Back in Texas, when I became a non-working mother of two little ones, I joined the local chapter of The Moms Club. There I made many great friends who were moms of little ones and at home, just like me. We met for play dates at the park or at each other’s houses. We talked about poop and teeth coming in and where to send the kids to school once they were old enough. We had MNOs that included margaritas or coffee or playing card games and laughing our faces off.
I was very sad to leave this group of mothers and friends when we moved to Louisiana. But of course, thanks to good ole Facebook I can stay in touch with most of them. There are several wonderful women in the group who became good friends and Ruby is one of them.
Ruby started her own jewelry business, Ruby Leon Jewelry, in 2007 and has been creating beautiful hand-crafted pieces since then. She talks about starting her business by saying, “I have always loved jewelry, ever since I can remember. In high school I used to make beaded necklaces and bracelets just so I could have my own jewelry. Anytime I would see items I liked from the mall I always imagined how I would have made it a little different. So, I thought, why not start making my own?”
Since the business began it has evolved into her doing a lot of custom pieces. Hand stamping and working with metals, copper, brass and silver is really a lot of fun for her and she LOVES making Custom jewelry, because of the uniqueness of each piece. Special dates, names, pictures and charms that really hold a personal meaning to someone and their loved ones also means a lot to Ruby.
She believes that everyone should own at least one custom piece – for that special day, vacation, event or in memory of a loved one. And that giving custom jewelry as a gift is so special as well because it lets that person know how much thought went into making them happy.
And speaking of “Happy”, Ruby is generously offering one lucky Miss Elaine-ous Life reader a custom bracelet such as the ones pictured below! The winner will be able to choose either an inspirational message or their children’s names for a bracelet of their very own! I have a couple of bracelets like this already and I love wearing them grouped with other bracelets as well as alone. One of her bracelets would also make a fabulous Mother’s Day gift! Ruby puts so much love into her pieces, they would be great for just about anyone! 🙂 You can easily enter the giveaway below…
Also, follow Ruby Leon Jewelry on Pinterest too for jewelry inspiration and as a catalog of her gorgeous pieces. Or view them on her new You Tube channel.
*Giveaway ends Friday, March 21st at midnight
Managed Chaos says
Such cool, unique looking pieces.
Andrea says
Beautiful jewelry! I love Ruby’s style!
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Kerstin @ Auer Life says
Fabulous! I love the copper-coloured bracelets!
Alison says
I love handmade customized jewelry. Very pretty pieces here!
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Leigh Ann says
Beautiful jewelry!
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angela says
Beautiful! I love the idea of stacking the bracelets!
erin margolin says
gorgeous stuff! Customized jewelry is so neat!
steph says
Love turquoise!
Samantha says
I love the bracelets! So pretty.
Laura says
I adore that blue necklace!
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Katie Sluiter says
I am in love with that necklace. IN LOVE.
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Angela@JumpingWithMyFingersCrossed says
I love Ruby’s jewelry! It’s all so beautiful.
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kami says
The pieces are gorgeous! I want those earrings.
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anna whiston-donaldson says
These are beautiful! The turquoise necklace is stunning!
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Julia says
I love hand stamped jewelry. Such pretty things.
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Tamara says
Ooh, I love the bracelets! Totally beautiful and inspiring too.
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Nancy Collins says
I’ve never seen this stuff before, but it looks amazing.
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Jennifer says
I love that necklace. It is really pretty.
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Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says
So pretty! I love the stamped bracelets.
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Keely says
You had me at custom jewelry.
Greta @gfunkified says
Love that turquoise necklace!
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Jennifer Whitten says
Beautiful jewelry! I love personalized pieces!
Roxanne says
She’s got some great pieces!
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Lorie says
I have a hand stamped necklace but would LOVE a braclet!
Leighann says
these are beautiful! I would love to have one with my daughters name
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sarah reinhart says
I see some pretty things I wouldn’t mind having 🙂 And I love that they were crafted by your friend!
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Kim@Co-Pilot Mom says
So pretty! I love the bracelets! 🙂
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Nguyen says
All the jewelry is nicely crafted. I am a magpie when it comes to jewelry!
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Adriane says
in love with that necklace!
Shannon Mints says
I met Ruby through Facebook when I found her jewelry and had her customize me a bracelet. I absolutely loved what she designed. It turned out exactly as I had hoped. I love her jewelry but more than that, her precious heart behind her jewelry is contagious!!!
briyick sibrian says
Very nice pieces, hoping i win!
Jenn says
Love Ruby’s work!
Rachel Harrelson's says
I met Ruby through church and am so excited about getting to know her more. I have a bracelet picked out for my birthday!