31 Days, 31 Deals: Day 30

Happy December 12! Today's special is 10% off any chain purchase from my LuckyGirlTrading on ArtFire store. Make your purchase before midnight tonight, Eastern U.S. time, and use the code "LUCKYFRIEND" when you checkout. This offer is good for both U.S. and international shipments. Check back tomorrow for my next Daily Deal!

Moving Chains to New Shop on Artfire

Many of you visit my Etsy shop to buy sterling silver and gold vermeil chains. I've been stocking up, because I always ship more chain orders in the fall and winter than during the rest of the year. This year Etsy threw me a hurdle--they've changed the rules about what is acceptable to sell there, and commercially finished chains are no longer allowed. I can leave what I already have listed until the end of the year, but I can't relist any chains that sell out, or add any new ones.

While I understand the reasoning behind the decision, and personally agree with it, the timing could not have been worse for me! I've been looking at other venues to make the chains available, and I've decided to add them to my Bonanzle shop and open a shop on ArtFire.

I've spent the past few days setting up shop on ArtFire, where commercially finished chains are welcomed. To help kick off the new digs, I've got a coupon code you can use to save 15% on everything at LuckyGirlTrading on ArtFire: LUCKYME

I've still got a good bit of inventory to list there, so if you're looking for something and don't see it just let me know!

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I Can Tie My Own Shoes!

This week I managed to tie my shoes--all by myself! It makes me feel like a little kid to say that, but it was a really big achievement, so it's all good. :) I can't manage the pepper mill yet--freshly ground black pepper is my next goal. I'm continuing to gain strength and control in my hand, so I should be back in my workshop soon!


I've added a couple new chain styles to my inventory. I love these gold vermeil box chains! You get the look of gold, and since the gold is layered over sterling silver (unlike like gold-plated or -filled chains, which are base metal at the core), the chain is much more affordable than solid gold and completely made with precious metals.



These huge 4mm sterling silver ball chains are just plain fun! Perfect for the guys, and works well for women, too. I currently have both styles in stock in 16", 18", 20", and 24" lengths.

New Tri-Color Braid Chains

I've been itching to get busy in my studio, but for the past few weeks the arthritis in my hand has been making it impossible. This week Mr. LuckyGirl had lapband surgery, so I've been a little busy as a one-armed nurse. Between the two of us I'm not sure that we equal a single able-bodied person right now, so life's a bit extra challenging. Mr. LuckyGirl is adjusting nicely, and I've got a thumb-joint replacement in the schedule, so things should be humming along here soon.

The good news is that I've been sorting through a huge shipment of sterling silver chains. I love this tri-color braid chain! It's sterling silver, with one strand left shiny silver, one plated in rose gold, and the third strand plated in yellow gold. It's a flat braid, about 5mm wide, and I have them in 16-, 18-, and 20-inch lengths. They look fabulous alone and with a large-bailed pendant, and coordinate beautifully with most other jewelry.

New Sterling Silver Rolo Chains

I've finally got the new sterling silver rolo chains available for purchase! When I look at them I automatically thing "FUN!" They're 2.1mm wide, and I've got them in 16", 18", 20" and 24" lengths. You can search my Etsy shop for "rolo," or just click the link to see all of the rolo chains. I've been thinking about getting these in a larger width, so if you're interested in chunkier rolos let me know and I'll be sure to add them to my next order.

31 Days, 31 Deals: Day 25

Happy December 25! Today's special is 10% off any chain purchase from my LuckyGirlTrading on Etsy store. Make your purchase before midnight tonight, Eastern U.S. time, send me a message with the words "Day 25 Deal", and I'll either send you a corrected invoice or refund your overpayment. This offer is good for both U.S. and international shipments. Check back tomorrow for my next December Daily Deal!

New Six-Sided Curb Chain

This 6-sided curb chain is large and heavy, and has a lot more sparkle than I could capture in a photo. It's 33 grams of sterling silver, so it has a nice heft to it. It's the perfect thing to display your bling! I've only got two in stock, and both are 24 inches long and 5.4mm wide. If you want a different length let me know and I'll see how long it will take to get it.

Square Snakes Are My New Favorite Chains

I added sterling silver square snake chains to my inventory today. This is the first chain I've sold that's actually square! Its angles make it a perfect partner for a geometric pendant. At 2 mm wide, it's large and sturdy enough to handle a heavier pendant, but not so large that it steals the spotlight. Click on over to my Etsy shop to get yours!

36-inch Chains are Really Long!

I added a 36" sterling silver diamond-cut rope chain to my inventory today. This is the first chain I've sold that's a full yard long--and it's so cool I had to keep one for myself! You can wear it full length, or double it, or double it but sort of stagger the lengths so that it looks like you're wearing two chains of different lengths. This is such a versatile chain I plan to add longer chains in more styles soon. Click on over to my Etsy shop to get yours!

New Sterling Snail Chains

This week I've added new sterling silver snail chains to my inventory. They have an interesting shape, and are attractive enough to wear alone or layered with other chains. They also work great with medium and larger sized pendants.

I've got them in 20-inch and 24-inch lengths, and have other lengths on backorder. They're in both my Etsy shop and my eBay store.

New Singapore Twist Chains

Thanks to everyone who posted suggestions for an anniversary gift for Mr. LuckyGirl. Today's the big day, so I'll let you know how it turned out tomorrow.

This week I've added new sterling silver Singapore twist chains to my inventory. They are light and airy, and the twists in them accentuate their sparkle while being extremely tasteful. They're attractive enough to wear alone or layered with other chains, and also work great with small and medium sized pendants.

I've got them in 16-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, 24-inch, and 30-inch lengths, and they're all in my Etsy shop. I haven't managed to get them in my eBay store yet, so if you're a die-hard eBay shopper and want one just let me know (but they're less expensive on Etsy!).

New 2.4mm Box Chains

I love the new sterling silver box chains that came in this week! They have the classic box link style in a heavy 2.4 mm width, so they're substantial without being grossly heavy, and they sparkle like crazy. I've got them in 16-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, and 24-inch lengths, and they're all in my Etsy shop. I haven't managed to get them in my eBay store yet, so if you're a die-hard eBay shopper and want one just let me know (but they're less expensive on Etsy!).