Made In Monmouth Show, West Long Branch NJ

A few items that will be at the Made In Monmouth Show on March 31st. One of a kind jewelry by To Be Me Jewelry....me...Claire DeRosa.

Hope to see you!

Sea Glass Designs

Well, I must say this winter here in New Jersey is quite a surprise! It's been so mild and sunny. I realize the weather can change in a heartbeat but I'm going to enjoy it while I can. The mild weather has inspired me to pull out my sea glass and create a few bracelets. You may find them on my website and I promise my sea glass customers more will come.

Tidal Wave Sea Glass Bracelet

Starfish Sea Glass Bracelet

Moondoggie Sea Glass Bracelet

Tidal Wave Sea Glass Bracelet in dark green

My sea glass bracelets shown here are all in sterling silver with oxidized chain. You may find more info and to purchase visiting To Be Me Jewelry. Nice price too~$38.00 each~Free shipping in the USA.  Made in the USA.

Citrine - Traditional Birthstone for November

I love November - it's a wonderful month full of beginnings of family get togethers, weather changes, and did I mention my birthday? Yep, I'm a Scorpio true and true. Although, I still wear my flip-flops (at least going to the mailbox)it is time for sweaters and hot tea. Thanksgiving is almost here and Christmas lists are already in progress. Yes, November is one of my favorite months. Be safe and enjoy the holidays!

The month of November's traditional birthstone is Citrine. It is also the anniversary gemstone for second year of marriage.

There are Citrine designs at To Be Me Jewelry to select just in time for gifting. At checkout enter code ~~ Happy Holidays ~~ for a 20% discount on your order. This special discount will expire December 31st - order early in time to get it for the holidays. There is free shipping in the USA - standard shipping only -again a word to the wise order early.

Fusing Sterling Silver

The photo to the left is the start of laying out the design for a cuff. The piece must be clean and fluxed before torching.

I must admit I love messing around with my torches. Fusing sterling silver is still new to me. One of my designs is the Thought Waves Fused Bracelet. Although, the bracelets appear to be the similar in style the fused focal cannot be duplicated exactly. There is a fine line with fusing - either you are successful with the piece or it's a puddle of nothing. I enjoy this challenge!

Several steps go into fusing silver. Using a saw, torch, pickling, oxidizing, hammering, tumbling are all stages of making my "Thought Waves" collection. Currently, my Thought Waves collection consist of the Thought Wave necklace which is unisex, Thought Waves bracelets, and Thought Waves cuff.

So, what's your Thought Waves? Focused, confused, creative, in a frenzy? Pick Thought Waves that fit your personality!