Drift with Us: New Men's Jewelry

Keep your eyes peeled for tonight's reveal of more jewelry pieces
from our exclusive new men's jewelry collection 'The Drift'!

VIEW THE COLLECTION HERE

ANNUAL SALE - 50% OFF ENTIRE STORE

From dreamy bohemian to mysterious gothic jewelry enjoy 50% off all jewelry through Tuesday, 12/1.

The Winged Warrior Shield Antique Chunky Bracelet »

Oracle Gypsy Art Nouveau Necklace »

Beowulf Chest Armor Necklace »

Tibetan Snake Vertebrae Unisex Necklace »

Room 217 Shining Inspired Ring » 

Pegasus Cobalt Blue Galaxy Earrings »

The Hunter Arrowhead Gray Stone Necklace »

Goodbye Winter ~ Spring Cleaning Sale

We are one day away from Spring and of course Winter is trying to go out with a bang. Come on man, we want flowers, birds chirpin, love makin', road tripin' kind of weather. But with the closing of Winter, comes new things and like every year we must put away last year's jewelry. In honor of Spring we are offering select jewelry up to 50% off.

Winter Attic Sale

S H O P   O U R   S A L E   I T E M S @ 

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Avenge Green Turquoise Stacked Arrow Pyrite Swooping Necklace $22

Pit and Pendulum Axe Necklace $18

In Flames Fire Polished Glass Bar Spiked Necklace $16

Bound Leather Fringe Bracelet $8

Gold Pulley Traveler Talisman $ 16
Knighthood Vintage Necklace $18

The Looking Glass Collection

We've been lured in by the supernatural, sworn to secrecy and welcomed the unknown in our new collection 'The Looking Glass'. Here are just a few pieces that honor our obsession to the dark.

Shown above is an Independent Order of Oddfellows ceremonial medallion for the Daughters of Rebekah – a necklace in honor of any midnight ceremony.

Relics inspired by Stephen King's The Shining, wearable premonitions foreshadowing the future. Room 237 Wax ring. Graveyard Mix Matching Wax Earrings. Room 217 Bloody Wax Necklace.

Wear this Shield of Trinity Necklace to guide and protect you in your travels.

The Unknown Badge ID Necklace identifies M. Hall 777977, a necklace of mysterious in itself.

A striking amulet symbolizing Elizabeth Bathory, in her search of timeless beauty.

This Victorian Farewell German Silver Purse has been transformed into a token of remembrance. 

Enter the RH13 December Giveaway CONTEST

It's that time of year again, a good bye to 2010 and a a time of FREE GIVEAWAYS and when I like to send out a big THANK YOU! Today is the start of the December Giveaway Contest, don't forget to enter, there will be two opportunities to win.

ENTER TO WIN!

Wednesday, December 8th ~ Friday, December 17th

The giveaway contest is simple, show some love by:

~ Tell us your favorite item in my shop and why you love it!

~ Leave your name and contact email address or etsy shop.

Drop a line via this blog or Facebook Fan Page.

THE PRIZES

Two winners will be chosen randomly and will be announced late in the evening December 17th. So what are the prizes you ask…

~ 1st Place Winner: we will work together to make a custom piece of jewelry OR custom Skeleton Krew original painting.

~ 2nd Place Winner: will receive a $30 gift certificate to Red Heart 13.

NEW The Fallen Engagement

It was 1934, Mary had moved to the Big Apple in hopes of becoming an actress. A couple shows here an there, but nothing big. Over tea at the local coffee shop, she met Henry James, the man she fell in love with. He truly won her over one Sunday morning at their usual spot, only this time an engagement ring was laying at the bottom of the tea cup. They were to be married in December of 1935, but the day never came, he died six months later in a horrible accident on 42nd street on the way to Mary's big opening show of Gypsy Blonde; the one that made her famous.

The Fallen Engagement Necklace

Such a tragic love story for a nostalgic adornment, the ones that I fall for every time. A lonesome ring amongst classic pearls tell the story of Mary. A vintage strand of cream pearls are swooped together with a silver roped chain with a rhinestone and pearl ring features a timeless beauty and decay from over the years.

A fairly old petite sterling silver souvenir spoon from New York, features an ornate engraving in a lovely script. The top of the spoon has splendid flourishes in a decorative handle that makes me want to return for a visit. 

Truly an extravagant necklace with a tale to tell, pearls of whimsy matched with nostalgic souvenirs of a bustling city and romance.

PHOTO OF WOMAN: I recently collaborated my jewelry designs in a fashion editorial photoshoot inspired by the illustrations of Sandra Suy (more to come soon). Photography by Mary Kate Burgess.

Four New Arrivals!

Here are the four new arrivals that I promised yesterday;

two precious pairs of earrings and two whimsical necklaces.

~ 1) These Soft pink Passion Rose Twilight earrings are so darling

and have that special something that all girls love.

~ 2) This brass mesh Bella Rose looks as if it was picked right out of a fairy tale.

~ 3) This religious embellished necklace holds an Immaculate Wonder

of the Virgin Mary matched with white enamel rhinestone flowers.

~ 4) Hula, hula! These vintage beaded earrings remind me

of a beautiful Hula Girl from Hawaii, I can see her shaking her hips

and can smell the wonderful fragrances of pink orchids.

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~ Don't forget today is Red Wednesday at Red Heart 13! ~

If you buy 1 piece of jewelry, you can get 50% off a 2nd item.

Killer Wolf

Painting by Keith Parkinson.

I have always had a fascination with werewolves; and since I was young I'd always watch classics like The Wolfman and the cheesy horror movies like Silver Bullet. Lycanthropes, or werecreatures are humans that have gained the ability to shape shift into a beast from the result of the disease known as lycanthropy. 

These creatures appear are a normal human but later have subtle physical and behavioral traits in association with the animal. The full moon may increase these creatures ravenous side but it is merely their animalistic feast within them that drive them mad and are soon over taken with fur and piercing fangs. Once a human's state changes to the beast, it looses it's human tongue and a strong craving for for fresh meat overtakes them.

In order to kill a lycanthrope, these creatures can be harmed by using a silver weapons, magic or the plant known as wolfsbane. Contact with this plant will stop the beast and send it the other way; but if you are infect you will become a lyncanthrope within a few days or to a couple of weeks; it depends on the victims health varying the first stages. Magic can be used before the disease has fully taken over the body, but the cure can often times be long sought out and expensive according to person's time they have left.

This engraving depicting a werewolf attack. "The Werewolf Delusion" by Ian Woodward.

The lycanthropes disease is feared in most cases, but the Druids, who worship nature, embrace this curse. Druids live to maintain a balance amongst nature within themselves and live for the devotion to communicate with plants and animals. Some even look towards lycanthropy and infect themselves purposefully.

Lycanthrope Reliquary created by Leila Marvel. ©All Rights Reserved 2007.

Being drawn to these dark creatures I like to intertwine my inspirations into my assemblages, whether be film, folklore or even music. Two of my all time favorite songs "Killer Wolf" by Danzig and Motorhead's "In the Year of the Wolf". My Lycanthrope Reliquary is one piece that holds some inspiration of the tales and films about werewolves. It is made from an antique glass dome that holds relics of dried animals fur, a fabric plant that resembles wolfsbane, a crucifix and a painted silver bullet. It also reads the famous quote from the Wolfman film "Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers at night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright." I recently just listed this relic in my etsy shop Red Heart 13, it was one of the pieces that was featured in my art show back in October and November. You can also find my Dracula Reliquary in my shop as well, it has the same matching glass frame. These pieces are perfect for anyone who loves these creatures of the night or who are into old classic horror films like me.

REFERENCES: Lycanthropes. Creatures of Chaos: A Selection of Creatures from Fantasy Realms. www.nascr.net/~jcburd/index.html

Werewolf. Wikipedia

It's Red Wednesday! Black is Back

It's Red WEDNESDAY again here at Red Heart 13. Stop by RH13 and if you buy one piece of jewelry you can get the second half off; it is a great way to get some of that dreaded holiday shopping done. Don't forget to stop back on Black Friday through Cyber Monday for more promotions.

We have 14 new arrivals and all I have to say is Black is Back. Here are some of our new arrivals that express the bold and sophistication:

 

(SOLD) How about this Black Poodle Necklace! Made from a vintage metal brooch matched with red glass beads, copper and gun metal chain. Add a little whimsy to your day!

Find the beauty in yourself with these "Dorian Gray" earrings. These droplet earrings are made from lucite floral beads, rhinestone spacers and gray crystals on a black chain.

 

(SOLD) This Turquoise Robin's Egg Necklace is made for a queen. Made with vintage turquoise beads with gold speckling and a vintage black pearl pendant with tiny pearls.

Simply pure elegance with these Silver Kiss Temptation earrings, made from glass tulips, dark gray pearls and a silver bead cap on a sterling silver hook.

Shop Schedule for the week of Nov 24th - Dec 1st

It is a  new week, and Red Heart 13 is up to some mischief, just kidding. However I wanted to let everyone know our schedule from Nov 24th to Dec 1st.

Here is our crazy schedule for this week, you will find there are a lot of promotions going on and some great discounts. I haven't announced any Black Friday / Cyber Monday specials in my shop yet, so here is a first hand look of what the week will bring for you:

Check out my new hurrrrr, not sure yet if I want to go dark again.

MONDAY:

We have 15 new arrivals that have been photographed and will be listed tonight.

6 new necklaces  /  9 new pairs of earrings

Red WEDNESDAY: Buy 1 piece of jewelry, get the 2nd half off!

THANKSGIVING: Enjoy turkey day! I will try and stay within my points, huh.

BLACK FRIDAY (Nov 28th) – CYBER MONDAY (Dec 1st):

• 25% off all items; includes jewelry, relics or paintings.

• $10.00 off orders over $85.00

• Free Shipping as always

Today, 25% Off All Earrings!

Today we have 25% off all earrings at Red Heart 13. We have over 12 earring designs, plus these two new beauties posted just last night, you can find them in our "new arrivals" section. Today is a great day to get some of your holiday shopping done, and why not at redheart13.etsy.com

These Rose Vertigo earrings look as if they have put a spell on you, with dark metal rose beads and red glass under red lily drops, this classic combination is perfect for any evening.

These Golden Fruit earrings are perfect for the holiday season. Made from carved lucite balls matched with crystal melon beads with a gold inlay.

Paper N Stitch

Looking for a place to showcase your hard work, well I introduce to you Paper N Stitch. An online exhibition that was created to promote talented artists, designers, makers of the handmade and independent boutiques. This month Red Heart 13 has an online exhibition on the site from November 15th to December 14th. 

It is really simple! You sign up to the site and wait for your shop to be approved by Brittni who curates the exhibitions, if you selected it costs $45 for the month, but it is so worth it! You build your page featuring an avatar, profile and twenty items each with three images and a description. 

During the month each individual is featured in a blog telling a little more about your work and also you may be in a collaboration of readings. Today we were featured on the Paper N Stitch blog on their jewelry gift guide. Our "A Fallen Acorn" necklace was featured and was mentioned as a great accessory if you want to make a statement. I hope you all check out this great website, so far I have seen more items hearts on the particular items that are featured. I look forward to making my goal this month. "Spread the love!"

The 300th Buyer!

It has finally arrived, I've almost made my goal of getting 300 sales. I am one away from my 300th sale! There is a lovely surprise in store for this lucky person who makes the 300th sale, a small token of appreciation will be sent along in their package. Could be earrings or a bracelet! It has been such a journey from my first sale in Aug of 2007 to now, last year alone only 56 sales compared to this year, a huge jump of 243 sales! My new goal for Red Heart 13 is to get at least 50 more sales during this holiday season, come on we can do it!

Here are a couple new items in shop this week, it's all about sets! Earrings with a bracelet or earrings with a matching necklace. Please stop by later this week for more new arrivals!

Venus In Love Matching Bracelet and Earrings; this lovely pretty in pink combination of pearls, crystals and sterling silver is perfect for any gal who loves looking like a doll.

Winter Wonderland Matching Necklace and Earrings; carved rose beads and a rhinestone spacer mixed with sterling silver is a beautiful winter combination. Reminds me of snow and icicles.

It's raining RED!

It is RED Wednesday again! Just stop by redheart13.etsy.com today and every Wednesday to get this special discount of buying one piece of jewelry and getting the 2nd half off. I have eight new jewelry pieces in the shop this week, plus today is the last day for my Clear Out Sale. Please check out the Clear Out Sale section in my shop to see over 12 items that have been reduced. The sale ends today and these items will be taken out of my shop tonight around 11pm.

HERE ARE A COUPLE NEW PIECES THAT JUST ARRIVED!


Remember sweet Alice in her dark journey; with this gold chain with pendant and doorknob charm. Perfect for the scene where Alice sees the Drink Me bottle.

If your into fairy tales, how about this Enchanted Fairy Forrest necklace, a beautiful cluster of minty green vintage pearls matched with thin gold chain and a vintage glass rosette from a chandelier.