<?xml version='1.0'?><feed xmlns:opensearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/' xmlns:s='http://jadedpixel.com/-/spec/shopify' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom'><id>http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news.xml</id><title>tellurus handcrafted jewellery - news</title><author><name>tellurus handcrafted jewellery</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news.xml' rel='self'/><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news' rel='alternate'/><updated>2009-11-03T13:19:17+08:00</updated><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/1307072</id><title>2009 holiday shipping notice</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p>For purchases to arrive by Dec 24th, orders need to be made and paid for by <strong>Dec 4th for international deliveries</strong> and <strong>Dec 18th for Singapore deliveries</strong>. All packages continue to be sent via SingPost registered mail, or by normal mail which is an option available to local addresses only. Please also take note that it is normal for packages to spend a slightly longer time in transit during the busy holiday season worldwide.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;d like to shop online and beat the crowds in the comfort of your own home (or office). Check out the <a href="http://shop.tellurus.com/collections/stocking-stuffers"><strong>stocking stuffers</strong></a> collection for simple but great gift ideas. I can&#8217;t stress enough that giving handmade always seems to make occasions that much more special, because handcrafted items are such a unique and thoughtful touch, plus you&#8217;d also be supporting independent artists :)</p>
<p>Happy holidays!<br />
Jasmin</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-11-03T13:19:17+08:00</updated><published>2009-11-03T13:19:17+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/1307072-2009-holiday-shipping-notice' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/1276702</id><title>updates and live chat</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve been taking things a little slowly these past few months, but the holiday season is once again upon us, so do stay tuned for new pieces and promos. Some of the latest items available only at our Etsy shop include luxe earrings like <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31910010">Demi-Sec</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32137505">Sargasso Secrets</a></strong> &#8211; do check them out if you love cascades and clusters of sparkling gemstones.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, we&#8217;ve added a live chat module which you can see in the bottom right corner of our shop. This is where you can speak directly with us and ask questions or share comments. It is easy to use, we are online most of the time, and we hope you&#8217;ll find it useful.</p>
<p>P.S. <a href="http://twitter.com/tellurus">follow us on Twitter</a> for the latest news!</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-10-14T11:18:19+08:00</updated><published>2009-10-14T11:18:19+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/1276702-updates-and-live-chat' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/1163332</id><title>the khloris earrings giveaway</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px 15px" src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/4812/files/khloris1.jpg?1247554706' height='250' width='250' alt='Khloris Earrings' />Yes, we are one of the sponsors in <a href="http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/07/12/viva-woman-july-vivabella-giveaway/">VivaWoman&#8217;s July VivaBella Giveaway</a> in which two lucky winners will each receive a stash of accessories and beauty items. A pair of Khloris Earrings &#8211; featuring sparkly Swarovski crystal hand-wired with vintage-style antiqued brass components &#8211; has been made especially for this giveaway and will be included as part of the loot.</p>
<p>This giveaway runs till 12 midnight, July 25th Singapore time. Check out the <a href="http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/07/12/viva-woman-july-vivabella-giveaway/">VivaWoman blog</a> to find out how to enter!</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-07-14T15:09:55+08:00</updated><published>2009-07-14T15:09:55+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/1163332-the-khloris-earrings-giveaway' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/1117332</id><title>the winner of the chiara necklace is...</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p><strong>Joyce Ngan</strong> – congratulations! We shall be contacting you shortly via Facebook to send you the Chiara necklace.</p>


	<p>Once again, we&#8217;d like to thank everyone who recently became our fan on Facebook. We will continue to update our page with new jewellery, blog posts, sneak previews and special promos, so do stay tuned. Otherwise, do join us on <a href="http://twitter.com/tellurus">Twitter</a> or grab <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/TellurusNews">our shop&#8217;s <span class="caps">RSS</span> newsfeed</a> so you&#8217;ll never miss a thing :)</p>


	<p>Hope you&#8217;re all enjoying a great start to June and the upcoming summer season (a cosy winter for those down under!).</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-06-01T20:02:41+08:00</updated><published>2009-06-01T20:02:41+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/1117332-the-winner-of-the-chiara-necklace-is' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/1098322</id><title>the chiara necklace giveaway</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p>The last giveaway was so much fun, so it&#8217;s time for a new one!</p>


	<p>The Chiara necklace features a glorious starburst of brilliant rock crystal quartz tipped with Caribbean blue apatite. All wire-wrapped by hand and finished with a delicate cable chain that fastens with a petite lobster clasp and extender to adjust the necklace from 18-20&#8221;. All in shiny sterling silver.</p>


	<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tellurus-handcrafted-jewellery/8835595265" target="FB"><img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/4812/files/chiaraagiveaway4_500x500.jpg' alt='the chiara necklace giveaway' border="0" /></a></p>


	<p>This lovely necklace has been exclusively created for this event and is one of a kind. It will be given away to one lucky fan of our page on Facebook. If you are already a fan, you’re already in the running :) Otherwise, if you are on Facebook just <a href="http://www.tellurus.com/facebook">go to our page</a> and click &#8220;Become a Fan&#8221;. That&#8217;s all there is to it.</p>


	<p>The winner will be drawn randomly on <strong>June 1st, 2009</strong>. We will ship the necklace to you OR your chosen recipient, anywhere in the world. Tell your friends about it too!</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-05-14T21:13:18+08:00</updated><published>2009-05-14T21:13:18+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/1098322-the-chiara-necklace-giveaway' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/1073582</id><title>free registered shipping worldwide</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p><strong>From now till April 30th</strong>, shipping by SingPost Registered Mail is on the house for all local and international purchases at both our <a href="http://shop.tellurus.com">online boutique</a> AND <a href="http://beakee.etsy.com">Etsy shop</a>.</p>


	<p>Shipping rates have already been updated in our Etsy shop, while over here, just select the &#8220;FREE <span class="caps">SHIPPING</span>&#8221; option in the &#8220;Shipping method&#8221; dropdown menu during the checkout process.</p>


	<p>This is probably also a good opportunity to shop for dear Mum as <strong>Mother&#8217;s Day is fast approaching on May 10th</strong>. To ensure that your gifts arrive in time, please make orders by April 24th for international customers, and May 5th for Singapore customers.</p>


	<p>Happy Mother&#8217;s Day to all mums! We salute you.</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-04-18T22:26:12+08:00</updated><published>2009-04-18T22:26:12+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/1073582-free-registered-shipping-worldwide' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/904432</id><title>an important announcement</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p>We are no longer processing payments by Bank Deposits in <span class="caps">SGD</span>. All payments for items purchased from our <a href="http://shop.tellurus.com">online jewellery boutique</a> shall be made in US dollars and be handled by Paypal.</p>


	<p>Just a little reminder &#8211; you <strong>do not</strong> need a Paypal account to be able to use this service, and you won&#8217;t be revealing your credit card information to us. You can use all major credit cards and even debit cards which have the <span class="caps">VISA</span> or Mastercard logo with Paypal.</p>


	<p>Many apologies to our long-time local customers. But due to non-paying &#8220;buyers&#8221;, system abuse and fluctuation of currency exchange rates, we&#8217;ve come to a point when it is no longer practical to accept offline payments in this shop. However, Bank Deposits in <span class="caps">SGD</span> will continue to be accepted for items sold at <a href="http://beakee.etsy.com">our Etsy shop</a> for the time being.</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-03-09T18:02:59+08:00</updated><published>2009-03-09T18:02:59+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/904432-an-important-announcement' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/867012</id><title>and the winner is...</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p><strong>Katerina Pavlitova</strong> &#8211; she has been contacted and will be receiving the Camomile Swizzlers in the mail shortly!</p>


	<p>To everyone who recently became our fan on Facebook, thank you so very much for your support. It has been fun running our first little giveaway and it looks like it won&#8217;t be our last!</p>


	<p>Tip: you can subscribe to our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TellurusNews">shop news feed</a> so you&#8217;ll know when new things are happening :)</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-03-02T02:12:37+08:00</updated><published>2009-03-02T02:12:37+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/867012-and-the-winner-is' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/785082</id><title>our first ever giveaway</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px 15px" src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/4812/files/camomileswizzlers250.jpg?1234322286' alt='camomile swizzlers' />We&#8217;ve created a pair of very special earrings to be given away to one lucky fan of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tellurus-handcrafted-jewellery/8835595265">our page on Facebook</a>.</p>


	<p>These <strong>Camomile Swizzler</strong> earrings are composed of sparkling drops of white topaz and tiny rondelles of lemon topaz and green quartz, attached to long, hand-forged and wire-wrapped stick bases in shiny sterling silver.</p>


	<p>So if you are currently our fan, you&#8217;re already in the running :) Otherwise, if you are on Facebook just go to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tellurus-handcrafted-jewellery/8835595265">our page</a> and click &#8220;Become a Fan&#8221;. That&#8217;s all there is to it.</p>


	<p>The winner will be drawn randomly on <strong>March 1st, 2009</strong>. We will ship the earrings to you OR your chosen recipient, anywhere in the world. Tell your friends about it too!</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-02-11T19:43:58+08:00</updated><published>2009-02-11T19:43:58+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/785082-our-first-ever-giveaway' rel='alternate'/></entry><entry><id>tag:db1@shopify.com,2009:articles/738502</id><title>browse by collection</title><summary type='html'><![CDATA[<p>Greetings! A bit of housekeeping has been in order: I have now organised all our handmade jewellery into browseable collections, and will be releasing new pieces under each of these categories, with the possibility of special limited edition collections popping up on occasion:</p>


	<p><a href="http://shop.tellurus.com/collections/everyday-essentials"><strong>everyday essentials</strong></a><br />Your jewellery basics – classic hammered hoops, gemstone earrings and simple solitaire necklaces in sterling silver and 14K goldfill – designed for maximum mileage and never compromising on the style factor.</p>


	<p><a href="http://shop.tellurus.com/collections/little-luxuries"><strong>little luxuries</strong></a><br />For special occasions or luxe gifts, you can’t go wrong with extra blingy jewellery. An array of quality gemstones is used to craft these lovely earrings, necklaces and bracelets.</p>


	<p><a href="http://shop.tellurus.com/collections/organically-grown"><strong>organically grown</strong></a><br />Most of the jewellery here has nature themes or simply an edgy feel, achieved through the use of abstract botanical silhouettes or darkened, weathered sterling silver. More personal, more alive.</p>


	<p><a href="http://shop.tellurus.com/collections/rustic-charm"><strong>rustic charm</strong></a><br />Handcrafted from organic semi-precious gemstones and Vintaj antiqued brass components, this collection is warmly earthy, satisfyingly unpretentious and unapologetically bohemian.</p>


	<p>This last one, <a href="http://shop.tellurus.com/collections/rustic-charm"><strong>rustic charm</strong></a>, is what I&#8217;ve mainly been working on lately and there are a couple of one-of-a-kind bracelets over in <a href="http://beakee.etsy.com">the Etsy shop</a>. Do check them out. Looking forward to adding more designs to the rest of the collections in due course!</p>


	<p>Cheers,<br />Jasmin</p>]]></summary><updated>2009-01-31T17:35:41+08:00</updated><published>2009-01-31T17:35:41+08:00</published><author><name>Jasmin Lee</name></author><link href='http://shop.tellurus.com/blogs/news/738502-browse-by-collection' rel='alternate'/></entry></feed>