NEWS for MKD Designs
December 11, 2014
The Christmas season is upon us and we are grateful for another year. Most popular items of late have been amber jewelry, tassels and dog bandanas. Remember when tassels are made, there is an associated prayer ritual during the fabrication process. Tassels were traditionally attached to the four corners of the Jewish Prayer Shawl, or Tallit. From the Bible in the book Numbers 15:37-41: God says to Moses: "Speak to the children of Israel and bid them to affix fringes (tzitziot) to the corners of their garments... that you may look upon them and remember all the commandments of the Lord.". Our tassels are designed as bookmarks but they may be used in other decorative fashions.
Have a happy and prosperous 2015.
Best wishes,
Kay Davenport MKD Designs
January 7, 2014
Well, another year has passed and our jewelry collection has much appreciated in value since 2009. Yet, we continue to offer many of our selections calculated at gold and silver prices of four years ago. Such bargains they are for you (while supplies last, of course). The pictures don't do them justice either. They are much more beautiful. Please remember that, because of the diminutive size of our display model, earrings which appear the length at the bottom of the neckline, actually end at the chin line. Also remember that we guarantee product satisfaction. You may return any item that you are not completely delighted with, for full refund within 30 days of purchase.
We will be adding a new style of jewelry that contains two strands in both the necklace and bracelet. This jewelry contains millefiori beads which are reminiscent of venetian glass beads. Quite feminine and beautiful.
Have a lovely year.
Best wishes,
Kay Davenport MKD Designs
June 27, 2013
Adorable Cat Bookmarks: We have added some adorable cat bookmarks to our selection of handmade items. To view these items, please click here.
Directing Attention To Products From A Favorite Website: One of our favorite websites, Skein Scene (www.skeinscene.com), is now offering this handmade jewelry fashioned from a new selection of beautiful designer yarns. These items available from Skein Scene are quite lovely and reasonably priced.
Thanks for your business. Best wishes for a happy 2013 to all. Don't forget our free shipping offer on all jewelry sets purchases!
Kay Davenport MKD Designs
January 17th, 2012
Regarding Gold & Silver Findings - We notice that some of our competition, in order to keep their prices down, are using aluminum in place of better quality silver and gold metals. We do not and will not use aluminum findings in our jewelry. Additionally, while supplies last, we will continue to offer sterling and gold filled earwires on our jewelry without increasing our prices, even though the replacement costs for these metals has increased substantially. We have not increased our jewelry prices in more than two years, while continuing to offer the same high quality items. Sterling silver and gold filled findings are far superior to plated items and should last you a lifetime.
Thanks for your business. Best wishes for a happy 2012 to all. Don't forget we offer free shipping on all jewelry set purchases!
MK Davenport MKD Designs
April 6th, 2011
New Translation Tool Added - We are please to announce that we have incorporated a new translation tool on our web pages for our international customers. Thank you Babel Fish! The translation request box via pull down menu is located at the bottom left side of each page.
Thanks for your interest. Remember free shipping on all jewelry sets!
MK Davenport MKD Designs
February 28th, 2011
1. Hand Knitted Baby Booties - We are happy to have added a new category to our assemblage of products: Hand Knitted Baby Booties! These items will be available as a limited edition. Some lead time may be required when you order. You will be notified accordingly. We offer original styles for boys and for girls. Yellow trim booties with a yellow rose may be special ordered as well.
2. New Jewelry Styles - We continue to periodically add new jewelry styles to our collection. Please check with us often and let us know if you have any suggestions or comments concerning our styles or our website.
Thanks for your interest. Remember free shipping on all jewelry sets!
MK Davenport MKD Designs
December 11th, 2010
1. New Jewelry Set Display - The 2010 Christmas Season is upon us and it promises to be a busy one. We are adding some new jewelry set designs for the season. Additionally, we will be modifying the display of jewelry sets so that both the single strand and double strand version of the earrings are shown. We have had many requests for the double strand earrings substitution. The double strand earrings are more appropriate for day wear; the single strand for evening wear. Please specify desired earring style when you purchase a jewelry set.
2. Choosing a jewelry style - It has been brought to our attention that some people have admired a jewelry set or piece worn by one of our customers, have come to our website and been unable to locate the specific design. If this situation occurs, please don't hesitate to contact us so that we may assist you. Most jewelry sets we sell are available for reorder. We endeavor to display the jewelry as accurately as possible using graphics on the web. It is difficult for a picture to adequately convey the true beauty of the gems, however.
Wishing all a joyous holiday season and a happy and prosperous new year!
MK Davenport MKD Designs
June 7th, 2009
1. New Bracelet Inventory - We have added a new category of products: Bracelets. There will be further bracelet additions this month. Bracelets will be cross-referenced to both matching jewelry sets, kilt pins and earring product categories. This will allow our customers to reference all matching products that we have in a given jewelry style to facilitate their jewelry co-ordination decisions. NOTE: When purchasing a bracelet. it is always best to provide your exact wrist size to insure proper fitting.
2. New Jewelry Sets - New jewelry sets have been added on pages 8 through 10 of the Jewelry Sets Inventory. As promised, many of these new sets are priced at under $100.00.
3. New Earrings - We have many new earring styles which will also be added this month. We will be cross-referencing the earrings to bracelets, jewelry sets, and kilt pins where applicable. Please note that all earrings are available as clip-ons instead of the pierced style. Just request a clip-on conversion at the time of purchase.
4. New Kilt Pin Styles - During June and July, we will be adding new Kilt Pin styles that match our jewelry sets. The kilt pins are lovely and our customers enjoy wearing them with matching earrings and/or bracelets.
Again, thank you for your patronage and please contact us if you have any questions or comments concerning our website or products. We will be posting news updates again in the next few weeks.
MK Davenport MKD Designs
May 11th, 2009
1. Inventory Price Reductions - People are in the mood to save money and, for that reason, we have decided to save you money. In consideration of the current status of the economy and the hardships created thereof, we have recently reduced the everyday prices on all items on our website by 10-30% .
2. Shipping Calculation Reductions - All our jewelry sets have been changed to free shipping. Additionally, if jewelry sets are purchased along with other items, the total shipping calculated on the other items will be refunded to the buyer. We have also reduced all shipping costs on all items so that there is no handling charge included in any purchase. We are now considering the combined shipment component on purchases. So, if you purchase multiple items, we will also refund any combined shipment discounts that may apply. We will continue to insure all shipments for your protection at our cost. Note: International shipments must continue to pay a shipping surcharge. Refer to the Shipping Page for details.
3. Upgrade of quality of earwire findings - As you probably know, the price of gold is very high and probably going higher ($917.00 per ounce - today's price). As much as we would love to include solid gold earwires on all our earrings, the price is prohibitive. The wholesale price of one nice pair of 14K gold earwires is currently $75.00 just for the earwires. We have, however, upgraded our earwires to either 24k gold vermeil or gold filled, gold filled or sterling silver on all our earrings. These earwires are of very nice quality and should last a long time - up to 30 years. The new earwires also don't contain any nickel metal content which is what causes most earwire allergies or irritation. We will continue to offer a 14 day money back guarantee on all items if you are not satisfied.
4. New Items - We have many new jewelry items that will be added in the month of May. These items include beautiful new jewelry designs, that we hope you will be pleased with, and a line of every day jewelry sets that will be offered for a lower cost than our other jewelry sets (under $100.00). Additionally, we will begin to sell bracelets in May as a separate category (in the same manner that we sell earrings).
5. Our Goal - The best fashion designers will tell you that it is "the fit" that is the most important element in their work. That is also true with fashion accessories design, which is our business. If you wish to exchange an earring style or a bracelet needs adjustment or you have any special request, please let us know. Remember, we want to accommodate you. We want to hear from you.
MK Davenport MKD Designs
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