CYMBAL OF LOVE PENDANT
$75.00

Julia, Community Organizer

Wesla Weller, a semi-finalist in the Uncommon Jewelry Design Challenge, turns old instrument parts into creative jewelry designs. Does her cymbal pendant resonate with your fashion sense? Let us know if you think she should move on to the final round of judging!

Jinny
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This artist is my good friend Wesla Weller, who I have known since Jr. High. Her work is amazing, check it out and vote!

Laurie
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Beautiful piece! Are there earrings to match?

Jane
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Stunning pendant, and so cool that part of the proceeds helps a worthy cause: donating musical instruments to schoolkids.

Wesla
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Laurie - yes, there are matching earrings.

Diana
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I have one of Wesla's Christmas ornaments made out of her same exact attention to detail as this pendant. I love it. It is a unique addition to my tree. She does really fine, interesting work.

ashley
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I could make that. I think it's cute tho.

Kelli
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Love this necklace!! I think it is wonderful on so many levels what you are doing. A. your recycling and recycling discarded parts of musical instruments and b. What a great Foundation to give a percentage of the sales to. I firmly believe in music changing and shaping people's lives I know it did mine.

Laurie
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How cool!! LUV the re-purposing concept!

Victoria
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Very unique and love the recycling!

Beadznbling
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Very good use of recycled goods. Priced well, great textures and love the mixed metal/colors

Lynn
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Not a terribly clever design but unique in the sense that she uses discarded musical items.

Linda
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I love the idea of reusing musical instruments!

Minxia
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Very nice that its philanthropic the design is just ehh.

Deborah
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Just seems a little 'ho-hum' to me.

GAIL
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I like that it's recycled material and I'd like to see more. Wesla? Come on!

Sheila
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Love that she used items musical instruments .. interesting and a beautiful piece.

Michell
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New life to old instruments...I love it.

Mallory
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Very cute idea and great price!

pam
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original looking. A little pricey but I'd probably buy it.

Kat
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The design is meh, but I love that recycled materials are used.

Lauren
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I love heart shaped things and the detail involved in the way the heart hangs and is surrounded is awesome- I love how textured each piece within this necklace is. I hope to be able to buy one soon!

diane
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Love love love this one!

Megan
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I love that this is recycled from instruments! The price seems a little high but other wise--love it!

Allyson
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I just wish something this funky/cool could have a design other than a heart...but I'm impressed with the creativity! And, the philanthropy!

amy
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I like that it is recycled and that it is music related and I have never seen this design before.

Seneca
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I love the different textures!

Damian

Very good idea and quite nice I am sure younger people would by this. Not my cup of tea.

Maureen
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Pretty.

Kim
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I'm not usually a "heart" person but I love the design and I think it is a great price for the piece!

Maile
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Different and unique. A great gift for a musician.

Stephanie
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My favorite piece of jewelry I've seen so far today. :)

SUSAN
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Looks like something I could make. I like the idea of re purposing items but the price is a little high. Kudos to donating to the Opus Foundation though.

Jennifer
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I love the mixed metals, and the price isn't too high - I'd put this on my wish list!

Mary
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Very cute! Would make a great gift!

Megan
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Wesla is so talented and such an awesome person! I've known her since junior high! The jewelry she creates is outstanding - Uncommon Goods is a perfect fit for her!

mindy
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good price point, can wear with silver/gold jewelry, understated. Well done!

Elizabeth
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Am always impressed with anything like this that has thought and purpose behind it. Thanks for making the world a more beautiful (and meaningful!) place. :~)

Lolie
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I love the concept and the unique materials. I would totally buy this. I would love to see what else this artist has to offer.

Cortney
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Beautiful idea! It would be fun to have different shapes inside the ring- and maybe they could be personalized? Like having initials inside?

Robb
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Supercool!

crystall
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Really cute and fun piece.

Wesla
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Thank you for your votes and comments, everyone! RE: What Cortney and a couple other people mentioned about other designs/shapes: I do have several more designs in this "Cymbalism" series, and even more in the overall Upbeat Jewellery collection. I appreciate your interest.

Jan
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I would consider buying this because a percentage of the funds is donated to a good cause.

Tara
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Cute design, great use of recycled materials, bonus of charity giving, altogether a good piece.

Carol
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nice but lacking something

Diane A.
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Love this necklace! Wow, it's beautiful. The contrasting tones and textures are really appealing!

Kelly
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Love this and the price is perfect! I also love that you are recycling/re-purposing musical instruments. The two-tone is also beautiful.

Wendy
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Very fun and very creative!

Melissa
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cute vintage feel

Lea
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Beautiful jewelry, creative artist, worthy cause--it doesn't get better!

hillary
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awesome upcycled idea Wesla. way to go.

virginia
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simple is beautiful

Audrey
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Very creative one of a kind pieces!

Gia
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Love Upbeat's word play, use of materials, and sheer beauty of its jewelry!

Wesla
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Simplicity!!!!!

Elizabeth
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This reminds me of Sundance jewelry but it's interesting. I like it.

elena

I love this piece! However, I wouldn't get it because of the gold chain..would it possibly be available with a gold chain, leather string chain, and silver so customers would have choices?? And not to mention the price being very reasonable!

Wesla
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Elena - RE: your question about options - I have done this necklace with a silver chain, too and would certainly consider offering that as an option. To everyone: Thank you for your votes and comments! And I love that I am not the only Wesla who's posted here. How often does that happen?! :-)

kelly
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Love it! And reasonably priced.

fran
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Love that you used some other item to create a new one, recycling I guess but I love the resourcefulness besides it being a very cool and unique necklace at a reasonable price. NICE!

Wendy T.
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I like this because it is simple, elegant and tasteful.

Kevin
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imaginative and original==love it

Mitra
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Absolutely lovely and creative.

Kat
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I like this piece. It is simple yet unique. It is affordable and I love that it uses recycled items.

Christine
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This is such a great idea!

terry
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love it! so creative and beautifully done!

julie
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love the mix of materials....it sings to me!!!

Monica (Rock Chick Designs)
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This is fantastic! I also make jewelry and accessories from repurposed musical items, and this is both original and adorable.

Jennifer
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I just hate hearts, too cuts.

Marie
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Love that these are recycled instruments!

Michelle
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eclectic and pretty

Pam
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clever... but pricey

Frieda
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It's cute but it seems a tad pricey

Jane
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I like this a lot but I am not a gold person - I'd buy it if it came in silver!

Heather
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I think this is a great idea and it's cute. I can't give it a thumbs down although I wouldn't purchase it for myself. It's way too expensive for a piece like this.

Sue
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It's too expensive, and too "cheap" looking.

Mary
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kinda dorky actually....

Melinda
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Fabulous idea!

gayle
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This not my style but would give as a gifts to someone else

Kathleen
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I love shopping with Wesla Weller...she is creative and thoughtful in her designs as well as her outlook on the environment. She is a local artist and interested in creating change. This appeals to me when giving my money to anyone for their product. Thank you Wesla for your artistry and living and working by example!

Tom
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The best thing I've seen. I hope it wins!

Heidi
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Love! I have so many musician/music loving friends who would also love this line. Perfect gift for my drum playing daughter as well.

lg
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Love the unique materials used and for a "cause", no less! Wesla is a gifted artist.

lgnelson
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Love the unique materials and for a "cause", no less. Wesla is a gifted artist!

Diane A.
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Love it!

Diane A
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Voting, love it!!!!

Edward
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This looks like a present Ricky Ricardo would give Lucy!

Linda
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Very cool idea and a beautiful piece of jewelry!

Wesla Bay Weller, designer
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Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your votes and your comments about my pendant. I appreciate you taking the time to weigh in.

Laura

Cute.

Mary Margaret

MIssed on voting..not a necklace person, though this is nice. Would like earrings better.

Emily

I love it. Wish it wasn't quite so expensive.

Lindsay

Minimalistic, simple, elegant and beautiful. I love this piece! If I can afford it, I'll be sure to be sporting one of this myself.