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“Sea Turtles”

True beauty is found in the details. Sometimes these details are so tiny that we don't even consciously notice them, but they add a certain magic or "presence" to a piece. My goal is to make beads so detailed and so well made you'll want to wear them everyday, or if not, keep them around for generations.This listing is for the same exact bead that is in the photos, one of the best perks about buying straight from the artist! :)

This bead has a large hole and will fit all brands of European charm bracelets but would also be great for other beading projects where a bead with a larger size hole is needed. I am a self representing artist so my beads are unique and made individually by me. This bead has a genuine sterling silver core. I carefully hand line my beads so the beads are fully lined.

A new design from me! This bead was made with dichroic glass for beautiful sparkle and has three raised sea turtles making their way to the ocean on its surface. This bead is signed MWR discreetly in titanium pen by the core.

This bead measures approximately 14mm in diameter and 10.5mm wide measured at its tallest point. The bead hole measures approximately 4.4 mm in diameter.

The bracelet in the photos is shown for illustrative purposes and is not included in the auction. Please note that colors can still vary somewhat on different computer monitors. The photos are enlarged to show the bead's detail, so please note the actual size listed in the description.

I am a self representing artist, meaning I create all of the beads and jewelry I sell as well as do all the selling, shipping, listing and photographing involved in selling them myself. My beads are made in the flame of a torch by me, Mandy Ramsdell, in my studio in Maine. Each bead is unique and is a wearable work of art. My beads are properly annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability. My beads are made from glass rods that are mostly Italian murano glass. I sometimes use other specialty glass produced here in the US and Germany. I take pride in going the extra mile to make my beads extremely high quality as well as unique. The sterling silver cores are coated with a museum quality wax before they are put into the beads to prevent tarnish. For deals, updates and news about new designs “like” my Lion’s Paw Jewelry and Glass Art page on Facebook. I even have a short video of me making beads on my page. Like my work and want to support a self representing artist but don’t have the cash to buy something? Tell a friend! I’d love it if you shared my work or page on Facebook or other social media sites.

Thanks for looking! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions before bidding.

Mandy

I accept Paypal only. Please send payment within six days after the auction ends.

 

I ship worldwide. Shipping is free within the US, and calculated shipping applies outside the US. Shipping is free for each additional item as long as they are paid for at the same time. If you find that you need an invoice to receive the shipping discount let me know and I will send one as soon as possible. If immediate payment is required and you pay excessive shipping for additional items I will refund your overpayment. Payment is required within eight days of the time of purchase. Please note that if you live in certain countries such as the UK that charge import taxes, you may be charged to receive your package. This is NOT a shipping fee, it is a tax on imports imposed by your government. If you live outside the US, please research and be aware of any customs fees or taxes before bidding. Except on rare occasions, I ship every business day. I ship USPS first class mail. The address provided by Paypal is the address I will ship your package to, so please make sure this address is correct. If you are within the US, your package should arrive in 2-5 days after is has been shipped, or 1-3 weeks if you are outside the US. However on occasion, packages take days or even weeks longer than normal to arrive because our mail service is not always perfect. International packages usually arrive within two weeks but can sometimes take up to four or five because of customs. I work hard to ensure that my customers are happy so please contact me if there is a problem with your purchase before leaving feedback.