Birthstone Wishing Balls

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Birthstone Wishing Balls

Capture a single wish, accomplishment, or meditation every week throughout the year inside this work of art.
created by

Jill Henrietta Davis

$32.00

Jill Henrietta Davis created by

Jill Henrietta Davis

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Your birthday is like a private New Year's celebration-- a chance to reflect and look forward to the milestones you plan on reaching in the year to come. With this sentiment in mind, Jill Henrietta Davis created her birthstone wishing ball to capture a single wish, accomplishment, or meditation every week for the coming year. Each shimmering ball of hand-blown glass comes with 52 tiny slips of paper for you to pause once a week throughout the year and record a message of hope or gratitude. Coil them up and tuck them in the tiny hole near the base and they become a permanent part of the display.

People often ask Jill why the wishes can't come back out, and she explains in terms of birthday candles: "When you blow out your candles, you don't tell the wish you made, otherwise it won't come true. But more importantly, memories are always more beautiful than photographs, and the same is true of wishes. When you look at the little slips of paper accumulating in your Wishing Ball, I want you to think about the big picture those messages convey. Rereading the notes would be like looking backwards, or trying to step in the same river twice." Available in twelve vibrant hues that correspond to each month's birthstone. Handmade in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

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Made in Rhode Island

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Jill Henrietta Davis

created by

Jill Henrietta Davis

location

Rhode Island

created by

Jill Henrietta Davis

location

Rhode Island

During her freshman year studying fashion at the Parsons School of Design, Jill Davis realized her clothes were more like wearable sculpture than fashion. Wanting to stay at Parsons, she began exploring different departments. The day she walked into the glass studio and saw molten glass for the first time, her search was over. “Glass is the most challenging and rewarding material I have ever encountered,” says Jill. “You can’t bully it—you are perpetually persuading and coaxing the glass into shape. Even the best living master glass blowers cannot always get the glass to do what they want! It’s this feisty streak that keeps me enchanted.”

Handmade Exclusive Made in the USA
Made from
paper, handblown glass
Measurements
4" H x 3.5" diam.
Notes


Click here to see the included card front.

Click here to see the included card back.



Paper slips are 1" L x 3" W.
Item ID
26446

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Most of our items are in stock and will ship quickly. Orders for in-stock items placed before 5pm ET Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, will ship:
Economy shipping:
within 8 days, arriving no later than the 9th business day after the order was placed.
Standard shipping:
within 4 days, arriving 5 business days after the order was placed.
Preferred shipping:
within 2 days, arriving 3 business days after the order was placed.
Expedited shipping:
within 1 day, arriving 2 business days after the order was placed.
Express shipping:
will ship the same day and arrive 1 business day later.

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UncommonGoodsBirthstone Wishing Balls
 
4.7

(based on 372 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (306)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (45)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive (158)
  • Easy to clean (38)
  • Durable (33)
  • Unique (29)
  • Easy to install (15)

Cons

  • Small (4)

Best Uses

  • Gifts (133)
  • Bedroom (47)
  • Small rooms (36)
  • Large rooms (28)
  • Gift (6)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes (444), No (17)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Midrange shopper (108), Budget shopper (40), High-end shopper (11)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (156), Business (5)
    • For what occasion did you purchase this product?:
    • Birthday (192), Christmas or hanukkah (57), Other (25), Mother’s day (8)

Reviewed by 372 customers

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6/26/2017
 
5.0

Really cute.

By 

from OC NJ

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Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

Decirative

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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6/23/2017
 
5.0

Perfect gift for the perfect occasion!

By 

from Horseheads, ny

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

  • Attractive Design

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Gifts

    Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

    Easy web site to navigate.
    Easy ordering process.
    Nice selection on site.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Delivery service exactly as they said it would be.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    6/23/2017
     
    5.0

    Best gift ever! It's always a BIG HIT!

    By 

    from Texas

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    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Thoughtful
    • Unique

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Gifts

      Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

      Love this item for gifts.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      6/20/2017
       
      5.0

      So Happy With My Purchase

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      from Nort Olmsted OH

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      Pros

      • Attractive Design

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Gifts

        Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

        Absolutely beautiful!

        Service and delivery comments:

        Packaged securely, arrived on time

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        6/20/2017
         
        5.0

        Very original and thoughtful gift

        By 

        from Clarksville, TN

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        Pros

        • Attractive Design

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

            I think this is an attractive and thoughtful gift. A great reminder to have around about the positive things that happen in your life over time. My SIL loved the gift.

            Service and delivery comments:

            Delivery was on time and this item shipped in a box with eye stones. It was perfectly safe and packaged well.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            6/12/2017
             
            5.0

            My mom loved it!

            By 

            from Sullivan, Indiana

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            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Durable
            • Easy To Clean
            • Easy To Install

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bedroom
              • Gifts
              • Large Rooms
              • Small Rooms

              Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

              I think this item was very clever! It is also beautiful.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              6/10/2017
               
              5.0

              Beautiul!!

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              from North Augusta, SC

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              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Durable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Bedroom
                • Large Rooms

                Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                This was a 70th birthday gift for my boyfriend's mom so we wanted a gift that was unique and thoughtful for her special day. She has absolutely everything, is very talented, and loves to do scrapbooking and such, so we knew immediately that this stunning "wishball" was perfect for her! She could jot down her thoughts, wishes and dreams and tuck them away in the ball each week, so that year after year she would always be reminded her 70th year by reflecting on wonderful birthday memories and all of her life blessings. So, on her special day, when she opened this gift, her eyes started tearing up because it made her feel so very special.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                6/9/2017
                 
                5.0

                outstanding gift idea

                By 

                from Cleveland, OH

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                Pros

                • Attractive Design
                • Easy To Clean

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                    It is beautifully handmade and allows the recipient to know you care!

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    6/7/2017
                     
                    5.0

                    Great Birthday Present

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                    from Mckinney, TX

                    About Me Budget Shopper

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                    Pros

                    • Attractive Design
                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Clean

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Gifts

                      Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                      This is a beautiful product!

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • Yes

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                      6/7/2017
                       
                      5.0

                      Birthday Gift

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                      from San Jose, CA

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                      Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                      Makes a great gift!

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • Yes

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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