Watermelon tourmaline has to be our absolute favorite at Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry!
Watermelon tourmaline is a rare variety that displays three different colors in the same crystal - green (the skin of the watermelon), pink (the sweet fruit) and white (the rind). As in the gem stone ametrine, the colors of the watermelon tourmaline occur 100% naturally. This is a rare occurrence in nature.
According to folklore, watermelon tourmaline brings the wearer love. It is considered a powerful...
Friday, December 14, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
Moss Agate Gemstones in Beaded Jewelry
Moss Agate is a chalcedony (pronounced kal-sed-on-ee) that is formed in the sedimentary process whereby viscous silicic acid has been penetrated with iron silicate solutions without becoming mixed (essentially weathered volcanic rocks). This creates streaked moss green inclusions. It is a semi-precious gemstone, which despite its name does not contain organic matter.
Moss agate is one of the more modest members of the crystal world. It lacks the glitter of lapis lazuli, the radiance of...
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Beautiful Watermelon Tourmaline Gemstone Jewelry
There is no comparison to the beauty of watermelon tourmaline gemstones. Typically, watermelon tourmaline gemstones display three different colors in the same crystal - green (the skin of the watermelon), pink (the sweet fruit) and white (the rind).
Although watermelon tourmaline is a rainbow of beautiful colors, we've selected the most perfect rose shaded nuggets and paired them with a stunning...
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
New Moss Agate Gemstone Beaded Necklace
Moss Agate gemstone is a truly beautiful stone to use in handmade beaded jewelry. Each moss agate oval is uniquely different through a natural process that creates bands and patterns within the gemstone.
Moss Agate Gemstone Swarovski Crystal Bali Beaded Necklace (N036)
Creeping Moss. A spectacular show of graduated moss agate oval gemstones are complemented by moss-colored Swarovski Crystals, .925...
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Frosted Glass Technique
“Frosting” is a glass-finishing technique often referred to as "frosted glass". Using frosted glass beads in handmade beaded jewelry designs lends a quite distinctive look and texture to designs.
Frosted Leaf Topaz Crystal Beaded Earrings E132
The Illustrated Glass Dictionary at glassonline.com defines frosting as follows: "The process of giving a glass surface a matte finish, thus...
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Fall Leaf Jewelry Additions
The pieces listed below will be available on the website soon. The combination of sterling, gold and indian sapphire crystals make these earrings truly stunning and exceptionally unique.
Want to feel a little closer to nature? The leaves in these earrings are actually genuine oak leaves dipped in 24k gold! You really don’t want to miss out on having a pair of these earrings.
Don’t miss out on...
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Jewelry Styles Defined
Jewelry is more than just an accessory -it is a statement of its wearers' individuality and style. With the boom of jewelry designers coming into the market, as a consumer who wants to make an informed purchase you should be able to identify jewelry types, as well as, ask relevant questions about the materials used. There are three (recognized) main types of jewelry: Fine, Bridge and Fashion. At times, you might find the terms Bridge jewelry and Artisan jewelry used interchangeably, as...
Monday, May 21, 2007
Crystal Allure Goes to the Prom!
As promised a few months back, here are pictures of the jewelry pieces I designed for two local girls going to the prom. I was honored to have been selected to design these girls' prom jewelry. Although their prom was this past Friday and Saturday, they will be able to enjoy their sparkling Swarovski crystal jewelry for years to come! Every special occasion deserves special accessories!
One girl...
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
NEW Real Oak Leaf Copper Crystal Necklace
What is so fantastic about this new piece is that the oak leaf comes directly from nature and what better way to celebrate the peak of the fall season than to be adorned by these lovelies.
Oak Leaf Pendant Crystal Necklace N034
Acorns & Oak. Accented by Swarovski crystal copper is a real oak leaf which has been hand-dipped and electroformed in 24kt gold. Each leaf is unique and special,...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Everyone Should Sparkle At Their Prom!!
I am very proud and happy to be a part of my own town's community prom effort (you can read more details by clicking on the link below). Michele Child (aka, Mia) had a wonderful idea...through her blog, she has managed to pull together friends and neighbors to raise money to send two deserving girls to the upcoming prom.
As soon as I read about this, I signed up! I am excited to be offering my custom jewelry design services to this effort. As I said above -everyone should sparkle at their...
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
The Glittering Facts About Swarovski Crystals
pronounced: Swore-off-ski
Swarovski crystals are glitzy yet affordable and currently Swarovski offers more than 100,000 different shapes, colors, sizes, and facet styles, and their collection now includes more than 50,000 different articles.
~ The word crystal is based on the Greek word krystallos, derived from kryosk, meaning icy cold.
~ Performer Liberace had a piano encrusted with Swarovski crystals.
~ Marilyn Monroe wore a skin-tight evening gown dripping with 6,000 Swarovski crystals...
Friday, February 2, 2007
NEW Hugs N' Kisses Crystal Heart Beaded Bracelet
Give the gift of both Hugs and Kisses with this beautiful handcrafted crystal Valentine's Day beaded bracelet.
Hugs N' Kisses Swarovski Crystal Heart Beaded Bracelet (B021)
Desgin features ruby Swarovski Crystals, sterling silver X and O heart shaped beads with sterling spacers and finished with a heart toggle clasp. Measures 7-1/2".
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007
2007 Golden Globe Awards -Steal The Style!
Personally, we think the best part of the whole Golden Globe Awards show is the red carpet!
What were we interested in -the fashions, of course! If you searched around the internet in the days following the awards you probably have noticed there was no shortage of 'fashion observations' -some say this person looked great, others say they didn't. Some said, these were the hot accessories -others...
Monday, January 15, 2007
NEW Dozen Red Roses Crystal Beaded Bracelet
These beautiful red roses will never die!
Dozen Red Roses Swarovski Crystal Pearl Heart Beaded Bracelet (B072)
Handcrafted beaded bracelet features a dozen wire wrapped charms of red Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Pearls and sterling silver rose beads on a sterling silver heart link chain bracelet. Measures 7-1/2".
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Monday, January 8, 2007
New Ice Crystals Beaded Earrings
Winter is here -BBrrrr!! Why not warm up to the shimmer of Ice Crystals decorating your ears. These handmade beaded earrings were designed to mimic twinkling ice crystals, you know, the ones that form on your house as the snow melts and re-freezes. When light hits these earrings in just the right way, the shimmer it creates against the silver chain and crystals is what makes this design true to its...
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