NEW Seashell Handmade Summer Beaded Jewelry

Welcome summer with one of these lovely seashell themed handmade jewelry sets, necklaces or earrings.

Natural Shell Circles Sterling Silver Chain Jewelry Set (NES3)
She Sells Seashells. A summery soft peach colored Czech shell highlights the natural beauty of the natural shell circles. Circle pendant features three dangling shells and just as you would find a one-of-a-kind shell at the beach, a single czech shell can be found on one side of the sterling silver chain, adding a contemporary flair to this perfect summer accessory. Sterling silver leverback earwires. Length: necklace 16-3/4"; pendant 2-1/2"; earrings 1" from bottom of earwire.


Lampwork Bead Shell Charm Sterling Silver Chain Necklace (N056)
Seascapes. Handmade wire-wrapped lampwork necklace features a swirling sea blue lampwork bead adorned by gentle blue Swarovski Austrian Crystals and a white Czech shell charm dangle.

And just as you would find a one-of-a-kind shell at the beach, a single crystal can be found on one side of the sterling silver chain, adding to its contemporary flair. Length: 17-1/4"; pendant 1-1/2".

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NEW Gemstone Jade Beaded Necklace

We love our jade creations! Green is such a soothing, relaxing color and what better way to be zen than to wear jade jewelry.


Jade Pendant Tourmaline Gemstone Beaded Necklace (N054)
Watermelon tourmaline is our favorite! With its delicious rainbow of colors a Jade gemstone teardrop pendant pairs perfectly with watermelon tourmaline pebbles, in varying shades of green and pink. Strung on flexible 49-strand bead wire, pendant is wire-wrapped and the handmade necklace is finished with a sterling silver clasp and 1-1/2 inch extender chain. Necklace Measures 17 inches to 18-1/2 inches adjustable.

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2008 Fall Beaded Jewelry Colors Trend Report

Looking ahead: The Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2008 Colors are out and what an exciting trend this is going to be! Quoting the New York Fashion Week February 1-8, 2008:

A Season of Change

Best described as a season of change, fall ’08 is defined by rich, elegant hues that offer a vibrant selection. New York's fashion designers emphasize cooler blues, greens and purples in the top five tones used in their collections, followed by variations of warm red, orange and yellow.

"Fall is traditionally a time for subdued, quiet colors, but this season we are seeing a shift toward cool hues with bright, exciting undertones," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "Conventional tones such as warm autumn hues, chocolate browns and steel grays are also among the fall color choices. Blue and purple tones have become staples, as illustrated by Blue Iris, one of the top 10 colors chosen by designers this season, and Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2008."

Keep a watch out on the Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry Designs website for new handmade Fall Beaded Jewelry designs. Better still, sign up for the newsletter and you'll be notified when new designs roll out!

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Types of Metals used in Beaded Jewelry

Beginners in Jewelry Design
When handmade jewelry designers are just starting out in jewelry design, they may choose to use pewter, base metal, silver plate or gold plate metals. Some of the reasoning is their inexperience in the types of metals used in beaded jewelry; other times they choose lower grade metals to keep their costs down; or they simply may be choosing to design fashion jewelry only, which is typically made using lower grade metals.

Bridge Jewelry Designers
As a handcrafted beaded jewelry designer becomes more knowledgable and experienced in their craft, they may decide to upgrade the quality of the metal they are using in their designs. These bridge jewelry designers may then choose to upgrade to sterling silver, rhodium plate, gold fill or vermeil. A bridge jewelry designer is generally concerned with producing a quality piece of jewelry for their customer but they tend not to be so concerned with the costs of reproducing the piece multiple times over, since most bridge jewelry designers do one of a kind jewelry or will only reproduce a jewelry piece a few times.

Fine Jewelry Designers
High end designers will use only fine grade metals such as sterling silver and 24 karat gold. Using these metals offers the consumer a high-end piece of jewelry where the sticker price equates to the quality of the jewelry piece. The higher price tag might be a result of the unique materials used in the piece or it may reflect the costs of reproducing the jewelry piece multiple times over for the mass population.

If you happen to be allergic to low grade metals, you should definately look for a handmade beaded jewelry designer who uses sterling silver in their beaded jewelry designs. At times, a designer may also throw in a lower grade metal bead in their jewelry design simply because the style of the bead fits with the design and they cannot find the equivalent in a sterling silver metal.

For a more in depth explanation to each type of metal used in beaded jewelry, check out our types of metals jewelry article for metals used in handmade beaded jewelry designs.

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NEW Lampwork Beaded Bracelet Designs Added

The multitude of colors and designs that lampwork glass beads offer is just spectacular. Mix them with some sparkling Swarovski Crystal and WOW! what a design. Each of the handmade beaded jewelry designs below are one of a kind.

Amethyst Lampwork Swarovski Crystal Bali Beaded Bracelet (B106)
The artisan lampwork beads in this handmade beaded bracelet design uses a play of layered glass over color stripes to create a dimensional melon effect that is stunning when paired with amethyst Swarovski Austrian Crystals. .925 sterling silver Bali bead with lovely amethyst coating, Bali spacer beads and sterling silver circle toggle clasp. Beaded Bracelet measures 8".


Aqua Lampwork Flower Swarovski Crystal Beaded Bracelet (B107)
You can't beat the calming, almost mesmerizing, blue Swarovski Crystals set against black and blue artisan flower lampwork glass beads. The beautiful artisan lampwork bead features a blue swirl rose set against a black core and accented with stunning Swarovski Crystals and sterling silver Bali. The sterling silver rose toggle clasp finishes this garden-feel beaded bracelet. Lampwork Beaded Bracelet measures 8".


Lampwork Striped Maroon Swarovski Crystal Beaded Bracelet (B108)
This handcrafted beaded bracelet looks good enough to eat! The raspberry color in the striped lampwork glass beads pair perfectly with burgundy Swarovski Crystals and satin topaz crystals and Bali .925 silver. A sterling silver swirl toggle clasp complements the swirl lampwork design. Lampwork Beaded Bracelet measures 8".

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Custom Beaded Jewelry: Aunt Bracelet

I had the pleasure of creating this one of a kind AUNT beaded bracelet for a returning customer.


Designed with Swarovski pearls, sterling silver, various .925 sterling bali and finished with a heart clasp. The design is pure elegance! Thank you Lana for allowing me to design a custom piece for you. I know you will enjoy it for years to come!

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NEW Mini Gemstone Earring Gift Set

These petite handmade beaded earrings offer a gemstone shade for each of the four searsons. The gift set features one gemstone pair each of red aventurine, green jasper, brown jasper and rhodolite. Simple, but oh so versatile!

Gemstone Beaded Earring Gift Set E137
These simple and pretty mini stack earrings feature one pair each of red aventurine, green jasper, brown jasper and rhodolite rondell gemstones wire-wrapped with sterling silver accents. Dangling dantily from sterling silver french earwires. Length: 3/4" from bottom of earwire.

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Crystal Allure Featured at What A Pair! 2008

The 2008 What A Pair! Celebration of Duets to Benefit Breast Cancer Research was held yesterday (June 8, 2008) in Los Angeles. I was very excited to participate in this years' celebrity gift bag with our exclusive designed Mother of Pearl Circle Earrings. A special thank you to Ronna with, It's in the Bag, for contacting me with interest in our jewelry designs.

The beneficiary of this years' event was the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) and the event was hosted by Jaclyn Smith, Lesli Linka Glatter and The John Wayne Family.
This years' event was attended by some of our favorite celebrities that included:
Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars)
Jessica Biel (7th Heaven, Elizabethtown, Blade: Trinity)
Mary Birdsong (Reno 911: Miami)
Deana Carter (Country music star and actress)
Jamie Lee Curtis (Christmas with the Kranks, Freaky Friday)
Loretta Devine (Dreamgirls, Grey’s Anatomy)
Joely Fisher (Til Death, Wild Card)
Deborah Gibson (Singer, Celeste In The City, Teen Queens)
Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls)
Jasmine Guy (A Different World, That’s so Raven)
Diana Harris
Marg Helgenberger (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)
Elaine Hendrix (The Parent Trap, Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion)
Sharon Lawrence (NYPD Blue)
Vicki Lewis (News Radio)
Jane Lynch (40 Year old Virgin, For Your Consideration)
Sarah Niemietz (Akeelah and the Bee )
Valarie Pettiford (Stomp the Yard)
Amy Pietz (Carolyn in the City)
Nina Storey (blues singer, Girlfriends)
Marcia Strassman (Providence)
Tierney Sutton (musician)
Lisa Ann Walter (War of the Worlds, Bruce Almighty)
Jennifer Leigh Warren (What’s Love Got To Do With It)
Maggie Wheeler (Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond)
Kathleen Wilhoite (Gilmore Girls, Firecracker)
Rita Wilson (Runaway Bride, Sleepless in Seattle)
Charlayne Woodard (ER, Law and Order)

Read the Prime News Wire Clip Report for the event.

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NEW Crystal Ice Swarovski Crystal Collection

As part of our Signature Swarovski Crystal Collection at Crystal Allure Designs, I'm happy to announce the new Crystal Ice pieces! Inspired by the impending hot summer, why not cool off a little with one of our Crystal Ice bracelets, earrings -or both.

Designed exclusively with Swarovski Austrian crystal, crystal aurora borealis (AB) and sterling silver. Wear one piece for a little shimmer or add complementary pieces for an all over luminous glow. Be the envy of where ever you go!

Coming soon: Crystal Ice necklaces and anklets

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June Birthstone -Pearl

Happy Birthday June Ladies!

June is the month that was dedicated by the Romans to the queen of the gods Juno (Regina) -- Hera to the Greeks. The modern June birthstone is the pearl. Pearls have been a passion and even an obsession of people throughout the ages. They have been ground up and used in cosmetics and as a medicine to treat heart and stomach conditions. Some cultures swear by pearls as an aphrodisiac. These gems have adorned crowns, clothing, and temples, and were said to be a favorite of Cleopatra.

Pearls continue to be viewed as a mark of taste and refinement as well as a symbol of beauty and purity. Pearls are the perfect gift, suitable for all ages, and elegantly worn with everything from jeans to an evening gown. Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry Designs offers June birthstone earrings in both Swarovski Crystal Pearl and Light Amethyst Swarovski Crystal (the alternate Swarovski Crystal birthstone which is more affordable than Alexandrite, the traditional birthstone of June).

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The June birth flower is the rose, or the honeysuckle, as roses and honeysuckles bloom throughout June. June is also sometimes called the "Rose month."

June is known for the large number of marriages that occur over the course of the month. With June being named after, Juno or Hera, the goddess of marriage and a married couple's household, some consider it good luck to be married in this month.

Pearl is also the suggested anniversary gift for the 30th wedding anniversary.

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