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Monday, January 20, 2014

Good Luck Gift

I recently received an order of gift boxes that I just have to share.  They are Tiffany blue and brown, and really make the jewelry special!  Packaging is so important, I can see.  I will put up some photos for you to see.

Lucky Sea Glass is a great gift if you want to wish someone good luck!  I always wear a piece as a good luck charm, and some of my customers truly believe their item has brought them good luck!  I put some of their stories on my website.  Of course, you are lucky when you find a piece of genuine sea glass on a beach, and I am so lucky to have found this passion for sea glass and creating jewelry with it, after my retirement as a school psychologist.  Good Luck to you!

Heads up!  I will be closing the store for the month of March, so please be sure to get your orders in before.  Thank you.
New Lucky Sea Glass boxes -- blue with brown lids
Business cards and descriptions in the background

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Reworking Designs is Fun!

Sometimes I like to rework a piece of jewelry that I did a while ago and hasn't sold.  As I learn new skills and improve, it is fun to experiment with some designs.  Today, I "reworked" this pendant, that originally was a pin/pendant.  I added silver wire weave, took away one of the crystals, added a pearl and a silver plated chain.  Voila.  I hope to show you before and after pictures!
This is the After picture

Sorry, can't find a Before picture!
 

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Buying and Selling Online

Lately, I have been doing a lot of online window shopping --everyday there are sales and discount offers in my inbox.  Occasionally, I actually purchase an item or two.  Now I have come to realize some issues that may determine why or whether a customer will purchase an item -- and maybe it will help to understand why my Lucky Sea Glass sales are so much better when people actually can see the items in person!

First of all, when you are shopping on the web, you are going by a picture and a description--but you can't really see everything and be sure of the fit (if it is clothing).
So, a built in hesitation is there -- unless you feel confident about the item as pictured.

Secondly, if the price seems really good or the sale is limited or there are few of the items, you may decide to buy it because it is worth the chance that you may not be happy with it.  That is, if it is returnable.  Sometimes, though, items are Final Sale, and then you have to consider whether it is worth the risk.

Thirdly, I like that some sales include shipping.  If there is a minimum order necessary for free shipping, I usually don't mind as it is not usually unreasonable. 

Fourth -- I rarely return items that I have purchased online, but I do like to know I can if I have to.  My worst experience, thankfully, allowed me to return a pair of earrings that turned out to be just awful, and a lot of money, for a store credit.   Believe me, I was very grateful for that -- and wound up with a pair of earrings I love.

All of the above is to hopefully make you feel more secure about buying Lucky Sea Glass online.  I will be happy to answer any questions you have before you purchase, and after, and you can return an item for a store credit, if you are unhappy with it if you notify me within two weeks of receipt of it.  (less any shipping charges). 

I sincerely hope this is helpful to you.  Good Luck! 

Friday, January 3, 2014

The Joys of Sea Glass and Art

Recently, I was talking with a dear friend who is a terrific sculptor, in many galleries and shows, about creating art.  She understands the joy of creating an object from raw material, into something that is unique and special.  Also, the pleasure of seeing someone want to buy the piece she has created.  But, she also noted that, unlike her, I have been creating sea glass jewelry for only about eight years now, since I retired as a psychologist.  Who would have thought I would have another whole career and passion?  I feel so lucky to have found this gift of designing and creating jewelry with sea glass I have beachcombed around the world!  I am grateful to all my fans and customers and look forward to creating new designs, seeing new places, and finding more genuine sea glass around the world this year!  Already, have plans to go to South America and Africa!!
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