Who is behind Express Yourself?
A mother-daughter duo, Elodie and Anne.
Elodie is passionate about jewelry and fine art. And Anne loves lithotherapy and brings her lithotherapy skills to the design of the jewelry. She is also the one who makes your Orgon pyramids.
Elodie tells the beginning of their story
As a child I was curious and creative. This led me to discover several hobbies such as painting and ceramics. This allowed me to discover a talent for drawing. Having a few family members with the same gift, I perfected my skills with them.
When I was a teenager, I met a gemstone enthusiast! And I was passionate about it too. And since I loved jewelry, but could not find any costume or traditional jewelry to my taste, I decided to make my own. And in this company my friend taught me how to identify the quality of the stones and also how to find the right craftsmen to buy them.
At the beginning, I was certainly full of ideas, but my first jewelry was, let's say childish. I didn't get discouraged and with the arrival of tutorials on youtube, I perfected my skills in creating jewelry with wire wrapping and chainmail. That's when steel became my metal of choice.
In addition, several friends found my original jewelry. That's where I made my first sales without really wanting to make a living from it.
Then my mother, a fan of lithotherapy, asked me to make a piece of jewelry for her. One day she met a naturopath who admired my work. For some time I collaborated with her to offer custom jewelry to her clients.
And seeing that there was a certain craze for my art, I decided to sell as much my artistic creations (digital as well as physical with acrylic paint) as my jewelry creations. This is how Express Yourself was born. My mother, Anne, joined the adventure with her expertise on lithotherapy, her infatuation for beauty and cute and funny ceramic sheds.
I hope you will find here what you like and do not hesitate to contact us if you want a custom made jewel!
See you soon,
Elodie & Anne.
About our jewelry:
Our jewelry is handmade with high quality materials. Each piece of jewelry is unique and made with care.
We make jewelry in stainless steel, silver and gold plated. The stones are Swarovski crystal as well as natural gemstone.
We focus on ethics, and we work directly with the local artisans where our gemstones come from.
We believe in jewelry for any occasion, whether it's elegant or casual. Our mission is to provide our customers with a wide selection of jewelry that resembles their personality while providing them with a beneficial touch in lithotherapy.
For this we carefully choose the gemstones that we combine, so that you can take full advantage of their virtue and beauty.
We hope you will find what you are looking for among our selection of natural gemstone and Swarovski crystal jewelry.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you.
The Express Yourself team
Small interview, the questions you asked us the most:
Why this craze for stainless steel? Elodie answers
I will try to be brief.
Steel is a noble and elegant metal, which does not create allergies like nickel for example. In addition, it has the advantage of not tarnishing, which makes it an excellent choice for jewelry.
And as my grandmother would tell you, it has a similar color to silver, but has the merit of being much stronger and not causing you allergies. Before we made her steel jewelry, she was in love with silver and gold. Now she prefers stainless steel 100 times more. To try it is to adopt it ^-^
For thelonger explanation following the shorter one, 316L stainless steel is an alloy that is highly resistant to corrosion and external aggression. I chose this material for its strength and also because I really like its shiny and modern look.
Steel is
- an excellent choice for jewelry: it is solid and does not cause allergies
- an alloy highly resistant to corrosion and external aggression
- a material that has a shiny, modern look like silver, but at a lower cost
- a challenge, as it is a more difficult metal to handle and shape than gold or silver
Are natural stones your favorite? It is Elodie who answers:
In a way, yes. If you have read my little bio above, you already know that I have been passionate about gemstone since I was a teenager. Who knows, maybe it's my narcissistic side coming out. I admit that I prefer to adorn myself with gemstones rather than plastic, which I suppose explains my attraction to the former.
What is interesting with natural stones is especially their changing and shimmering colors, for the same stone, you will not get the same shade from one beads to another it will change even if they have all been shaped from the same gemstone. They alone make a unique piece of jewelry!
However, I use natural stones for their aesthetic qualities, but also because I believe in their therapeutic virtues. Gems have a vibratory energy that can help us to heal our ailments, or to attract to us what we want.
Can you advise me on the stone that can help me in lithotherapy? It is Anne who answers
Yes, by talking with us about what concerns you, we can direct you to the stone that seems most suitable. However, it is always better if you can choose the stone by touching it. This ensures that it is really made for you. And unfortunately it is at this point that the limits of an online store are felt. If you live in the Vaucluse, you can always come to the workshop by appointment to find the natural stone that meets your needs.
For those who are not so lucky, we are working on a kit that will help determine the best stone for you.
If I order from you, is the gift wrapping included? It is Anne who answers.
Of course! We carefully package each order to ensure that it arrives in perfect condition. For the jewelry, we use a gift box, you can see it in the picture on the product sheets or a fabric pouch. Each piece of jewelry comes with its own certificate of authenticity.
For decorative items, the packaging is adapted to the size and shape of the product. For example, for organelle pyramids, we use tissue paper.
However, bookmarks, t-shirts, and mugs are not sent with gift wrapping
What are your delivery times?
It is Anne who answers
We usually ship orders within 3 to 5 business days. The delivery time depends on the carrier. For France, they are generally 48 to 72 hours. For Europe and the rest of the world, they are generally 7 to 15 days. However, please note that depending on the period, for example the end of the year holidays, delivery times may be extended.
Why are there so few orgon pyramids in stock or in different genres?
It is Anne who answers
Orgon's pyramids are very popular and we often have to make them again. Unfortunately, each orgon pyramid takes a week to make. This explains why there are so few orgon pyramids in our online store. We hope to be able to offer you a wider selection soon!
However, the stock will always remain relatively low. This is the price to pay for a unique handcrafted object
Do you have any other questions?
Our team will be happy to answer all your questions! You can contact us by email at: expressyourself@gmail.com or by phone at: +33 (0)782577810.
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