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All jewelry is handmade to order in our Portland, OR studio by owner and designer, Rachel Hughes.
If you have any questions, never ever hesitate to contact us. Thank you!
July 17, 2014
When I started designing jewelry 10 years ago, my expectations were pretty small. I just wanted to make a cohesive, quality item I could wear and wanted to wear. Then, when I made the plunge into the abyss of online artists via Etsy, my dream was to actually sell something. Still pretty modest right? As an indie designer, I’ve always strived to make pieces that, while mainstream in the respect that they’re wire wrapped, stand out as original and express individuality in their presentation. There’s always that hope that something big can happen but also the reality that there is a sea of talented designers with the same hope. With that being said, you can imagine the excitement that has blossomed over time while holding on to this piece of news. And now I get to share it with you all!
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.
November 07, 2013
I have some fun news to share with you guys! As many of you may know, Saressa Designs jewelry has shown up in some incredible places over the last few months, including GBK’s New York Fashion Week and Primetime Emmy’s Luxury Lounges, and the The Vampire Diaires. My most recent press release has more details, including celebs who loved their Saressa Designs jewelry: http://www.prweb.com/releases/SaressaDesigns/TheVampireDiaries/prweb11283605.htm
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.
August 01, 2013
Happy August! I’m kicking off this month with some fun news to share. Saressa Designs is headed to NY Fashion Week! My Arrow necklaces are going to be included in The Artisan Group’s celebrity swag bags at GBK’s NY Fashion Week Luxury Lounge, taking place Sept 6th-7th. Want to win one for yourself? Stay tuned as I’ll be giving one away this weekend with my first ‘share it to wear it’ post (on Facebook)!
I hope you all are having a fantastic Summer!
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October 16, 2012
Thanks to everybody who weighed in on which necklace I should send to the wardrobe stylist for The Vampire Diaries. It was such a hard decision to pick just ONE design to send. I put a lot of thought into my choice, which was influenced by all my voters (especially the ones who are die-hard fans of the show). In the end, my 'bleeding love' necklace was the one chosen. It's headed to TVD and hopefully will find a home around the neck of one of the amazing characters (though I intend it for a specific person on the show).
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
October 08, 2012
Exciting news! The Artisan Group has had another amazing opportunity in the works and I am thrilled to be a part of it. Leigh Leverett, the wardrobe stylist for The Vampire Diaries, is going to receive a collaborative bag of hand crafted accessories from a few of us Artisan Group members. One of those goodies is a necklace from Saressa Designs. These accessories could appear on upcoming episodes! Which one of these necklaces could you imagine seeing on the show? I've narrowed it down to 4, but am having a tough time committing to one. Do you watch the show or know someone who does? Which one could you imagine on Elena, Bonnie, Caroline or any of the ladies in the show?
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 :).
June 10, 2012
June 02, 2012
June 01, 2012
The GBK Luxury Gift Lounge honoring the 2012 MTV Movie Awards is in full swing now! The fun started at 11am PST this morning and will go through 7pm tonight, then repeat again tomorrow. There have already been some amazing celebrities stop by and visit The Artisan Group, each of which has walked away with a swag bag full of goodies that include a pair of my Rose Gold Hoops! If you want to see who's stopping by, follow along on my Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/#!/saressadesigns
Want some hoops too? You can grab a pair here: http://www.saressadesigns.com/collections/earrings/mtv-movie-awards
May 23, 2012
Awesome! More press for the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge honoring the MTV Movie Awards. It's 2 Saturdays away and the press is beginning to build :) It is so weird and cool to see my name in there! I'm loving Kevin Nealon's pose in this picture.
http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551623-The_Artisan_Group_Finalizes_Gifts_and_Accessories_for_MTV_Celeb_Swag_Bags.php
April 30, 2012
April 12, 2012
Here is the piece headed to Khloe Kardashian! An oxidized sterling silver & black Spinel lariat, with raw brass lotus connector and sterling silver hand stamped heart charm. I'll have this design available for purchase on my site soon. If you can't wait, head on over to my Etsy shop: http://saressa.etsy.com.
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 :)
April 02, 2012
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!