Thursday, June 7, 2012

Bridal Styles, Part 3

Written by Laura Stamper

This issue, we will focus on accessorizing the Hollywood bride.

 Sapphire and CZ Diamond Baguette Earrings

This bride is not afraid to flaunt it.
Think Harry Winston, red carpet,
and most of all Glamour with a capital G!
 
If this style suits you, don't let the
cost be a prohibitive factor.

You can wow them on a budget!

These vintage earrings look like
something the lovely Liz would
have worn to one of her weddings!



Blue Kyanite and Gold Filled Flower Necklace


Or maybe she would wear this incredible necklace by Shazzabeth to match her eyes:

Three flowers have been formed in 14k gold filled wire to create this gorgeous necklace. Each flower has 5 gemstone petals wirewrapped in 14k gold fill wire. The gemstones in the petals are gorgeous, sparkling, AAA+ quality, marquise cut briolettes of Blue Kyanite. These stones are quite simply superb quality!

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 The Hollywood bride knows that "more is more" and isn't shy about accentuating her assets.



These cascading pearl earrings
are perfect for this look!

Pearl Bundle - French Leverback Earrings
in Ivory and Gold

These look so beautiful on!
They are 2.5" (63mm) long from the top of the gold plated leverback earwires.

Simulated pearls with a lovely faux "nacre" and they are truly light as can be on the ear.


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Black Diamond Swarovski, Silver Pearls

Silver grey dangle earrings.
Pearls, crystals, and oxidized sterling silver. 

The bridesmaids at this wedding are
going to need some sparkle power too.

Long earrings with movement are a must!

These earrings are created with Swarovski crystals in
Black Diamond, cultured FW pearls, and silver,
hung on chain and dangling from oxidized sterling silver cones.

They are hung on  hand-forged
Ozmay Designs coiled French-hook earwires.

They dangle about 2-1/2 inches, not including the earwire.
The total length with earwire is about 3-1/8 inches


Blue Kyanite 14k Gold Filled Stone Earrings, Blue Chandelier Stone Earrings

 These blue kyanite and gold filled gemstone chandelier earrings are very attractive!

High quality Brazilian flashy blue Kyanite coin gems are accented with gem blue sapphires and 14k gold filled beads. All dangle from 15x22mm twisted gold filled teardrops.

Great quality & really nice!

These beautiful earrings are 1.5" long and dangle from nice quality 14k gold filled French hook earwires. Overall, they are 2" long. The fabulous Blue Sapphires are 3mm & the Kyanite coin beads are 6mm.




If you love purple, amethyst and butterflies then these are the perfect earrings for you.

Beautiful purple, faceted amethyst rondelles and A grade, faceted amethyst drops are paired with shiny sterling silver butterfly chandeliers for this beautiful and sparkly combination.

The dangles are all securely wire-wrapped in place with sterling silver wire.
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 For the mother of the bride (or groom) the perfect accessory is a statement piece.

Necklaces are often the best way to achieve this look.  The key here is big and bold.

Genuine Pearl Statement Necklace

Vintage Crystals Pearl Crystal Necklace
Re - Styled Vintage Rhinestone Necklace
by dabchickvintagegems

Opulent and generous, this necklace
features four strands of genuine pearls
with a fabulous 1950s Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Necklace woven throughout.

Glamorous pearls and glittering glass crystals. The perfect jewelry for your special occasion.





 Heads will turn when you enter the room wearing this beautiful set with that special little black dress. This set is also perfect for the bride having a black and white wedding theme and is part of the bridal collection. It would also be prefect for that beautiful prom dress.

A vintage focal centerpiece of faux mother-of-pearl, rhinestones, and black enamel on a golden background is surrounded by three strands of pearls, irridescent Czech rondelle crystals, and black faceted glass beads and rondelles.
Each strand is slightly different from the others in its design.



Pearl Statement Necklace, Vintage Rhinestones

Pearl Necklace, Big, Bold, Chunky, Bib, Dramatic Statement Jewelry. Perfect for special occasions, holiday dinners or evenings on the town.

The length is 18 inches but can be lengthened with pearl topped extender or shortened for a choker style.

Perfect for a strapless evening gown!

A glamorous, bold statement piece!
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And lets not forget the flower girl ...

Crystal Flowers Barrette

This beautiful Crystal Flowers barrette has been decorated with hand-knit flowers created using 14K gold filled wire and a careful selection of sparkling, colored Swarovski crystals.

The barrette is approx. 8cm / 3.2 inch in length and 1.5cm / 0.6 inches in width.



Next time, we will explore the fantasy of the Princess bride.




Thursday, May 31, 2012

Bridal Styles Part 2

Written by Laura Stamper

In this issue, 

we will talk about the "Hippie" or "New Age" bride.

This is more than just a look, it is an attitude.

This bride is unconventional and follows her heart.
This bride loves nature and open spaces.

She is apt to incorporate light and flowers and
color in her bridal accessories. Think crystals,
think nature, think out of the box.

This style favors flowing lines, negative space
and the asymmetry found in nature.

This is a bride that does not shy away from color:



Beautiful jewelry featuring
genuine butterfly wings!

Morpho Sulkowski Necklace -
Pearl Morpho Butterfly

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Seashell Pendant Necklace

Pearls, Dark Red Mookaite, Jasper Gemstone Leaves & Swarovski Crystals Copper

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Shaped like a teardrop, looking like a snow flake and surrounded by white freshwater pearls to provide a mysterious treasure ... fit for a princess.

Large Swarovski Crystal With Freshwater Pearls
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Beautiful peacock freshwater pearls are wire wrapped with sterling silver wire accenting a beautiful lampwork focal piece.

This necklace is so pretty and sparkling!
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Crystal Rock Necklace

This piece is STUNNING with its splash of raw crystal points fanning out from one side. Every other bead in this sterling silver necklace is fascinating as well.

A one-of-a-kind piece!



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 Long earrings with movement are the perfect accessory
for this bride who will likely wear her hair loose and free.




These are so feminine. A crystal flower earring post is the focal point for the matte gold 2" chain with crystals and vermeil accents. Pretty with long hair or short.

Long Chain Earrings with Swarovski Crystal Lavender and Purple Flowers

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These beautiful lace flowers were found in a small shop in Kobe, Japan. Their beautiful texture and length make them a great accessory to spice up your outfit. Only one pair made!








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 For bridesmaids, think in terms playful and free spirited.

Earthy Bridal Earrings in Matte Gold
with Freshwater Coin Pearl
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Spring Fashion Accessory, Beachy Chic Style

Natural and earthy earrings in matte gold with a freshwater coin pearl. A little over an inch round, these are sweet and unique and bound for compliments.



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For the mother of the bride (or groom)
whimsical and spirited is the way to go.

Lace Print Pink and Gold Fused Necklace

This necklace is perfect for the tender, flower loving girl in all women.

Simply delicious eye candy!

The focal point of the pendant is the twig of apple blossoms. 

A gorgeous color!



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Tiger Lily Art Necklace

In Porcelain with Semi-precious Stones

This beautiful art necklace
heralds the coming of summer!

Genuine gemstone beads and handmade porcelain Tiger Lily focal piece

Truly one of a kind - unique!

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The focal piece of this necklace
is a beautiful, handmade solid
Thai silver Orchid.






The necklace features 36
Lavender Biwa stick pearls
and 24 deep plum top-drilled
oval Freshwater Pearls.

The clasp is a Bali sterling silver S-hook.

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 And for the flower girl, think cherubs or fairies
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Childrens Sunflower Bracelet

Yellow Seed Bead Girls Flower Bracelet

Cute beaded sunflower bracelet that'll look adorable on your little girl!

The bracelet has been made using high quality Czech seed beads with bold colours that don't fade. The dainty flowers are perfectly sized for small wrists.

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Sky Blue Flower Hair Accessory
Bobby Pins with Crystals

Elegant and Feminine!
A set of two ... 


Perfect for the Flower Girl!

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Delicate Little Dragonfly Pendant Necklace

Hand Engraved Sterling Pendant -
with 18 inch chain included

Engraved completely by hand - from an original drawing by the artisan!




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Next time, we will take a look at jewelry for the Hollywood bride.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Bridal Styles

Written by Laura Stamper

Let's talk about different bride styles. There are five basic categories;
traditional, hippie (or new age) princess, Hollywood and Goth.


This issue will cover everything for the traditional bride's wedding.
The traditional bride is classic and timeless.

This style favors simple classic lines and time honored tradition.


The key here is simple elegance. Ivory white is often favored
by this style, and what goes better with ivory white than pearls?




Maybe you have your grandmothers pearls,
but if you don't what better time to start your
new life with a new heirloom piece of jewelry!
This hand knotted pearl necklace will be
something that is cherished for generations to come.


Soft White Large Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Simple earrings with an elegant updo to frame
a pretty face can be found in a post or a dangle:















White Pearl Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver




















White Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver
For bridesmaids, again think in terms of "less is more".

















White Pearl Hoop Dangles for Non-Pierced Ears

For the mother of the bride (or groom) a little color may be called for:

















 Lampwork Glass, Pearl and Crystal Earrings

Perhaps one of these fabulous necklaces!

















Fine Silver and Blue Pearl Crystal Flower Necklace




















Dark Mauve and Dusty Rose Twisted Necklace

And don't forget the flower girl!


Crystal Cluster with Gunmetal Bobby Pins




White Pearl Jewelry Set for Children

Next time, we will take a look at
jewelry for the hippie, or new age bride.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The color of 2012 - Tangerine Orange

By JET Member BeadzNBling

Color - is it in your mind, do you see the same color I see?
Color can help define an object but when combined with
creative names, will help the imagination process what
a person is thinking out a color in their mind.

This is part 5 in a series of blog posts at
www.beadznbling.blogspot.com on how to creatively
express color when listing your items for sale on websites
like etsy.com, zibbet.com, artfire.com and so on. I know I
get in a real creative funk when trying to come up with new
and exciting names so I started a never ending master color
list and have decided to share it with my fellow artisans.

Keep in mind as you go through these colors there is a
possibility not all keywords will fit within Etsy's character limits
so you may have to modify them. Also note that Google.com
does not like some words - for example, cabernet whiskey -
so you may wish to read their SEO (search engine optimization) hints.

As you all know, SEO is why we do these tasks in great detail.
Search engines send spiders out to find similar names or terms
to what you may have entered in the toolbar search box. This series of
blog posts should help you with your color entries when doing listings
on Etsy.com, zibbet.com, artfire.com etc.

If you have any color suggestions you think should be added to the master,
please sign in below and leave a comment. We would LOVE to hear
from you. Please 'follow us' for the remainder of the series of color keywords.

Today we are featuring the color TANGERINE or ORANGE:

orange
bittersweet
tomato soup
burnt orange
pomegranate fruit
nutmeg spice
tangerine
tangelo
tabasco sauce
vermilion
sunset
salmon
apricot
santa fe
sunrise
mandarin
safety orange
pumpkin
peach
orange peel
persimmon red
papaya
mango
Kenyan copper
coral
flame
champagne
mimosa
carrot juice
macaroni cheese
cinnamon stick
copper penny
blush

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Summer Wedding Survival Guide - Part One

Written by Laura Stamper

Whether you are the bride, bridesmaid, mother (of the groom or bride)
or a guest, you will want to look and feel your best.  What better way
to do that than to accessorize with your own distinct style.

   
Let’s talk about rings.  Diamonds from Tiffany are nice,
but ... out of your price range??  Never fear!

Having financial parameters to work within does
not mean you have to sacrifice style or originality.
There are many talented artisans that offer fine
handcrafted options for every taste and budget.

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This contemporary solitaire is edgy and urban, and there is
no need to worry about where and how the diamond was mined:

Modern Rock Engagement Ring by Metalicious

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Gold bands are a classic.  This handcrafted set for
the bride and groom is simple yet contemporary.



14K Gold Distressed Squares Wedding Ring Set by SilverSmack

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Looking for traditional with some serious sparkle?
Check out this Moissanite and gold ring!



Or this pretty yellow sapphire solitaire:


Sterling Silver with Fancy Yellow Sapphire by bMichelleDesigns

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Perhaps you like this classic design with white topaz!


Sterling Silver and White Topaz Band by ResaArtDesign

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Looking for more color?  The designs below might be more to your liking:


Fine Silver and Gilson Opal Band by Jewelry24Seven

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 Here's a natural Mexican opal ring:

Fire Opal in the Rough Sterling Ring by LoveStoneArts

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Maybe a vintage design?

Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Ring from BlancheB

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There really are no rules when looking for rings. Thinking
outside of the box opens the door for endless possibilities. 
Next time we will look at accessories for the bride!