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Free Shiva Eye Shell Earrings

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:54:00 +0000

Eye of Shiva shell Earrings SPECIAL OFFER

Receive a FREE pair of sterling silver post earrings inlaid with natural shiva eye shell at http://www.naturebydezign.com/

From now until the end of June 2008 if you spend $100 or more in any single order you will receive a free pair of shiva shell earrings ($14.00 value)

Browse our site for nature inspired sterling silver jewelry. Our collection incorporates natural shell and stone inlay into fresh and imaginative sterling silver designs that make wonderful gift items.

Shiva shell is the protective covering of the Turban sea snail. It protects the mollusk inside the shell and is naturally discarded by the creature when it dies. These beautiful pieces are found on the sea bed and make for wonderful jewelry inlay. Shiva shell is also known as Pacific cat's eye because of the likeness to an eye on the reverse side.

View our Shiva eye shell collection to see these shiva shell earrings and other items that incorporate this stunning natural shell.

Spring has sprung

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:47:00 +0000

"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." Harriet Ann Jacobs

Autumn

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:21:00 +0000

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." Albert Camus

Upcoming Shows/Events

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:41:00 +0000

We have just updated our shows & events page with a list of all the shows that we will be attending for the rest of this year and into next.

Please note that we will also be operating from 2 locations this xmas. So if you are in the area please drop by and see us and check out our nature inspired fashion accessories.

Here is a copy of the shows and events for the next few weeks. This weekend we will be at the Virginia Wine festival which i know Johnette is looking forward to. She was extra keen to book us into this one so she could join in with the wine tasting!

Schedule of Events

September

September 15th & 16th Virginia Wine Festival, Leesburg VA
September 22nd Kraut Creek Street Festival, Boone NC
September 28th & 29th Denver Days Fall Festival, Denver NC

October

October 6th Brushy Mountain Apple Festival, Wilkesboro NC
October 7th Clifton Day, Clifton VA
October 12th - 14th Autumn Leaves Festival, Mount Airy NC
October 20th & 21st 27th Annual NC Oyster Festival, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
October 26th - 28th Carolina BalloonFest, Statesville, NC

Perfect Memory

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:23:00 +0000

All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was. Toni Morrison

Mountains

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:10:00 +0000

Mountains are earth's undecaying monuments

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Reversible Pendants!

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:46:00 +0000

A few new additions to our Sterling Silver and shell line include our reversible style pendants.

These items boast TWO completely different inlays, one on each side of the pendant.

Featuring Abalone shell, turquoise, black onyx, mother-of-pearl shell, and red coral these 2-in-1 pieces are fun and great value.

Simply flip the pendant over to reveal it's alternate face and take advantage of this color diversity.

Nature's Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:57:00 +0000

"Colors are the smiles of nature" Leigh Hunt

Floral Art

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:43:00 +0000

"I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers" Claude Monet

Create a wishlist!

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:28:00 +0000

The Nature by Dezign web site now boasts a wishlist feature which means you can compile a list of your favorite items from the site for future purchases.

This feature also acts as a gift registry so your friends and family can log in to your account and purchase items from your list.

Our system tracks purchases and will remove items from the wishlist once all the requested quantities have been purchased.

The South African Turban Shell & Shiva Shell

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:08:00 +0000

The Turbinidae family includes the shells known commonly as turban shells. The South African turban (Turbo Sarmaticus) is one of the most appreciated and sought after by shell enthusiasts. This is especially true once polished to reveal the attractive nacre of the inner layer.

Found on the shores of South Africa and the Philippines. This particular species grows to approximately 3 inches.It is the unmistakable shell markings and coloration that make these shells a prized possession among collectors. The silvery white mother-of-pearl deposits, combined with its natural rusty brown color make the outer shell patterns fascinating and the perfect inlay material for jewelry items.

Shiva shell, also known as Shiva Eye or Pacific Cat's Eye, is the protective covering at the opening of the Turban snail shell (Turbo Smaragdus). Towards the end of the snail’s natural life this protective covering (known as the operculum) detaches and sinks to the seabed.

On one side of the Shiva shell is a beautiful spiral. The exact shape of the spiral is unique from shell to shell. The color varies from beige to deep green, depending on the sea snail's diet, while the background always remains pearly white.

On the reverse side of the spiral is a mesh of colors that resemble an eye, which is where the shell’s alternate name derives from.The Eye of Shiva is the third eye in the middle of the forehead of the Hindu God Shiva. Representing wisdom it is thought to have the ability to look beyond the obvious. It symbolizes the creation, preservation and destruction of everything, the flow of life, the constant change of the universe, spiritual knowledge and creative visualization.

Abalone Shell Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:06:00 +0000

Abalone Shell

Abalone are mollusks (soft bodied, shelled animals such as clams and oysters) that belong to the genus Haliotis. It is widely thought that there are around 100 to 130 species of abalone including hybrids.

They reside in a one-piece shell, which is rounded or oval in shape with a row of respiratory pores along one side. The abalone hugs tightly to rocky surfaces and must be pried loose.

There are numerous types, including: black, flat, pink, green or blue, pinto, red, threaded, and white. Found in temperate or tropical seas they feed principally on algae. Abalone are characterized by a richly colored inside shell made of nacre with a rough, brown colored outer shell. Revealing the lustrous beauty of the outer shell is a careful process of abrasion and polishing techniques.

Abalone is known as ormer in the English Channel, awabi in Japan, muttonfish in Australia and paua in New Zealand. The meat of this mollusk is considered a delicacy in certain parts of Latin America (especially Chile), South East Asia, and East Asia (especially in China, Japan, and Korea)

Throughout history this beautiful shell has been much sought after. In ancient times, royalty decorated their robes and turbans with them, while women adorned themselves with abalone shell jewelry.

Today, many forms of jewelry are designed with the unique characteristics and beauty of the abalone. As well as jewelry, the vibrant abalone shell pieces are used as decorative inlay in furniture, guitars, and ornaments.

Nature quote

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:32:00 +0000

'The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever' Jacques Yves Cousteau

Wooden Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:28:00 +0000

Nature by Dezign are very pleased to be launching their new collection of funky wooden jewelry.

Illustrated above is a sample from their range of wooden rings, wooden pendants, and wooden earrings. Visit our Nature by Dezign web site to view more of our hand made wooden fashion accessories which accentuate the natural look.

Crafted from rose wood, palm, and coconut some of these items also feature shell inlay. The ring above is inlaid with shiva shell and the pendant with mother of pearl shell.

REAL FLOWER JEWELRY

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:47:00 +0000

Capturing the essence of nature, this beautiful orchid has been preserved in resin and made into a stunning jewelry item.

Nature by Dezign are pleased to say that our web site now boasts a truly wonderful catalogue of these must-have fashion accessories.

The 'eternal orchid' can be worn either as a pendant (seen here on an elegant sterling silver choker) or as a brooch! On the reverse side of the bloom is a pin which gives it this dual function.

Making the perfect gift item for every woman by combining their love of jewelry and flowers, this unique piece is ideal for weddings.

Retailers feel free to contact us for wholesale information concerning our real flower jewelry.

All new blooms!

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 22:18:00 +0000

We are pleased to announce that there are now all new real flower purses available on our web site at Nature by Dezign.

New features include the removable linings for the 'Mia' and 'Ashton' styles.

We also have additional linings available for all the new bags. So if you wish to purchase alternative colored liners for your flower purses then let us know when you make your online order. Extra linings for the smaller purses are $5.00, the medium sized linings are $6.00, and the larger ones are $7.00

Having the option of additional linings will give your real flower purse an extra dimension. This vesatility means that you will be able to wear your purse with different outfits!

Another great new feature on the web site is that you can actually select the flower color and the lining color you want in your bag. Subject to availability you will be able to match up the color combination that suits you.

The new handbags have only just been added to the web site and are selling quickly so if you want to purchase the exact one for you then i would make your choice now!

Heavenly

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Tue, 08 May 2007 22:51:00 +0000

'The earth is the very quintessence of the human condition' Hannah Arendt

NEW FLOWER PURSES

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:54:00 +0000

Just a few lines to let you know that we will have new flower purses available very soon! We have been doing quite a few shows recently in Florida and have sold right down on our current stock.

So if you are looking on our web site and don't see that many purses available just hold tight a few more weeks as we will have a whole bunch available very soon! These real flower items are ideal for Spring and Summer and make perfect gifts.

VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL OFFER

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 22:32:00 +0000

To celebrate Valentine's Day this year (14th FEB 2007) Nature by Dezign are pleased to announce a 15% discount on all of our online items.

If you are looking for that special gift for a loved one then choose from our beautiful range of sterling silver jewelry, all handcrafted with natural sea shell and turquoise.

Another unique item that will have the desired effect is our real flower jewelry. Real tropical orchids that have been crafted into a stunning jewelry item that can be worn either as a pendant or brooch.

Our real flower purses also incorporate real tropical flora in their design. Making these natural items a stylish and beautiful accessory for any woman. These flowers are preserved and will last forever!

Take advantage of this limited time offer by going to our web site and entering the following free coupon code : Love15 at the checkout stage of the ordering process. This 15% discount is available for any of the items shown on our web site right up til Valentine's Day!

REAL FLOWER JEWELRY WHOLESALE

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 21:53:00 +0000

If you are a store owner looking for a unique item then please feel free to enquire about wholesale opportunities for our real flower jewelry.

Real tropical orchids have been used to make this truly original jewelry item. Whether you wear this beautiful item of real flower jewelry as a pendant or simply as a brooch there is no doubt that you will get noticed!

Using a special preservation technique the tropical orchids have been captured and crafted into a unique pendant. This item can also be worn as a brooch due to the pin on the reverse side!

It's dual function gives this real flower pendant/brooch a diversity that allows you to dress up any outfit. Our real flower jewelry is a must have item for your jewelry collection, and with over 15 colors to choose from this item really makes a wonderful gift. View our complete range of real flower jewelry.

Sunrise

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:31:00 +0000

"Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed" Walt Whitman

Flowers

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 07:28:00 +0000

"Earth laughs in flowers" Ralph Waldo Emerson

Real Orchid Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:34:00 +0000

Our collection of nature inspired fashion items welcomes the 'eternal orchid', which is fast becoming an extremely popular accessory because of it's obvious beauty and dual function.

This preserved orchid has been fashioned into a jewelry item that can be worn as a pendant AND a brooch! We boast over 15 different colors of real flower jewelry that you can check out at our web site. This unique jewelry item truly captures the essence of nature and is a must for all nature lovers and all jewelry lovers.

Luster

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 15:15:00 +0000

There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been! Percy Bysshe Shelley

New Sterling Silver Rings

noreply@blogger.com (Rich) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 03:17:00 +0000

As promised we have added a beautiful collection of sterling silver rings to our online inventory. Feel free to browse through these stunning pieces, and of course all of the other new additions to the web site.

You will see we have a greater selection of pendant and earrings sets (which make the perfect xmas gift by the way!) We also have a gorgeous selection of pendants (all available on a choice of chain or choker) And not forgetting our sterling silver dangle earrings as well.

Also check out our brand new item in the floral fashion collection. We are very excited about our new real flower jewelry. They are real orchids that have been preserved in a resin. The orchids can be worn on a silver choker or omega chain, or on their own as a brooch!

Back to the rings though! If you are not sure about the ring size that you need then follow our ring sizing guide.