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Welcome To NativeWorks Jewelry

Welcome To NativeWorks Jewelry

Traditions, the old ways, nature, spirit and the materials themselves all inspire me to create my jewelry.  I always consider the special properties of the materials I use along with any messages that may be present such as with my animal or gemstone jewelry. Welcome to my site and feel free to browse.  You can see a Gallery Style presentation of my available pieces by clicking the Gallery button in the menu above.  You can also … Read entire article »

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The Parrot Collection

The Parrot Collection

My husband and I have two fourteen year old African Grey Parrots, Carlie and Dylon.  We have had them since they were 4 months old and over the years we have learned much from living with them.  My husband Bob has an African Grey Parrot web site that gives all kinds of information on care, feeding, and housing and much more.  It’s a great site so if you have time take a peek at it … Read entire article »

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New Spring 2013 Animal Earrings Are Here!

New Spring 2013 Animal Earrings Are Here!

I have been very busy the last couple of months.  New for Spring 2013 Animal Earrings are here!  My last order of beads are fantastic.  I ordered a bunch of Delica beads and I am absolutely loving them.  They are perfect for my beaded earrings, great colors and perfectly uniform for making great designs.  The beads themselves are much smaller … Read entire article »

New Hemp and Leather Braided Necklaces

New Hemp and Leather Braided Necklaces

I’ve just finished a new and exciting batch of necklaces!  These beauties range from leather to hemp to cotton.  New and exciting colors braided with hand crafted beads in glass, gemstones, and wood.     Click any thumbnail to view more information                     … Read entire article »

New Fall Bracelets

New Fall Bracelets

It’s been a really busy time for NativeWorks Jewelry with all the new designs for the holidays.  New earrings and bracelets!  Great new bead, leather, hemp and cotton bracelets.  I think there is a little bit of something for everyone this season.  There are a few items made but I haven’t gotten any photos of them made yet and I … Read entire article »

Holiday Earrings are Here!

Holiday Earrings are Here!

Yeah!  I have finally finished the new  Holiday Earrings!  This year I have many designs featured for the first time.  I have spent hours working on some fun stuff for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I get a lot of feed back from many of my customers asking me if I would be adding stuff for particular seasons and I have listen … Read entire article »

Seasonal Jewelry

Seasonal Jewelry

It won’t be long and the seasons will be changing, and this is some of the funnest times of the year.  The first big season  is Halloween and I have a great line of ‘Spooky’ earrings just for fun.  I plan on making a few Thanksgiving pieces this year and of course I have some Christmas items for those that … Read entire article »

July 2012 New American Indian Designs

July 2012 New American Indian Designs

I have not made very many new post this season as I have been very busy with some new designs.  I have tried to incorporate my love for beading with my love of leather and hemp, and I think I have come up with some really neat stuff here.  Many hours spent with paper and pencil drawing and mapping new … Read entire article »

Some New Designs for 2012

Some New Designs for 2012

                    I have been working very hard these past few weeks on some new beaded designs for 2012.  These are just a few of the new products coming this year!  New earrings, bracelets and necklaces are all on the drawing board.  I want to thank all of my loyal customers for … Read entire article »

Leather Bracelets

Leather Bracelets

One of my favorite mediums in making bracelets is using leather.  Over the years I have made many different products using all kinds of different leather.  It is very durable and holds true to itself quite well.  One of the biggest problems I have while working with it is I find myself falling in love with every piece.  The way … Read entire article »

Hemp Bracelets

Hemp Bracelets

I had first started researching hemp just so I could include some interesting facts here regarding this amazing plant.  What I have discovered is a diverse plant that has gotten a very bad rap.  I’m not going to include any of the medicinal uses for hemp in this blog post as not to take away from the many beneficial reasons … Read entire article »

American Indian Beaded Animal Earrings

American Indian Beaded Animal Earrings

The American Indians have always been connected to the animal kingdom for many different reasons and quite a bit of native traditions have to do with the animals.  Outside of the obvious with the animals being a food source for the American Indians, they also viewed them as great teachers.  Many of their stories depict animals in different rolls and … Read entire article »

American Indian Bead Earrings

American Indian Bead Earrings

I love making American Indian Bead Earrings.  They are simple to make and they do not take as long as the animal style earrings.  The designs and color combinations  are endless.  These style of earrings are more in keeping with the traditional types of American Indian Earrings.  I hope you enjoy these! Click here to view all of my American Indian style … Read entire article »