Autumn Honey -Jewelry Wardrobe Inspiration

I know the stores have seemed to have skipped over Thanksgiving and are now pushing Christmas already. But for me -it's still autumn! What better way to enjoy the season than with a little Autumn Honey?! Autumn Honey by crystalallure featuring Franco Sarto shoes Okay, the black cat...yeah, nothing to do with the inspiration but I love my black cat (Cookie Toe, a.k.a. Tookie-Tookie) and Halloween...

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Mary Kay's Custom Swarovski Crystal Vintage Redux

My favorite customer, Mary Kay, came to me with three different pieces of vintage jewelry that she had obtained through a family inheritance and an estate sale. She asked me to redesign the pieces to create a 3pc jewelry set. Her only requests were to update the style of the jewelry, have the necklace be adjustable, have a removable pendant and the earwires be leverbacks. Everything else she left...

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Rhodonite vs. Rhodolite Gemstone

Garnet is a popular beaded jewelry component and has been used since the bronze age as an ornamental gemstone. The color range of garnets run from reds to greens. Rhodonite Gemstone Beaded Necklace (N071) Rhodonite The rhodonite gemstone is a stone of grace, elegance and gets its' name from the Greek word for rose, rhodon. Giving rhodonite its' distinctive appearance are...

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NEW Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Bracelet Added

Some of our first handmade beaded bracelets and awareness bracelets designs were in support of cystic fibrosis. By popular request, one of our newest designs is a sparkling strand of crystals in support of cystic fibrosis. Sterling Purple Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Bracelet (B166) Purple is the awareness support color for cystic fibrosis, which is often referred to as 'sixty five roses' by young...

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NEW Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Beaded Necklace -65 Roses

The first of its' kind is finally here! This handmade beaded necklace symbolizes the term 65 Roses (cystic fibrosis, is often referred to as 'sixty five roses' by young children). The pendant bail is also a one of a kind designer original and the bead pattern is so unique that it incorporates 65 crystals throughout the beaded necklace. Absolutely beautiful! 65 Roses Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Necklace...

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NEW Handmade Fall Beaded Earrings

The bounties of autumn lend inspiration to our newest fall beaded jewelry with handmade earrings in autumnal colors of orange, russet, brown and black. Stacked Gourds Crystal Lampwork Beaded Earrings E242 A lovely topaz shaded lampwork bead showcasing a black striped core is the base of these stacked gourd handmade beaded earrings. Accented with Swarovski Crystal in the most...

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2009 Fall Beaded Jewelry Colors Trend Report

Happy Autumn to everyone! Our goal at Crystal Allure is to strike a balance with our jewelry designs that will easily transition from day into night. This is why you'll find our mixing of opaque and semi precious stones with hints of crystal works so well in our designs. We design pieces that have longevity and versatility for a look of classic femininity with a dash of color. If you ask 10 different...

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