Custom Swarovski Crystal Military Deployment Beaded Bracelet

A returning customer, Melissa, requested a custom military deployment bracelet, in honor of her husband who was going to be deployed towards the end of the year. It was my pleasure and honor to have been selected by Melissa to create this beautiful keepsake treasure. I wish for Melissa a speedy return of her husband from active duty. And I personally thank her husband, Troy, and all the troops serving...

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NEW Autumn Beaded Necklaces Added

Autumn is in full swing! To welcome the cooler temperatures of fall we have added three new bold Fall Beaded Jewelry Necklaces to the Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry Designs online boutique. Red Agate Smoky Quartz Crystal Beaded Necklace N115 A beautiful strand of glowing warm reddish-brown red agate gemstones and subtle, sensual smoky quartz gemstones, accented by jet black Swarovski Crystals, feature...

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Custom Oak Leaf Pendant Swarovski Crystal Necklace

Aurora contacted us because she fell in love with our original Swarovski Crystal Real Oak Leaf Pendant Necklace N034. She wanted to have the necklace re-created as a gift to her partner. We changed up the design a little to make it a truly unique gift for her partner. The feature of this real leaf pendant is the 14 karat goldfill wire used to create a "swirling leaves" effect on the Swarovski Crystal...

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Customer Shows Off Her Style with Crystal Allure Jewelry

One of our customers shows us that it doesn't matter where you work or what work you do, wearing Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry Designs redefines your femininity! We participated in an annual jewelry show last week, in support of the United Way through Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics (Johnson & Johnson). One of our favorite customers, Liz, stopped down and purchased our one of a kind Smoky Quartz Gemstone...

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2011 Fall Beaded Jewelry Colors Trend Report

At the start of every new season, Pantone unveils their latest color choices, of the moment, in fashion. Their decision is made by surveying the designers of fashion week to identify the most “directional” colors. If you’re looking for new affordable ways to incorporate color into your wardrobe this season, look to our beaded jewelry interpretation of Pantone’s color pallet. “Taking cues...

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NEW Custom Beaded Awareness Bracelet: Addison's Disease

Raise awareness of Addison's Disease with this beautiful handcrafted beaded bracelet. Custom designed using the highest quality materials available and features Crystallized Swarovski Elements Crystals. Browse our ever-growing collection of handcrafted beaded awareness bracelets. Addison's Disease Crystal Awareness Bracelet (B196-AD) Handcrafted 7-1/2 inch light blue beaded awareness bracelet created...

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NEW Real Oak Leaf Copper Crystal Earrings

These stunning handmade beaded earrings are straight from nature with real oak leaves that have been hand-selected for perfection. No two are exactly alike! Oak Leaf Swarovski Crystal Earrings E135 Autumn Leaves. Sparkle amongst the autumn leaves wearing these real lacey oak leaves which have been hand-dipped and electroformed in 24K gold, accented by copper Swarovski Crystal beads. Finished with...

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Happy Pulmonary Fibrosis Customer Feedback

In April 2011 Susan purchased seven pulmonary fibrosis bracelets and after she received them, she sent me this email: Crystal Cube Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Bracelet (B125-D2) Hi Stephanie- I was away this weekend and came home last night to the bracelets!!! They are so beautiful!! I'm seeing my family this weekend, so I can't wait to give them out! Thank you sooo much for making this a very...

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Custom Behcet's Disease Awareness Anklet

Matia, contacted us to design a custom behcet's disease awareness crystal beaded anklet (A111). Her only request was to somehow include the word "hope". The design uses the nationally recognized light blue color for behcet's disease in Swarovski Crystals, accented with sterling silver beads, Bali spacers, small awareness ribbon bead and pearlized white seed beads. The feature of this beautiful,...

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Welcome Autumn in Style: Jewelry Inspiration Board

Everyone has a favorite season, mine happens to be autumn. There is everything to love about fall -the crisp air, changing leaves, falling leaves, richer colors, warm apple pie (Mmm-mm!), baking, pumpkin picking and, so much more. Getting together with the girlfriends for a lunch out and then some fall shopping is exactly what I was thinking of when I created this Welcome Autumn in Style wardrobe...

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Custom Swarovski Crystal Bridesmaid Jewelry Set

It does not matter whether a custom jewelry request is for a unique beaded jewelry design or a feminine and chic contemporary jewelry design, I always enjoy custom jewelry projects. Even more enjoyable is when they are for someone's special day. In this case, the beautiful bride, Amanda, was referred to Crystal Allure Jewelry for her bridesmaids jewelry gift sets. Amanda was having a late summer...

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Custom Mother of Groom Swarovski Pearl Wedding Jewelry Set

Earlier this year I was contacted by one of my best customers, Mary Kay, requesting a beaded wedding jewelry set for her upcoming son's wedding. I was honored to have been chosen to design this special wedding set for the Mother of the Groom. The true feature of this beautiful set is the gorgeous filigree clasp that complements her shoes and handbag accessories perfectly, with that just right classic...

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Custom Crystal Transplant Awareness Earrings

One of my sweet customers, Beverly, contacted me to see if she could get a coordinating pair of earrings designed for the Transplant Awareness BREATHE Bracelet B195 that she was planning on purchasing. While on the phone she asked if it was possible to also have a pair of beaded earrings designed to go with the bracelet she had already purchased, the Transplant Awareness Ribbons Bracelet B105. Of...

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NEW Colorful Beaded Anklets Added

Adding some color to your summer wardrobe is easy with our newest colorful beaded anklets inspired by nature's lush green landscapes. Under the Sea Swarovski Crystal Seahorse Charm Beaded Anklet (A112) A view from under the sea, this beautiful beaded anklet features a sparkling mix of purple and green Swarovski Crystals accenting green glass pearls, sterling silver beads and seed beads. Finished...

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NEW Handcrafted Crystal Beaded Anklets

These new beaded anklets are ultra feminine and perfect for summer. Made with the highest quality materials including Crystallized Swarovski Elements Crystals and sterling silver. Check out our huge assortment of handcrafted beaded anklets. Swarovski Crystal Sandy Beaches Shell Beaded Anklet (A107) Get the feeling of walking on sparkling summer sand with our handcrafted sandy beaches beaded anklet....

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NEW Godmother Godchild Crystal Beaded Bracelets

Is it just my blog? I realize it's been "awhile" since I last posted (although that shouldn't have affected anything) and blogger did announce there were some problems recently with an update install. But, it was my understanding they rolled the system back, yet my fabulous blog followers are still missing (sorry peeps!). Today, I tried to delete and reinstall my followers gadget and it's still not...

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NEW Summer Beaded Anklets

Sparkle in the summer sun with a handmade beaded anklet by Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry Designs. Lovely anklets created with Crystallized Swarovski Elements Crystals, unique gemstone and glass beads with sterling silver. Swarovski Crystal Luscious Lavendar Diamond Beaded Anklet (A110) This beautiful handcrafted beaded anklet features rich purple velvet Swarovski Austrian Crystals, gray Swarovski...

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Custom Live Life Give Life Awareness Bracelet & Butterfly Bracelet

Custom Live Life Give Life Heart Transplant Awareness Bracelet A past customer, Charlene, was so happy with her Transplant Survivor Red Heart Bracelet that when she saw our exclusive Life Life Give Life Transplant Awareness Cuff Bracelet she wanted to customize it -in red. Working with Charlene, I re-created the two strands of sparkling sterling silver, mixed with 14k gold fill beads and .925...

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Custom Mothers Bracelet with Hygroma Awareness

Back in February (wow! am I behind in sharing this!!), Elizabeth contacted me to design a custom mothers bracelet incorporating the hygroma awareness color. Burgundy is the support color of hygroma awareness. Elizabeth wanted to give this custom awareness-mothers bracelet as a gift to her friend who had lost her baby boy to hygroma. She requested the design also incorporate the baby's name. Working...

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NEW Spay Neuter Crystal Awareness Bracelet

Let the Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry Designs' Animal Awareness Bracelet Collection speak for those who cannot. Help raise awareness of being responsible pet parents by spaying and neutering our beloved pets. Spay Neuter Animal Awareness Crystal Beaded Bracelet (B184-SN) It's the responsible thing to do -spay and/or neuter your pet. In the U.S., there is an estimated 6-8 million homeless animals...

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NEW Organ Transplant Awareness Bracelet

Just listed is this elegant handmade beaded bracelet in support of raising awareness of organ donation and life-saving transplantation. Organ Transplant Awareness Crystal Beaded Bracelet (B184-TX) This handcrafted beaded bracelet was designed using green emerald Swarovski Crystals, white HOPE pearls and accented with sterling silver fancy Bali beads. Finishing this beautiful cause bracelet is...

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NEW Cystic Fibrosis Crystal Awareness Bracelet

Show your support of raising awareness of cystic fibrosis in the elegant Swarovski Crystal handmade beaded bracelet. Cystic Fibrosis Swarovski Crystal Awareness Bracelet (B184-CF) Purple is the nationally recognized awareness support color for cystic fibrosis, which is often referred to as 'sixty five roses' by young children. A beautiful strand of sparkling purple amethyst Swarovski Crystals,...

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Wanda's Custom Crystal Auntie Bracelet

Cristy contacted me about designing a custom aunt bracelet for her to give as a gift to her sister, Wanda. She wanted to celebrate her sister for having such a big heart and for making a difference in the lives of both her niece and nephew. Being an aunt myself, I felt a personal connection to this design. I know I am proud to be an aunt (and I'm a darn good one too, if I don't say so myself! *smiles*)...

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NEW Beaded Jewelry Collection

Our very first personalized bracelet design was a birthstone bracelet, topaz for November, if I remember correctly. We then designed an elegant MOM beaded bracelet, of sterling and Bali, and a customer requested to have it customized. She wanted it to be an AUNT bracelet that she was giving as a gift. Since then, our personalized bracelets collection has grown. Over the years, Crystal Allure has...

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NEW: Guardian Angel Caregiver Awareness Bracelet

When I first started a design concept for Caregiver Awareness and Appreciation, I hadn't truly realized, or thought about, how many caregivers we encounter each day. The reality is, just about everyone is a caregiver these days. From aging parents to babysitters, pet caretakers to even families who take in children that are not their own. So I am very excited to present the Guardian Angel Caregiver...

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NEW: Winds of Hope Transplant Awareness Bracelet

To date, I have not had a transplant and do not need one. But, that has never been a road block in understanding how those who need, or have had, a transplant might feel. All I have to do is close my eyes and imagine, for even just a second, how life altering (and awe inspiring) transplant can be. Of course, I'll always wonder how life would have been had my oldest brother received his transplant. So,...

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Custom HPV Awareness Bracelet

Melissa contacted me in early February to create a custom HPV Awareness Bracelet for her. She wrote, "I really thought it would be easy to find one, but it wasn't." Melissa liked the style of our Transplant Awareness Bracelet B159. She especially liked the Bali beads and palace green opal Swarovski Crystals in the design. This provided a great starting point for her custom design. As most custom...

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Swarovski Elements Innovations: Fall-Winter 2011-2012

Swarovski has introduced some fabulous new colors and shapes to their line of crystal beads. Who could possibly resist them? Now, I admit, I (personally) am not a huge fan of wearing yellow, I must say I'm still draw to the new Sunflower color. For the simple reason yellow reminds me of summertime and sunshine. It makes me feel good. So there is definately a design coming using this new color! Other...

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NEW Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Awareness Bracelet

For some individuals, not only are they affected by cystic fibrosis, they are also faced with related diabetes issues. Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (CFRD) is extremely common in people with CF. This unique type of diabetes remains the inspiration for our unique selection of designer beaded awareness bracelets. Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Awareness Bracelet (B028-D2) Designed to raise awareness...

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More International Shipping Options

Over the years, Crystal Allure Jewelry has been shipped worldwide. Although in the last few years, we had scaled back our shipping options in response to website host changes. Well, today, I'm happy to announce we have re-opened shipping options to Australia and New Zealand! We're slowly opening back up our expanded international shipping options. And now you can have Designer Handcrafted Beaded...

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Custom Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Custom Swarovski Crystal Stack Earrings (E044-E047) Joyce had visited the Crystal Allure Jewelry website and found a pair of earrings that would coordinate with a crystal necklace her brother-in-law purchased for her sister. She contacted me to create a custom pair of emerald Swarovski Crystal earrings to complement this necklace and she also requested a custom pair in sapphire too. We took...

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Personalizing Jewelry with Hand Stamping

I finally decided to just jump in and switched gears to start the bracelet, which was to compliment the Green Grossular Garnet Hill Tribe Leaf Pendant Gemstone Necklace. For the bracelet, I wanted to keep with my signature technique of beading. But, as the design progressed, it just didn't give me that "fuzzy" feeling, so I added to the design some chain and wire-wrapping in a three strand style....

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NEW Awareness Bracelet: Ovarian Cancer Survivor

The Transplant Awareness Survivor Heart Bracelet has been so popular that I customized it in red for a customer in celebration of her daughter's heart transplant anniversary. I love every design I produce and especially love this design so I have begun expanding the design for other awareness causes and colors. Now available at Crystal Allure is our teal Ovarian Cancer Awareness Survivor Heart...

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