- How long will it take to receive my jewelry after I place an order?
- Do you have a refferal program?
- Do you do jewelry parties?
- What is Bali Silver?
- What is Thai/Hilltribe silver?
- What is lampwork?
- What is argentium silver?
- How do I place a custom jewelry order?
- What are the birthstones by Month?
- What is amber?
- What is Elle Jule all about?
How long will it take to receive my jewelry after I place an order? TOP
It depends on where you live- I ship most items through the postal service one to two days within the time that it is purchased, so in Canada you can expect to receive your jewelry within 5 business days of shipment.
If you are in the U.S, it varies due to Customs, but on average it only takes about 5-7 business days.
Worldwide shipping is a little harder to guage. Allow a couple of weeks at least when placing an international order.
Do you have a refferal program? TOP
We do!
If you are a current customer of Elle Jule, and send another customer to me, simply ask the person you are reffering to put a note in the comments box when making their purchase, and I will take 10% off of your next order. If you refer 5 people, you will receive 50% off of your next order, and so on for a maximum discount of up to $100.00 CAD!
Make sure to let your friends know that they have to add you as their refferer in order for you to receive the credit, and I will keep track of it until you are ready to make your next purchase.
Do you do jewelry parties? TOP
We do!
We have had several wonderful jewelry parties this past year, and all have been enjoyable and successful experiences for everyone.
When you book a party with Elle Jule at your home/work or other venue we will-
-Bring our full set of displays and materials for a proffessional exhibit of our current products.
-Offer a free consultation for you to choose what kinds of jewelry you would most like to see at your party.
-Supply you and your guests with take-home Elle Jule catalogs and valuable coupons from other indie designers.
-Offer the hostess a free gift just for booking the party and a percentage of sales in free product, which can be used toward a custom design in materials of her choice, or currently available designs.
-A door prize is given away at every party, and a prize is also awarded to whomever guesses the closest to the accurate amount of beads in the "bead jar".
- Also available at jewelry parties by request- silent auctions, with the starting bid priced below cost! (up to three items per party, chosen by me:)
Our parties are always a lot of fun, and can be customized to suit your needs, please email me to book.
*Parties are available in Calgary and the immediate surrounding areas*
What is Bali Silver? TOP
Bali silver is a handmade product from Bali Indonesia. I order these beads from suppliers that buy them directly from the artisans.
Bali beads are known for their detailed surfaces and high quality. A wide range of designs are available.
A cheaper, lower quality knock off of Bali beads are available, often called Bali-style beads. These beads are an attempt to copy the original artwork of Balinese artisans and offer them at mass-produced prices. The look and feel of these beads in no way compares to the beauty and qaulity of the real thing. I use only the Authentic Bali silver beads in my designs.
What is Thai/Hilltribe silver? TOP
Hilltribe silver is a handmade product that comes from the Karen Hilltribes in Thailand.
These beads/chains are characterized by their organic feel, and are made with fine silver, which is 99.9% silver, whereas sterling is a standard 92.5%.
What is lampwork? TOP
Lampwork is the art of melting glass rods and winding them around a mandrel to form beads. This is a very loose description of lampworking! It really is an amazing art.
All of the lampwork that I use in my designs is purchased from lampwork artists that make their beads with painstaking detail, one at a time. All of these beads are gauranteed to be annealed-which means that they are properly cooled in a kiln to remove stress from the glass and strengthen the beads.
What is argentium silver? TOP
In a nutshell- Argentium silver is sterling silver that is a higher quality than traditional sterling.
Argentium silver is fine silver with a small amount of germanium- rather than copper as traditional sterling silver. The germanium prevents the silver from tarnishing, and is easily cleaned with just soap and water, with very little need for any other upkeep.
How do I place a custom jewelry order? TOP
The best way to get a custom jewelry order started is to contact me. Let me know what you need the jewelry for ( bridal jewelry, birthday gift, mens jewelry etc...) and if you have any materials or styles in mind. Also, having some idea what your budget is will help me to alter materials accordingly without comprimising the design.
Once I have some idea of what you want, I'll put togehter a quote and a basic design set, and once you are happy with everything, I will get the piece put together, and send you a picture for approval.
This process usually only takes a couple of weeks from the first email until I send the final piece out to you, but the time period is subject to a couple of variables such as- level of difficulty ( more time required to create ), how many pieces are ordered, and the availabiity of materials- all of which will be communicated to you in the beginning of the process.
We specialize in custom design, let us take the pressure off! Please contact me for more info.
What are the birthstones by Month? TOP
Month - Traditional - alternative - colour
January - Garnet - same - burgundy
Febuary - Amethyst - same - purple
March - Aquamarine - same - light greenish blue
April - Diamond - Rock Crystal - white
May - Emerald - Crysoprase - Green
June - Pearl - Moonstone - Offwhite
July - Ruby - Carnelian - Red
August - Peridot - Sardonyx - Light green
September-Saphire - Lapis Lazuli - Blue
October - Opal - Tourmaline - Rainbow
November- Topaz - Citrine - Yellow
December-Tourquise - Blue Topaz - Light Blue
What is amber? TOP
Amber is highly prized in the jewelry world for its' signature shades of yellow to red, its' texture and clarity and the way it seems to radiate light.
Amber is basically a resin material that has been fossilized for millions of years. When polished, it is often turneed into beads, pendants or cabachons for use in jewelry designs.
For more information on amber, check the google wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber
What is Elle Jule all about? TOP
Welcome to Elle Jule Inspired Jewelry Design!
I will start off by giving you a bit of information about Elle Jule, what I do as a jewelry artisan and why I do it!
Elle Jule is a designer run business based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. All of our handcrafted jewelry is unique to Elle Jule and designed, created and photographed by me- the designer- Danielle Stirling.
My passion for handcrafted jewelry, components that are original and responsibly obtained, and Elle Jule makes my commitment to my customers a very important part of my work, I take your satisfaction to heart! I strive to create unique and affordable handmade jewelry that will be cherished for years to come, with the option of custom jewelry design at your fingertips. I also strive to buy all of my silver, gemstones and handcrafted lampwork from people that have the same passion for design, quality and craftsmanship that I do, not to mention the importance of responsible suppliers that practice free trade and do not in any way endorse slave labour or children labourers- a little known but alarmingly prevalent issue in the jewelry world.
All of our handmade jewelry is skillfully handcrafted with the highest quality components such as, handmade silver beads from Balinese and Thai artists, genuine Swarovski crystals, artisan made lampwork beads, beautiful gemstones, sterling silver and freshwater pearls, just to name a few. For more information on our unique and creative selection of components,
please click here.
Our custom design option is a great alternative to pre-made jewelry designs in many cases for a variety of reasons, but in all cases, you know what your jewelry needs are better than anyone, and having input into a design, makes the connection to that piece special. For example, oftentimes, that perfect bridal set just isn't perfect without the pearl that your fiance gave you for your one month anniversary, or a mothers bracelet without all of the grandchildren's birthstones in it, just wouldn't do for mom.
Our gallery is composed of past custom designs, beaded gemstone jewelry, handmade lampwork bracelets with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls and much much more. This is a good resource to refer to for custom jewelry design ideas.
All orders come wrapped in complimentary gift boxes or velvet/organza bags, along with a special "thank you" gift. Your opinions/questions/inquiries are important to me, please
contact me, I love hearing from you! Thanks for visiting our online store and for your interest in my designs!-Danielle Stirling *designer and owner*
