Archive for December, 2010

Live blog: Red Tag Sale!

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

3:30 PM, Thursday:

Thank you sunshine!  Here’s that new wonderful “dangle chain” we’re featuring at today’s Red Tag Sale!  (1/2 hour left, here at the Spokane warehouse.)

It's dangly. It's chain. It's dangle chain!

And I leave you with this Happy New Year wish…

This could be you...saving 50%!

2:29 PM, Thursday:

The great bargains just keep coming!  “What wood” bracelets!

Save...50% on wood bracelets!

Bright colors? Check. 50% off bargains? Check.

Body parts? Check.

To save 50% till 4pm today:  (1) Go to Rings & Things’ warehouse.  (2) Shop.

(3) Look for this sign, you've made it!

10:25 AM, Thursday:

Sunny with a chance of crowds!  I see quite a bunch of excited showroom shoppers already.  And I didn’t even peek in the other big room…

I have to share dangle chain with you.  We’re featuring this in the Hall of Beads, between the 2 rooms:

It's like an endless chain of charms. Cute!

(Got to get you a closeup photo of the dangle chain still. You’re going to love it!)

Another metal item you’ll find today, for half off:

Metal beads: satin finish, matte, trade beads...

And just to give you a sense of how full of fantastic finds the warehouse is today…

Beads piled higher & deeper than the snow outside :)

8:38 AM, Thursday:

Big 50% savings today only!  It’s the last day of the sale.  Streets are plowed, and we’re now laying out countless great beads & findings to greet you here.  (Dangle chain…I want, I want…)

On Facebook, Jan posted these action photos from the Red Tag Sale:

So many beads!!

2:49 PM, Wednesday:

Signs you’ve reached the right place, as you seek out our Red Tag Sale:

Flags against the snow!

The way is lit after dark

Crackly matte agate beads at 30% off!

12:54 PM, Wednesday:

Action shots!

Helpers being friendly

This just in…

Beads being brilliant

…and affordable!

10:08 AM, Wednesday:

Doors are open for day 2!

Special note: Even if you can’t attend our Spokane Red-Tag Sale, you can still join our year-end savings extravaganza, via our 5-day sale! Get 25% off already-discounted closeout prices on SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals, gemstone beads, glass beads, jewelry findings and more!

5-day sale started 9 am Pacific Time today — look for the yellow & red sale icon next to items in our store. Once the sale has started, your savings will be visible on your check-out summary (before entering payment info)!   This goes through Sunday!

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25% Off: Closeout Beads & Jewelry Findings!
Get an additional 25% off already-discounted prices on our huge selection of closeouts, including SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals, gemstone beads, glass beads, jewelry findings and more!

7:42 AM, Wednesday:

Just to entice you hardy Spokanites to our warehouse for today’s bigger red-tag savings (30% off!):

  • 2nd and 3rd Avenues are both already nicely plowed!
  • We’ve laid out these must-have, adorable new colored storage tins:

    Sweeter than a box of chocolates!

    (PS, I’m working on finding out what metal these shiny darlings are made of.)

  • Checking across the hall from our showroom, I see the bead elves have laid out literally thousands of strands of delicious beads, like this sample:

    I counted dozens of jaspers!

1:50 PM, Tuesday:

AnneMarie Lewis on Facebook contributed this:

"Here's my haul for today..."

“…think I’ll head back tomorrow!”

1:24 PM, Tuesday:

Gold plate for a buck!

Probably worth its weight in gold…

11:59 AM, Tuesday:

Arla DeField on Facebook says: “I just got back from the Red Tag Sale and must say, if you miss this, too bad. Amazing, Fun and lots of great stuff on sale, along with all the regular Great stuff! Plus, you can get into parts of the building normally not open to the public! FUN FUN FUN!”

Not our regular great stuff :)

11:04 AM, Tuesday:

Hi, I’m coming to you now through Thursday from Rings & Things’ traditional end-of-the-year event, our Red Tag Sale!  You can tell it’s live from that exciting shaky-camera look…   :)

'Most unique item' winner

There are so many unique finds to choose from.  You can even buy pirate heads!

A small part of the sale

What we really have tons of, is beads.  Like kajillions of beautiful Czech glass beads!  (Above.)

Today (Tuesday), everything is 20% off at the sale, so come to our Spokane showroom / warehouse for fantastic finds…and findings!

Keep checking back as I add updates of great finds & other fun stuff… — Dave

Red Tag Sale time!

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

Showroom Red-Tag Sale

December 28, 29 & 30, 2010   10am – 4pm:
Come early for the best selection. Come back for increasing savings!
Tuesday: 20% Off Wednesday: 30% Off Thursday: 50% Off

  • Catalog overstocks priced to move!
  • Discounts on imperfect gemstone strands!
  • Bins of closeout items!
  • BeadTour stock room open to everyone!

Help keep your visit enjoyable:

  • No pets, strollers or small children please
  • No holds, returns or exchanges during the event
  • You can place “will-call” orders for catalog items before the event
  • Bring a friend!
  • Purchases will be taxed without a Reseller Permit

Click for Directions to our Showroom.

The showroom will be closed:

  • December 27
  • December 31 thru January 2

A Glimpse at Past Red-Tag Sales:

Bins of stock packed the showroom.
Bins of stock filling the showroom.

Customers discovered gemstones in every shape, color and size!
Customers found gemstones in every shape, color and size!
Visitors stocked up on ribbon, chain, beading cable and much more at great sale prices.
Ribbon, chain, beading cable and more, at great sale prices.

New back-order policy

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

New Back-Order Policy!

Every new year brings changes. This New Year, Rings & Things makes some necessary changes in our policy on back orders.


Beginning January 1, 2011:

  • Unless you specifically ask for a back order at the time of your purchase, out-of-stock items will be canceled from your order.
  • Back orders that you request will be processed for item totals of $25+ (that is, back orders for less than $25 will be canceled).
  • Shipping costs on back orders will be paid by the customer.

The look of our new online-store Notify Me button. What’s Better Than Back Orders?
The look of our new online-store Notify Me button. Have you seen those black & purple “Notify Me” icons in Rings & Things’ online store?  When you see one by an item that you want, click it to submit your email address, name, and the desired quantity.  You will get an email when the item’s back in stock and orderable.  Try it — we think you’ll like it!

Castings call!

Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Cast a Spell on Jewelry Designs
Use lead-free pewter castings to make great centerpiece focals for jewelry designs! Wire-wrap them, glue them or encase them. They can be metal stamped, bent, hole punched, colorized and more. Their versatility is sure to cast a fashionable spell on your new jewelry creations! … More: New Back-Order Policy & “Notify Me” Feature.
Rings & Things News Flashes
Versatile lead-free pewter castings make great jewelry focals!

Lead-Free Pewter Castings

Jewelry Inspirations:

Adorn a pewter casting with a Swarovski rivoli, bee charm and Adirondack(R) alcohol inks.
“Fly Bee Free” Pin
This simple pewter-focal design can be worn as a necklace or bolo.
“Poseidon’s Steed” Bolo Necklace
Metal stamp a pewter casting to create this personalized design!
“Starshine” Necklace