Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is just around the corner; May 8th! If you're looking for some great gifts to give that special lady in you life, see our ideas below...

GENELL

Growing up, my mom always wore this gold necklace that had 2 teeny, tiny gold finger rings each set with a birthstone for my brother and I. This birthstone slider necklace has a similar idea. Each sterling silver ring is embellished with either glass or semi-precious stones in the same color/style of the birthstones for each month. This way, you can add a ring to represent each sibling in your family and create a very personalized gift.

DEVIN

I love working with wire and also love the idea of giving a personalized gift. With a little sterling silver wire, some patience and practice, I've created an entire alphabet in pendant form. Each letter is hand-formed and then slightly hammered for extra strength. They look great alone on a simple silver chain, or you can add other charms for embellishment.

Best of all, you can combine these two necklace ideas into 1 and have the initial of the recipient along with beaded sliders for members of your family! Come on in to the store and we'll help you put together the perfect gift to give.

We hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day filled with memories,

BumbleBeads

Our 1st Video!

We've received a request on Facebook from a loyal fan (my mother!) asking us to create a video on how to make a flower cluster earring. So, since we love our fans (and our mothers), we've decided to do just that! You can watch it below and leave a comment if you'd like! We'd love to hear your feedback.

Thanks!

Genell 

Inspiration

GENELL: I've always been inspired by renaissance paintings. Every time I go to a museum, I head straight towards that time period and my favorite paintings are the portraits; then I get to see a close-up of the jewelry and the clothes. I love the detail and the style. Some things are so simple whereas others are incredibly intricate. Today, I found a wonderful portrait and decided to try to recreate the necklace. The portrait is by Piero del Pollaiulo, a renaissance painter from Florence. I couldn't find out who the girl is in the painting or any other information but I enjoyed the inspiration I gathered from it and had a great time piecing together the necklace.

DEVIN: I'm always inspired by nature's beauty and the change of seasons never fails to spark my creativity. Last Friday, while walking along Germantown Avenue, I was struck by the delicate shape and color palate of a lovely flowering tree. I snapped a picture and upon returning to the shop, immediately began crafting a necklace that I feel embodies "Spring". I'm really pleased with how it turned out. It would even look beautiful on a bride! Enjoy!