Handmade where the mountains meet the sea on the North Oregon Coast.

Love Letters Collection

Launching Sunday, February 1st at 9am PST.

Classic Sunsets | Itty Bitt Sunsets | Mini Triple Diamonds | Mini Classic Fringe | Sea Stars

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New Product: Beaded Bookmarks

Signature Collections

Inspired by the ombré color palettes of nature, Saddle Mountain Beadwork is known for capturing these color palettes in beadwork. In order to achieve a soft ombré transition, these palettes use 12-16 different shades, creating the perfect mix of colors and finishes, resulting in my Signature Collections.

Ocean Ombré
Teal + Topaz Ombré
Meadow Ombré
Sangria Ombré
Teal Ombré

Hi, I’m Rachel!

Environmental educator by day, beader by night.

I’m a marine science nerd, passionate environmental educator, and jewelry designer.

If I count all the way back to the beginning, I have been making and selling jewelry for almost 20 years. It all started as a school-yard hustle. I used to sell earrings out of my pencil box during recess to my friends and the recess duty ladies (bless their hearts for supporting little me way back then.) At this time, my business was called Shooting Star Creations.

Since March 2020 when I launched Saddle Mountain Beadwork, I have sold over 800 pairs of handwoven earrings. I hope you find your perfect pair of earrings here!

Currently, I also work as the Education Manager for a non-profit. I lead environmental education experiences for students along the entire Oregon Coast. My favorite days at work are when I get to explore the beach with curious kids, especially when it is low tide.

Read more here.

Oceanside, OR sunset. Photo by Rachel Freeman
Rachel Freeman, owner of Saddle Mountain Beadwork

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