the season for free shipping! Shipping’s on me for anything you order from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>, including custom wedding jewelry. So you'll have pretty earrings in your ears and extra money in your pocket. Merry Christmas!<br />
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SIX years on Etsy.</h4>
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I opened my Etsy shop in 2009. Six years and over two thousand sales later, I still love making jewelry! I never get tired of hearing my customers tell me how they're so happy to finally be able to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya/reviews?ref=shop_info" target="_blank">wear earrings once again</a>.<br />
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Seven days is the max you’ll have to wait from when you place your order till I send it your way, with free shipping, tucked inside a pretty box. If it’s a smaller order, like a pair of these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/168265468/titanium-knots-stud-post-earrings-big?ref=shop_home_active_20" target="_blank">classic stud earrings</a> (perfect for recovering from allergic reactions, by the way), I can usually ship within just a few days. So if you’re considering ordering jewelry for a Christmas gift, order soon and you’ll get your goodies with plenty of time to spare.<br />
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You will love the way these gorgeous <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/211732038/niobium-earrings-hypo-allergenic-natural?ref=shop_home_feat_2" target="_blank">druzy agate drops</a> go from silvery grey to shimmery white. They’ll look exquisite under the lights of a holiday party. These are limited edition so get them before someone else does!<br />
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My sweet niece just got her ears pierced, and rather than jamming cheap metals or alloys into those young lobes, she’s wearing pure grade one titanium that won’t cause an allergic reaction. Such a lucky princess.<br />
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That’s you when you show up at a holiday party adorned in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174959958/pure-titanium-smoky-quartz-freshwater?ref=related-4" target="_blank">elegant Variya dangle earrings</a>. Many of my customers have told me they’re thrilled to be able to wear dangles again. I know how they feel.<br />
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The year David Guetta’s song “Titanium” was released (2011) and the average number of days it remains stuck in my head after I accidentally hear it on the radio. Nothing against the song, but I prefer my type of titanium. Pure, grade one. Pliable, yet durable. The answer to the cry of millions of sensitive ears! <a href="http://titanium-earrings.blogspot.com/2014/04/pure-titanium-only-please.html" target="_blank">Check out this post</a> to see what’s so great about titanium.<br />
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For your <a href="http://titanium-earrings.blogspot.com/2014/01/birthstone-jewelry.html" target="_blank">custom birthstone jewelry</a>, of course. And if you’ve never liked your traditional birthstone, don’t worry! There are alternates. My August baby friend who has always disliked the pale green peridot was thrilled to learn her alternate birthstone is sapphire. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/Variya?ref=owner_profile_leftnav" target="_blank">Contact me</a> if you're curious about your alternate birthstone. I'll send you a chart to drool over. <br />
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I'm having so much fun with special deals this weekend! Today is small business Saturday. I'm celebrating with a $5.00 coupon with any order - perfect for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya/search?search_query=jewelry&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">gifting jewelry</a> to someone you love and getting a little cash back for your next order! Shop small biz today and try my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6548452&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1&ga_search_query=jewelry" target="_blank">titanium collection</a>, my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6919236&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">niobium collection</a> or a lovely <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6281892&ref=shopsection_leftnav_6" target="_blank">necklace </a>or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=10785935&ref=shopsection_leftnav_7" target="_blank">bracelet</a>! Today is a great deal - don't miss it!<br />
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-33263069211872888842015-09-15T11:01:00.000-07:002015-09-15T11:05:14.115-07:00Titanium vs. Niobium: The Ultimate Metal Showdown<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Six years ago when I first started making <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6548452&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">allergy-free titanium jewelry</a>, there weren’t a lot of options out there. (At least not that I could find—which is why I decided to make them myself!) Since then titanium jewelry has become a lot more popular—happy news for those of us with sensitive ears!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then a few years in to my titanium jewelry venture, I started learning more about niobium—another pure non-alloyed metal that many people with metal allergies have success wearing. I did some research, made myself a trial pair and recruited a few friends to be my guinea pigs. Success! So I added a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6919236&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">niobium line</a> to my Etsy shop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since I started this shop I’ve made over 2,000 sales and many more offline—mostly to people like me who had allergic reactions to most earrings and who had thought they were doomed to naked earlobes for life. Of those sales only three people have ever had any kind of reaction to my titanium or niobium earrings. And when we exchanged their earrings for the other metal, they were good to go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Customers often ask me questions about which is better: niobium or titanium. Here’s what I tell them:</span><br />
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<i>Hi I just ordered some titanium studs from your website. My daughter got her ears pierced in February and they still haven't healed. We have done everything we have been told except try titanium. Is this the right thing to try now and are your earrings truly nickel free? We are just really frustrated and tired of infected ears.</i><br />
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<i>Hi Stacey, </i><br />
<i>Thank you for your order and for contacting me. I'm sorry your daughter is having so much trouble! You are definitely doing the right thing to try titanium. My titanium is grade 1 pure titanium from a trusted U.S. supplier whom I have been with for years. There is absolutely no nickel. I have yet to have a customer who could not wear either titanium or niobium and most can wear both.</i><br />
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<i>Would you recommend starting with trying titanium first or going with niobium?</i><br />
<i>-Carrie</i><br />
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<i>Hello, </i><br />
<i>I've gotten several different earrings from you and I believe they were all titanium. Should I try niobium? Are they both equally good for extra sensitive ears? Is one more tolerated than another or does it depend on the person or are they both pretty equal? I really want the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/162258040/pure-titanium-or-niobium-genuine?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">pearl post earrings</a> but I'm not sure which metal I should go with. </i><br />
<i>Thanks! </i><br />
<i>-Stella</i><br />
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<i>Hi Stella, </i><br />
<i>Thank you for contacting me and for choosing my earrings! You should give niobium a try! Most people can wear both because they are pure metals. Make sure you use pure niobium (which is what I offer). If you order niobium from me and find that you can't tolerate it I would be happy to exchange it for titanium. </i><br />
<i>Cheers, </i><br />
<i>~ Variya </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you have questions about niobium vs. titanium that aren’t answered here, please <a href="mailto:variyajewelry@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact me</a>. I’d be delighted to help find an answer for you.</span><br />
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-63400154443670764282014-04-23T09:32:00.001-07:002014-04-23T09:35:49.885-07:00Moms are the BEST!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Check out this fun email exchange!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Hello, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>I received the earrings in the attached photo as a gift and don't know who they're from. They're beautiful! I want to thank whoever sent them. Do you know the name or any information about the person who ordered these? </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Thanks! </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><span style="color: black;">-Ashley</span></i> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hi Ashley, </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What a lovely surprise!! They did not leave any information with their order, except their email address. I am contacting them to make sure it's okay if I forward it to you… just in case they want to stay a secret admirer ;) </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Cheers, </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>~ Variya </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hello [secretadmirer@email.com] </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Ashley received her earrings and contacted me to thank you! Can I forward your email address to her so she knows who you are? And maybe your name (which I do not have!)? </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Cheers, </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="color: black;">~ Variya </span> </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Thanks, Variya. I'm her mom—she knows me!!!! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>To Ashley and Mom – OOOHHHHH this is SO SWEET!! I told her I had to contact you in case you were a secret admirer =) What a thoughtful Mom! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>~ Variya</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Aren't moms the best? Speaking of moms... we've got some fabulous Mother's Day gift options for yours.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/48669277/the-life-story-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">This custom designed bracelet tells your family history. Guaranteed to be a winner at Mother's Day brunch.</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/169393238/custom-birthstone-necklace-in-sterling?ref=shop_home_active_12" target="_blank">This heirloom quality sterling silver birthstone necklace features a hand forged pendant so that new birthstones can be added as your family grows.</a></span></td></tr>
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-9308543910504494632014-04-22T07:36:00.000-07:002014-09-23T15:02:40.541-07:00Pure Titanium Only Please<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I thought I’d share this exchange between a customer and me because our conversation might help clear up some questions about titanium.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I found your shop on Etsy when searching for titanium earrings. I definitely have problems wearing regular earrings, and I recently tried implant grade titanium studs with great success. My goal now is to hopefully replace the wires on earrings I own so I can wear them. It seems like you offer titanium wires, which is great.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My main question right now is are the titanium earrings and wires you sell pure titanium? I'm not sure if implant grade titanium differs from what you sell. Any information would be very helpful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thank you in advance,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heather*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>(*Not her real name.) </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I wrote back to Heather and told her that I use <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya/about?ref=announce" target="_blank">pure Grade 1 Titanium for</a> all my earrings. Most titanium earrings on the market are produced from implant grade titanium, which is an alloy (meaning it’s mixed with other metals). And alloys are the most significant cause of reactions, which is why we enforce a strict <b>Pure Grade 1 Titanium Only Policy</b> here at Variya HQ.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heather seemed to me like the type of person who would appreciate more than just a basic answer. So I sent her <a href="http://www.supraalloys.com/titanium-grades.php#" target="_blank">this link to a site that explains in detail all about the different grades of titanium</a>. Here’s what it says about Grade 1 Titanium (the type I use for all my earrings):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Grade 1 titanium </b>is the first of four commercially pure titanium grades. It is the softest and most ductile of these grades. It possesses the greatest formability, excellent corrosion resistance and high impact toughness. Because of all these qualities, Grade 1 is the material of choice for any application where ease of formability is required. These include:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Chemical processing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Dimensional stable anodes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Architecture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Medical industry</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Marine industry</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Automotive parts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Airframe structure</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Variya earrings</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Just kidding. I added that last one. But seriously! Marine industry?<i> Airframe structure?</i> We’re in good company, my friends. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6548452&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">Variya's titanium earrings</a> are not only allergy-free but ultra durable. I don’t even know what “dimensional stable anodes” are, but I like the sound of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The good news is: Heather and anyone else concerned about allergic reactions to earrings can rest easy when ordering from Variya. <a href="http://titanium-earrings.blogspot.com/2013/06/summer-school-for-sensitive-ears.html" target="_blank">What sets my work apart from most “hypo allergenic” jewelry</a> is that I use only pure grade one Titanium (and Niobium—but that’s another post) in my earrings. No alloys, no metal sensitivities, no allergic reactions, no more itchy earlobes! </span><br />
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-92098189271245726672014-01-03T14:34:00.000-08:002014-01-03T14:36:54.192-08:00Birthstone Jewelry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have a problem. Correction: I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">had </i>a problem. See, I’m super sentimental and family means the
world to me. So the idea of birthstone family jewelry is right up my
sentimental little alley. My problem is (was) that most birthstone necklaces
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">a. gaudy, tacky and/or cheesy </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">b. run-of-the-mill (a serious problem when it comes to
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">c. way out of my price range </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In a worst-case scenario, all three problems apply. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A few years ago I came up with an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48669277/the-life-story-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">exciting alternative to the typical birthstone jewelry options</a>. When my mom and my mother-in-law both
lost their only living parent in the same year. I wanted to do something extra
special for them for Mother’s Day that year to commemorate the family they came
from and family they created. So I came up with the idea for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48669277/the-life-story-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">family birthstone bracelets</a>. The Life Story bracelets were a big hit, and you can <a href="http://titanium-earrings.blogspot.com/2013/04/this-jewelry-tells-story.html" target="_blank">read the story here</a>. </span></div>
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concept for custom birthstone family jewelry. A good friend of mine told me she
wanted to give her mom an extra special piece of jewelry for Christmas. Her mom
doesn’t wear bracelets, so we dreamed up a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/169393238/custom-birthstone-necklace-in-sterling?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">necklace </a>alternative. </span></div>
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multi-colored-birthstones! At first I was a little concerned about how we were
going to incorporate all those colors and make the necklace pretty enough that
my friend’s mom would actually want to wear it. I am very picky about the
jewelry I make, and I’m only willing to attach my name to pieces that I’m 100%
happy with. But I love my friend, and I’m always up for a challenge—so I took
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I designed, shaped and hammered this pendent myself. That’s just how picky I am. Everything's gotta be <i>juuuuust</i> right. </span></td></tr>
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For one thing, I get a sneak peek into people’s stories and lives. In this
case, I learned that my friend’s mom has many fond family memories that involve
the beach. My friend’s mom grew up going to the beach her whole life and
continued the tradition with her own family. To commemorate her parents (my
friend’s grandparents) we attached a tiny seashell at the back clasp of the
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chain represent the birthdays of each of the seven kids. The charm on the
pendent is for the birthday of the only grandchild. There’s only one grandchild
in the family right now, but with seven kids . . . buckle up because there's sure to be more! New birthstones can be added to the pendant as the family grows.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Custom heirloom birthstone jewelry can be anything you want it to be! When I made a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48669277/the-life-story-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">birthstone Life Story bracelet</a> for myself, I incorporated antique beads from my grandmother’s old jewelry into the piece. </span></td></tr>
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jewelry that captures your family’s story, please <a href="mailto:variyajewelry@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact me</a> and tell me
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“bespoke jewelry”? I hadn’t, at least not til the other day when I read <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/15/fashion/bespoke-jewelry-made-with-you-in-mind.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&pagewanted=1&adxnnlx=1383679434-hAYhNM/Ie4xxjc08Qs/Dqw" target="_blank">this article on the New York Times website</a>. If you’re short
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came across the article around the same time I got the disappointing news that
Etsy—the <i>formerly</i>-handmade online marketplace—changed their guidelines
to allow people to sell mass produced items. When Etsy started in 2005, it was
a great alternative to the abundance of online marketplaces selling
mass-produced products. It was a place where artisans could sell their handmade
products. It was a place where shoppers could browse hundreds of thousands of
artisans’ shops and they could have confidence that all the products were individually
made by the seller. It was a place where we were all taking pledges to buy
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focusing on “authorship,” which means as long as the artist came up with the
concept, they can send it out to be mass produced and still sell it on Etsy.
I’m not the only one who is upset about the change. As soon as the announcement
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have anything against mass produced products. I mean, that’s pretty much every
item of clothing I own (with the exception of a hat I bought in Peru and my
grandma-knitted slippers). IKEA makes an appearance in more than one room of my
house. There’s no handmade stamp on the tumbler I use to polish titanium wire
or the pliers I use to wrap it around precious stones. So of course mass
produced is okay. I’m just bummed that Etsy is moving away from their
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proud mama who receives a multicolored band of knotted strings from her little
girl, or a wealthy traveler who commissions a custom-made ring from a chunk of
sapphire she acquired on a trip to Madagascar, there’s something so very
special about owning a piece of jewelry that no one else in the world has. This
is why I adore handmade jewelry. Each piece is a little (or, in some cases, a
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best-sellers, and I make a lot of them. Sometimes I make so many, I feel like I
<i>am</i> mass producing them! I see these babies in my mind when I’m trying to
fall asleep at night. But if you could come to my studio . . . [Sidebar: I
don’t actually have a studio. I make jewelry in our guest room/office, and
sometimes at my kitchen table. But writing "my studio" makes me feel
glamorous.] Anyway, if you came to my studio/guest room/office/kitchen table on
a day when I’m whipping up a batch of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55646797/titanium-grace-stud-earrings-pure" target="_blank">Titanium Grace earrings</a>, and if you plucked two of them off
the pearly pile, you’d notice small differences. The swirls go different
directions. The spaces between the wire are different. Sometimes when I have an
extra cup of coffee there's an extra swirl and I have to start over!</span></span></div>
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pieces of custom jewelry—I mean, pieces of <i>bespoke</i> jewelry—which are
totally, completely unique. A customer in Chicago
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allergies have really limited options in the earring department. People often
contact me with specific requests for their sensitive ears or for their
children’s sensitive ears, and I love being able to offer exactly what my
customers need and expand their options. For example, earring posts are a
standard length, which is a bit of a problem since human earlobes aren’t a
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wait! Before that last school bell rings and you grab your floppy straw hat to head for the beach, stick around for this lesson on sensitive ears, metal allergies and what makes earrings truly allergy-free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Several years ago, I developed a metal allergy and embarked on a mission to make my lonely, naked earlobes happy once again. I had a lot of questions at the time, and maybe you do, too. If you have more questions than what's covered here, please feel free to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya/about?ref=announce" target="_blank">contact me through my Etsy shop</a> or leave a comment here. If I don't know the answer, I'll do my best to track it down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alloy alloy alloy! Alloy is a mix of metals, and you never know exactly what’s in the mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alloys dominate the body-piercing scene. The metal mixes have their upsides: they’re flexible but strong, they don’t rust, and they’re not too heavy. But many people have allergic reactions to one or more of the metals used to create alloys.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Terms like “nickel-free” and “hypoallergenic” are actually kind of meaningless. For starters, there aren’t any across the board guidelines about what those terms mean. So “nickel-free earrings” can actually just be nickel free in their coating but use nickel or nickel alloys in the base. So that means as the coating wears off, your poor sweet sensitive ears are exposed to the nickel (or more likely, nickel alloy).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>I used to be able to wear any earrings—even cheap-o earrings—so why are my ears sensitive now? </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If your body is sensitive to something, it often gets worse over time with more exposure to the offending allergen (alloy alert!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The upside is that if you limit your exposure to allergens on a regular basis, your body may be able to handle occasional exposure with no problems. One of my customers used to have severe allergic reactions to every earring she tried. Nickel free, sensitive ears, hypoallergenic, even gold—you name it, her ears hated it. Then she found out about pure titanium earrings and discovered Variya. After a few years of wearing no earrings (boo!), followed by a few years of wearing Variya’s allergy free titanium and niobium earrings (yay!), now her ears can handle wearing high quality gold and even the occasional cheap-o earrings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">However, that's not true for everyone. Some people's allergies get worse as time goes on. Full disclosure: my sensitive ears cannot handle anything other than pure titanium or niobium.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Everyone is different and responds differently to metals in jewelry. But one thing is for certain: my customers have always had success with Variya's earrings made from pure titanium or niobium.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The titanium and niobium that Variya uses are PURE. I use only grade one pure metals for any part that touches the skin. A lot of other “hypoallergenic” jewelry is surgical implant quality, which is an alloy and can cause allergic reactions. For the overachievers in this class, here’s <a href="http://www.supraalloys.com/titanium-grades.php" target="_blank">more info on metal grades and alloys</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Okay, class is over. Now let’s get on with summer! Here are some of my favorite summertime jewelry picks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">With iridescent waves of blues, greens and gold, these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100974456/pure-titanium-paua-shell-silver-swirl?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">paua shell earrings</a> call to mind the cool ocean depths. Suspended by pure titanium kidney wires and accented with a silver plated swirl, these earrings can't go unnoticed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Have you noticed that pearls are making a comeback? Thank God! There's something so delightfully feminine about pearls. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These fabulously mod <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71622006/sleek-pure-titanium-wishbone-earrings?ref=shop_home_feat" target="_blank">titanium wishbone earrings</a> feature polished vintage pearls. They are very light and comfortable to wear (as all summer jewelry should be!). The pearls are available in classic white or elegant grey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Margarite is a girls’ name that means 'pearl,' and it's the name I’ve bestowed upon these perfect-for-summertime <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60615809/margarite-pure-titanium-earrings?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">pearl earrings</a>. Sterling silver plated ovals hang from titanium ear wires. The lovely wire-wrapped freshwater pearls will sway gracefully in the summer breezes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is one of my favorite pieces of all time. Exquisite jasper, genuine aquamarine, sterling silver, Swarovski crystals and genuine Peruvian blue opal intermingle on this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85016302/peruvian-blue-opal-ocean-jasper-in-blues?ref=shop_home_feat" target="_blank">fabulous necklace</a>. The extra long lariat can be worn long, layered, doubled, draped down the back, or any other way you can imagine. It’s a perfect piece to spice up a cocktail dress or give a hip edge to your casual summer look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Speaking of summer . . . may yours be filled with sunshine, ocean breezes and beautiful jewelry (allergy-free, of course)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Can anyone else relate to getting more and more sentimental as you get older? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I’ve always been sentimental. I save things. I adore traditions. Things related to family and love make me teary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It doesn’t take much to get the tears flowing. I cried at my son’s kindergarten graduation . . . and <span style="background-color: white;">10 weeks later</span> when I dropped him off for the first day of first grade. I cried a couple weeks ago when I thought about my mom coming to visit (because I wanted to see her, just to be clear!). I cried when my husband shared <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg6r-IeH7ss&feature=artistob&playnext=1&list=TLUv_kdNK8qFI" target="_blank">this video</a> with me. I cried just <i>thinking</i> about writing this blog post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I think it’s because the more time goes by, the more I realize how quickly time goes by. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My son is approaching the age where he won’t want me to tuck him in at night anymore. So these days, even when I’m exhausted and just want to send him upstairs with a peck on the cheek, I’m really making an effort to put him to bed every night with a story and a song—<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ITMRQKrWyA" target="_blank">like this one by Steven Curtis Chapman</a>, which I’ve been singing to him ever since he was in utero.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The idea for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya/search?search_query=life+story&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">Life Story birthstone jewelry</a> was born out of my sentimentality and love of family. When my mom and my mother-in-law both lost their last living parent in the same year, I wanted to do something extra special for them for Mother’s Day that year. I’ve always loved birthstone jewelry, but I wanted this piece to be more. I wanted to create a piece to commemorate the family they came from and family they created. I wanted it to tell their life story. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I made a bracelet for my mom, using vintage pearls that belonged to my grandmother (her mom). The first strand of pearls starts with the birthstones of my mom’s parents. The second strand begins with my parents’ wedding anniversary stone, followed by the birthstones of my siblings and me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The bracelet I made for my mother-in-law uses a similar pattern and includes a charm of Czech glass in the colors of the Italian flag to commemorate her cultural heritage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This past Christmas, the idea grew. I wanted to create a special gift for my sister, something meaningful but simpler than the bracelet. So I developed the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/122089749/family-birthstone-life-story-custom?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Life Story necklace</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I made a necklace for myself, as well, and I love wearing it because it tells so much about my own family’s story. The birthstones for my husband, son and me are suspended from an antiqued sterling silver plated chain. An asymmetrical feature on the side includes three tiny pearls for my siblings and me, and the gems next to the pearls are my parents’ birthstones. It reminds me of each of them and keeps them close to my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mother’s Day is coming up, and I can tell you from personal experience that these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya/search?search_query=life+story&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">Life Story jewelry pieces</a> make a guaranteed winner of a gift. The day my mom received her bracelet in the mail, I got a message on my phone that I couldn’t even decipher through her tears and hiccups. I couldn’t have been happier! (We sentimental types like to make other people cry so we have company.) </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Next time you're in the mood for a good cry, feel free to snag my <a href="http://spoti.fi/10idgU9" target="_blank">Spotify list</a> of my latest most sentimental songs. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Whether it’s for you or for a special gift for someone special, I’d love the opportunity to work with you to create a custom piece that tells your family’s story. We’ll add sentiment to birthstone jewelry by incorporating history and personal touches. We can integrate elements of a vintage jewelry piece that carries special meaning to you. Some of my clients choose to add a charm near the clasp to say something significant about their family. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Delicate pink pearls on this bracelet speak to the strength and bravery of the breast cancer survivor who received this bracelet as a gift. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tiny silver scissors make a perfect charm for this hair stylist's Life Story bracelet.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">From now through Mother’s Day, my Life Story birthstone jewelry—<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/122089749/family-birthstone-life-story-custom?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">necklaces</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48669277/the-life-story-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">bracelets</a>—are on sale. Mention coupon code Sentiment2013 when you order and get 15% off your custom jewelry. </span></span></div>
Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-15703512577340091712013-03-04T17:07:00.003-08:002013-03-05T05:26:15.666-08:00The 2013 Color of the Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I never knew there was an official <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055" target="_blank">color of the year</a> until I stepped into the world of jewelry making. But now that I know, I’m all in! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">March is the perfect month to do my color duty and highlight this year’s Color of the Year—<b>emerald</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For some reason, I’ve always adored St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe it’s my way of honoring the trace of Irish heritage way back down the family line. Or maybe it’s because I live in one of the snowiest parts of the country, and St. Patty’s Day tells me spring is just around the corner. Whatever the reason, as soon as February makes its exit, I start adorning my house in green (i.e. emerald), googling St. Patrick’s Day trivia to create a game for my eight-year-old, and hiding lucky little shamrocks around the house with surprises inside.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">He is usually more excited than he looks here. Or maybe I am more excited than he looks here.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I even wrote a limerick to celebrate the delightful collision of St. Patty’s Day and the 2013 Color of the Year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ahem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There exists a group called Pantone.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">They name colors for all that we own.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Every year they will choose</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">a winner of hues and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">this year it’s the em-e-rald tone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And now, I’m pleased to introduce <b>Variya’s 2013 Color of the Year / St. Patrick's Day line of hand-crafted, allergy-free jewelry</b>. (Drum roll and Celtic music, please...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When these emerald green goldstone globes sway from delicate gold figaro chains, they catch the light and show off thousands of sparkles from deep within. The pure niobium ear wires mean that most people with metal allergies can wear them allergy-free! For more photos or to order a pair, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/123935491/gold-niobium-emerald-green-goldstone?" target="_blank">visit my etsy shop</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stacked with seaweed quartz in varying shades of green, these pure titanium earrings are very light and comfortable. The polished titanium is meticulously hand-filed for an ultra smooth edge. You can <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67369242/pure-titanium-wishbone-earrings-siren?" target="_blank">order your pair here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What's this? A matching necklace for the Siren Song titanium earrings above? You're going to want to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/27571866/siren-song-necklace?" target="_blank">check out this necklace in my etsy shop</a>—there's so much to it, one photo doesn't do it justice. The Siren Song necklace is made with gorgeous green seaweed quartz and accented with crystals and antique silver. Agate chips dangle asymmetrically, just to keep things interesting. An antique silver scroll clasp finishes off this captivating piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To me, these earrings whisper elegance and romance. If only we had St. Patrick's Day dinner parties like we do at Christmastime. I'd wear these with a deep emerald green dress. Hm, I'm getting an idea... Emerald green jasper drops dangle from Celtic gold accents, and tiny green jasper faceted globes accent the piece. As with all Variya's earrings, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/124282134/bronze-niobium-dangle-earrings-with?" target="_blank">these ones are friendly for sensitive ears</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by. You can go <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya/search?search_query=green+&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">here</a> for all things green at Variya. Happy St. Patrick's Day, and may your 2013 be filled with good things of emerald hue!</span><br />
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-74054036662103515652013-01-24T12:53:00.000-08:002013-01-26T14:06:19.220-08:00A Valentine's Day Love Story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Once upon a time, there was a lonely red bead. The red bead was
pretty and shiny, and she had lots of friends. But she longed to meet that special someone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Around that same time,
there was a lonely piece of grade one pure titanium wire. The wire was
strong and radiant and hypoallergenic, and he had plenty of wire pals to hang out with. But he couldn't shake the feeling that his life was somehow empty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then one day, a jewelry designer named Variya decided it was time to create allergy-free stud earrings that were really, truly allergy free. Variya
had seen lots of earrings claiming to be allergy free, but often only the posts were made from hypoallergenic material while the earring itself contained alloys that would touch sensitive ears and cause an allergic reaction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So Variya chose a pretty red bead and a sturdy titanium wire and twisted them together to create a stud earring that was a perfect mix of classic and edgy<span style="font-size: 12pt;">—</span>and of course safe for sensitive ears. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">True love at last! The red bead and titanium wire lived happily ever after.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Like any good love story, the love didn't stop there. Variya's customers were happy, too. The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54705665/titanium-glo-earrings-red-pure-titanium" target="_blank">titanium glo earrings</a> became an instant hit and sparked a colorful collection, leading to the happy match-making of many more single beads and lonely wires. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One of the happy customers, inspired by her new titanium stud earrings, asked Variya to make three matching friendship bracelets that she could give to her two best friends. Variya adores custom orders and agreed immediately.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Everyone <i>loved</i> the friendship bracelets. The customized tags on the bracelet reflected the character of each member of the three amigas: Old Soul, Beautiful Mind and True Friend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Variya's customer sent a photo and wrote that, "We are so very happy with the finished bracelets! One cried and the other teared up when they opened their gift. Thank you so much for making me able to give them such a special and memorable gift." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Aww... see how the love just keeps on spreading? And to think it all started with one lonely bead and a solitary piece of wire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In the name of love, why not treat yourself to a pair of these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54705665/titanium-glo-earrings-red-pure-titanium" target="_blank">titanium glo earring studs</a>? Consider it a Valentine's Day gift to your earlobes. If you're dreaming of a color you don't see in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?ref=top_trail" target="_blank">Variya's Etsy shop</a>, just ask and she'll work her match-making magic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Or perhaps you're looking for a Valentine's Day gifts for a friend. Consider <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87497524/oxidized-silver-custom-friendship-cuff" target="_blank">a friendship bracelet</a> that perfectly compliments the earrings and expresses your love for your friend.</span><br />
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-36385232042373944652012-12-23T14:09:00.000-08:002012-12-24T09:39:41.647-08:00Variya's Half Dozen Days of Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">First things first. Before you start reading, you're going to want to have the "12 Days of Christmas" tune ringing in your
brain. If you need a refresher, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8" target="_blank">here's a fun version</a>. But come
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks for this creative idea goes to Danielle, who also takes <a href="http://daniellehillphoto.com/" target="_blank">creative photos in the D.C. area.</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">An <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/256142297526483833/" target="_blank">old CD rack makes another great jewelry organizer</a>.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Titanium and niobium allergy-free earrings make for happy, healthy earlobes.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">After eight years
of naked, lonely earlobes, the day I discovered titanium earrings was a happy
one. Most people with metal allergies can wear pure titanium and niobium with
no allergy problems. All my earrings are made with grade 1
pure titanium or niobium—including these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60076601/pure-titanium-stud-post-earrings" target="_blank">classic titanium studs</a>, which I’m
<i>giving away</i> to one of you lucky readers! Leave a comment and tell me about a unique
holiday tradition you have. The day after New Year's I’ll pick my favorite and
send you a pair of these allergy-free earrings to make your earlobes oh-so happy.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">Allergy-free hooks and gemstone dangles let you mix<span style="font-size: x-small;"> and</span> match to create your own earrings
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Normally when you purchase a pair of
these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=11305330" target="_blank">titanium or niobium allergy-free hooks</a>, you get to pick two complimentary
dangles. But for this third day of Christmas gift from me to you, pick
three! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=11305330" target="_blank">Order your hooks here</a>, choose your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95717548/interchangeable-free-drops-for-pure" target="_blank">complimentary dangles here</a>, and getchyo
glam on! Use coupon code 12DAYSBLOG at checkout to get your three free dangles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When I used to charge for shipping, the average order ran around $4. But now shipping's on me! Anything you order from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya" target="_blank">etsy shop</a>, including <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6989372" target="_blank">custom wedding jewelry</a>, includes free shipping. </span></div>
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are good for everything from a holiday party to running errands in a baseball cap. These
simple hoops are meticulously hand-filed at the ends resulting smooth edges and
made with pure, allergy-free niobium to make your sensitive ears comfy and
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-14201733848360458522012-11-21T07:06:00.000-08:002013-01-26T13:59:23.655-08:00Giving Thanks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I just love this time of year. Winter hasn't fully hit, thankfulness is in the air, and there's a day coming very soon when I can gorge myself on pumpkin pie without a bit of guilt. One more day, just one more day...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are plenty of truly significant and deeply meaningful things that I'm thankful for. (People, for example. And pumpkin pie.) But on the lighter side, here are five small things I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving.</span><br />
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1. Semi-precious gemstones.</h4>
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<i>The reason I started making jewelry in the first place. </i> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These
stones bring out the little girl in me. Shiny ones, sleek ones. Creamy
ones, earthy ones. Dazzling, beautiful, glimmery, shimmery, satiny,
glassy, iridescent, <i>irresistible</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I bought some pieces of pyrite a long time ago and I've been mentally composing the perfect piece in my mind for months. Finally this week I got around to composing this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/115676365/green-and-raw-pyrite-with-mixed-oxidized" target="_blank">Pyrite necklace and earring set</a>. I'd be lying if I said I won't be just a little sad to see this one go.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115676365/green-and-raw-pyrite-with-mixed-oxidized" target="_blank">necklace</a> features an edgy raw pyrite chunk with gorgeous green pyrite accented
with faceted sparkling pyrite rondelles amidst luscious sterling silver
mixed chain and wire, finished with a spring clasp. The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115680483/titanium-earrings-facted-pyrite-teardrop" target="_blank">titanium earrings</a> are made with beautiful sparkling faceted pyrite teardrop briolettes that sway from
luxurious long swaths of oxidized antique sterling silver accented with
green agate, on allergy free pure Titanium hooks.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115676365/green-and-raw-pyrite-with-mixed-oxidized" target="_blank"><br /></a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115676365/green-and-raw-pyrite-with-mixed-oxidized" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr>
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<i>The greatest music invention since the walkman.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm one of those people who works better with music. Scratch that. I'm one of those people who <i>only</i> works with music. Honestly, I won't wash dishes unless the right tunes are playing. So on behalf of all music-addicts, thank you, <i>thank you</i>, Spotify for feeding our addictions in a user-friendly way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Looking for some creative inspiration? Or maybe just some great tunes to keep you company while you bake pumpkin pie? I <a href="https://twitter.com/variya" target="_blank">shared a playlist</a> with some of my faves on Twitter. Check it out <a href="https://twitter.com/variya" target="_blank">@variya</a>! </span></div>
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<i>It's old. It's clunky. And I love it.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We've been through a lot together, this camera and me. I know all its quirks and idiosyncracies. I'm thankful for my camera because it allows me to convey the essence of <span style="background-color: white;">Variya's handcrafted jewelry</span> to my customers so they know what they're buying without having to trek all the way to upstate New York.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">By the way, I'm running a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya" target="_blank">sale from Black Friday through Cyber Monday</a>. </span><br />
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<i>It's just around the corner.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hooray, hooray! Wedding season is coming (right after Pumpkin Pie Day, Christmas, and a few cold, snowy months). Right up at the top of my list, along with semi-precious stones, weddings are one of the things I love most about creating jewelry. I <i>adore</i> working with a bride to create the perfect design for her wedding and seeing how happy she is to have the exact custom designs she dreamed of for her most special day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">While I'm on the subject, I have to send a<i> </i></span><i><span style="background-color: white;">Happy </span><span style="background-color: white;">TWO YEAR Anniversary</span> </i>shout-out to my dear friend Christie over at <a href="http://bedsidesign.com/" target="_blank">Bedsidesign</a>! It's hard to believe two years have flown by since I designed her <a href="http://www.variyajewelry.blogspot.com/2011/05/our-latest-beautiful-bride.html" target="_blank">nautical inspired bridal jewelry</a>. Her fabulous husband gifted her with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/53877041/tangerine-crush-necklace-carnelian-and?ga_search_query=orange" target="_blank">this piece</a> for their one year anniversary last year as well. What a catch he is! Happy Anniversary Christie & Ian. I wish you many incredible years of bliss to come!</span><br />
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<i>They connected me to the world.</i> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I signed up with Etsy in 2009, and it's been a sweet three years. I'm approaching 500 sales in 10 different countries... all from my little jewelry-making corner at my house in upstate New York! Not that I wouldn't <i>mind</i> a trip to Tahiti to deliver a pair of earrings on my way to the ocean-side hot tub with a piece of pumpkin pie in my hand... Oh, sorry. Spaced out there for a sec. Anyway, if you're the crafty, creative type, here's a 2013 New Year's resolution idea for you: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/sell?ref=so_sell" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white;">Sell your stuff on Etsy!</span></a> Give it a try ... you just never know! And if you do, please tweet me <a href="https://twitter.com/variya" target="_blank">@variya</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/conversations/new?with_id=7233173&ref=pr_contact&show_panel=true" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white;">message me</span></a> a link to your shop so I can check it out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, there's my list. I'd love to hear what's on yours. Happy Thanksgiving!</span></div>
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has been a big month for outer space. Astronomers have
discovered three new planets just in the past few weeks! One
of them is twice the size of Earth and has perfect conditions for creating
diamonds. A planet that makes diamonds.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I called these <b>"Starry Starry Night."</b> But these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62946411/starry-starry-night-pure-titanium" target="_blank">devastatingly sexy titanium earrings</a> could also be called "Show Stoppers."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Stunning blue goldstone shimmers and sparkles amidst a cascade of delicate silver chain. These are the kind of earrings that make me want a date night. </span></span></div>
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handmade with pure titanium or niobium for allergy-free earring wearing. Then pick
from our treasure trove of gemstone, crystal and pearl <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=11305748" target="_blank">dangles</a>. You can mix, match and
layer to create the perfect earrings to go with anything and everything.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm always fascinated with the names of paint colors, and in awe of whoever comes up with the absolutely creative and unending names for millions of hues. Once, while looking for the perfect shade of purple I came across "Nairobi Sunset". I have never been to Nairobi (my husband has), but the vision that elicited in my mind's eye was incredibly gorgeous! .. of course now when I google it, it does not come up.. oh well you'll have to shrug off you 21st century propensity for suspicion and trust me.. it was a beautiful shade of purple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here are some beautiful shades of purple for your sensitive ears:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/72169718/niobium-natural-brass-filigree-amethyst" target="_blank">Violet Hill</a> : Niobium wires suspend delicate Vintaj natural brass diamond filigree
accented with genuine amethyst and chalcedony drop briolettes in
luxurious shades of purple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/42910825/affection-pure-titanium-earrings-purple" target="_blank">Affection in Titanium:</a> A myriad of
Swarovski crystal in shades of purple sparkle below a handmade oxidized
sterling silver frame radiating with edgy class, swinging from simple
titanium french hooks. (* on SALE this month!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/29524782/purple-and-violet-vintage-ceramic-and" target="_blank">Blackberry Sorbet:</a> Vintage ceramic and glass in hues of purple and violet swing from allergy free Titanium ear wires. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/61346453/titanium-glo-earrings-purple-pure" target="_blank">Titanium Glo:</a> A classic stud style with an edgy swirl and a splash of eye catching
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Check out more from Variya <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">here</a>. Contact us if there is something more specific you are looking for, we love custom orders! </span></div>
Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-83182347264269235522012-07-03T14:59:00.002-07:002012-07-03T14:59:56.558-07:00We Now Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Program...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yes, this is a blog dedicated to sensitive ears and wearing earrings again; but if you have read anything about me, you know that<a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/charities.html" target="_blank"> I have a passionate conviction to care for those in need</a>. So I am taking a moment to, in my best small way, try to help people in need on the Northside of my city who have lost a vital resource and hope to have influence on the ones who can choose to give them hope of a replacement of that resource. Please watch this video if you have time and share it if you have another couple seconds to post it somewhere. <br />
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If you live or have lived anywhere near a Wegmans grocery store you know how they are beloved. If you've ever moved away to an area where they do not exist, you know the luxury that is Wegmans. This grocery store was not a luxury, it was a vital resource to many people on the northside of Syracuse, NY. There is no other competitor or option for them to buy fresh food from. Wegmans has given until Friday, July 13th to make a case for them to
essentially change their minds and sell the space to another grocer. Wegmans has always seemed to be community minded, let's hope together they will continue that mission.</div>Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-43645146583535809542012-03-22T16:04:00.002-07:002013-01-26T14:01:13.497-08:00Now the Options for Titanium are Endless!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For real. Did you <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">think since you have sensitive ears the days of lovely lobes were over? That an up-do or sexy long earrings were out of the question? NO WAY my friend! We are just getting started here. I'd like to introduce you to our latest designs in Titanium - Interchangeable earrings! That's right - mix, match and layer to your heart's content. Be your own style maven, and always have the right earrings to rock anything. Below is a sampling of our latest options, click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">here</a> for more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Stunning faceted chocolate jasper striated with tones of creams and blues wire wrapped in oxidized sterling silver. Create your own perfect earrings by mixing, matching and layering drops of your own choosing! Check out our options <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=11305748" target="_blank">here</a> - and check back often, we're always adding new choices.</span></div>
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-88082774821806711342012-02-24T14:44:00.001-08:002012-02-24T14:45:44.799-08:00A Little Luck for Your Sensitive Ears!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A selection of St. Patrick's Day colors for you and your sensitive ears to celebrate! <br />
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I can't quite put my finger on WHY I love St. Patrick's Day, but there's just something about it! I have a little bit of Irish descent, but nothing my family really ever spotlighted. Maybe it is because the holiday starts a look towards a long awaited spring, or maybe it really is in my blood! I definitely intertwine the festivities of the upcoming holiday into the next few weeks with my own family, including shamrocks around the house, St. Patty cookies, and a bit of green food coloring in various foods on the 17th!<br />
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You can jump in too, with some of these colors of the Irish! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55153552/sugar-drops-pure-titanium-earrings" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsaB_0InV86TbgJz1a2nGjQ-Z9NlosPWBuHjB0WPLSrvmSlU1fRhdjhxBOqoavKPkSmJ4H7LZV_rBg_EV-OlNr4rHN4Qo4ysNG_qpWnTVIjUrOErf_Ko36EeBG65Fuc9Sq4xCw9c_3fOs/s400/Titanium+Irish+Colors+earrings.jpg" width="336" /></a></div>Gorgeous frosted glass wire wrapped and encircled in antique silver suspended from titanium ear wires. Available in your choice of orange, green or light yellow.<br />
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"May your home always be too small to hold your friends." –Irish toast <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44616111/mint-faceted-glass-drops-niobium" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXM4mBEv7QKJgHEqBjO0w_4y5X7IV1NrlnhZbtWBO3YqKo1TuoBBUW9kG8m2Wl1VIjLLP6xaQP5ywB444dzj2V14a7fRFUoIV67cNowCJl0BAF738YNf1v52z6bYvdr8E2qsMv4zmXjH8/s400/Green+Niobium+earrings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Handcrafted bronze colored Niobium kidney wires coupled with beautiful mint green faceted glass drops wire wrapped in antiqued bronze. Stunning.<br />
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"May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, but never catch up". –Irish saying <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62049685/niobium-simplicity-niobium-hoop-earrings" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9W4PzkqD6NfFPt8rsVXXNjCYezHAqazdk37-A0Lt7EaHNLnRicFDOLnWckKJY0vh4YZUf9xr8VrferOMPQ2GzQXRYaZ_xIIx6UwWa3S0VFiC8zpYT5JfLgODPOl6wVzB1cnj9y9G2LLI/s400/Niobium+Hoops.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Chic, classic golden Niobium Hoops. These simple hoops are meticulously hand-filed at the ends resulting smooth edges and utmost comfort for your sensitive ears.<br />
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"May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live." –Irish saying <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55897981/titanium-cassonade-earrings-tangerine" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6zXQiE2XwlPGF3NRYvw04ebcNewkkkzcYj5fC3If5NMYSWjw6ae3TuDpLV8_OYytdT7gHMoX9sXhDN4MyDrVgq9APaIowgmu2VftpjRRHKkiQZNcOjvfSP7aIvryms6QkRfoF5w0xKJk/s400/Titanium+Orange+earrings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Titanium Earrings with high quality orange faceted glass drops wire wrapped in sterling silver. Classic & stunning.<br />
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"A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have." –Unknown<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66358648/niobium-hoops-with-interchangeable" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Ovih-AhBn-HxwIy7_moDEfzAuhebR5DfWHe1aGu8zmYXyBF9iO1EKTM8zVWqMaHoaPi_cLoQdoXVN6jocZ_Z_yeEFc-xsuRR5z4GM7JTNupnSYR4AMYcKGk8KZHkZCD29l41pnSyeWk/s400/Niobium+Green+dangle+set.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Chic, classic golden Niobium Hoops meticulously hand-filed to a super smooth edge, embellished with beautifully faceted interchangeable dangles!<br />
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"Here’s to a long life and a merry one.<br />
A quick death and an easy one<br />
A pretty girl and an honest one<br />
A cold beer – and another one!"<br />
– St. Patrick’s Day Toast <br />
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!</div>Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305834926609983193.post-46410476616482857332012-01-20T08:57:00.000-08:002012-01-20T08:58:47.035-08:00Au Courant<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Sensitive ears doesn't mean boring earrings! Check out what's new for your sensitive ears, AND stay in style!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85678775/turquoise-howlite-brass-teardrop-niobium" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5RTFt0dLMTQc19QxcYrEGMwkkhIcbnMbXdCIp-VnTgsVLS5J200yf94Z42rmqN85ZyNg5Kcd1GU9R33uyHq1gm_PGNqTl4Z984qQebKWZJ-1RxAjNiSOSRWN5tHRQhnuqB62dS4xK7Y/s400/Niobium+dangle+earrings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Niobium earrings with lovely turquoise howlite sway on a hand crafted brass frame accented with a wire wrapped brass bead. Turquoise and brass are a stunning combo!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57102209/titanium-gun-metal-and-moonstone" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzpE8yNFv_FVw3ChRFAfuWmoHDCClONc85r6b10VytqOlYyKi6DgQAFBFXxTVe821rA883pLWw3o2l-yTiqWLbP1uShcgUpu4NDGaSA5QzRuFEgwV0CSD4Pj82HxIUq2zSQQWbkdwT0I/s400/titanium+moonstone+dangle+earrings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Fabulous vintage style titanium earrings! Moonestone glows amid gunmetal chain and a teardrop frame dangling from titanium hooks. Totally rad. Word to your mother.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90777222/titanium-and-silver-white-freshwater" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFgOlYgu7tLM55dpFdfSgO6__j4byZhc_6-f87nGmA9aQVoexxIMSBsytN2XfQqjAYDEiGLGH4Xeahd-e3es8QQrcFVpnrwH2M2ltQtcx5C0HqAeSyVkJj1Wy9TZjltWB9Zq2LjwP1sg/s400/titanium+bridal+pearl+wedding+earrings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Long and elegant Titanium earrings featuring white freshwater pearls. A white freshwater teardrop pearl sways encircled in a silver frame accented by silver beads. A silver wrapped drop pearl delicately dangles from the silver oval frame. Exquisite and graceful with presence. <br />
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Check out more from Variya <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">here</a>. Contact us if there is something more specific you are looking for, we love custom orders! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55153552/sugar-drops-pure-titanium-earrings" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9rmJrmXBwaA/TwRTKfRQOcI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/Bk2C5DzB1Qo/s400/tangerine+titanium+earrings.jpg" width="333" /></a></div>Gorgeous frosted tangerine glass wire wrapped and encircled in antique silver suspended from titanium ear wires.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53877041/tangerine-crush-necklace" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XchpQ9uP5ac/TwRT1_Rad9I/AAAAAAAAAWc/sMJfhyJ509U/s400/tangerine+crush.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>An edgy necklace, beautifully crafted in stunning tangerine orange carnelian and gun metal. The eye-catching carnelian teardrop dangles from a front toggle closure offset by an asymmetrical gun metal bead surrounded by striking deep orange carnelian. A hip, irresistibly striking piece.<br />
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Check out more fab Titanium options <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6548452&ga_search_query=orange&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5524045" target="_blank">here</a> and don't forget - we love custom orders, so if there's anything you can't find, just ask and we can do it for you! <br />
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These Niobium earrings are the definition of gorgeous! A myriad of Swarovski crystal in shades of red sparkle below a handmade antique brass frame radiating with edgy class, swinging from simple niobium french hooks. Perfect whether you have metal allergies or not! <br />
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A classic stud style with an edgy swirl and a splash of eye catching color! Iridescent beads at the center of allergy safe titanium. Plastic backs included to protect your sensitive ears. Perfect studs for recovering from allergic reactions.<br />
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Dazzling genuine garnet drops wrapped in natural brass dangling from brass fleur de lis on Niobium ear wires. Lot's of movement and sparkle, the deep red garnet is stunning with natural brass.<br />
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While we are thinking of the holidays, we have to share this exquisite bracelet with you! The Life Story bracelet is a perfect sentimental holiday gift for any mother. A custom designed bracelet telling her family history. It is a piece that adds sentiment to birthstone jewelry, telling more of the story. One strand of semi precious stone or pearls that begins with the birthstones of her parents, followed by pearls (vintage or freshwater) representing each sibling in her family. A second strand begins with her anniversary stone followed by the birthstones of her, her significant other and her children. Finished with a charm that signifies something special to the her. This piece is fully customized, click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48669277/the-life-story-bracelet" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more.<br />
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