Frequently Asked Questions

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Schwa Dee Dah Designs.

What pieces do you create?

  • Earrings - studs, dangles, chandelier

  • Rings - wire style

  • Necklaces - Beaded, chain, cord, knotted, combination

  • Bracelets - stretchy, with a clasp, wrap style, etc.

  • Hair pins - mosaic or gemstone bobby pins

  • Tie tacks

  • Something unique

What materials do you use?

  • Gemstones

  • Czech glass

  • Seed beads (glass)

  • Wood

  • Shell

  • Bone

  • Pearl

  • Leather

  • Cotton

  • Metal

  • Silk

  • Upcycled pieces from broken or outdated jewelry

What styles or techniques do you do?

  • Stringing and crimping (single or multi-strand)

  • Wire wrapping - cage and cabochon styles (will wrap a new gemstone piece or a sentimental piece you already own)

  • Bead weaving

  • Interrupted chains

  • Small gemstone-laid mosaics

  • Knotting

  • Hammering - texturizing, shapes/names, custom ear wires, etc.

What if I'm vegan or have an allergy?

Let Schwa Dee Dah Designs know what your needs are!

We offer cotton cord or metal chain alternatives for leather and silk, and we can omit the use of bone, shell, silk, pearl, etc. in your piece.

Sterling silver chain or cotton, leather, or silk cording can be used in the event of a nickel allergy. There are clasp and ear wire alternatives.

When in doubt, ask for a consultation! We will try our best to accommodate every request.

What are your prices?

Please note: Prices vary from piece to piece depending on materials and style of work. Prices are subject to change. Promotions, discounts, and giveaways are granted occasionally at the discretion of Schwa Dee Dah Designs. 6% PA sales tax will be added to each transaction.

Shipping is currently an additional $4 per order.

Repair and Custom Design prices depend on the type of work and materials involved for each piece. A consultation is needed.

Traditional Malas require a $50 knotting fee plus the cost assessed for materials. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to begin.

Let us know your price range before ordering a custom piece, and we will do our best to work something out for you in your consultation.

Do you offer shipping?

YES! We offer domestic flat rate shipping at $4 per order. We send items first class through USPS.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Please note: All sales are final. We currently do not accept returns.

We accept the following methods of payment:

  • Cash - accepted in person only. Please do not mail cash.

  • PayPal - Ask for our paypal.me

  • Credit Cards - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express. These are swiped in person or can be taken over the phone. Please do not send your credit card numbers via text/email.


How do I know what inventory you currently have?

Our current inventory is usually included in recent photos of local maker’s markets on our social media sites.

We cannot guarantee that a photographed item is in stock; however, we will do our best to recreate items that you love!

Because we only keep a small inventory for local Maker’s Markets, our small business thrives on custom requests! If you like a photo, please message to ask us about it! If it is available, great! If not, we will try our best to recreate a similar design upon your request.

Do you have an online shop like an Etsy?

Our primary sales come from supporting local maker’s markets and fundraising events.

We do not have an Etsy.

Because we do so many consultations for custom work, we primarily sell through one-on-one Facebook and Instagram communications and do not currently have multiples of inventory for a click and buy website.

Our items are uniquely made for you. Besides, we love to chat with you directly about your items.

What's with the name and logo?

Click here to read our ABOUT page.