Jewelry Tag of my own

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JaniceParsons, member

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I like the silver with gold. Im at the point in my life when worrying about matching metals seems so old school. But, thats just me!

Brushed vermeil rings, freshwater pearls, Fire Polish in AB with one of my favorite vermeil chains.
With the clasp and a length of 40, it can also double as a bracelet. Hint: if you find a bracelet too big for you, wear another below it close to your hand. It acts as a stopper.

I like the silver with gold. I'm at the point in my life when worrying about matching metals seems so old school. But, that's just me!

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A Tag of My Own

I can hardly contain my excitement! After 40 years of creating jewelry, I finally had my own designer tag manufactured. Until now, I put it off because I kept telling myself:
1. It’s too expensive
2. I don’t really need it
3. I can’t decide what metal to do it in
4. It takes too much time
5. The list goes on and on

One day I took the plunge. I had seen a tag company, Tercat,(http://tercat.com/) at the MJSA (Manufacturers Jewelry Show of America.) and I fell in love with every shape and style; it was hard to choose but then my tag, “jp Designs” came together. What had seemed too complicated became instantly doable.
When my tags finally arrived by mail, I was surprised how happy they made me! I felt a pride of ownership I couldn’t explain. This little sterling dangle with my name on it was “me.” I didn’t need to plate it in Vermeil to match my gold jewelry. For the first time, I didn’t worry about that. It could dangle from any design, no matter the metal, and it would look great because I was adding “me” to the design. If you can afford to get one made, don’t wait 40 years like I did. It’s a powerful feeling having your name permanently on your designs.
Here is my design using brushed vermeil rings, vermeil chain, freshwater pearls, fire polish and a fun rhinestone barrel clasp. Not to mention, my personal jewelry tag! This design can be worn long to 40" or doubled over. I made it for my lovely god daughter who wanted something to pair with a j.crew necklace I thought was pretty boring. But when she wears the two together, it takes the off-the-rack necklace to new heights. As it turns out, she's thrilled and wears my design on its own.

Pattern or design used: My own design - janice Parsons