Karenna Maraj Jewelry Blog - Meaningful, unique, handmade.

New artist Debbie Malina has joined Karenna Maraj Jewelry Designs

2012-02-22T13:00:00.000-05:00

We have a new artist in the shop! Debbie Malina uses copper and sterling silver with semi-precious stones set in bezels to make her beautiful sunburst necklaces.

Personal Classes

2012-02-21T12:51:00.002-05:00

Personal classes are fun and a great way to learn how to make jewelry. When you take a personal class you can decide exactly what you want to learn and how fast you move. It is also great because you don't have to share tools with anyone and you get my undivided attention. Call or email to sign up for a class. Alina for example is making some great bangles and a necklace for her cousin's Birthday.

Flower Earrings- $76

2012-02-20T12:26:00.000-05:00

A sneak peek at spring! Barbara Gross has a special on her flower earrings this month. New price $76.00. Sterling with sapphires, pearls or coral.

Rose Baguer- New Artist

2012-02-17T12:20:00.000-05:00

Rose Baguer is a new artist from Waltham! She loves to combine fun stones, like coral, with agates, bone beads and jade. All pieces have sterling silver claps and are great to wear for everyday. Come in and check them out.

Spring Break Jewelry

2012-02-16T12:57:00.001-05:00

Going on a vacation soon? Have new clothes for your trip and nothing to go with it. Come into the store and we would be happy to help you match outfits or pick out a couple signature pieces that will be great to travel with. We have plenty of options that are affordable and make you feel fabulous for that exciting adventure. Here are some great examples starting at $15!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2012-02-14T11:56:00.001-05:00

Do you love Barbara Gross's jewelry as much as us! All of her flower earrings will be on sale, 15% off. Choose from coral, turquoise, sapphires and pearls with sterling silver. Come and get them while you can, or shop our online store!

1 Day Til Valentine's!

2012-02-13T11:55:00.000-05:00

The big day is almost here! Here are some really sweet, last minute ideas. Bows are pretty and feminine. These earring and necklace by Sharim Afnan are sure to make her swoon.

Perhaps small ties are more her sassy, unique style.

Flowers that will last a life time and bring her joy every time she wears them.

2012-02-09T12:05:00.002-05:00

New jewelry for Valentine's Day! Swarovski crystals and hand painted porcelain hearts strung on leather and silk. Some feature heart and arrow toggle clasps. Also a one of a kind gold tone and hand painted heart book mark for that special avid reader in your life.

Clip Earrings

2012-02-08T11:42:00.000-05:00

Usually Clip earring are hard to come by. But we have a few unique stud clip earrings and most of our dangles earring can be made into clips. Bring in your own earrings, that are pierced, and we can convert them into clips for you! Or go the other way and bring in cufflinks and clip ears and we can make them pierced for your ears!

Amethyst is Feburary's Birth Stone

2012-02-07T14:38:00.002-05:00

Looking for something Amethyst, then look no further. We have bracelets, earrings, necklaces and many other styles as well. All with genuine Amethyst beads or stones. Your special someone will really appreciate what you have picked out! And we make it easy for you, come and look around!

New Custom Projects

2012-02-03T12:53:00.001-05:00

Suzanne had a Star Sapphire for many years, but didn't quite know what to do with it. She brought it in we we talk a bit about that she wanted and what she would wear. And here is the piece finished! Reticulated silver in a softened triangle shape makes the sapphire stand out.

Jackie wanted a sterling silver bangle, twisted 3 times, with a special quote inscribed. “Ever notice how 'What the hell' is always the right answer?” One great quote and 3 turns later, here it is!

Red for your special Valentine

2012-02-02T12:51:00.000-05:00

Need that something special for that special person? Come check out our collection of handmade jewelry that includes a great selection of red jewels. Nothing says "I love you" more than jewelry!

Hearts Galore!

2012-02-01T13:05:00.001-05:00

Like hearts? But not sure exactly what style you like best. Of course you want something that is beautiful and you can wear everyday, not just on Valentine's Day. Come in and see our selection of fun and original hearts. With prices starting at just $15 there is something sure to please everyone!

Sterling silver and Garnets by Ana Sofia Batiz

Hand painted, watercolor hearts set under crystal by Jennifer Rayburn

Handmade, lamp worked beads on cotton cord by Beth Mellor

Hand painted porcelain heart on leather cord by Barbara Bourque

Red Swarovski crystal heart on milky white rubber cord also by Barbara Bourque

Teddy Bears of Love

2012-01-31T12:04:00.003-05:00

Hand sculpted bears are a special way to say "I love you." A red heart behind his back pops her leg off the ground, creating a magical moment. Instead of flowers, get her something that will last a lifetime! Every time she looks at the cute bears, her heart will melt.

Paul Melo, the sculptor behind "I love you," specializes in making metal jewelry. He passion for details is transferred into a mini sculpture.

New Necklaces by Sylvia

2012-01-30T13:36:00.000-05:00

One of our favorite designers, Sylvia, dropped off some new, wonderful necklaces! Just in time for Valentine's Day and to fight off the winter blues. Necklaces range in length and material. Citrines, Tanzanite and Keshi pearl... just to name a few. Come in for a large selection of new beauties.

Alcohol Ink Jewelry

2012-01-27T15:15:00.002-05:00

Hearts not your thing, but you want some thing beautiful and different. Look at our new alcohol ink jewelry! Jan Sallum, from Cambridge, dropped off her newest cuffs and earrings. Vivid colors and organic patterns create a knock-out statement. Wear everyday to work or out with your girl friends for a drink. You are sure to get plenty of compliments!

Valentine's Day Gifts From The Heart

2012-01-26T13:31:00.000-05:00

Valentine's Day Gifts From the Heart
We have lots of heart pieces to choose from! From metal to beads & earring to necklaces. Prices start at just $40. Be sure to come in today and see just how easy it will be for you to find something you know she will love!

Matching 1/2 Earring

2012-01-24T14:13:00.001-05:00

Ever lost just one earrring? And of course it was your favorite pair. All hope is not lost, bring in your 1/2 pairs and I can make a new one, or a whole new set! Cecilia loved these earring so much that she wanted 2 more made...in case she ever lost an other one again!

Original Earring

All 3 together

New Pair

Valentine's Day Gifts

2012-01-23T12:25:00.001-05:00

Valentine's Gifts!

Not sure what to get that special some one? We have you covered! Come in and look for items on our center table. There are great suggestions for all types of jewelry under $50 or under $100. There are also plenty of items around the store that will also work. So many, in fact, that they can't all fit on the table!

Does your leading lady want a matching set? We have plenty of sets or there is even plenty of time to have one of our artists make you something special. Looking for something to compliment but not match? We have that too! Mix and match artists and designs.

Come in and look at our beautiful selection!

Newest Custom Pink and Crystal Necklace!

2012-01-20T12:46:00.001-05:00

Newest Custom Pink and Crystal Necklace!

Eva loves pink and crystal! She thought that something with plenty of dangles and movement would be fun to wear everyday. She came in and picked out glass and specialty beads she liked from my large assortment of inventory; then I got to work. Always up for a challenge, I put together the beads she picked out in the most beautiful way I could imagine.

The end result is a perfectly pink necklace with gold and crystal accents and of course, a thrilled Eva!

Now she also has a great necklace to also wear to her Valentine's Day party. Have fun!

Come in and create your own custom necklace today.

Get ready for Valentine's Day!

2012-01-19T13:28:00.000-05:00

Show Her You Care! We have a large selection of beautiful jewelry that will surely dazzle her. Come in, look around and Karenna will be happy to help you pick something out. You can shop our online store first to get a sample of our jewelry. Even add a special touch by personalizing you selection. Be sure to come in early for the best selection and personalization!

New jewelry designer Leigh Benowitz

2012-01-16T16:11:00.001-05:00

Leigh's jewelry designs are made with only the highest quality semi precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, Swarovski Crystals and natural geodes. Her signature piece is a 3 strand crocheted necklace, made with freshwater pearls or semi precious gemstones. View Leigh Benowitz profile page!

Stunning Brass Washers Necklace

2012-01-13T10:38:00.000-05:00

Stunning brass washers necklace, gold plated chain has been oxidized and fully sealed to give a contemporary look but at the same time keep the ancient feel. The necklace is called "Under the Sea" as it looks like its has been under the water for years. Just like the Titanic Heart of the Ocean necklace was recovered this is supposed to hold a special meaning and sentimental value.

Under the Sea Necklace

Garnet Ring January

2012-01-12T15:32:00.000-05:00

Garnet stones are known to us for thousands of years. Garnets are also found in jewelry worn by kings and queens early Greek, Egyptian and Roman history. Today whether it is a garnet ring or earrings, they are as popular as ever and combined with diamonds, it makes for stunning garnet jewelry.

A New Jewelry Designer Sharim Afnan Has Joined Our Store

2012-01-12T14:02:00.000-05:00

Karenna welcomes a new jewelry artist Sharim Afnan to join the team. Below you will find some of her jewelry.

Vibrant blue, faceted turquoise beads are hand wired with gold filled wire onto gold plated bow shaped earring post.

These earrings are perfect for a bride as "something blue" or for your bridesmaids. I can make multiples, if you wish to gift them to your bridesmaids and I have a larger turquoise stone if you want to wear the same earring but bigger.

These earrings are large, but not too heavy, they are striking, yellow color stone looks great with dark hair. They also come in chocolate brown smokey topaz drops, which look great on blonds!