NEW Gemstone Beaded Watch

Aside from being beautiful, our handmade beaded watches are more than just a piece of jewelry:

(1) They are really bracelets -which are my favorite pieces AND they are what Crystal Allure is known for. As well, unlike other pieces of jewelry, when you purchase a bracelet (or watch in this case) you (the purchaser) actually gets the benefit of being able to admire the beautiful jewelry. It is for our enjoyment.

(2) They are functional for everyday life. Not only do you get the beauty of a bracelet but it serves a function of giving you the time in a world where our lives are so busy.


Moss Agate Gemstone Pearl Beaded Watch Bracelet (W09)
Handcrafted beaded watch features Moss Agate Gemstones, Swarovski Pearls, .925 Bali and Sterling Silver. This beautiful beaded watch showcases an elegant swirled silver Mother of Pearl Geneva Quartz watch face with stainless steel back, Japan 2035 movement and is water resistant.

Beaded Watch Measures: 8-1/4"

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New Coco Shell Circle Pendant Beaded Necklace Added

Did you know coco beads are made from the coco shell of a coconut tree? You can't help but find your inner nature goddess when wearing this necklace. Delicately wire wrapped gemstones in riverstone and smokey quartz features a coco shell circle pendant in this nature lovers necklace.

Coco Shell Circle Pendant Necklace
Design Details:
* Coco shell circle pendant
* Riverstone & smokey quartz gemstones
* 14k gold-filled chain and wire
* Wire wrapping technique used for artistic uniqueness
* Length: 19"; circle pendant 2" diameter

Shop CrystalAllure.com Beaded Jewelry and while you're there, check out the Coco Shell Teardrop Beaded Earrings!

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NEW Mom Beaded Keychains Added

Celebrate Mom with one of our lovely carved river shell rose and "Mom" message bead handcrafted beaded keychains.


Pink Rose Mom River Shell Pearl Beaded Keychain (K100)
Celebrate Mom with our lovely pink carved river shell rose bead charm. Features a sterling silver "Mom" message bead, beautiful Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Pearls, sterling silver beads and finished with a heart shaped keyring. Length: 4-1/4" (not including the heart keyring).

Mom is sure to love this daily reminder of how special she is!


Lavendar Rose Mom River Shell Pearl Beaded Keychain (K101)
Celebrate Mom with our lovely lavendar carved river shell rose bead charm keychain. Features a sterling silver "Mom" message bead, beautiful Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Pearls, sterling silver beads and finished with a heart shaped keyring.

Length: 4-1/4" (not including the heart keyring)

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New Fall Beaded Necklace

Imagine a single leaf dangling from a branch set against the clear blue shimmering sky. That was the inspiration of this designer combo wire wrapped and sterling chain designer necklace.


Fallen Leaf Swarovski Crystal Sterling Y Necklace (N032)
Design features beautiful sky blue aquamarine and copper Swarovski Crystals which have been wire-wrapped to a sterling silver diamond-shaped center and chain to create this delicate, feminine necklace.

Length: necklace 15-3/4"; drop 2-3/4"

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Dare to Dream: Caribbean Sparkle -Jewelry Wardrobe Inspiration

Ahhh, the sun and surf. Come on, admit it. You dream of the Caribbean too. It's so easy....just close your eyes and picture yourself floating on the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean in a small boat while the wind caresses your sun-kissed skin and the waves gently sway your boat back and forth.

But, back to reality. It might be easier to picture this scenario than it is to get there! So, to give you the luxury and beauty of the Caribbean without the travel costs, I created the Caribbean Crystal Sterling Pendant Necklace and Earrings.

Caribbean Sparkle! by crystalallure featuring Emilio Pucci sunglasses

The delicate pendant is comprised of ocean blue Swarovski crystals, super shiny sterling silver bali wire-wrapped in a lariat/Y-style necklace. The sterling silver chain reminded me of the ocean waves. Wear just the necklace, or the earrings, or now buy the set and save!

(Better still...if you're stranded on that little boat in the Caribbean, let this little beauty of a necklace sparkle in the sun and you're sure to be rescued!)

Want a good laugh for the day...I've been spelling Caribbean wrong ever since I posted this set...hahahaha!

Song for the day (don't let it get stuck in your head!): Itsy-bitsy, tiny-weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini....

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There are so many ways on the web to share what you love with friends. We know you love your Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry and it's the best kept secret in handmade jewelry (and thank you for that!). But please help us get the word out about Crystal Allure Beaded Jewelry by posting your favorite handmade jewelry pieces or our website link on any of these social sites:

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Flirty Girl -Jewelry Wardrobe Inspiration

Can you tell I love brown?! To me, it's the "new black" -the perfect neutral. I had fun creating this set [yes, because it's brown!] but also because it's a style that is always in fashion. The pieces are classic -the lines are unfussy. It's New York Chic.....Flirty Style! The Tiger Eye and Onyx Mixed Metal Beaded Jewelry is available online at CrystalAllure.com.


Flirty Girl - by crystalallure on Polyvore.com

The remainder of the items are: Design by George Gross (Scoop Neck Jacket); Clinique (High Definition Mascara); Nine West (Cedargrove Black boot); H&M (Brown pants); Marc Jacobs (Dash leather bag); Love-Worn.com (Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Sunglasses); Essie (Wicked -nail polish); Misterspex.de (Sean John Brille Tortoiseshell Eyewear)

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Berrylicious -Jewelry Wardrobe Inspiration

Feelin' a little Berry?! I'm in love with color and one color that I absolutely can never pass up is a berry red -oh-la-la!! The CZ Garnet Briolette earrings offered at CrystalAllure.com pair perfectly with this stunning set. A little berry with your cream, if you will.


Berrylicious - by crystalallure on Polyvore.com

Earrings by Crystal Allure Designs, handbag at Debutante Clothing, pants at Nine West, berry velvet coat at Warehouse (UK), top at Wet Seal, glasses at Glasses on Web, boots at Zappos, Revlon nail color (polar bear).

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Article: Buy Handmade

Today I came across an article written by Kim Crow and just had to share. I certainly got a good chuckle after reading it! A very lighthearted article about her need to rein in her spending, being a self-professed necklace-a-holic and the realities of "I'm going to make my own jewelry".

I found myself, with eager anticipation, reading her accounts of a recent New York trip as if I were telling the story myself. It can be difficult sometimes to look at a retail price tag and not think for a moment, I can make that. But the reality is, unless you plan to make that endeavor into a business, in the end, it'll cost you more to purchase all the supplies you need not to mention the time it'll take to learn the technique(s), than if you just had purchased the item.

However, in support of my fellow artisans I will say, always, always, always look to buy handmade before retail! Support the many fantastic artisans that are out there today and really take a look at their craft -talk to them, learn what goes into their craft and you'll quickly find, quality meets price. More times than not, you'll get a one-of-a-kind as well.

Read the full article and leave your comments about it below. I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

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Casual Spice -Jewelry Wardrobe Inspiration

I realized the other day it had been quite some time since I had done a Jewelry Wardrobe Inspiration Board...and I missed it! So, I took some time today to pull together a favorite look of mine...casually stylish but with a wee bit o' spice!

This ensemble features jewelry by Crystal Allure Designs, available on the website. Louis Vuitton bags, Oli knit top, H&M pants, MAC nail polish (media) and Mossimo cream pumps.

Casual Spice - by crystalallure on Polyvore.com

Spring may almost be here and although the outfit is neutral, the carnelian gemstone beaded necklace and earrings are colorful enough to take you right into the beginning of summer.

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