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Jackie Helder

Necklace: "Grass Is Greener" 

Dyed Agate, Leather Cord, & Sterling Silver

  

I have been creating jewelry since 2000.  It all began when, after a difficult day, I bought myself an orange and pink bracelet at a little boutique.   After I brought it home, I decided I would also like one in green and blue.  So I studied my new treasure and began to teach myself how to make jewelry.  Hundreds of thousands of beads and thousands of pieces of jewelry later, here I am.


Making jewelry is my joy and my peace.  While I am inspired by colors and patterns that surround me every day, my biggest inspiration is the beads themselves.   I have surrounded myself with them and their incredible energy moves me to create unique and beautiful art to share with the world.


Each one of my pieces is a carefully crafted work of art.  I use sterling silver, brass and copper findings.  My beads come from locations and artisans all over the world.  I use semiprecious stones, precious stones, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and so much more. 


Jewelry is a personal experience.  Please let me know if you would like me to customize something I have already created or create a piece specifically for you.   It is my goal to make that experience as rewarding as possible.

  

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Kyanite, Czech Glass, Dyed Magnesite, 

& Sterling Silver

Blue Owl

Blue Opal, Onyx, Hand Painted Wooden Pendant, & Sterling Silver

Peridot Persuasion

Olive Jade, Dyed Magnesite, Peridot, Leather Cord, & Sterling Silver

Lampwork Glass, Freshwater Pearls, Leather Cord, & Sterling Silver

What's New Cabbage Rose

Candy Jade, Dyed Agate, Recycled Sari Tassel, Leather Cord, 

& Sterling Silver

Vineyard Stroll

 Olive Jade, Jasper, Sugilite, 

& Sterling Silver

Pink Loves Brown 

Shell, Brown & Pink Rhodochrosite, & Sterling Silver 


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