medicinewarebyamari's Blog

Jewelry Design
1

Discounts through January 15, 2013

Published: 12-26-2012 12:25pm
For the rest of 2012 and through January 15, 2013 I will be offering a 20% discount for all jewelry on the site.  It is time for all of this gorgeous jewelry to find new homes. In anticipation of the Tucson Gem Show in February, inventory reduction is the order of the day.  Enjoy this one-time offering.While the prices are discounted the quality remains exemplary with 925 Sterling Silver, Gold Fill and other precious metal findings.  Buy 2 and get 25% off the second item; 3 get 30% off the third item.... » Read More

Artist's Statement

Published: 02-22-2012 08:52am
Amari Magdalena sees beauty as a portal to that which is spiritual. Having been drawn to color, form, and exquisite gems since early childhood, it was a natural evolution of her artistic expression to design jewelry.    Long interested in photography and later drawn to create sacred art as expressed in large Medicine Shields with gemstones, leather, feathers and metals, Amari saw each medium as a unique expression of earth’s treasure kinesthetically and visually.    Synchronistic events lead to moving her talents to jewelry creation. A broken, non-returnable, necklace prompted her to inquire at a local bead shop ab... » Read More

Precious Metals and Gemstones are Enduring

Published: 02-22-2012 08:51am
Greetings Jewelry Aficionados. I'm seeing a lot of jewelry out here at very low prices.  As an astute shopper, I am always looking for value, durability, and timelessness.  The rapid rise of precious metal prices is driving a lot of designers to precious metal clays.  Synthetic stones and gems are also working their way into jewelry creations.  Claw clasps are adorning otherwise decent designs. Which brings me to the 'why pay more' topic for Medicineware Artistry by Amari.  I design each piece as a one-of-a-kind creation and buy components for that piece only: I do not stock beads.  This means I do not purchase in bulk rather choose each ... » Read More

How I Got Started Designing Jewelry

Published: 02-22-2012 08:50am
Happenstance!  That is how it all began.  On vacation, I'd purchased a little choker necklace with gemstone beads and wire spacing.  It wasn't anything to fancy but I really enjoyed.  When I returned home and after a few short weeks, the necklace broke.  There was no way to return it to the store I'd purchased it from out of state. I studied it and decided that it did not look too complicated in construction.  Next I visited a local Tucson beading store and ask a clerk, what would I have to do to repair this?  She informed me that I needed a crimping tool and some crimping beads-that was all!  As the necklace had several space... » Read More

Price Changes

Published: 02-22-2012 08:49am
As many jewelry aficionados are aware, precious metals are rising almost exponentially.  Medicineware Artistry by Amari has held prices down for the past 3 years. My initial thinking was that it made gemstone jewelry more affordable for the many rather than the few.  However, I've revisited that in light of not placing the true value of this fine, timeless jewelry in the proper light.  All prices have been adjusted upwards; still reasonable for the incredible value, yet priced more in alignment with the reality of continuing to produce products with the finest materials. ... » Read More
1