From sketch to the finished jewelry piece - join me in my studio!

Handmade fine jewelry, artisan jewelry, one of a kind....
What does it really mean?
What does it take to create a unique piece of jewelry?

Want to take a look behind the scenes, see how I create my jewelry pieces?
Here is a short video for you



Like it?
I hope so.

I would also like to let you know, that for one week only, starting THIS Wednesday, until December 3rd
ALL items in my store are at 25% off AND free shipping worldwide.

Yes, including these flower baskets!

No better time than now, to take a look at my ETSY store and get your favorite piece of jewelry at a reduced price.

Click here to find your new favorite piece of handmade fine jewelry!

Bye,
Amy

A walk on the beach

A Saturday morning walk on the beach

Saturday morning in August.

A perfect time for my husband and me to take our dog Lisa for a walk on the beach. 

Join us, to one of my favorite places ...one of Israel's marvelous Mediterranean beaches. 

Parking our car in the car lot, and the blue color, already makes me smile.

Isn't this beautiful?

Shades of blue, from the palest azure to turquoise. The beautiful Mediterranean sea. 

Down the stairs we go. This is the perfect time to come.

Not too crowded yet. 

Let's start walking.

Shallow waters, a lighter shade of blue here, framed by the white seafoam

Just steps away from the public beach, and the wave sounds surround you.

We are not alone, some fisherman are still here. Came long before us, will probably leave soon.

Catching fish. An island of quiet, just meters away from the public beach.

We are taking in, the sounds, the textures.

I am turning into a 5 year old girl and start collecting shells :-)

Waves come and go, massaging the bare feet. I love foot massage :-)

Unexpected beauty everywhere. Waiting for us to take the time and notice it.

The water is warm, and blue and clean. I just love walking in the waves.

That's me!

Unlike our wonderful Lisa, who must be the only Golden Retriever in the world who hates water. 

We call her our 'sand dog'!

...and here with our much loved dog Lisa! Adopted this very month, 3 years ago from an animal shelter. 

I love being here. 

Not only it is a beautiful place, it is a great place for people watching. 

The families, who finally have some time to be together

Building sand castles. Building trust. Collecting memories. 

The couples, looking for a bit of sea and sun

Life is meant to be enjoyed. At every age.

We also take the time to talk, to make plans, to fill up the reservoirs before the new week starts.

....and as usual, an idea starts shaping up in my mind.

Will let it rest the night and draw it in my sketch book tomorrow.

Time to head back home, hope you enjoyed walking with us.

Me and my better half.
This is the smile I want him to remember in the midst of stressed meetings next week.

I love to share the places and the things that inspire me with you.

Both here and on my Facebook page - www.facebook.com/akvjewelry

Why don't you join me there as well?

If all goes well, 

in the next post, I hope to show you what came out of this walk on the beach

...want a hint? It involves an Aquamarine :-)

Going to the workbench now

Talk to you soon

Amy

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Meet Amy - The person behind AKVjewelry

A bit excited, a little afraid....
But still daring to take the first step and write my very own blog.

This is me -

in the garden, where I spend as much time as I can

in the studio, sketching a new idea

49 years old
25+ years spend climbing the ladder of software industry
3 years ago, followed my heart and started designing jewelry

this is my first jewelry piece (will spare you my first photo :-) )

a ring I just finished, ready to go meet its new owner in Italy

Yes, I did go a long way...

But for me, this is only the beginning

I constantly challenge myself to create jewelry pieces
That will

......ADORN the body

a back necklace inspired by Mashrabiya - more about it in the next posts

..................INSPIRE the mind

one of the many Mashrabiya pictures that inspired me

...................................and UPLIFT the spirit 

( Really felt proud to wear this back necklace last week ) 

Why, would you ask, am I writing a blog instead of working at my bench?

Because I want to share with you

The stories, and the inspiration that make my creative juices flow

.......Be inspired by your comments

..............Get to know you

Why, would you read my blog?

To renew your sense of wonder at the beauty that surrounds us
.......even if it is on the other side of the earth

To get tips that will help you find
.......the perfect piece of jewelry
             (maybe it is already in your drawer, we will talk about it in one of the coming posts)

To get exclusive coupons and sale offers
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See you,
Amy