Hearts and Love: Diamond Crystal Ice Necklaces in Sterling Silver

Indeed diamonds are a girls best friend. But, not everyone can afford diamonds. So, the next best thing are diamond-like crystals in elegant jewelry styles!

When using aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals it would be a shame to embellish them too much with other beads and colors. Which is why these gorgeous sparkling Crystal Ice Necklaces were created in a timeless style accented with shimmering sterling silver chain.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, set her heart on fire with this first crystal necklace design that is a beautiful representation of giving her your heart and love.

Crystal Ice Column Pendant Heart Lariat Necklace (NC106)

This handmade necklace from our crystal jewelry line is designed with a shimmering 20mm aurora borealis Swarovski Crystal column bead pendant. The pendant easily slips through a sterling silver heart lariat loop on a long and short oval sterling silver chain. Necklace length measures 17-3/4".

Sterling Aurora Borealis Crystal Ice Pendant Necklace (NC102)

In this handmade necklace the 20mm Swarovski Crystal column shape unites a complexity of facets into a slender rectangular drop in this modern, attention-grabbing design. Necklace features a single aurora borealis column-shape Swarovski Crystal wire wrapped with a delicate sterling silver long and short chain. Finished with two additional aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals, sterling silver lobster clasp and signature jewelry tag. Necklace length measures 17-1/2".

Crystal Ice Earrings: Have a Glamorous Holiday and New Year!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are here and so are all the parties. Sometimes, these parties are scheduled last minute. Yikes!

What's a girl to do?! Well, if you are wearing one of our glamorous pairs of Original Crystal Ice Earrings, you are ready to go (with a dab of lipstick, of course!).

Each one of these crystal earrings are designed with iridescent aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals. For that reason, you can wear these lovelies whether dressed casual or to glam up that LBD (little black dress). Easily take your outfit from day to evening with this single accessory.

Crystal Ice Tiny Twinkle Swarovski Beaded Earrings (EC266)

These handmade beaded earrings are ultra-light, delicate and elegant. The perfect grab-and-go wardrobe accent! Aurora Borealis Swarovski Crystals are accented with sterling silver Bali beads and they twinkle like tiny stars in the night sky. Crystal Earrings are finished with sterling silver ear wires. Length is 1/2 inch from the bottom of the ear wire.

Crystal Ice Aurora Borealis Slider Earrings (EC262)

Uniquely designed. Fashionable. Chic.
Our unique twist on drop style earrings give you handmade crystal slider earrings that will sparkle in the sun and under the party lights! Featured in this beaded earrings design (above) are aurora borealis (AB) rondelle Swarovski Crystals that slide along a sterling silver wire, yet dangle with feminine ease. Crystal Drop Earrings measure 1-1/2" from the bottom of the earwire.

Crystal Briolette Pearl Drop Earrings (ECP069)

An elegant pair of handmade beaded earrings pair the beauty of both Swarovski Crystals with Swarovski Pearls. Design features a delicate 11x10mm flat faceted crystal briolette with pearl accent on sterling silver ear hooks. Crystal Drop Earrings measures 3/4" from the bottom of the earwire.

Crystal Ice Contemporary Circles Chandelier Earrings (EC267)

Add a little feminine flair to your outfit with these handcrafted contemporary chandelier circle earrings. Design features two different shaped aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals dangling from sterling silver circles and french hook ear wires. Crystal Chandelier Earrings measure 1-1/2" from the bottom of the ear wire at longest point.

Go ahead shake your hair back, you can't help but want to show off these beautiful cascading crystal earrings!

Each one of these pairs of handmade crystal earrings are the perfect complement for:

• Adding a little sparkle and glam to your outfit
• Brides -especially Winter Brides!
• Bridesmaids
• Holidays and Parties
• Red Carpet Events
• New Years Eve parties

They can also be customized in crystal colors to match your wedding or special occasion event.

Contact us to discuss customization options.

For Brides and Bridesmaids: Crystal Butterfly Jewelry

This past weekend I finally saw the first butterfly of the season. It made me feel so happy. What elegant creatures butterflies are and wouldn't you agree -butterflies simply make the world a prettier place!

The summer months are still the most popular for weddings and the following handmade butterfly jewelry pieces are perfect for the butterfly themed wedding. Not only can the butterfly bride and bridesmaids wear these necklaces and earrings on the wedding day, they will easily transition into their casual spring and summer wardrobes, as well.

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Inspired by the butterflies in my own garden are these graceful butterfly pearl wedding jewelry sets for brides.

Swarovski Pearl Crystal Butterfly Necklace (N026-GS)

In this handmade butterfly necklace, a single golden shadow Swarovski Crystal Butterfly drops gracefully from the center circle of this Y-style necklace of 14kt gold fill chain, accented with bridal white Swarovski Pearls. Length is 17-3/4" with the center drop length of 2".

Butterfly Pearl Mini Chandelier Crystal Earrings (E235)

These petite handcrafted beaded earrings feature golden shadow Swarovski Crystal Butterfly beads, a fluttering of bridal white Swarovski Pearls wire wrapped on mini gold plated open diamond chandelier earrings with 14kt gold fill leverback ear wires. Length is 1" from the bottom of the ear wire.

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Beautiful bridesmaid butterfly jewelry sets make for special and heartfelt bridesmaids gifts to the women you have asked to stand in your wedding party.

Swarovski Crystal Butterfly Necklace (N026)

Looking for a way to make your bridesmaids stand out? How about putting your maid of honor in a fuchsia butterfly necklace and your bridesmaids in light rose butterfly necklaces?! In this design, a single fuchsia Swarovski Crystal Butterfly bead drops beautifully from a center circle in this Y-style necklace of 14kt gold fill chain, accented with fuchsia Swarovski Crystals. Length is 18-1/2" with a center drop length of 2-1/4".

Crystal Butterfly Cascade Earrings (E102-FLR)

These crystal earrings are the perfect example for just how lovely handmade beaded butterflies jewelry can be! Perfect for the bridesmaids in your wedding and they can even wear these beauties after the wedding for a classic look with a touch of glam. There are three strands of 14kt gold fill chain with the butterfly drops measuring (largest to smallest): 1.75", 1.5" and 1.25". There are a total of two fuchsia Swarovski Crystal Butterfly beads and four (total) light rose Swarovski Crystal beads with 14kt gold fill lever back ear wires.

*There is only one piece each of the pictured jewelry above that are available and ready to ship. If you wish to purchase multiple pieces, please be aware the price may be higher due to the current cost of the metal you choose (either sterling silver or 14kt gold fill). But, there are also bridal discounts available for multiple piece orders. Please contact me to discuss your wedding details and how Crystal Allure Jewelry can best complement your special day.

If you are looking for a complementary butterfly bracelet, you might find Charlene's Custom Crystal Butterfly Charm Bracelet (B091-II) to your liking. I can either switch out the chain or create a brand new design -just for you!

Romantic Rose Swarovski Crystal Beaded Earrings

The premise would be, now that the holidays are over, it's time to focus and get back to business. Right?

Well, that was the game plan for yesterday (Sunday), until....the weather was slated to be in the upper 60s. For January, that's crazy!! But, sure enough, it hit 69 degrees! I almost felt like heading out and getting some flowers to plant!

Instead, I got some walking time in. As well as, play time with my daughter; who, in case I haven't mentioned, is just giddy in love with pink.

I do believe her philosophy is: I am Pink, therefore, I am. Pink, pink, pink...everything must be pink. While I prefer a more vibrant shade of pink, she does look adorable in any shade of the color. No matter the shade of pink, you cannot argue, it is a very feminine, girly color.

When talking about the hue of pink, there are three levels:

• Brighter pinks tend to be more youthful, fun, and exciting
• Vibrant pinks tend to be sensual and passionate
• Softer pinks tend to be associated with romance and the blush of a young woman's cheeks

Ironically, my mother, daughter and myself all celebrate our birthdays in February, which is also, the month of celebrating love and romance on Valentine's Day.

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it's no surprise to me that inquiries for Swarovski Crystal Heart Jewelry are already pouring in. I took some time to sit down in the studio and created this pair of lovely romantic cascading drop earrings (above). Although the handmade beaded earrings shown above are not hearts, the beautiful pink rose Swarovski Crystal teardrops make them the perfect accessory (or gift!) this Valentine's Day.

Pink Rose Triple Teardrop Crystal Beaded Earrings (EC154)

One of a kind

This stunning pair of handmade beaded earrings feature 26 points! of sparkling rose pink Swarovski Crystal teardrops daintily dripping from 14 karat gold fill chain and french hook ear wires. Length is 2-1/4" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Yvonne's Sacred Heart Wedding Jewelry

Yvonne had been searching a long time for the perfect ruby red Sacred Heart wedding jewelry set for her upcoming wedding. It was September 16th and her wedding was just 2 weeks away on September 30, 2011.

She contacted me because she fell in love with the Freshwater Pearl Red Crystal Heart Beaded Necklace Jewelry set (NES4) and was worried, if she purchased it, would it arrive in time for her nuptials.

My response? No problem! I immediately got this bridal jewelry set in the mail to her in time for her destination wedding.

Freshwater Pearl Red Crystal Heart Beaded Jewelry Set (NES4)

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This beautiful handcrafted beaded necklace and earrings jewelry set features a stunning combination of Freshwater Pearls and red Swarovski Austrian Crystals with Crystal Heart Pendant. The perfect set for the unique bride -a great gift for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day -or simply just because! Ear wires, beads and components are all sterling silver. Necklace measures 18"; earrings measure 1" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Congratulations Yvonne!

Window Heart Earrings Grounded in Tradition

Fourteen Days of Hearts and Love
Part 10 of 14

While preparing today's post, I had wondered what does the old wedding custom of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" really mean/represent? So I did some research. It turns out the old saying in full reads:

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

Each item represents a good-luck token, that if given to the bride and carried/worn on her wedding day, her marriage will be happy. "Something old" represents a bride's connection with her family and the past; "Something new" symbolizes optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead; "Something borrowed" is usually an item from a happily married family member or friend, whose good fortune in marriage is suppose to carry over to the bride's new marriage; and a sixpense in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security.

It is the "something blue" that carries a bit of history with it. The color blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. The brides of ancient Rome wore blue to symbolize love, modesty and fidelity. In the Christian faith, the Virgin Mary was dressed in blue, associating the color with purity. And although it would be hard to believe now, with all the choices a bride has for wedding gowns, before the late 19th century, blue was the most popular color for wedding gowns (hence, the proverb, "Marry in blue, lover be true").

When I saw these heart beads (below), three words came to mind: princess, castle, wedding. I pictured them designed with some soft blue Swarovski Crystals and immediately thought of a princess -we all want to be a princess on our wedding day (and everyday if the truth be told!); and the beautiful frosted window heart beads reminded me of regal castle style windows -you know the ones told in fairy tales...where only princesses' and queens live.

Crystal Blue Frosted Heart Beaded Earrings (E200)

Beautiful frosted window heart beads are accented by romantic light blue Swarovski Crystals and sterling silver in this pair of handmade beaded earrings. Finished with sterling silver french hook earwires. Length is 1-1/4" from the bottom of the earwire.

The finished design of the Crystal Blue Frosted Heart Beaded Earrings (E200) reminds me of a beautiful bride with a classic wedding style -fit for a princess!

These enchanting pair of earrings are perfect for the Bride-to-be, an anniversary gift or...just because.

Are you looking for a coordinating bracelet or necklace for a complete jewelry set? Simply contact me for availability and to discuss your request.

Pearl Heart Dangle Beaded Earrings

Fourteen Days of Hearts & Love
Part 8 of 14

Every year on Valentine's Day, February 14th, thousands of couples walk down the aisle to say, "I Do". Some couples plan their special wedding day a year in advance, others simply decide to get married just days before Valentine's Day. Whether you get married on the sweetest day of the year or not, the universal symbol of love is the heart and pearls have always been a timeless accessory for brides to wear. Pearls are smooth, lustrous, highly regarded for their beauty and are a symbol of femininity. What bride doesn't feel like royalty or a princess in pearls?

Marry together the symbol of love (the heart) with the symbol of feminine beauty (the pearl) and you have a look that is classic, timeless and will never go out of style. For example, have you ever seen wedding photos from the 80's? We all have. Those mile high poof-shoulder dresses, hair permed and/or teased to the sky with cans of hairspray holding it in place. At that time, that was the style of weddings, but to look at those pictures now, aside from a small chuckle or two, they are clearly outdated.

Pearl Heart Dangle Beaded Earrings (E202)

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I wore pearls for my wedding jewelry and looking back at my wedding pictures, now 8 years ago, I'm so happy I choose a timeless, classic accessory. I, personally, have always thought of pearls as wishes. Seems strange, I know. But when I designed the Pearl Heart Dangle Beaded Earrings (E202), I thought they'd make the perfect accessory to either a Bride, as a Valentine Gift or even as an Anniversary Gift.

I'm also no poet, but I did dabble a little when I was in high school. While pulling together this blog post, I also pulled together this wonderful little poem that seemed quite appropriate for these pearl earrings.

If pearls were wishes,
I'd wish for you,
a heart full of love,
with love times two!

Design details:
A luminous white Swarovski Crystal Pearl features a dainty sterling silver heart charm in these handmade beaded earrings. Sterling silver leverback earwires. Perfect for the romantic bride! Length is 1-1/4" from the bottom of the earwire.

Shimmering Frosted Drops Crystal Jewelry Set (N082)

Now available at Crystal Allure Jewelry Creations is a beautiful beaded necklace set that screams for the elegant Bride! I'm not necessarily big on directly labeling jewelry pieces as wedding jewelry because many of the pieces can also be worn everyday.

If you are a Bride looking at this jewelry set for your wedding, you are sure to sparkle and have all eyes on you! If you come across this crystal jewelry set and think you can't wear it unless you have a special event to go to -get that crazy thought out of your head! These pieces are so versatile that they pair perfectly with casual everyday outfits, as well as, being perfect for a girls night out on the town!

Shimmering Frosted Drops Crystal Beaded 3-pc Jewelry Set (N082)

The Shimmering Frosted Drops Crystal Beaded 3pc. Jewelry Set comes with a necklace, bracelet and earrings. The lovely choker-style necklace is perfect for the winter bride looking to set the scene for her romantic candlelit wedding. But don't limit your imagination to just your wedding. This necklace also adds just the right amount of chic shimmer to a simple pair of blue jeans (with maybe a sequined top!). Pair with the coordinating bracelet and earrings for a complete and finished look.

Affordable handmade beaded jewelry set includes necklace, bracelet and earrings. Design features aurora borealis Swarovski Austrian Crystals, frosted Czech glass teardrops, sterling silver beads, lobster clasps and hoop earwires.

Measurements: Choker Necklace 15-1/2" adjustable to 16-1/4"; Bracelet 7" (an extender is available if needed); Earrings 1-1/2" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Personally, I prefer sets as I can wear one piece or all (and when I do want to wear all coordinating pieces, I have them!). You will find most beaded jewelry pieces under our Crystal Ice Collection suitable for Brides or as casual everyday jewelry!

Check out the matching Black Frost Sterling Bali Beaded Watch (W012).

Royal Blue Sapphire Pearl Jewelry Set (NES2)

Personally, I love jewelry sets. Be it a necklace-earring, bracelet-earring combo or not, you just can't go wrong with jewelry sets. Wear one piece or all the pieces. Jewelry sets are so versatile!

Princess Diana Inspired
We all loved her and were mesmerized by her beauty. Frequently photographed in her favorite piece of jewelry -a pearl necklace -this handmade beaded necklace was inspired by the stunning and regal Princess Diana of Wales.

A glamorous strand of white Swarovski Pearls accented with royal blue sapphire Swarovski Crystals and .925 sterling silver spacer beads. Finished with a royal blue faceted glass teardrop pendant. Sterling silver used throughout design. Handmade beaded necklace adjusts 15" to 17" with a sterling silver extender chain accented with a drop crystal.

The elegant handmade beaded earrings feature royal blue faceted glass teardrops wire-wrapped with white Swarovski Pearl accents on sterling silver french earwires. Earrings measure 1/4" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Princess Diana Inspired

Royal Blue Sapphire Crystal Pearl Beaded Necklace Set (NES2)

{Be beautiful ~ Be glamorous ~ Be Regal} wearing this pearl jewelry set inspired by the beautiful Princess Diana of Wales.

This lovely jewelry set would be the perfect complement to an elegant bride at her royal wedding set in the winter months!

NEW! Crystal Ice Jewelry Collection by Crystal Allure

As part of the Crystal Allure Signature, I'm happy to announce the addition of the new Crystal Ice Jewelry Collection! These handmade crystal jewelry pieces are the perfect accessory for Brides, Red Carpet Appearances, Celebrity Jewelry, Holiday Parties and more. But, don't limit these beautiful pieces to just special occasions! Pair our Exclusive Crystal Ice Jewelry with jeans and a t-shirt for a casual elegance look.

Inspired by the beauty that only Swarovski Crystals can deliver, the first pieces in this collection are the Crystal Ice Bracelets and earrings.

Each piece in this jewelry collection has been meticulously designed with Swarovski Austrian Crystals, 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!

Everybody deserves a little sparkle in their lives!

Here are the very first pieces of Crystal Ice Jewelry that have been added to the collection.

Swarovski Crystal Ice Round Beaded Bracelet (B098)

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This stunning handmade beaded bracelet is 7-1/2" in length of sparkling aurora borealis (AB) Swarovski Crystals, sterling silver and unique sterling filigree pearl clasp.

Crystal Ice Round Drop Earrings (E152)

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The perfectly petite handmade beaded earrings are 1/2" in length. Designed with aurora borealis (AB) Swarovski Crystals in both the round and bicone shapes have been wire-wrapped to sterling silver french ear wires.

Coming soon: Crystal Ice necklaces and anklets, so stay tuned.