What are Sample Flash Sales?
These are randomly planned sales that I will be periodically offering, featuring items not yet in the shop. Sometimes I get a few sample stones, or can order them, from my suppliers. Sometimes I have overstock of gems I've purchased over the years. Sometimes, I order gems but haven't yet decided what designs to make. And sometimes, I have gems that I can no longer find or order.
Sample Flash Sales are a great way for me to use these gems to create more gorgeous pieces and offer them to you at a special price. You get a great deal and I get to experiment and see what you like most. Win win!
There are times when I do add pieces from these sales to the shop. Getting them during a flash sale is a steal!
These sales will take place on Instagram, so be sure to follow and request updates. Even better, sign up for our emails as from here on out I will let everyone know when the next sale will take place. We don't send endless spam.. promise ;)
How do Sample Flash Sales work?
I will post an item for sale, listing what the retail price would be, sale price, item details and how many are available. Sometimes there are multiples, but many times there is only 1. If you want an item, comment "SOLD" as fast as you can. The first to comment get the available item. Each post on Insta is a new flash sale item. This may last 1 day, or several, typically over a weekend.
As always, feel free to contact us with questions! XOXO
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Read below for sale details for our WEBSITE and our ETSY SHOP. Choose your best way to shop the sale.
WEBSITE:
SALE DATES - 11/24 - 11/27
~ Enjoy 20% off when you spend up to $100 with code 20OFF
~ Enjoy 25% off when you spend $101 - $200 with code 25OFF
~ Enjoy 30% off when you spend over $200 with code 30OFF
* Sale goes live at 12am EST 11/23
ETSY SALE: 11/19 - 11/27
ETSY SHOPPERS: 20% off + FREE SHIPPING for orders totaling $35 USD and up.
http://etsy.com/shop/saressadesigns
Prices are auto-adjusted on Etsy so no coupon code is necessary. Discounts are already applied.
* Sale goes live 11/19
* All orders placed will be shipped in time for delivery by Christmas
*** Be sure to check our Instagram page throughout the weekend as we will be offering some items not in the shop at an amazing price with some sample flash sales!
https://www.instagram.com/saressa_designs/
* This promo is valid for retail orders only, placed during specified dates above for both SaressaDesigns.com and our Etsy shop. Sales will run until 11/27 at 11:59 PM, PST.
]]>A new milestone for Saressa Designs happened on 9/7/2023. We've spotted a piece or two on repeat within a series before ( CW's All American ), but never in consecutive episodes before.
Not only was our Crest Necklace worn on season 5 of Virgin River… it was used in 6 consecutive episodes! Excuse me while I go pick up my jaw. Lark, played by Elise Gatien, is a newcomer to the show making her first appearance in episode 5 - Trial by Fire. Our necklace adorns her from her entry to the show all the way through episode 10!
We are so excited, and continue to be filled with gratitude at not only having the opportunity to have our pieces worn on screen, but also the privilege of being chosen among the downpour of gorgeous accessories from talented artists that are available.
If you're a fan of the show, we truly hope you enjoy this season and all the surprises ahead. We can't wait to see the conclusion of season 5 this Nov!
Want to get the looks? Shop our Crest line here:
https://www.saressadesigns.com/search?q=crest
** Image taken from a screen record using my iPhone.
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#Thankful #Grateful #Humbled
]]>What a great start to 2020! Who knows where our pieces will be spotted next?
Shop our Quill earrings and other pieces worn on TV by clicking the 'Seen On Screen' tab on the home page.
Season 2 episode titles:
Ep 4 - The Good, The Bad & The Hendy
Ep 5 - Have A Good Wellkend, Joe!
Photo from S2 - Ep 5
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Then yesterday came news that was the cherry on top of the already fabulous cake! We were informed that actress Chelsea Kane (Baby Daddy, One Tree Hill, The Homes, Dancing With The Stars, etc) was styled for ABC's 25 Days Of Christmas Celebration in NYC this past December in our Spearhead Earrings! I will confess to having taken her photo to my stylist when I chopped my long hair off a few years ago (girl's got great hair), so I nearly dropped my phone when I read the news and saw the pic!
Below are credited photos of these incredible highlights in 2014. 2015 is already shaping up to be another fantastic year for this small family business.
Shop the Spearhead Collection here - http://bit.ly/1zBMP6v
See more photos here on CelebMafia.com - http://celebmafia.com/chelsea-kane-abcs-25-days-of-christmas-celebration-in-nyc-december-2014-238526/
Shop all Petite Triangle Druzy Studs here - http://bit.ly/1vse1nw
Petite Triangle Studs in Cobalt (photo c/o Preserve.us)
Shop Circlet here - http://bit.ly/1FITp0l
Circlet Necklace in Lapis (photo c/o Preserve.us)
Shop Finn here - http://bit.ly/173D22q
Finn Necklace on Candice Accola (YouTube screen shot from TVD season 6 promo)
Finn Necklace on Jodi Lyn O'Keefe (YouTube screen shot from S6 Ep 607 Do You Remember The First Time?)
Top: Karla Souza - How To Get Away With Murder
Left: Tessa Harnetiaux - Girl's Guide To Depravity
Right: Teyonah Parris - Mad Men
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Blake Lively is launching a new website next week, on the 23rd of July, titled Preserve. Among other things, the site will feature artisan made items that Blake has hand-picked to showcase in a gorgeous collective. Saressa Designs is going to be among those artisans, and I can’t begin to express how excited I am to be a part of this! Follow along and see how some of our designs are styled by going to the pre-launch page here: http://www.preserve.us/
See if you can spot our jewelry and stay tuned for more details as they become available. This project has been in the works for quite a while now, and it’s beyond words to finally see this milestone come to pass. Here’s to a long lasting partnership with the incredible Blake Lively and team at Preserve.
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Alysia Reiner, of Orange is the New Black, wore her Arrow necklace to the Seth Meyers cover party, celebrating Gotham Magazine’s October 2013 issue. You can see her in photo #6 here: http://gotham-magazine.com/galleries/seth-meyers-october-cover-party-celebration-at-sanctuary-hotel
Ok, time to cut to the chase. So last night, the talented and adorable Selena Gomez performed live at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, putting on an outstanding show to a sold-out arena of fans. The concert was part of her Stars Dance world tour, celebrating her new album. During the after party back-stage, Selena and her crew were gifted swag bags from The Artisan Group. Among the goodies, Selena received one of our Valkyrie necklaces, and a selection of crew members each received an Argonaut necklace (pyrite nuggets)
Valkyrie Necklace - http://www.saressadesigns.com/products/pyrite-nugget-necklace-1
Argonaut Necklace - http://www.saressadesigns.com/products/pyrite-nugget-necklace-1
Both of these are available here at SaressaDesigns.com, we well as in my Etsy shop and at select boutiques. The holidays are fast approaching, and these would make wonderful gifts! Be sure to add them to your wish list so friends and family members know where to find them as well.
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]]>Earlier in the Summer, I had the opportunity to send a piece of jewelry, in association with The Artisan Group, to the wardrobe stylist of The Vampire Diaries to be considered for use in Season 5. I’m so excited to announce that my submission was chosen!
Be on the lookout in November for my Dew earrings in Lapis, worn in episode 5 by Caroline (Candice Accola)! If you want an idea of how excited I was to get the news, this should do the trick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3awzmKZaAE
Click here to grab a pair of the same earrings: http://www.saressadesigns.com/collections/earrings/products/dew-earrings-multiple-stones-available
** Dew earrings in Lapis Lazuli & 14k gold fill, worn by Caroline on season 5 of The Vampire Diaries, Ep 5
Happy Friday!
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I hope you all are having a fantastic Summer!
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First of all, let me get the mini-bummer out of the way. Months ago I received confirmation that my Ice Age necklace was going to be used on this season of True Blood (along with a few other pieces from fellow Artisan Group members). This is still happening, but will likely be delayed until season 7. Season 6 is going to be extremely intense (and shorter than usual), and if you plan to watch you will get an idea of what I mean. I will disclose more info as I'm allowed to, so I apologize for the vague explanation. Waiting is the hardest part!
Over the last few months Saressa Designs has found a home in some new shops! You can now find lots of the pieces from my online collection, as well as pieces uniquely designed for some of these shops. If you live in the area, or ever plan to pass by or visit, you should stop in and check out these shops. They're all fantastic!
The Ruddy Duck - Hood River, OR
Converge - Depot Bay, OR
The Wild Trillium - Benton, IL
Willows - Vancouver, WA
For all you locals, Saressa Designs will be returning to the Sandy Mountain Festival this year! This is the only show I plan on vending at until the holiday season, so plan to stop on by and visit! The festival takes place on July 14th-15th, in the gorgeous Meinig Park in Sandy, OR. You can get more details here: http://www.sandymountainfestival.org/. Don't be deceived by the webpage either. This event is really outstanding, with lots of activities for kids as well.
Stay tuned because I have some more fun announcements coming! I'll give you one hint: Fashion Week.
I hope you all have a fantastic Summer!
]]>In all honesty, I named this necklace 'bleeding love' with a specific person in mind; my mom-in-law. Ruby is her birthstone, so when I first put this piece together, I was trying to think of something she would treasure. I was also inspired by her never-ending love for her family and all she does constantly to show us that love.
So, with that said, let's see how many varieties of love stories this bad boy can inspire! :)
Take a 'bleeding love' necklace home with you: http://www.saressadesigns.com/collections/necklaces/products/bleeding-love-necklace
If you want to cast your vote, and simultaneously earn a chance to win one of these lovely necklaces, head over to my Facebook page (http://facebook.com/saressadesigns) and leave a comment under the photo! I'm choosing a winner on Friday, 10/12/12, so head on over this week and let me know your opinion. I would LOVE the help :).
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You can check them out online here: http://www.consigncoutureonline.com
Don't forget that I will also be participating in the Sandy Mountain Festival this year, on Saturday July 14th and Sunday July 15th! It's held in Meinig Park in Sandy, OR which is a gorgeous and huge park that will be filled from end to end with handcrafted artisan goods, food and live music. Come visit my booth and try on some jewelry. I may also reveal some new Fall designs there so you don't want to miss out. Oh, and among the delicious eats there, the nachos are FANTASTIC. So come, even if it's just for some awesome Nachos or to bring ME some awesome Nachos. Hee hee.
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What is RAW?
RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair & makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art.
RAW's mission is to provide up-and-coming artists of all creative realms with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity so that they might be seen, heard and loved. RAW educates, connects and exposes emerging artists in 22 artistic communities nationwide through monthly showcase events. Join us in celebrating the work of these artists.
Visit http://www.rawartists.org/portland/solstice for more information and to purchase a ticket to the event. Tickets are $10 each, and and the proceeds make it possible for RAW to offer this opportunity to the artists at no charge. I would LOVE to have you come to the showcase. If you can’t make it, buying a ticket still helps support me. What you need to do is click on the above link, click ‘BUY TICKETS’ and select ‘Rachel Hughes’ as the artist. Thank you all and I hope to see you there.
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Here is the official press release.
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On another note, Etsy has now set my shop up to accept 'direct checkout' using your credit card, no Paypal or 'other' necessary. Yay! More good news is on the horizon so stay tuned :)
Yes, you read that right. Because of the amazing folks at The Artisan Group, Saressa Designs jewelry is going into a swag bag headed for the amazing Khloe Kardashian. I am thrilled to be designing a piece for her!
]]>The Artisan Group has approved my Lava Turquoise Necklace for Drew Barrymore's swag bag. I decided to make her edition in 14K Gold FIll (the original is in brass) which looks bright and beautiful! Here is how it turned out:
If you like it and want to get one for yourself, they're now available here and at Etsy and are absolutely perfect for the sunny days ahead.
As for the MTV Movie Awards, I'm working to get my 100 pair of Rose Gold hoops made. I'm about halfway there, and also have my limited edition Delgado Necklace finished for the display. Two more colors of Rose Gold hoops have been added in my shop. All participating artists also had to submit a short bio for The Artisan Group's 'Event Guide' which is given to each celebrity in their swag bag. Writing a bio had to be one of the single-handed most difficult things I have had to do yet. Writing about myself, and in the third person, is just not something that comes naturally to me. However, this experience is already helping expand my knowledge, understanding and growth as an artist, and I'm so thankful for that.
When I thought it couldn't get any more busy around here, I received a very unexpected email today. I have been accepted to participate in the 2012 Sandy Mountain Festival this year, which is quite a large artisan venue! It's jurried which means you have to apply and typically such events are bombarded with jewelers. I'm really excited to have been selected and can't wait to introduce Saressa Designs to a large audience. This event will be held in Sandy, OR on July 14-15th, 2012. You can get more information here: http://www.sandymountainfestival.org/index.html
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