Stylish Jewelry Storage

In search of stylish ways to store my own collection of Crystal Allure Designs, I came across this fabulous jewelry box at Belle Boutique Personalized Gifts.



Brown Damask Fabric Jewelry Box
Even Bling needs a home! Our fun jewelry boxes look great in that college dorm room or on that distressed dresser. Pull-out tray gives easy access to large pieces. Top is monogrammable! This is a great way to give your bridesmaids' the jewelry for the ceremony!

3 H x 10 L x 8 D
Removable Tray
$28.95

Newly Redesigned Site & NEW Jewelry

Although it was difficult to let go of the old design and store functionality, I am very happy to announce the newly redesigned site is up and running. Don't forget to sign up to the newsletter for exclusive discounts and the official announcement of the new design.

Along with the new, more chic and sophisticated web design comes new jewelry designs too! Just listed today are the following:

Smokey Quartz Lantern-Shaped Bali Necklace
Smokey Quartz Lantern-Shaped Bali Bracelet

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May Birthstone -Emerald

Happy Birthday May Ladies!

The month of May was named after the Roman goddess, Maia, who was the goddess of spring and growth. Which makes your birthstone very appropriate for spring -the emerald. Emerald is the Modern and Traditional birthstone for May and symbolic of good fortune. It is the only stone, beside Topaz, that is listed in all of the ancient birthstone tables. Genuine emeralds are found in very light to very dark green.

Extremely rare and expensive, crystal and green cubic zirconia are common substitutes for genuine emeralds. Crystal Allure Designs provides you that affordable alternative with our Emerald Swarovski Crystal Birthstone Earrings.

Emerald is also the suggested anniversary gift for both the 20th and 35th anniversaries and as an alternate stone for the 55th wedding anniversary.

Mother's Day is May 11th!

Tick-Tock
Only a few days left to get your special Mother's Day order in for it to arrive in time for Mother's Day. Our mom's are one-of-a-kind and her jewelry should be too! If needed, your order can be shipped directly to mom, just indicate her shipping address at checkout.

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Interesting Statistics

A field sales executive from HER Magazine Rochester (NY) provided me these interesting statistics:

· Did you know that in the past 12 months over 41,678 of working women age 25 -49 in the Rochester area purchased costume jewelry?

· Most working women will definitely try to find a place to purchase this type of jewelry from as it is primarily used to accessorize with business outfits at work.

Although Crystal Allure Designs handcrafted jewelry is artisan (bridge) jewelry, for those just starting out in the jewelry business this is generally the market they will and can reach.

For a more complete description of the three categories of jewelry design (fine, bridge and costume) check out the "jewelry styles defined" article.

Happy reading!
Stephanie

*New* Necklaces

There was no particular idea how to use them or inspiration when I purchased these stunning amethyst nuggets. Although, they pair perfectly wire-wrapped with goldfill rings and this necklace transitions easily from daytime to nightime, whatever the occasion. What is so fantastic about this necklace is you can wear it with the stylish clasp in front or put the clasp in back for a whole other look.

Cranberries and Raisins -looks yummy doesn't it?! These rich colors were the inspiration behind this "yummy" pendant necklace featuring a smokey quartz marquis-cut gemstone accented by garnet and a hammered hoop.

Both these necklaces are available on the Crystal Allure Designs website.

Enjoy!
~Stephanie