Cyber Monday Sale...

Hello All! Hope you had a fabulous holiday weekend! Today is the last day to take 25% off all jewelry in my etsy shop. See picture below for details. Go here to take advantage of this great sale! I put a lot of passion in my designs and work. Thank you all for supporting Sydney Austin Designs and other small business owners.


I am also pleased to be mentioned in Afrobella's list of Black-owned businesses to support. Go here to see this wonderful list of over 350 black owned businesses.

Birthday Sale...

Hello All!

In celebration of my birthday week, I'm having a sale in my etsy boutique. Take 25% off all jewels from now until 12/1/15. Use coupon code BDAY25  at checkout. Click here to purchase. New jewelry being added daily. Thank you for supporting independent artisans this holiday season!

Citrine and deer antler necklace. Only 1 available.

Brass hoops with wire wrapped pearls.

Kyanite and gunmetal chain chandelier earrings.

Hammered brass discs. Domed and super lightweight. Perfect for everyday.

Copper and cowrie shell earrings. 

Mother's Day Sale...

Hello All! Happy May!

May is a month filled with celebrations. Mother's Day, Graduations, Weddings, Proms, Preakness, Memorial Day, Bridal Showers, Teacher Appreciation Week, Cinco de Mayo, and my Mama's birthday. We are having a sale in our etsy boutique going on now through May 18th (my Mama's birthday). All items are 20% off the retail price. Enter coupon code MOM20 at checkout. Go here to visit our etsy shop.

New Hip Jewels...

Hello All! New and exciting designs are being launched in 2015! I love working with brass. Below are 2 designs that were designed from a sheet of brass. Hand cut, hand drilled, and hammered. Don't you just love gold shiny things!  If interested in purchasing, click here

Super lightweight. Fabulous for everyday.

Hand cut and hammered Cresent earrings.

Ying Yang. One of a Kind. This is my only pair.

These are long. Great conversation piece. Attention grabber!

Strands...

Hello All!

Over the weekend I did my last gemstone haul for the year. I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to gemstone shopping. It's my retail therapy. I came across so many gorgeous gems at the GTS Bead Show. Take a look at some of the strands of beads I purchased. I can't wait to turn these gemstones into hip jewels!

Gorgeous crystals

Chrysoprase shards

My favorites: chunky citrine and Botswana agate

Birthday Sale...

Hello All!

In celebration of my birthday week, I'm having a sale in my etsy boutique. Take 25% off all jewels from now until 11/30/14. Use coupon code BDAY25  at checkout. Click here to purchase. New jewelry being added daily. Thank you for your support!

Red Coral Wire Wrapped Chain Bracelet

Orange Coral Chips Copper Hammered Hoops

Deer Antler Wire Wrapped Long Brass Chain Necklace

Turquoise Silver Feathers Earrings

Turquoise and Salmon Coral Earrings

New Hip Jewels Sale...

Hey All! If you haven't heard on our Facebook Page or Twitter page, Sydney Austin Designs is having an end of May jewelry sale! Take 25% off all jewelry in our etsy boutique. Enter coupon code MEMORIAL25 at checkout. Hurry sale ends 5/31. Go here to stock up on your summer jewelry! Check out the new jewels below that have recently been listed in our boutique.

I love designing with cowrie shells for the summer. Great for the bohemian free spirit girl.

Rustic rough crystal quartz. Great for wire wrapping. The amethyst is gorgeous!
The long necklace is the perfect layering piece. 

Awesome statement necklace for a summer wedding. The colors are so yummy! One of a kind. 

Independence Day Sale...

Happy 4th of July All! I hope you are having a fabulous Independence Day!

From now through July 8th, all jewels in our etsy boutique is on sale for 25% off retail price! Enter coupon code FIREWORKS25 at checkout to receive the discount. Go here to see our amazing hip jewels!

Lapis Lazuli Cowrie Shell Earrings and Red Coral Hoops

May Celebrations...

May is a big celebration month! Proms, weddings, graduations, bridal luncheons, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, and my mama's birthday! Let Sydney Austin Designs supply you with all of your jewelry needs. Whether for yourself or as a gift, we have a great selection for you to choose from. I pride myself with making mostly One of A Kind jewelry. I want my customers to have a unique piece of jewelry.

From now thru May 18th, take 15% off all jewels in etsy shop! Enter coupon code CELEBRATE15 at checkout. Go here to see our jewels. Below are a few of my fave pieces!



The Wren Necklace. Onyx and Pink Agate. I do have matching earrings. An everyday necklace set. Would make a great graduation or Mother's Day gift.

I love this for several reasons! Great layering piece. Add about 2 more long gold chains to complete your look. It's rustic and organic looking. Lastly, the crystal quartz points are beautiful in person. Buy this one for yourself and wear it all summer! 

For Mom. Great for Mother's Day or lovely for a daytime wedding. The lemon jade pops! It's chunky and bold. It's the perfect piece to add a touch of color.

A great graduation or good grades gift. Add this bracelet to your collection and stack them up! I love a junky arm! Summertime is the best time to pile on bracelets. The added bling makes it perfect for daytime or evening.

If you know me, you know I love the boutique Anthropologie. I go there a lot to get inspired for housewares and jewelry. These hoops remind me of something that Anthro would sell. Perfect everyday hoops. Another piece you want to buy for yourself. Wear them to your next pool party. Yes, you still have to look cute at the pool.

Another raw rustic crystal quartz point necklace. I made the pendant and hammered it. I like this with a denim shirt or maxi dress. Hands down my favorite

New Hip Jewels...

Sharing some pictures of new jewels that are available in my etsy boutique. Hand bracelets, also known as slave bracelets, hand flowers, or hand harness. I love the ring/bracelet combination look.  Great to wear to belly dancing class, yoga, music festivals, concerts, beach and weddings. I will also take custom orders. Contact me for more information.

For the summer bride. White mother of pearls.

To be worn on the index finger. Added a filigree charm and turquoise bead.

Faceted orange jade and copper.

Blue Crazy Lace Agate. Gorgeous for the beach.

February ReCap...

So long February. Hello March! Looking forward to the start of  my second favorite season, Spring. My first is Autumn. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend and start March off with a bang! I'm getting together with my neighbor for some mango margaritas. Below are a few February pictures. Follow me on Instagram @sydneyaustindesigns

The Baltimore Ravens won the Superbowl! If you really know, you know I love my Ravens!

Cupcakes made by my daughter.

Valentine flowers my teenage daughter received from... a boy. Both grandfathers nearly died! I got texts, phone calls, warnings, "not my grandbaby", and "keep an eye on him." Dude, relax!

New geode pendant chain necklace. Love it! Available in my etsy shop.

Something totally new. My first attempt at a hand bracelet. Pleased. Very bohemian.

Lately on Instagram...

Hey All!  Had some technical difficulties earlier with a previous post. Sharing some recent Instagram pics. Follow me on IG @sydneyaustindesigns

 

Slowly driving everyone in my household crazy. Dealing with some hormonal issues. Stopped by Trader Joe's to buy myself some fresh flowers to cheer me up.

 

 

The prettiest blue. Lapis lazuli chips on hand hammered brass hoops. Love these. Available for purchase here.

 

One of my favorite gemstones, labradorite. Flashes of blue. Made these today. Available here

 

Love taking food pics! Made these fajitas for my family. Daughter is so mad that I make everyone wait so I can take a picture before we can eat.

 

Reading Gone Girl on the recommendation of a co-worker. Like my new paper straws? Got them on etsy. They do not get soggy. My new thing.... I love drinking out of a mason jar!

Strands...

Happy Monday All!! Today I went to my last bead show of the year. I stocked up on some really pretty gemstones and findings. Really loving blues this season. Below are just a few of the strands that I purchased. A friend told me she wants me to go back to designing beaded necklaces with pendants. When I first started designing jewelry all I made was beaded necklaces and matching earrings. I got bored and changed my techniques and started incorporating metal wire and chain to my designs. This week I will be making some beaded necklaces and complementing earrings.

Love the flash of blue in the Labradorite gems

A splash of Neon.

It feels like Christmas to me! All these goodies to play with!

November Recap...

Hey All! Well my favorite month of the year has come and gone. However, I know December will be a fabulous month! I hope you all are having a beautiful weekend and bringing in December with a bang! Take a look at some of my November Instagram pics. Follow me on IG @sydneyaustindesigns.

Started the month off with Hey Fran Hey's Jump Rope challenge! Forgot how fun jumping rope is! This month's challenge is Walking Lunges! Join in!

Trying hard to eat healthy and it's actually fun! This salad I made was freaking yum yo! Arugula (my fave), Roma tomato, almonds, blueberries, gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Month of birthday celebrations. Celebrating Michelle's 40th (baby in the bunch) at a day spa.

New loves: Almond butter and Yogi tea!

Two of my favorite earrings that I designed in November. Spikes and chevron. I love working with brass. Get them here

Out celebrating my birthday at a local wine bar, Riojas. Cheers!

Blessed and happy! Lots of bling! Get them here

Nothing like walking into a store and finding your favorite hair products on sale!  I just love Shea Moisture.