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 389 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (319)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (48)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive (175)
  • Easy to clean (40)
  • Durable (35)
  • Unique (31)
  • Easy to install (16)

Cons

  • Small (4)

Best Uses

  • Gifts (146)
  • Bedroom (53)
  • Small rooms (42)
  • Large rooms (32)
  • Gift (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Midrange shopper (117), Budget shopper (46), High-end shopper (12)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (172), Business (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes (461), No (17)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Beautiful Gift!

Purchased for a 70th birthday celebration--I just know she's going to love it!

Purchased for a 70th birthday celebration--I just know she's going to love it!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

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The ball is beautiful and I'm sure she will love it once she see's it on her bday. My only issue is why create a stand for it for display. It is a fragile...Read complete review

The ball is beautiful and I'm sure she will love it once she see's it on her bday. My only issue is why create a stand for it for display. It is a fragile product. I am going to run around over the weekend to see if I can find something to put the ball on for display.

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8/11/2017
 
5.0

Would buy multiple of these!

By 

from Bloomington MN

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Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Durable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Gifts
    • Large Rooms
    • Small Rooms

    Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

    Every week we each put a wish into the ball. It's mysterious and fun to do since neither of us know what we put into it.

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    8/9/2017
     
    5.0

    Awesome Gift!!!!!

    By 

    from Plainsboro NJ

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    Pros

    • Attractive Design

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bedroom
      • Gifts

      Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

      This is the perfect gift for anyone. My friend loved her wishing ball. She said it was most thoughtful gift she ever received.
      i have 0 negative feedback, i only have positive things to say. If you have that friend who is hard to shop for, get them this. i guarantee they will love it

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      8/9/2017
       
      5.0

      With gratitude

      By 

      from Elgin, IL

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      Pros

      • Attractive Design

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bedroom
        • Gifts
        • Large Rooms
        • Small Rooms

        Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

        Very pretty. Well packed

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        8/8/2017
         
        5.0

        I would definitely buy this product again.

        By 

        from Westfield, MA

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        Pros

        • Attractive Design

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

            I had this gift sent directly to the recipient, so didn't have an opportunity to actually see it. She loved it, however. And, I was very pleased with the gift wrapping, a picture of which she sent to me.

            Service and delivery comments:

            Timing of delivery was perfect!

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

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            8/4/2017
             
            5.0

            I would definitely recommend

            By 

            from WV

            About Me Budget Shopper

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Unique

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Gifts

              Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

              This product was just perfect. The recipient loved it. She said the packaging was very pretty. It also came in within days of ordering it.

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              8/2/2017
               
              5.0

              The Birthstone Wishing Ball is a gift greeted smiles

              By 

              from San Diego CA

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              Pros

              • Attractive Design

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Gifts

                Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                The lovely colored glass ball is a year round gift . . with weekly changes to write a thanks/wish . . .all who have received have loved it!!

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

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                7/27/2017
                 
                4.0

                Beautiful Colors

                By 

                from Cape Cod MA

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                Pros

                • Attractive Design

                Cons

                • Difficult To Clean

                Best Uses

                • Gifts
                • Small Rooms

                Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                Would like to have an opening in bottom to remove paper notes

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

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                7/18/2017
                 
                5.0

                This product would be a great gift for anyone of my friends.

                By 

                from Eagan, Mn.

                About Me Budget Shopper

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attractive Design
                • Very colorfull. It catchs your eye right away.

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Bedroom
                  • Gifts
                  • Small Rooms

                  Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                  She said she will use this everyday.

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

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  7/13/2017
                   
                  4.0

                  I ordered the July ball. It's so pretty!

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                  from Las Vegas, NV

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                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Gifts

                    Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                    Great for a gift!

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    7/12/2017
                     
                    5.0

                    The best gift for a memorable birthday

                    By 

                    from Florida

                    About Me Budget Shopper

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Attractive Design
                    • Beautiful colors
                    • Easy To Clean
                    • Unique

                    Cons

                    • None

                    Best Uses

                    • Bedroom
                    • Gifts
                    • Large Rooms
                    • Small Rooms
                    • Windowsill (just remember, it's glass!)

                    Comments about UncommonGoods Birthstone Wishing Balls:

                    My friend loved this! It came at a perfect time with so many [positive, but difficult] life changes. Just know that once the wishes go into the ball, they cannot be taken out. But if you think about it, that's ok. The recipient will know that her wishes are there, just waiting to be fulfilled with God's graces.

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

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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