Hi!

My name is Joy. I'm 38 years old and have been working as a flight attendant for a major airline for the last 16 years. I've always enjoyed making things with my hands, and when I discovered jewelry making, I knew I'd found my niche. Because of my job, I often have opportunities to go to bead shops all over the country and the world. Some of the earrings, zipper pulls and other items you'll see on this site were made from beads I've found in places such as Boston, Philadelphia, Albuquerque, Birmingham, Dublin, London, Salt Lake City, Krakow, Atlanta, Rio de Janiero, Boone and Chicago.

As a result of the wide variety of places in which I've purchased beads, many of the pieces are one of a kind and cannot be duplicated exactly. Please accept my apologies in advance if an item on this web site has been sold and the photo not yet removed. Chances are I can make you something like the pieces you see here. Just email me with your questions.

Since I travel for work (and of course take advantage of my free travel privileges on some of my days off) I cannot get to a computer every day. I will be sure to answer your emails as soon as I can and get your order in the mail ASAP. If it requires items I do not have in stock and I have to order, I'll email you to let you know when to expect your order.

Thanks so much for browsing at Essential Accessories, and please feel free to email me with questions or special requests. [joyful1@essentialaccessories.net]

Joy