You Name It!

As you may know, I name jewelry for ladies who have touched my heart. Some of these ladies are still active in my life. For others, even though I often think of them, we don't touch base often enough.

I have enjoyed naming jewelry for them, and the feedback I've received indicates that they too like feeling special!

Close friend, working friend, soccer mom or neighbor - we all have ladies in our lives who are special to us.

If you would like to honor your special lady, here's your chance to name a piece of jewelry for her. My jewelry is one of a kind, no one else will have one like it! Unless I have a custom order (such as a bridal party) I will never duplicate my jewelry. It is my policy to give all my customers a one of a kind original - just like your special lady!

Simply go to Judy Evans' Collection to purchase one of my un-named pieces of jewelry. In the comments section of your order include a few words about your special person. I'll name the piece for her and add your words to the description so she can see it. (When she looks at the item in the sold section the price is hidden.) And, I'll include a customized tag with your words in your order. Your jewelry will be shipped in a gift box with a beautiful bow.

These pictures are samples of the un-named jewelry in Judy Evan's Collection.

My Sister Pat P.

I’m so blessed to have Patty as my sister. When I was little she was my idol. It was her Christmas and birthday gifts that I most looked forward to, and I wanted to be just like her.

Patty taught me that you should welcome adventure and change. In 1976 our brother Bill and Uncle Larry were on a fishing trip in Washington and they happened upon a small resort that was for sale. On a whim they called my sister from the corner pay phone and asked her if she wanted to buy it with them. Site un-seen, she said yes and the rest is history.

They all sold their homes and businesses in California (Patty left a great job as a computer tech – when computers were the size of large offices) and moved to Washington. I don’t think Patty had ever even been to Washington, and certainly didn’t know anything about owning and working a resort! It was a scary thing for a single mom with a 14 year old son, but she had the strength to make a change that had the potential for a wonderful life for her and her son. And it was a wonderful life for them. But how many people do you know who could do such a daring thing?

Patty taught me the value of family. She has the kind of relationship with her grandchildren that I hope to someday have with mine. Patty creates special times to spend with each of them one on one. She has planned very special trips for them throughout the years – just her and her grandson or granddaughter by themselves to New York City, Washington DC, San Francisco, Boston, Southern California, cruise to Alaska - and always plans around their interests. Then to make the time even more memorable, she creates wonderful scrapbooks for them to remember the trips they’ve taken. Her relationship with her 2 grandchildren is very touching. Jared & Sara have so much love for their Grandma and they like to sit next to her and cuddle – these kids aren’t little anymore – Jared is 20 and Sara is 14!

Patty has also taught me the value of compassion for others. After selling the resort (they owned it for 15 years) she volunteered as a child advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. This volunteer position turned into a job with the County Juvenile Services where she worked until she retired. After 3 months of being retired she realized that was not for her and returned to Juvenile Services as a “relief juvenile detention officer”. She not only sees a lot of drama, but she also has a lot of fun. She was actually an actor in a nationwide training film for juvenile detention centers. (Now that she’s a film star I can get her autograph if you want!)

I love and admire my sister Patty. She was, and continues to be a role-model for me. Those of you who have close loving relationships with your sisters can understand my love for her. I wouldn’t be the person I am, if not for having her in my life.

The necklace that you see here is named for her. She likes to go bead shopping with me and I always challenge her to pick out companion beads for centerpieces. I loved this centerpiece but could never find beads that worked. As always, Patty found the perfect match!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I’m sure that all of us have been touched by breast cancer, if not personally then by someone close. In one very small way, I show my support for breast cancer research by offering what I call “Breast Cancer Jewelry”. I carry Breast Cancer Jewelry throughout the year and donate a portion of the sales for breast cancer research.

As you all know October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year millions of dollars are raised for breast cancer charities. Wearing pink shows your support and helps to remind women that early detection works.

For every piece of Breast Cancer Jewelry sold during the remainder of September and the entire month of October, I will donate 50% of the entire sale price for breast cancer research.

Please visit my site www.judyevanscollection.com to see all the Breast Cancer Jewelry. You can choose from bracelets and purse bling. I have more pieces than is listed in my site, so if you don’t see something you like, please contact me. I’ll either get more listed or personally email you a picture. I will also design a custom piece just for you.

And remember, all my jewelry in the Breast Cancer line is one of a kind – I do not duplicate, so you will have an original piece. And all pieces in the Breast Cancer line will have either a sterling silver cancer ribbon or a ceramic bead with the pink ribbon.

I’ve had many customers who purchase Breast Cancer Bracelets and purse bling for someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Wearing attractive jewelry is just a small way that each of us can show support for breast cancer research.

So show your support – wear pink!