Handwoven where the

Mountains meet the Sea

on the North Oregon Coast.

Signature Collections

Inspired by the countless ombré color palettes in nature, I love to create ombré color palettes with beads. In order to achieve a soft transition, most of my color palettes use 12-16 different beads, creating the perfect mix of colors and finishes, resulting in my Signature Collections.

Sangria Ombré Collection

33 Pairs of Earrings in Seven Styles

Trinity Pearls | Classic Fringe | Mini Fringe | Mini Triple Diamonds

Classic Sunsets | Itty Bitty Sunsets | Double Diamond Twists

Inspired by a mug purchased from Ali Rae Ceramics, this brand new Sangria Ombré collection is a dazzling palette of 16 shades creating an ombré of rich cream, satin cranberry, and dark purple beads. Accented with a silver lined copper bead that flashes in the light, this ombré plaette has a hint of fall but can absolutely be worn all year long. Wear these earrings and you may be reminded of sipping sangria on a summer's day or a perfect bouquet of fall dahlia blooms.

This collection also introduces the brand-new Trinity Pearl earrings. These earrings feature a blush colored freshwater pearl from my grandmother's bead collection, which I inherited a few years ago.

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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

Word on the Beach:

"Rachel is so sweet and professional. The earrings I ordered look even better in person than in photos. They are very well made and pretty!”

~ Maria Kristel C
"Such a beautiful color combination. I love it! Always great handmade work!"

~ Genesi P
“Rachel is amazing. The earrings I received far exceeded any expectation I might have had. The workmanship and pride in her craft is evident from the first moment you wear your new earrings."

~ Claudine R
"A perfect representation of a cutthroat trout! My favorite hobby is fishing & it makes my heart so happy to have earrings that reflect my favorite thing in life"

~ Tia S
"My third pair from her this year and they just keep keeping better.l! Missed the release but she worked with me and got me my pair made immediately! Thank you!"

~ Kaileigh G
"To say I love these earrings would be a massive understatement! The quality and craftsmanship are beyond what can be conveyed in pictures or videos. They’re stunning!"

~ Adrienne B