About Us
I design and create jewelry for the discriminating buyer. Most creations are one of a kind due to completely unique materials and handmade creativity. I offer an extraordinary guarantee of quality and craftsmanship. My customers must be completely over the moon with their handmade jewelry. I also repair jewelry and recycle old favorite components into new creations. Thank you for visiting. Etsy shop is moonstonemary dot Etsy dot com. Complete gallery can be found on Pinterest (Moonstone Mary).
How We Got Started
When I was a teenager, I admired a friend's funky copper earrings. Upon finding out she made them, I immediately went shopping for pliers, copper wire and tiny wood beads. I made a few pairs similar to my friends, then started getting ideas for my own unique designs. I sold my earrings to friends and people on the street.
Fast forward to my life as a mom. I was tired of the 9 to 5 office job and stumbled on an opportunity to make beaded earrings from home for a company in California. I sent for their instructions, bought materials, and started teaching myself bead weaving. I got bored with the company's design so proceeded to start creating my own designs.
Soon people started asking if I sold my jewelry. So I started making jewelry for my friends and family. Then in 2008, I had an opportunity to consign my jewelry in a boutique and an art gallery. Soon thereafter, I opened my Etsy shop.
My future goal is to build my own website to sell my unique creations. Stay tuned.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (25)
"As a jewelry artist who is also a musician, you can assume that attention to detail and the..."
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"As a jewelry artist who is also a musician, you can assume that attention to detail and the wonder of beauty is going to be in every piece she creates. "
"Creative and beautiful designs"
Products & Services
I can repair your jewelry or take the old components and create something new just for you.
I can create something special for your special day. Attached picture shows custom set of pearl necklaces with matching earrings that I did for fou...
This purse is from the flapper area. The weaving had come apart. I matched the beads then added new beadweaving following the pattern.
Gallery
Recommendations Given (11)
"Lexi is a talented jewelry artist and teacher. Check out her work. You'll be glad you did."
"I switched to Hughes after a previously local company sold out to a big corporation. I enjoy..."
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"I switched to Hughes after a previously local company sold out to a big corporation. I enjoy supporting local businesses. I've never had an issue with trash or recycling pick up and it makes me feel better that they are use smaller trucks, being kinder to the roads and environment."
Recent Activity
I've had more visits to my Etsy shop but no sales. Since no one is going out, jewelry is not really much of a thought. I have a feeling those visiting my shop are other jewelry makers looking at my designs. Oh well, I am focusing on revamping some older designs.
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I've had more visits to my Etsy shop but no sales. Since no one is going out, jewelry is not really much of a thought. I have a feeling those visiting my shop are other jewelry makers looking at my designs. Oh well, I am focusing on revamping some older designs.
Ace Hardware MUST have an excellent consistent training program. I shop there not to get the best price but because I know I'll be greeted by a "helpful hardware man" (a little too gender specific but I'll forgive them) to help me find what I need or be the expert on solving a problem. Also,...
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Ace Hardware MUST have an excellent consistent training program. I shop there not to get the best price but because I know I'll be greeted by a "helpful hardware man" (a little too gender specific but I'll forgive them) to help me find what I need or be the expert on solving a problem. Also, they don't shadow you after they show you where the light bulbs are. So I try to emulate the helpful hardware man. And truly listen to what the customer says about what they're looking for. I agree with the folks here about not being the sales person that drives them nuts (and usually drives them out the door).
I suggest checking out Marie Forleo. She addresses many issues for those looking to branch out on their own or just find a career more fitting for them. Just google her name or Marie TV. I've been a big fan for a long time and always learn something new from her. I currently design and make...
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I suggest checking out Marie Forleo. She addresses many issues for those looking to branch out on their own or just find a career more fitting for them. Just google her name or Marie TV. I've been a big fan for a long time and always learn something new from her. I currently design and make jewelry, selling it on social sites and Etsy (online). Outside sales is not an easy career. I don't do well at cold calling but was successful as a Sales Manager for an architectural sign company. We worked hard with architects to get our signs into specifications for commercial construction. Then the dealers would call us for estimates and order from us if they got the job. So it was more of a marketing and customer service type sales job. And the product was high quality so I felt proud being a part of the company.
I would look for a hungry partner, tech savvy and young. That way you can retain part of the business, benefit from their skills, maybe do the paperwork end. And in that industry, he/she can move the business forward into alternate areas that you may not have thought of and may have marketing /...
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I would look for a hungry partner, tech savvy and young. That way you can retain part of the business, benefit from their skills, maybe do the paperwork end. And in that industry, he/she can move the business forward into alternate areas that you may not have thought of and may have marketing / streamlining ideas beyond what you've done to date. There are so many entrepreneurial types out there just looking for a hand up or a place to start.
A widow is talking to her friend after the funeral of her husband of many years.
“You know even though my husband was extremely wealthy, he was very stingy and a control freak when it came to money,” he points out to her friend. “He even had it written into his will that I had to spend $100,000...
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A widow is talking to her friend after the funeral of her husband of many years.
“You know even though my husband was extremely wealthy, he was very stingy and a control freak when it came to money,” he points out to her friend. “He even had it written into his will that I had to spend $100,000 on his funeral”
“He stipulated that I had to spend $25,000 on the flowers, I had to spend $25,000 on the casket and I had to spend $50,000 on the stone,” she went on.
She then holds up her hand and shows her friend a new ring on her finger and says, “Do you think 4 cts. is too gaudy of a stone?”
And this favorite cartoon --
I'm thinking 2019 is the year for creating my website. I currently sell on Etsy and their search algorithms don't help me.
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I'm thinking 2019 is the year for creating my website. I currently sell on Etsy and their search algorithms don't help me.
25 years ago, I got a Discover card in my name so I would have some established credit. All my credit was in my husband's name. It's funny because now he's asking me if I can add him to my Discover Bank accounts so he has access to them if something should happen to me. I got a kick out of the...
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25 years ago, I got a Discover card in my name so I would have some established credit. All my credit was in my husband's name. It's funny because now he's asking me if I can add him to my Discover Bank accounts so he has access to them if something should happen to me. I got a kick out of the turn around here.
I've signed up for a course on getting higher views in Etsy searches. And I just found out about some back end tools in Facebook that I was unaware of. So I want to try a few targeted ads there.
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I've signed up for a course on getting higher views in Etsy searches. And I just found out about some back end tools in Facebook that I was unaware of. So I want to try a few targeted ads there.
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I felt I had no choice. I am happiest when I am creating. I started with bead weaving which I picked up quickly because I'd been sewing since I was 11 years old. Then I discovered wire work and have been working to expand into other metal work.
One of my favorite pieces are my hex nut bracelets,...
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I felt I had no choice. I am happiest when I am creating. I started with bead weaving which I picked up quickly because I'd been sewing since I was 11 years old. Then I discovered wire work and have been working to expand into other metal work.
One of my favorite pieces are my hex nut bracelets, a proprietary weave that glimmers when done in stainless steel. It's more subtle (and expensive) in brass and oxidized black. I also offer it longer as an ankle bracelet. Plus put the anklet and bracelet together and you have a choker!
Since I sell online, changing key words to gift giving is something to be done right now to catch the early shoppers.
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Since I sell online, changing key words to gift giving is something to be done right now to catch the early shoppers.
