Tree of Life Father's Day Gift

Father's Day Gift! You can order these Custom Tree of Life Cufflinks on our new Etsy store. http://www.etsy.com/listing/71677002/tree-of-life-cufflinks

Thanks for taking a look!

Southwestern Hand Engraving

This is Mark's first attempt at Hand Engraving for one of our accounts. The bracelet started out plain flat sterling with 14k accents. He doesn't have the tools needed or the training to do engraving and accomplished this with his stone setting tools. It came out really pretty. I wish I knew what was going to be inlaid into the diamond shapes- I imagine turquoise. We are going to put together a small jewelry line based on the pattern he created here. Will keep you posted on it's creation!

Back side of bracelet.

How it sits on the wrist.

Hand Engraving is a skill he's always been interested in and would really round out all his other jewelry knowledge of lapidary, casting, metal smithing, and stone-setting. I have never seen him so excited and inspired. We hope to send him to the GRS Training center this year but if not right at the beginning of next year. There are always DVD's, books and templates - and plenty of basic tools to get before the class. Here's a link to GRS and the class he'll be taking. He's set on learning from Sam Alfano a Master Engraver.

http://www.grstrainingcenter.com/courses/basic-metal-engraving.html

Check out Sam's students amazing work too!

http://www.igraver.com/studentgallery/index.shtml

Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. ~Chinese Proverb

50% Off All In-Stock Gold Jewelry

Our Hand-made Gold Jewelry is 50% off until 2/15/11. Just enter coupon code VL03 on your web order to receive the discount.

Link to jewelry categories on our website
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/JewelryCollections_Art.html

Thanks for taking a look! Please contact us if you have any questions about a piece. info@blackmountainjewelry.com

Charm Jewelry 50% Off

Our Discontinued Sonora Star Jewelry is 50% off until 2/15/11. Just enter coupon code VL03 on your web order to receive the discount.

Drop Necklaces - http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Casual_SonoraDropNecklace.html

Assorted Designs - 12 pieces left - Normally $75 - now $37.50

Pearl Chokers - http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Casual_SonoraPearlChokers.html

Assorted Designs - 9 pieces left - Normally $65 - Now $32.50

Charm Bracelets - http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_02.htm

2 Pieces Left - Normally $225 - Now $112.50

Charm Choker - http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_01.htm

2 Pieces Left - Normally $325 - Now $162.50

All pieces were handmade by the two of us - sterling silver, Freshwater Pearls and Semi-Precious Stones. We're discontinuing so we can focus on new designs. Please contact us if you have any questions. info@blackmountainjewelry.com

In Memory of Dad

We lost Mark's Dad last night. Lt. Col. Chester R. Mead, Ret. passed of natural causes at home. He was born December 28th, 1921. He served our country in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a pilot and loved to fly, even after retiring from the military. He is survived by his wife Dorothy and children, Rob, Mark, Kristan and Bruce.

Picture of Dad & Mom (Chet & Sissie) on their wedding day.

I am at a loss for words after losing Kathryn, Mark's Sister just two weeks ago. Dad, thank you for welcoming me into your family in 1993. I'll always love you and hope that Kath, Freddie, Mimi and everyone else you loved helped welcome you to a better place. I hope to see you again one day.

In Memory of Kathryn

Kathryn, I miss you. You were the glue that held our family together. You were the kindest, most generous, thoughtful and loving person I've ever known. You were an amazing Mom and Grandma. You were a voice of reason and a protector. You always put everyone else first and tried to help anyone that needed it however you could. I've always loved you but feel so fortunate that I finally got to know you when we stayed with you for a while this past January and summer. If I had known this would happen I would have tried to spend more time with you and call more often. You are our guardian angel now. It hurts so bad that you are gone but I know you are still going to be looking out for all of us. You'll always be there.

It's been a very sad holiday for our family. Kathryn was diagnosed with cancer around Thanksgiving and passed away this Wednesday in Hospice. This happened so fast and even though it doesn't feel like it right now it was a blessing that God took her so quickly so she wouldn't suffer anymore. We'll never forget her and we'll always miss her.

Love you always Kath.

Sonora Star Jewelry Clearance Sale

Clearance Sale! I have limited Sonora Star Jewelry left. My 2011 goal is to design & produce new lines of jewelry. I will be discontinuing this line. Time to make new things! Sale lasts until 12/15/10 just use coupon code HS13 on your web order to receive 50% off!! I'm posting what I have left below. Just click on the item name and it will direct you to the page on our website. Sale only applies to these items. Great Christmas gifts at excellent prices!

Sonora Star Choker

http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_01.htm

Dusk, Winter - 1 left of each

Sonora Star Charm Bracelet
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_02.htm
Autumn, Dusk - 1 left of each

72" Pearl Necklace
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_136.html
1 Left in Dusk

Cross Pearl Choker
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_06.htm
Dusk- 1 Left

Star Pearl Choker
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_07.html
Winter, Autumn - 1 of each left

Leaf Pearl Choker
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_09.html
Winter and Autumn - 1 of each left
Creative Hand Pearl Choker
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_04.htm
1 Winter Left

Banner Pearl Choker
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_03.htm
Dusk, Winter and Tropical - 1 of each left

Creative Hand Drop Necklace
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_17.htm
1 Tropical, 1 Dusk left

Banner Drop Necklace
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_16.htm
Autumn, Winter, Tropical - 1 of each left

Cross Drop Necklace
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_19.htm
Dusk and Tropical - 1 of each left

Star Drop Necklace
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_20.htm
Dusk, Winter and Tropical - 1 of each left

Western Heart Drop Necklace
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_18.htm
Tropical and Winter - 1 of each left

Desert Rose Drop Necklace
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_21.htm
Autumn and Winter - 1 of each left


Star Drop Earrings
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_24.htm
Sold Out

Creative Hand Drop Earrings
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_22.htm
Sold Out

Banner Earrings
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_10.htm
Amethyst, Garnet - 1 pair each left


Cross Earrings
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_13.htm
Peridot- 2 Pairs Left


Star Earrings
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_14.html
1 Peridot Pair Left


Creative Hand Earrings
http://www.blackmountainjewelry.com/Product_Catalog_11.htm
Sold Out


If the item you want has been sold out we will contact you immediately.