{"id":12418,"date":"2013-06-17T12:28:08","date_gmt":"2013-06-17T16:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?p=12418"},"modified":"2013-06-17T14:10:39","modified_gmt":"2013-06-17T18:10:39","slug":"the-uncommongoods-jewelry-design-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sweetbead.mysticcomputing.com\/?p=12418","title":{"rendered":"The UncommonGoods Jewelry Design Challenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0UncommonGoods is celebrating jewelry this month with a call to enter their 3rd annual Jewelry Design Challenge!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was recently contacted by an associate at UncommonGoods<\/a> to share the details of their current design challenge. \u00a0UncommonsGoods is an online shop based in NYC that promotes merchandise made by artists and small manufacturers. \u00a0The company has a refreshing \u00a0focus on handmade and eco-friendly products. \u00a0You’ll find gifts to give and gifts you’ll want to keep. \u00a0 Of course, my favorite section is the jewelry + accessories page right here<\/a>. \u00a0 I love that you can get to know the makers right on the website by perusing artist bios. There is a personal touch on the site, right down to the ability to vote on a design that you’d like to see carried in the shop.<\/p>\n

Enter your original necklace, bracelet, earring or ring designs<\/strong> for a chance to win $500 and a Vendor Contract with UncommonGoods. Runners up will receive a consultation of critique of their work given by guest judges, as well as tips on marketing their businesses. \u00a0The challenge is open to U.S. Residents only, and the deadline is approaching soon – \u00a0you have until June 30th at 11:59 EST<\/strong> to share your designs. \u00a0For all of the rules and information, you can find the details on the website right\u00a0here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review a piece of artisan-made jewelry from UncommonGoods. \u00a0As a jewelry designer myself, I have a whole new perspective on selling wholesale and partnering with online retailers after recently taking a popular course with F&TA<\/a>. \u00a0Some of us choose to sell our designs on our own websites, Etsy, at craft shows, retail shops, and through catalogues. \u00a0 I was honored to choose a piece of jewelry from a designer whose talent and skill caught the eye of such an esteemed online retailer.<\/p>\n

When you order jewelry from UncommonGoods, you’ll see their eco-friendly commitment right away in their packaging. \u00a0What a creative way to use t-shirt remnants that would have likely hit the scrap pile! Here’s the clever package I received from UncommonGoods.<\/p>\n

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I had a hard time choosing a piece of handcrafted jewelry from the catalogue, but when I saw these Jellyfish earrings by Catherine Weitzman, I was smitten. \u00a0My favorite season (summer = the ocean) and color were combined in show-stopping earrings. \u00a0I enjoyed reading Catherine’s artist bio right on the product page – I like how UncommonGoods shares an in-depth look at the designers behind their gorgeous jewelry. \u00a0I know we as jewelry designers are eager to share our inspiration, challenges and a bit of our histories with our customers. This sure adds value to the jewelry and sets it apart from mass-produced products that can be bought at the mall. \u00a0An artist bio is included with your jewelry purchase, right in the gift box.<\/p>\n

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I found it fascinating that the little caps were made from recycled silver, \u00a0hand cast in Hawaii using a sea urchin shell that the artist found herself. \u00a0Faceted apatite rondelles were wire wrapped by hand – 23 on each earring! \u00a0There is a subtle graduation in color in the stones, from dark to very pale. \u00a0The earrings are dainty, just 1.5″ long and have a nice swing – view the product page right here<\/a>. \u00a0 So many little details that I can truly appreciate, making jewelry by hand myself.<\/p>\n

I can only imagine what an honor it must be to have one’s work featured in UncommonGoods. \u00a0And so exciting to think that the opportunity is available – right now. \u00a0Consider submitting your jewelry designs to the current challenge<\/a> and join the artisan community at UncommonGoods!<\/p>\n

– Cindy<\/span><\/h5>\n

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This post is sponsored by\u00a0Uncommon Goods<\/a>.\u00a0 I was selected for this opportunity and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.<\/em><\/h6>\n

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Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. \u00a0\u00a0Cindy is the co-founder of artBLISS<\/a>, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her first wire jewelry design book will be released in the fall, 2013.<\/address>\n

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