Wire Works Custom Jewelry has added a new product line to our extensive selection of personalized jewelry.  We hope you will find them as exciting and affordable as we do.

We will be adding new styles throughout the Christmas Season so check back often to see the new selections.

All rings are available in sizes 4 to 15 including half sizes.  The price – $30.00 – includes and name or phrase you might want – up to 18 characters.

Any Name or Phrase you Want!

Last fall Wire Works Custom Jewelry was contacted by Vicki Rossi, Jockey Mike Smiths assistant, and commissioned to do a special design Mane Name Necklace in honor of Zenyatta.  At the time, Master Wire Artist, Jim Thompson didn’t know Zenyatta from any other horse.  But after a bit of research, discovered that she is quite a horse – of course!  According to many racing enthusiast, she may very well be the greatest filly in horse racing history.  With much input and coordination with Vicki, Wire Works came up with a design that depicted this beautiful animal.

Owned by Jerry and Ann Moss and trained by John Shirreffs, Zenyatta won 19 out of 20 career races and has been named the 2010 Eclipse Award ‘Horse of the Year’.  She was taller than most of her opponents at 17.2  hands or 5′ 7″ tall – and carried 1,200 pounds on her frame while racing. According to a 201060 Minutes report, Zenyatta was purchased as a yearling at the low price of $60,000 because she suffered from a form of ringworm.   During her career she won purses totaling over $7 million making her the all-time North American female money-earner. Featured in W Magazine and the New York Times in 2010, she has been called “hard to beat, and harder to ignore”.   At this time The great Zenyatta has retired in lap of luxury and has a serious ‘beau’.

Zenyatta’s team seems to be having as much if not more fun now with the 2010 Horse of the Year as when she was racing.  About 15 days ago, Zenyatta was temed up in the breeding shed with the top freshman sire in the states, Bernardini, who won 6 of his 8 starts and is a son of A.P. Indy.

Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs, wife of Zenyatta’s former trainer, John, is tracking Zenyatta’s progress in getting pregnant and composing the blog as if theZenyatta were penning it herself.

This post was on the website Thursday:

“I AM IN FOAL!”

“This is my 15-day scan! From what I am told, everything looks fabulous and solid. The embryo looks to be a good size. So, at this time, everything is WONDERFUL!”

“I will be rescanned at about 28 days and if that is all A-OK, my next scan will be at the 40-42 day time period from the date I was bred. As Dottie explained to you earlier, the latter scan is really very important. If all is perfect at that time, then I am pretty well on my way in my pregnancy. This is all so exciting and so new to me! I JUST LOVE IT!”

“Hmmm! I just had a thought! Lately, I have been craving BANANAS. It seems like that is all I’ve been thinking about for the last few days! I guess this could explain why. Dottie tells me craving some type of food is very normal for humans while pregnant. Maybe it is for horses like me too.”

“HOOVES CROSSED for the news on my next scan to be just as POSITIVE!

“With Love,”

“HUGS and Big Kisses to All,”

“Z” …

As you can imagine the entire crew at Wire Works Custom Jewelry was honored to have been chosen to design this beautiful necklace in Sterling Silver for Zenyatta.    Who knows, maybe a special design for Mom and Foal would be in order!

Family Trees - Wall Plaque

How To Design Your Custom Family Tree

Wire Writing by Jim Thompson

Each family tree that we build is designed  – JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY – they are never exactly alike.  They are all as unique as your family.

The circles that contain the names will be different sizes due to the different length of the names.  We wire write the name first then build the wire jewelry circle to fit the name.  The FREE birthstone crystal is added last.

Now it’s DECISION TIME

Step 1: Who is this tree for?  You, Parents, Grandparents or Friend

When we build your Family Tree it is recommended that you start with who it is for.  Who’s home will it be displayed in.  If it is for grandmother – start with her and granddad, they will go on the top and their branch will be hand twisted.  Remember:  This Personalized Family Tree can be added to or changed as the years go by.

Step 2: Do you want a bloodline tree or full extended family?  You can do Mom, Dad and the kids – leave the spouses off – your choice.

Step 3: Do want a formal presentation or a “just for the family” style.  If formal is you preference supply us the the proper names and extensions such as:

William instead of Will or Bill or if you have a James Jr. instead of using Jim

If you like the informal – this is for family look.  Just use the common names that you call one another.  You can even odd old “Rover” if he is a loved and cherished part of the family.

The key to this is – what would the person you are preparing this family heirloom for prefer.

Step 4: Color for the mat.  I will try to get as close as possible to the color you need.  Sometime a fabric swatch is helpful or maybe just a clip our of a magazine the shows what you want.  We carr the basics in our jewelry workshop all the time – Green, Blue, Mauve, White, and Beige.

Step 5: Send us a list of the the spellings and color mat you want.  Start with who the tree is for: Mom & Dad.

Next list the oldest child, spouse,  children and grandchildren in order of birth – include the birth month with each one.

Proceed to the next oldest child, spouse and children and grandchildren – just keep going until you have them all.

Now all you have to do is relax and give us the time to design your ‘one of a kind’ custom Family Tree from Wire Works Custom Jewelry.

GRADUATION AND END OF SCHOOL  SALE

MAY 13^TH, 2010 – JUNE 15^TH, 2010

ALL NECKLACES WILL BE ON SALE FOR

20% OFF THE REGULAR PRICE

MOTHERS DAY SALE

APRIL 20^TH, 2010 – MAY 15^TH, 2010

ALL BRACELETS WILL BE ON SALE FOR

25% OFF THE REGULAR PRICE

Our family tree is priced according to the number of names on the tree.

There is a base price of $50.00 for the framing and matting and the tree. Each circled name is $20.00. For example – Mom, Dad and 5 children would be a total of $150.00. This price includes the family name at the bottom of the tree and the birth stone under every name. If you would like to have something at the top of the tree such as a cross, anniversary date or cattle brand, there is an additional cost of $20.00.

All frames are medium oak and the background is black. You may choose the color of mat you want from the colors at the bottom of the page.

When ordering please be sure to include each family members name, birth month and relationship. Please list parent or grandparent and children from oldest to youngest. Your family tree is a living tree and can be added to at any time. This custom designed and hand crafted gift is sure to become a cherished Family Heirloom!

Be sure to visit our website to see our full line of personalized jewelry and examples of our gemstone creations.

Please contact us if you would like to place an order.

Ranch Plaques

These beautiful and unique plaques capture the individuality of your family brand or company. Each one is designed with chocolate brown and doeskin tan leather in combination with our gold wire. The finished item is 11 inches by 13 inches and is priced at $120.00

If you are interested in one of our unique creations please contact us.

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