Introducing
Vicki Pellegrini
(aka AlegraJewelry)
and a Giveaway!
Here's what Vicki says about the Giveaway Item: The inspiration for this pendant was creating a piece that represents God's creation of the heavens and the earth. This piece started with a round turquoise that looked like the planet Earth and then I set a 5mm London Blue Topaz for the Moon. Argentium is the metal I used on the hand made bezel. The bottom part has a copy of scripture from the Bible in Genesis. I added resin for all to float in like the heavens, oxidized the metal and gave it a brushed finish. 18" adjustable sterling silver oxidized chain is included. This is a one of a kind piece.
To enter the Giveaway, visit Vicki's shop. Then come back and COMMENT at the bottom of this Blog about your favorite item in her shop. Please leave a way to contact you, in the event that you are the winner.
Introduction
I live in Oklahoma City, married to the same man for 32 years, have a wonderful daughter that is married and just had my first grandchild 7 weeks ago. My specialty is designing and creating jewelry with Argentium silver, gold, gemstones and sometimes found items.
How did you get your start on Etsy?
I had always made different kinds of jewelry but it wasn't till I found Etsy that I considered selling. From that point on I have worked very hard learning new techniques. I work as a administrator with another team Aspiring Metalsmiths and we now teach and learn new techniques together.
What does a typical day look like?
I start my day at 5:30am, exercise for 30 minutes, get ready for work (Professional TV) which my husband and I own, leave the house around 6:45am and start my day at work as a Service manager for a television repair shop. I am the person that takes care of most of the daily duties at our shop. I work till 5:00pm, my husband go home together. We eat dinner and then I get free time to work in my studio on my jewelry till whenever I can get away with.
If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?
Boy, this is a really hard question. I have been many places all over the world on many missions and one day would not be long enough for anything. Hmmm... well I guess I will have to pick Leadville, Colorado in a cabin waiting for the sunset.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Romans 8:37
What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature?
Caribbean Dream - Love the color of that drusy!
URLs to where else we can find you on the internet (Facebook fan page, Twitter, your own dot.com, your blog, etc.):
http://alegrajewelry.blogspot.com
Using random.org........The winner of the Anna Hoover ASA Designs from August 25, 2010 is (............drum roll please............) : Roxanne from WatercolorNmore! Congratulations Roxanne!
Comments (15)
Hi! Vicki, I love your work. Very inspiring. I visited your Etsy shop, and I found myself liking all of them. But out of your 101 for sale items, I do like your mapped necklaces. One in particular "Long Beach". Maybe because I'm a CSU Long Beach Alumni. Go beach! But I really liked the creative touch of the part of a map to be magnified on a pendant. Awesome touch! Hey if I win, definitely leave me a message on my facebook.com/cielcreation. or send me a message at my blog. Either or! Thank you! God bless!
Great to meet you, Vicki. Beautiful jewelry and I love seeing your work space a little too.
Hi Vicki! Wow - you have a beautiful shop with lots of unique and lovely pieces. There are so many I like, its hard to pick! I LOVE the pendant you are giving away - inspirational! I am a pretty simple girl and this was one of many that I also liked:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/48464185/blue-topaz-ring
If I should be so blessed as to win your giveaway, you can contact me through Etsy conversations or at www.facebook.com/ArtworksbyDebi
Great work!
Hello Vicky!
You do beautiful work. I love the Creation necklace.
These little birdie earrings are wonderful.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52353210/my-little-birdie-earrings
♥♥♥
Sue
MYSAVIOR.etsy.com
So wonderful to meet you Vicky!
your shop is exquisite, as well as your website!
Loving the leather logo cuff & state necklace!
~Steph
expectfaith@yahoo.com
Lovely working with you Vicki! Enjoy your moment in the spotlight!
Joy from JoyfulHandKnits.etsy.com
Nice to meet you Vicki, wow you make lovely things, I have to say I really like this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52353210/my-little-birdie-earrings
Maybe its because my name is Sweetybird!!!!!!!
Thanks Joy for featuring this artist!
I LOVE that level bracelet! I bet one of my 6 sons would wear it too! And your inspiration for creating your first piece was marvelous. It IS beautiful!
Catcalls or dogbarks.etsy.com
Vickie, your work is front page worthy. I loved browsing through your shop. One is more stunning than the next.
It's nice to get to know a little about you and how you spend your days. They sure sound like long ones.
sammysgrammy@etsy.com (Rita)
I also love the Stanley Level necklace!
Vicki, awesome jewelry. Very difficult to pick a favorite.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/53414856/fordite-necklace
I also love the one featured, Carribbean necklace.
Nice getting to know more about you, Roxanne
Watercolorsnmore.
Vicki, incredibly gorgeous work! My favorite would have to be this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/39135019/japanese-garden-necklace
I love the pic of you at your work bench! I am fascinated to see where others do their work. It's very interesting, I think.
Blessings to you,
Alesha
Vicki, so nice to meet you and I absolutely LOVED browsing your shop. Your work is beautiful and my favorite is this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/48464878/summer-maple-leaves-necklace-ooak
Gorgeous!
Congrats on becoming a grandma...it is a wonderful thing to be. :)
I oooed and aaahhhhed all through your shop!! Each piece is unique and beautiful. I chose:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45135922/peruvian-opal-ring-ooak
as my favorite. I love opals!!
Penny
You guys are too kind and thank you for your wonderful comments. Good luck to you all!
Vicki