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NEW NAME! NEW ITEMS, NEW LOCATION, SALE COMING SOON!
NEW NAME! NEW ITEMS, NEW LOCATION, SALE COMING SOON!
NEW NAME! NEW ITEMS, NEW LOCATION, SALE COMING SOON!
We are so pleased to announce our new name "CEE MY JEWELRY". We will have so much more to offer in the future. Please bear with us as we are a two-woman (myself & my daughter) small business working diligently to provide you with the best service ever. If you are unhappy with our products or services, please let us know.
Stainless Steel Jewelry
NEW NAME! NEW ITEMS, NEW LOCATION, SALE COMING SOON!
NEW NAME! NEW ITEMS, NEW LOCATION, SALE COMING SOON!
Now featuring beautiful Stainless Steel Fashion Necklaces, Bangles, Bracelets, and Earrings. Look under our STAINLESS STEEL JEWELRY section!
Items are added often. Check back for new additions. Quantities are limited.
STAINLESS STEEL NECKLACES & MORE BRACELETS WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Men's Handmade/Unisex Jewelry
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Men's Handmade/Unisex Jewelry
Please check out our handmade Men's/Unisex necklaces and bracelets. Items are added daily. Check back for new additions.
Ethnic Inspired Jewelry
Ethnic Inspired Jewelry
Men's Handmade/Unisex Jewelry
Your inner beauty will compete with your outer beauty when you adorn yourself with treasures from Hi2Lo. Huge variety of new items coming soon.
ANJU RINGS
Ethnic Inspired Jewelry
ANJU RINGS
Anju Jewelry is a 100% sustainable jewelry brand committed to creating hope for artisans and their families through
economic empowerment.
ANJU RINGS
Ethnic Inspired Jewelry
ANJU RINGS
Anju Cuff Rings are handcrafted by artisans in India using a mixed metal design of stainless steel, copper, and brass. They are adjustable and fits most.
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Our Story-2020- The Birth of Hi2Lo Earrings Via CEE MY JEWELRY (Formerly Upgrade Your Badge)
Our Story-2020- The Birth of Hi2Lo Earrings Via CEE MY JEWELRY (Formerly Upgrade Your Badge)
My new Hi2Lo Earring design is like today’s popular trend of conversion earrings. Most conversion earrings involve removing or adding a piece to change the earring. My Hi2Lo Earrings allows you to change the earring by simply adjusting it. No extra pieces needed to give the same pair of earrings a completely fresh look. Hi2Lo simply mea
My new Hi2Lo Earring design is like today’s popular trend of conversion earrings. Most conversion earrings involve removing or adding a piece to change the earring. My Hi2Lo Earrings allows you to change the earring by simply adjusting it. No extra pieces needed to give the same pair of earrings a completely fresh look. Hi2Lo simply means you can wear the earring high which will resemble a hoop or oval shape earring or wear it hanging low, like a dangle. Earrings can be made with a stud hook or wire hook. Ornaments that are used are beads, semi-precious & natural stones, crystals, pearls, gold, silver etc. Price will vary depending on materials used.
Our Story-2020- The Birth of Hi2Lo Earrings Via CEE MY JEWELRY (Formerly Upgrade Your Badge)
Our Story-2020- The Birth of Hi2Lo Earrings Via CEE MY JEWELRY (Formerly Upgrade Your Badge)
Our Story-2020- The Birth of Hi2Lo Earrings Via CEE MY JEWELRY (Formerly Upgrade Your Badge)
Warning...this is a long, but interesting read. To understand the birth of Hi2Lo Earrings, it is indeed necessary. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy!
LEAP OF FAITH, COVID-19, AND A $1,200 CHECK
A STORY OF DETERMINATION
My name is C. Elaine Estes. I am owner and founder of CEE MY JEWELRY (formerly Upgrade Your Badge). My company is based
Warning...this is a long, but interesting read. To understand the birth of Hi2Lo Earrings, it is indeed necessary. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy!
LEAP OF FAITH, COVID-19, AND A $1,200 CHECK
A STORY OF DETERMINATION
My name is C. Elaine Estes. I am owner and founder of CEE MY JEWELRY (formerly Upgrade Your Badge). My company is based in Oxford, NC. At 58 years old and working for others all my life, I decided that I had the knowledge and drive to become my own boss. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, I asked myself what skill I possessed to become self-employed. I am a poet by nature and have published a book of poetry. My goal was to publish more and maybe even write short stories. Unfortunately, this goal was put on hold. At the age of seven years old, my mother died as a result of domestic violence. The assailant was my father. I’ve lost numerous relatives to domestic violence. Thus, I became an advocator against domestic violence and have participated in several domestic violence events in North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia.
At age 50, I entered Community College to pursue an Associate Degree in Arts and to possibly further my education even more. Due to financial obligation, I was unable to finish getting an Associate Degree. This goal too was placed on hold. I started to feel like a failure after being unable to obtain my life goals especially at the age of 58. I am a manager at a local beauty supply store. The owners are pleasant. My customers are the best in the world, but I feel like something is missing from my life. Although my life is pleasant and I’m so blessed compared to so many others, I have an inside desire to fill. It is time to become my own boss so I can help others.
One day I was talking to my wonderful mother-figure and 92-year-old neighbor, Mrs. Edna Frazier and after complaining about my job, she asked me” Well Carol, what are you good at doing beside writing poetry? Can you make anything?” I told her I had thought about decorating badge reels in February after viewing a You Tube video. I had already ordered some supplies from overseas, but it took a while to receive them understandably because of Covid-19. She told me to give it try it because I was not happy at my job anymore. While, I’ve never been good at crafting, I was determined to give it a try. After I slowly started to receive my supplies and started ordering from eBay and Amazon to receive them quicker. I started decorating Id badge reels with pearls and rhinestones in June of 2020 and loved it. I would take apart old costume jewelry to accent the reel and was starting to get in a flow.
One day in July of 2020 while I was working on my badge reels, I received notification of my Aunt Linda in Jacksonville, Fl passing away in her sleep. I was in utter disbelief and wanted to throw my badge reels away and give up this goal too. She was a crafter and could do anything. I did not get a chance to tell her about my newfound talent. I was pleased with my talent, but she was gone and there was no way I could be happy again. I loved her beyond words. I grew up with her. She was my aunt but was only 6 years older than me. She was like a sister to me and my siblings. My heart ached. I cried for hours that day while my son Jared tried to console me. I talked to several relatives that day, but I did not tell anyone how I really felt. A part of me died that day along with her and my third goal almost died too. I finally pulled myself together later that evening and started decorating badge reels while having to keep drying my eyes and blowing my nose. I knew my Aunt Linda would be proud of me. After attending her funeral and finally recovering from Covid-19 that I unfortunately contracted after attending the funeral of my beloved aunt, I resumed my talent and started applying necessary paperwork to register my company and become my own boss. I would continue my job at the beauty supply store while working hard to become self-employed.
My intentions are to leave behind a legacy for my grandkids especially my three granddaughters. For now, I may have to do this solo and/or have few relatives or friends help with the possibility of future employment as my company grows. I will investigate assistance from Small Business Association and apply for grants/loans for financial assistance. As for now, I will work out of my home, sell at craft shows, flea markets, possibly at mall kiosk (if affordable). I have registered my company’s name with the Register of Deeds and obtained my business license, EIN and tax-exempt papers. My next step is to look into obtaining contracts with local Hospitals to possibly sell my badges in their gift shops and/or doctors’ offices. I will contact other companies whose employees wear ID Badges to possibly see if I can sell them on their premises.
My vision for the future is to employ young women from various backgrounds to work for my company. Too often young women of color must settle for less desired jobs. I want them to know they can have a choice to work somewhere where they can showcase their talents and have fun while doing so.
I am currently working on my website which will be appropriately named upgradeyourbadge.com. It’s amazing what a leap of faith, Covid-19 and a check for $1,200 can do.
I accept all blessings as what I reap, I shall also sow.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Estes, Owner
UPGRADE YOUR BADGE
The above was written in 2020 before I learned to make actual jewelry.
I started watching YouTube channels on jewelry making & fell in love. At 59 years old, I found my second calling. I absolutely love making and designing jewelry. This is my passion! My Hi2Lo Earrings discovery came by accident. I made a flat pearl necklace & wanted to make a pair of matching dangle earrings. The holes in the pearls were too small for the head pins I wanted to use so I decided to use the same jewelry wire that I had used for the necklace. I made the earrings and added a loop with pearls at the bottom of the dangle to dress it up. I was talking on the phone while playing with the earrings and placed the loop over the wire hook. The earring went from a dangle to a hoop without adding or removing anything.
I excitedly showed my sister & we jumped with joy because we both believed it was a new design. I worked to create more designs. After about two weeks of researching for a copyright and not finding one, I submitted my designs to obtain a copyright May 2, 2022 & received a copyright for two of my designs by the end of May. It feels wonderful to know that after I depart from this earth, my designs will remain.,
Handcrafted With Love
Our Story-2020- The Birth of Hi2Lo Earrings Via CEE MY JEWELRY (Formerly Upgrade Your Badge)
Handcrafted With Love
Are you looking for stunning, hand-crafted affordable jewelry made with love? Quality should never be a compromise. While my main focus is my Hi2Lo Earrings, no matter what type of jewelry or accessories you're looking for, I take pride in my work. After all, when you love doing something, why not let it show?
Please check my website often to see new additions and specials.
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Handcrafted With Love
I treat my customers with the honesty and respect they deserve. I want clients to feel the same pride when wearing the pieces from my store that I had in making them. When you order from me, whether it's your first or tenth time, you become part of my family. I hope you find the perfect jewelry piece or accessory to satisfy your taste.
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I treat my customers with the honesty and respect they deserve. I want clients to feel the same pride when wearing the pieces from my store that I had in making them. When you order from me, whether it's your first or tenth time, you become part of my family. I hope you find the perfect jewelry piece or accessory to satisfy your taste.
See a perfect piece, but not the right color? Submit a request on my "Contact Us" email page. I will do my best to accommodate your request.
Join Us in Our Fight to End Domestic Violence
Join Us in Our Fight to End Domestic Violence
Join Us in Our Fight to End Domestic Violence
I also advocate against domestic violence through public speaking and poetry. www.carolyndaughterofmarie.com is my domestic violence resource website which I have personally financed for over 10 years. Please feel free to contact me if you have a valuable resource to add to my website. I plan to donate a part of my yearly proceeds to Th
I also advocate against domestic violence through public speaking and poetry. www.carolyndaughterofmarie.com is my domestic violence resource website which I have personally financed for over 10 years. Please feel free to contact me if you have a valuable resource to add to my website. I plan to donate a part of my yearly proceeds to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and to the local chapter of Families Living Violence Free in honor of my mother, Marie Wallace a domestic violence victim.
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