Ruby Lane's Creative Hands Newsletter for September 2011

In This Issue

• Open A Ruby Lane Shop – $75 Set-Up Fee Waived Through October 15!
  
• Sister Site Ruby Plaza - FREE to SELL Through December 2012!
  
• Artisan Jewelry - September Birthstone - Sapphire!
  
• We Love Metal Clay
  

OPEN A RUBY LANE SHOP – $75 SET-UP FEE WAIVED THROUGH OCTOBER 15!

For many, the number 13 conjures-up images of bad luck. Few buildings acknowledge they have a 13th floor, and many superstitious people stay locked in their houses on Friday the 13th. But all of us at Ruby Lane are excited to celebrate our 13th year in business, so we decided to offer a special promotion to sellers who want to join us during this period.

Special Promotion – Set-Up Fee Waived!
As part of our Lucky 13 Anniversary, we are launching a special promotion: Open a shop and the $75 set-up fee is waived. This special limited time promotion is on now, through October 15, 2011.

Why Open A Shop?
Ruby Lane is one-stop shopping for antiques & art, vintage collectibles and jewelry. With our considerable, highly targeted visitor traffic, your Ruby Lane shop will get noticed. And Ruby Lane is known for its excellent quality standards and for its ease of use for both buyers and sellers.

New Tools and Features
Recently we introduced several new features to the site, including a new look to our item pages and the ability to Skype with customers. We've added tools for sharing Ruby Lane items on your favorite social sites. We host a dynamic Facebook community as well as our blog, Notes from The Lane.

Join Us!
It is really that simple - new shop owners who go to open a Ruby Lane shop, will not be charged a set-up fee. But remember, October 15, 2011, is the last day you will be able to set-up your shop for Free. You must request to open by October 15. Your shop must
meet our guidelines and be approved by our review staff.

Come and help us celebrate our Lucky 13. With more than 2,200 shops and 425,000 items, we invite you to tour Ruby Lane, and see why so many call it home, and a great place to shop and sell.

Here's what some of our current shop owners say they like about selling on Ruby Lane:

"The ease of setting up and keeping a shop. The picture uploads and the amount allowed. The wish lists and wish list e-mails."

"I have been a member since 2001, and have had a very positive experience. I have had buyers from all over the world, Japan, Spain, Germany to name a few. I believe that the high standards you require of the dealers is one of the most important things. These high standards give the customers confidence to buy."

"Speed, Photographs - amount and quality, Page colors - easy on the eyes "

"A classy site and quality merchandise. My customers seem to feel comfortable and 'safe' on Ruby Lane."

"Great 'brand' recognition; overall quality of merchandise; great visibility on Google search engine."

We hope you'll consider joining us. To get started go to: Top Reasons

For information on the cost of a shop visit: Cost of Shop

SISTER SITE RUBY PLAZA - FREE TO SELL THROUGH DECEMBER 2012!

If you're not familiar with Ruby Plaza, it is Ruby Lane's sister site specializing in home decor, fashion & accessories and jewelry. Unlike Ruby Lane, Ruby Plaza allows for brand NEW items to be offered.

And in case you haven't heard - we are now offering both current and new shops the opportunity to sell on Ruby Plaza for FREE - through December 31st, 2012 while we work to grow and expand the site. That's right - it's absolutely FREE.

Here's a summary, effective now through December 31st, 2012:

• Monthly Fee: FREE
• Setup Fee: FREE
• Listing Fee: FREE
• Additional Blocks of Items: FREE
  
  After the Free Period
  The anticipated fees after December 31st, 2012 are:
  
  • Monthly Fee: $4.95
  • Commission: 4.95%
  • Setup Fee: FREE
    
  • Listing Fee: FREE
  • Additional Blocks of Items: FREE
  
  Skype Just Added
  Both Ruby Lane and Ruby Plaza now offer Skype as a free, optional new feature. Skype allows buyers and sellers to communicate in real time if they choose via instant messaging, audio and/or video, while the buyer browses the site. Please note that not all shops offer Skype yet, however we expect the number of shops who offer it to grow significantly in the future. Stay tuned!
  
  We hope you'll stop by and check out Ruby Plaza today!
  
  Visit Ruby Plaza or go to:
  
  http://www.rubyplaza.com
  

  ARTISAN JEWELRY - SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE - SAPPHIRE!

  
  Happy Birthday September babies. These fabulous handcrafted sapphire jewelry items should brighten your day:
  
  Elizabeth Gillespie Jewelry
  
  Bold Beautiful 14K Gold Filled Wire Wrapped and Gemstone Bracelet
  
  One continuous length of heavy 14K gold filled wire is shaped in whirls and loops and then textured to form the unusual frame of this ...
  
  btwisted Jewelry Designs
  
  Topaz, Freshwater Pearls, Peridot, Sapphire, Chrome Diopside and Tourmaline Earrings Sterling Silver
  
  These dangle earrings feature 14.5 x 11.4mm faceted twist cut London blue topaz briolettes that hang down from a large round sterling silver link. ...
  
  Sundancegems
  
  Blue and Yellow Sapphire and Vermeil Necklace and Earrings Set
  
  This necklace of delicate rings of blue and yellow Sapphire is guaranteed to make heads turn. The blue and yellow Sapphire rondelles are highlighted ...
  
  Auraeana Originals
  
  Blue Sapphire Bracelet, 8-1 4 Inches: Auraeana Originals
  
  Fourteen blue sapphire faceted briolettes are separated by bright and shiny sterling silver rounds and rondelles in this classic bracelet, which ...
  
  Karen Sugarman Designs
  
  Swiss Blue Topaz Pink Sapphire Boucles d'Oreille
  
  Exquisite sparkling Swiss Blue Topaz briolettes are crowned with a cacophony of sterling silver multi-textured rings ten crowned with a hot pink ...
  
  Artisan Jewel Shop
  
  Silver Blue Topaz Sapphires Artisan Ladies Ring
  
  If you are a connoisseur of all things blue, then you will fall in love with this ring. The two contrasting hues of blue of absolutely ...
  
  Elizabeth Gillespie Jewelry
  
  Pretty Pink Amethyst, Showy Pink Sapphire and Exceptional Chalcedony Earrings
  
  Multi-colored shades of pink and light purple combine to make these sparkly earrings blend beautifully with your pastel clothes. The pink chalcedony ...
  
  Pot of Gold
  
  Natural Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Citrine Beads Necklace
  
  This Natural Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Citrine Beads Necklace is composed of six graduated length strands of 4mm highly faceted natural gems beads. ...
  
  Artisan Jewel Shop
  
  Silver Artisan Multi Sapphire Key Pendant With Chain
  
  The beautiful blue of sapphires represent nature--sky, ocean and also symbolizes faith, loyalty, friendship and inner piece. In ancient ...
  
  MARIE WU DESIGNS~Wearable Art With Eclectic Gems~
  
  Pink Amethyst-Kyanite-Pink Blue Sapphire-Tanzanite-Rainbow Moonstone-Rhodolite-Blue Chalcedony-Garnet-Adjustable Sterling Silver Bracelet
  
  This resplendent bracelet is chock full of the finest gems in complimenting hues. Each gem compliments the next, never shadowing another. This ...
  
  
  

  WE LOVE METAL CLAY

  
  Metal clay, that magical material - of silver, gold, bronze, or copper, is the closest you can get to true alchemy. Enjoy!
  
  Red Tabby Designs
  
  One of a kind Copper Bracelet with a Toggle Clasp
  
  This 100% copper bracelet is handmade from Metal Clay*. I made a template for the repeating segment and used it to create each of the pieces ...
  
  Felicity Jewelry Designs
  
  Fine Silver Kanji Symbol Necklace - LOVE
  
  Kanji Symbols are the Chinese characters that are used in the modern Japanese writing system. They are so pretty, detailed and intriguing! The ...
  
  Jewelry Fanatic
  
  PMC Pure ( 999) Silver Elegant Cross Pendant
  
  8 grams of pure silver, transformed into a unique and highly detailed cross... The back is nicely texturized, and I placed the hanging loop on the ...
  
  Blue Firefly Designs
  
  Bronze Cuff Bracelet
  
  This bold bronze bracelet has the imprint of ancient Chinese symbols. There are 6 links connected by bronze jump rings. It measures 7 inches long and ...
  
  B BOLD Jewelry for Boomer Girls
  
  Solid 22K Gold and 999 Fine Silver Dotted Etruscan Style Ring
  
  We're very proud of this creation, made by hand in our studio. It is even prettier in person than it is in the photos. It has a nice, substantial ...
  
  All Things Beautiful - PMC Artisan Jewelry
  
  Focal Centerpiece Pendant - Dichroic Glass Fine Silver Flower
  
  For the Creative Bead Artist in You. Floral focal centerpiece pendant - handcrafted from fine silver metal clay - smooth fine sliver petals surround...
  
  Jewelry Fanatic
  
  Texture Fantasy Pure ( 999) Silver PMC Bracelet
  
  This is one of my nicest Precious Metal Clay pieces... joined links of pure (.999) silver with a variety of fabulous textures. 9 links, one focal ...
  
  All Things Beautiful - PMC Artisan Jewelry
  
  Handcrafted - Fine Silver - Swirl Stamped Pendant or Charm - Artisan - 1 piece
  
  Handcrafted fine silver pendant with a swirl relief design on the front and back of the piece. This pendant or charm is flower shaped with a swirl ...
  
  2 Blue Gems
  
  Rocky Road - Pure ( 999) Silver Ring
  
  Cute, dainty, and one-of-a-kind, this ring so comfortable to wear! Hand made designed from PMC (Precious Metal Clay) and kiln-fired, what remains is ...
  
  Blue Firefly Designs
  
  Copper Rosette Pendant
  
  This lovely pendant is stamped with layer upon layer of delicate flower petals. It measures 1.5 inches in diameter. It comes on an 18 copper snake ...