The REAL Behind-the-Scenes

I know, I make jewelry...people buy it, they give it away, they wear it. Yet who is THEY? Well, through conversations (convos) on Etsy.com, I've come to know where some of my pieces have gone.

*A woman with two children who had a miscarriage of two little twin girls
*A woman who had lost a child in the last year
*A mother who is fighting breast cancer
*A friend who couldn't be at her friend's birthday party across the continent
*A couple who is expecting their baby girl any day now
*A nanny to a couple's children
*A mother who is an "empty nester" and wanted to signify it with a truly empty nest

These stories are touching and strike a cord with me because it makes me realize my jewelry matters. It matters to those who are looking to commemorate something...good or bad. I just saw another artists' necklace last night that said "CANCER SUCKS"...Ain't that the truth?! In your face, cancer. It's great that we have the opportunity to saw what we want and wear it proudly. What are you wearing? Find something here...www.eriadesigns.etsy.com. I'm happy to help if you need suggestions;)

...Elaine

NEW items on Etsy!

I have some new items mixed in with old favorites! Check out these designs...remember, almost ANYTHING can be customized!

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Celebrate What is So Precious Nothing Compares

I was laying next to No. 1 last night in her bed to cuddle her to sleep. I have done this oh so many nights before, but last night was different. I closed my eyes, pretended the house didn't exist, the curtains, the toys, the furniture, everything was gone. It didn't matter because my three most cherished people were all safe, asleep, soundly in our home. I knew they were there, I knew they were safe and that was all that mattered. I took comfort in knowing that all I need in this world is the comfort of family...and yes, friends, too!

CELEBRATE WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU...http://www.eriadesigns.etsy.com/ for celebratory jewelry.

Frivolous...NO...Worth Living For

Some might argue, especially during down economic times, that things like jewelry are truly a luxury and not necessary for a happy life. On the contrary! Each day we have hundreds, possibly thousands of choices to make. Those things usually affect two things, our "work" and our "play", yet each can change the course of our day, and ultimately our lives.

When I create jewelry, or anything for that matter, I feel enlivened, enriched, pleased and content. My day is complete. Then, the reactions I receive from my creations are an extension of that joy. I can't imagine a life where frivolity did not creep into the equation. Enjoy life...it's very, very short. Take pleasure is simple things...like the imperfections of a pearl, the glimmer of a crystal or the perfection of a diamond!

Enjoy!
...Elaine

Wasn't yesterday MAY?!

I know. I know. That sounds silly? Yesterday May? Yet that's how I feel! As if San Diego weather turned tropical isn't bad enough, the time is flying by. I haven't seen the movie Benjamin Button, but the idea sounds good - get younger as time goes by. Maybe that's why so many of us have children - to feel young again (or maybe to age ourselves a little quicker;)

Nonetheless, I have been pounding away some new designs - literally. They're a bit more segmented into the niche of stamped jewelry. I love them and I hope you do, too, as I continue to explore this medium.

Enjoy!

Say it in Silver!

Wish you could have that phrase, word or statement last forever and be reminded of it every day? You can! Say it in silver with an E. Ria Designs sterling silver pendant, charm or other design. The options are obviously limitless, but sometimes options are a good thing! They make decisions easier! Take a look through some of my "sold" items on Etsy...to find this, go to the right hand column of the shop, then where items are listed ## sold, click on that and you'll see some of the sold designs!

It's YOUR Turn to Design MY Jewelry!

Have you ever thought..."oh, I really like that, but if I were to buy it, it would look like this!". Well, if you have, and you love E. Ria Designs jewelry, it's your turn for feedback! I always welcome custom orders (so you can have just what you want). Yet sometimes I have completely overlooked a design right in front of my own face! If you have a great phrase, word, look you'd like to see on my jewelry, email me here E. Ria Designs.