J Fonts

J seems to be a very popular initial, & I get lots of request to view the J in different fonts.  My most popular initial font- large Monogram has a (J) dilemma. The Monogram J has a line through the middle; therefore, some people prefer the (i) instead (which oddly enough does look like a J to me as well).

 The picture below shows the fonts as follows on 1/2" charms:
-Top left- Large Block Font J
-Top right- Medium Whimsy uppercase J
-Lower left- Large Monogram J
-Lower right- Large Monogram I

If you do order an J initial charm in the Monogram font, please let me know if you are ok with the J with the line through it or if you would like the (i) to represent a J.  Thanks!

I only carry 2 large fonts: Uppercase Block and Uppercase Monogram, but I do have other fonts/sizes available as well.  You may view all fonts at: http://www.wearablewhispers.blogspot.com/p/font-choices.html  Please note- fonts only come in one size, so I can't make them larger or smaller to fit on a charm.  Just let me know if you have questions:)

Necklace Lengths/Types

Length:

I get lots of questions on necklace length and thought it might be helpful to do a post on the topic. The standard length I recommend is 18" (not too long, not too short on most people). However, I carry many different lengths of chain. Sterling Silver necklace prices include either a 14, 16, 18, or 20" ball chain. I do also have 24" and 30" ball chains available for an additional $2.50 -24" ($17.50 total) and an additional $3- 30" ($18.50 total).
Gold Necklace prices include a 16, 18, or 20" cable chain.

This bust shows the following lengths of ball chain: 14, 16, 18, 20, & 24".

This model shows the following lengths: 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22" (I no longer stock 22", but 24 and 30" instead)

This image was found at http://theaveragegirlsguide.com/2011/12/necklac/ found via Pinterest.  I thought it might be helpful as well.

The model above and below shows the gold cable chain necklaces: 16, 18, and 20" lengths

Necklace Types:

Sterling Silver

Most sterling silver necklaces include/show the ball chain, as I stock large quantities of the multiple lengths.  The other necklace types are available upon request (in place of the ball chain).  The price is the same.  If you would like one of the different chains on a necklace, please list this in the "note to WearableWhispers" area upon checkout.  All the necklaces below are also available for purchase alone as well.

-Ball Chain Necklaces: 16, 18, 20, 24, 30" (this type comes standard with most silver necklace orders)

-Snake/Smooth 1mm Chains: 14, 16, 18" 

-Popcorn Chains: 18" 

-Flat Cable Chains: 16 or 18"

Necklaces shown on the bust (starting at the top):
Snake/Smooth 1mm chain
Flat Cable chain
Popcorn Chain
Ball Chain

Necklaces in the picture above are (starting at the top): Popcorn chain, Snake Chain, Ball Chain, Cable Chain

Gold Cable Chain verses Silver Cable Chain

The gold and sterling silver cable chains I carry are slightly different.  The silver is considered a flat cable chain and just slightly larger.  They are both still very dainty-shown below with 1/2" charms.

Gold cable chain compared to the silver flat cable chain

Font Choices Updated

New fonts update:)  I'm excited to offer some new font choices shown below.

I currently have twelve different font choices. They range in sizes and come in different cases (some only lowercase, some uppercase, some both).  Some have matching numbers and some don't.

I can use any font you would like on a piece as long as the size fits.  Unfortunately, I cannot make the fonts larger or smaller to fit a piece as they only come in one set size.
Most of the time, fonts are interchangeable within size. Most small fonts can be used in place of another small font, medium in place of another medium, etc.  The exception to this is the small plain font- it is the very smallest I have, and sometimes I cannot fit another font in its place- even other small ones.

When checking out, please list your font preference in the note to seller area. If no font is specified, the font shown in the main picture will be used. Also, if you would like the first letters of names or words to be capitalized, please specify this.  If not, I will stamp it exactly as you type it. Example: Carrie-Whimsy font, first letter capitalized.

If you are not sure if a font you like will fit on a certain piece, I'll be glad to help:).  Just send me an Etsy convo with your preferences, and I'll be able to tell you if they will fit or give you recommendations.
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

Fonts By Size- Largest to Smallest

Large Fonts:

• 6.35 mm (1/4") - Block Font- uppercase letters & numbers

• 6.35 mm - Monogram Font- uppercase letters

Medium Fonts:

• 3mm - Whimsy Font- upper/lowercase letters

• 3mm - Newsprint Font- upper/lowercase letters & numbers

• 3mm - Kismet Font- lowercase letters & numbers 

• 3mm - Font- uppercase letters 

• 3mm - Calligraphy Font- uppercase letters 

• 3mm - Plain- uppercase letters, numbers

Small Fonts:

• 2.5mm - Scarlett- upper/lowercase letters

• 2mm - Playful Font- upper/lowercase letters

• 2mm - Clementine Font- lowercase letters

• 1.5mm - Plain Font- uppercase letters and numbers

All of the fonts I have are pictured below.  Some only have upper, some lower, some have numbers, some don't.  I commonly mix and match fonts and still get good results:)  

I commonly use the Kismet numbers to go with the Whimsy font.  I also commonly use the uppercase Scarlett to go with the lowercase Clementine.  Please let me know if you have questions.  

Thanks for looking!

Design Stamps

I have several design stamps that can be added to your pieces if desired. They are all shown below on tiny 3/8" charms.  However, the swirl tree, cross, and handprint are larger and shown on 1/2" charms.  These designs are small- please view the picture below for their comparison to a dime.  Unfortunately, I cannot make them larger, as they only come in the one size.

Row 1: tall heart, remembrance ribbon, baby feet, bird, swirl tree, solid heart

Row 2: cross, regular hear, swirl, flower, line star, ladybug

Row 3: moon, flourish, snowflake/asterisk, vine, side swirl, solid star
Row 4: handprint, whimsy heart, I love you sign language hand

New Font

I just added a new font: large uppercase Monogram.  I've had a lot of request for large single initials lately and am excited to offer this lovely new style.  It is shown below on a 5/8" (S charm), 1/2"- (M charm) and gold (N charm) and on the 1" (A, R).

Caring for Your Jewelry

Caring for your sterling silver jewelry:

With a few simple steps, you should be able to enjoy your sterling silver jewelry for years to come.  Sterling naturally tarnishes due to reactions with the air, moisture, and other environmental factors.  Following are a few tips to keep your jewelry in great shape:

1)    Wear it often- your body’s natural oils will actually help prevent tarnish on pieces

2)    When not in use, store you jewelry in a sealed plastic Ziploc bag (separate from other pieces to prevent scratching).  I also suggest storing it out of sunlight when not in use. 

*Tip- have you ever seen the small silica bead packs that come in new product packages (they are usually just an inch or so wide)- I’ve found them in pill bottles, shoe boxes, purses, etc.  Silica actually absorbs and holds water vapor.  Therefore, they are great to throw in jewelry drawers to help remove moisture and prevent tarnish

3)    Each order comes with a small, reusable, sample polish cloth.  Gentle rub your *dry jewelry with the cloth to remove any discoloration.  Use this on your pieces as often as needed (better to use it every few weeks- or at the first sign of any tarnish (a brownish/yellow tint will progress to a darker/black tarnish without cleaning)

If you need a larger polish cloth, you can find these for sale on my Etsy store, and at jewelry and craft stores.

4)    Although, I recommend removing your jewelry before showering, swimming, exercising, sleeping, etc., it actually is okay to wash your pieces in soapy warm water to remove any dirt.  I use Dawn dish soap and warm water and gently rinse pieces every now and then.  Pat them dry them with a soft, nonabrasive cloth (old t-shirts are perfect). Once dry, use the polish cloth to restore shine if needed. 

Etsy Checkout & PayPal

Etsy Checkout & PayPal Tutorial.

The only form of payment I currently accept is PayPal.  Why you may ask?  What if you don't have a PayPal account?  How does it work?  Customers often have questions about the Etsy checkout process, so I have created this PayPal tutorial to make it easier:)  If you have questions, please feel free to ask, and I'll be glad to assist you.

Why PayPal?

-Even if you don't have a PayPal account, you may easily check out as long as you have a credit or debit card.

-PayPal is safe and secure- I never see your account numbers, as PayPal facilitates all transactions.

-I can easily create shipping labels through PayPal, without entering your address information again- saving me time and money, which allows me to keep prices lower.

Upon checkout, you will see the following.  Below your items, there will be a "Note to WearableWhispers" area.  Please list any applicable info in this space- such as names to be stamped, fonts (if different), necklace lengths, etc..

As you will see it list PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover under "How You'll Pay".  You may pay with any of these and other credit/debit cards within PayPal.

Click the large green "Check out with PayPal" button. (Click on the image to enlarge)

After that, Etsy will redirect you to the PayPal website in order to finish checking out.

The PayPal website will look as follows- You will have the option of signing into your PayPal account if you have one, or signing in as a guest.

**If you don't have a PayPal account, click on the blue "Don't have a PayPal account?" link (under the normal sign in area) 

This will take you to the following screen, where you can pay with any credit or debit card *without creating a PayPal account.

Just enter your information and click on the yellow/orange "Review and Continue" button at the bottom.  It will take you to a page where you can review your information.  Once you're done, click the yellow submit button, and it will take you back to Etsy to complete your order.

Once back at Etsy, you will have to click the final, green submit button for your order to be complete:

It's that easy:)  Need to print an invoice or make sure your order went through?  Log in to Etsy, go to the top right "Your Account" button, click on "Purchases" and your order should come up.  

Orders ship out within one week, and I send a confirmation email as soon as they ship.  U.S. customers who have a PayPal account (not guest) may then track their order by logging into PayPal and clicking the "details" button beside their order payment.

Thanks for your interest!  If you have any questions, just let me know:)

Charm Sizes

It can be difficult to compare the different charm sizes, so I have created this page to help you better see each charms actual size.

Charms from left to right are: 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", and 1".

1/2"= smaller than a dime

5/8"= almost the size of a dime

3/4"= almost the size of a penny and nickel- in between

7/8"= slightly smaller than a quarter

1"= slightly larger than a quarter

Gold Bracelets

I offer two types of gold bracelets- a thicker/larger link, and a small link type. All bracelets come with lobster clasps. The thicker bracelet is $24. The thinner/smaller link bracelet is $14.

Necklace Feature

Website feature from: http://www.kristinrogersphotography.com/?p=1446

Charms shown are 1/2" sterling silver- on ball chains.

Charm Size Comparison Chart

I stock all of the charms on the chart in sterling silver and have many of the circles available in gold as well. Please use this chart to help you determine what size charm you are interested in. I have made the sizes and shapes as accurate as possible so you can easily compare your choices.