Thank you!

A big thank you to those who commented on my jewelry, those who bought and also those who sent me congratulatory messages! I really appreciate your support!

Thank you too for your gracious comments about Ethan's photography skills. It has been a learning curve for both us! In case some of you don't know, Ethan is my 17-year-old son.

Last night I spent the evening with M and J who will be getting married in April. J was trying out different gowns at the bridal shop and it was great to be a part of that. I'll be making her necklaces, ear-rings and bracelets to match her 5 outfits. As I complete them, I'll post them on the respective pages for you to enjoy as well. I'm really looking forward to starting work on them as soon as I come back from the suppliers today! Stay tuned for more!

WELCOME!

WELCOME to my new blog and on-line boutique! I'm really excited to introduce my work to you and hope you'll have a grand time looking at what I've been busy about.

You'll find a collection of necklaces, bracelets and ear-rings. Do come back often for new products.

FAQ

1. Which necklace length is suitable for me?
Here's a short description of the traditional lengths and samples of my work:

a. Collar 12-13 inches
This is usually made up of 3 or more strands that lie snugly on the middle of the neck. It's very Victorian looking and goes best with elegant a V-neck, a boat neck or off the shoulder tops.

b. Choker 14-16 inches
This is the most classic and yet versatile of all single strand lengths. It can go well with any outfit from the casual to the fancy evening wear.

c. Princess 17-19 inches
This is best suited for high necklines and complements the low plunging neckline. It's also the right length to hang a pendant.

d. Matinee 20-24 inches

This is longer than the Princess and just a bit shorter than the opera length. It's a good choice for casual or business dressing.

e. Opera 28-34 inches

This is the queen of all lengths. When worn as a single strand it looks refined and is perfect for high necklines. When double, it serves as a versatile 2-strand collar.

f. Rope/Lariat Over 45 inches
Another versatile necklace which allows you to break it down to multistrands or a bracelet using a clasp. This is a must in any wardrobe!

2. How do I go about ordering if I see something I like?
Drop me an email citing the code number so I can make sure it's still available. You can then go back the page and pay via Paypal.

After payment is received I will send the piece to you by post (extra charge) or meet you somewhere convenient for both of us if you live in Singapore. For overseas orders, I'll let you know how much the postage is depending on the weight, your location, insurance and shipping choice.

3. How do I pay for what I order?
After checking on your favourite piece's availability, you can go back to the page and click on the Add To Cart button below the code number to pay via Paypal.

4. What if I see something I like but prefer a different length or colour?
This will be considered custom work which will cost about 15-30% more of the stated price (depending on how much time I spend designing a new pattern, how much more materials are needed and if I have to make a special trip to suppliers). I will also need 3-4 weeks' notice.

5. How will my jewelry be packed?

Each necklace and bracelet will be nicely packed in a box with a matching ribbon. Ear-rings are hung from a card, wrapped in plastic and pouch.

About the Designer

My encounter with beads began accidentally when my daughter, then 10, dragged me through several bead shops to choose charms for her friends. While browsing I discovered how beautiful and varied the beads were and I especially loved the gemstones and organic beads! I could almost hear the beads calling out to me,but I didn't know a thing about jewelry making.

That was when I decided to sign up for professional jewelry classes with Tanja Sadow at Bead Hub. Tanya not only taught me about choosing gemstones, how to design and make jewelry, but gave lots of tips on how to make good quality jewelry.

After making several pieces, friends asked if I would sell them and I did! The rest is history.

Today I make jewelry using different techniques like stringing, wirework, beadwork as well as bead embroidery. I especially love beadwork and bead embroidery because I get to play with tiny beads in a whole spectrum of colours! Beadwork uses waxed threads to sew tiny beads together to form designs. Bead embroidery is the art of sewing beads and gemstones on a stiff backing and then finishing the piece with ultrasuede as a necklace, bracelet or even ear-rings.

Each piece of work is painstakingly sewn and one-of-a-kind. An example would be an embroidered pair of ear-rings which takes me about 6 hours to complete. My more elaborate necklaces can take up to 100 hours to make. 98% of my work is not found in stores outside so when you choose a piece of jewelry, you can be assured it's unique and not mass produced. (The other 2% is when my customer requests something she saw in a magazine or shop using different materials or colours).

Here at Rebecca Yam I make necklaces, bracelets and ear-rings using only the finest quality materials I can find. My findings (clasps, ear hooks, wires etc) are either 925 silver, gold-filled or rhodium. I love working with gemstones, organic beads and artistic beads.

If you would like to be unique and different, do drop me an email and I'll be happy to meet with you to discuss your ideas and create something special.

In the meantime, do browse through my blog and if you see something you like, do drop me an email.