Lauren's Custom Bridesmaids Jewelry Sets in Burgundy Crystal Bronze Pearl

It has officially began to snow here in Upstate New York. But, that isn't going to stop me from sharing these beautiful custom bridesmaids jewelry sets created for Lauren for her summer wedding.

Lauren's Custom Crystal Pearl Bridesmaids Jewelry Gift Sets

After a few design reworks the sets turned out perfectly. Initially Lauren's jewelry design idea incorporated five crystal drops along the necklace and she was thinking of having this beaded necklace design for all the girls. But, after sending her some pictures she had second thoughts about this style and felt it might be too much for what she envisioned.

So I suggested maybe just putting the two Maids of Honor in the drop style and the simple strand for the rest of the girls. She loved the idea!

Lauren's Custom Crystal Pearl Bridesmaids Jewelry Necklaces

Shown above are the five bridesmaids jewelry sets that include for 2-Maids of Honor and 3-Bridesmaids. These custom wedding jewelry necklaces were created with burgundy Swarovski Crystals, bronze Swarovski Pearls and on two designs a single Swarovski golden crystal shadow drop.

Lauren's Custom Crystal Pearl Maid of Honor Necklaces (NC138)

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The Maids of Honor necklaces were designed in 14 karat gold fill chain and wire, burgundy and crystal golden shadow Swarovski Crystals and finished with our gold signature jewelry tag. Necklace length is 17".

Lauren's Custom Crystal Pearl Bridesmaids Necklaces (NC139)

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The three Bridesmaids Jewelry necklaces were designed in the same materials as the Maids of Honor except the crystal golden shadow Swarovski Crystal drop in the center was eliminated. This allowed for a classic, elegant simple beaded necklace strand. Necklace length is 17-1/4".

Lauren's Custom Crystal Pearl Dangle Bridesmaids Earrings (ECP312, ECP313)

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With the Bridal Party Earrings, Lauren decided to have all five girls with the same design. The only difference was the Maids of Honor would have a larger crystal drop. Pictured above are the Maids of Honor Earrings in the same burgundy and beige crystal pearl materials as the necklaces. The Maids of Honor earrings were 1-1/2" in length and the Bridesmaids Earrings were 1-1/4" in length from the bottom of the ear wire.

Each girl in the Bridal Party received a necklace and pair of earrings, elegantly presented in a signature complementary gift box and satin ribbon.

Lauren's Custom Bridal Crystal Allure Starburst Hair Comb

The creation of Lauren's Bridesmaids Jewelry was already in full swing and the designs were on track for completion. With just three weeks until the wedding, Lauren contacted me to ask if there would be time to design a custom bridal hair comb.

We discussed the specifics about what style she was looking for and how she planned to have her hair styled for the wedding. She really wanted to incorporate the bridesmaids jewelry into her hair piece somehow. There was no time to waste and so I got to work on making sure Lauren had the most beautiful bridal hair comb to wear on her wedding day!

I happened to come across this unfinished starburst hair comb (shown above) that was pretty similar to the style Lauren wanted. As I always do, I had a plan! I sent Lauren a picture of the comb I found and explained the idea I had. Her reply was,

Looks good to me! Work your magic!!

In the interest of time, it was also the perfect solution.

Lauren's Custom Bridal Crystal Allure Starburst Hair Comb (HC1500)

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What emerged from my idea was a sparkling rhinestone starburst hair comb transformed into a handmade crystal and pearl bridal hair piece! A scattering of the bridal party's burgundy Swarovski Crystals and champagne bronze Swarovski Pearls, along with a few bridal white Swarovski Pearls were each wire wrapped to a silver hair comb. The comb measured 3-1/4" x 2-1/4".

Lauren wearing her Custom Bridal Crystal Allure Starburst Hair Comb

Isn't it just beautiful!

On Lauren's wedding day, both her and Mary Kay were so kind to think of sending me pictures. It's such a busy and important time for both mother and daughter -and for them to think of sending me pictures just fills my heart. I am so appreciative of their gesture!

These moments are what truly gives meaning to my jewelry designs and inspires me to create. So, although my customers thank me for designing beautiful jewelry for them -it is really I who should (and do!) thank them for choosing Crystal Allure to be part of their special moments with my custom jewelry designs.

More to come on Lauren's Wedding Day.....

Mary Kay's Custom Mother of the Bride Illusion Bracelet Hairpins and Bar Pin

Designing these wedding jewelry pieces was so much fun. I'm passionate about color and the pairing of burgundy and beige was an exciting combination. Mary Kay's dress was a champagne color and since the wedding party color was burgundy, it was, well...meant to be!

In thinking about this design, I wanted to deviate a little from a full strand beaded bracelet style. Mainly because Mary Kay's dress was a sleeveless design, I just felt a bracelet with more 'umph' to it would look much better. The first go at this illusion style did not work out. But, I was not defeated. I tried a different diameter stringing wire and it worked perfectly.

As well, I wanted this design to be a mix of both gold and silver metals because Mary Kay planned on wearing her mothers fine diamond ring and earrings. This clasp matched perfectly with the Halo style diamond ring.

Mary Kay's Custom Mother of the Bride Crystal Pearl Illusion Bracelet (BCP219)

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This handmade bead bracelet features an elegant sterling silver circle clasp with sparkling cubic zirconia (CZ), burgundy Swarovski Crystals, bronze Swarovski Pearls and a scattering of aurora borealis (AB) Swarovski Crystal accents delicately woven on a gold stringing wire for a sophisticated illusion style bracelet. Measures 7-1/4".

Mary Kay was going to have a half up-half down hairstyle and had also requested 3-4 hairpins to match. This was the first time I've ever created these -and I loved it!

Mary Kay's Custom Mother of the Bride Crystal Pearl Hairpins (HP1500)

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These lovely crystal and pearl wedding hairpins were created using the same components as the Mother of the Bride Bracelet. Hand wired together were burgundy crystals, champagne pearls and a touch of sparkling AB crystals. Total length is 2".

If you remember, when I introduced Mary Kay's custom wedding accessories request, I had asked her for a little of the fabric from her dress because I had something in mind....

Mary Kay's Custom Mother of the Bride Beaded Bar Pin Brooch (LP1500)

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This handmade bar pin brooch incorporated the wedding colors hand wired onto a 1-1/2" bar pin. Mary Kay planned on pinning this crystal and pearl bar pin on the strap side of her dress (where it was just the chiffon overlay). My little secret idea was to take a clipping of the abstract flower from her extra dress material and use fabric stiffener on it to create another pin option.

Mary Kay had the option to wear just the bar pin or to use the abstract flower as a backdrop to the bar pin. She ended up using the flower backdrop with her pin and loved it!!

Mary Kay happened to be out of town when Lauren picked up all the wedding jewelry. But, when Mary Kay returned she had to say about her custom pieces:

I am so sorry it has taken me this long to tell you how exquisite I find the jewelry you designed for Lauren's wedding! My bracelet is just the right balance of classic and modern, the brooch looks great on the strap of my gown with the flower pinned behind it (great idea!), and the hairpins are beautiful tool. Thanks again!!

Mary Kay was even so kind as to think of sending me pictures via text, on the actual day of Lauren's wedding. I was so grateful to have been a part of Lauren's special day and I absolutely love working with Mary Kay!

Mary Kay's Handmade Mother of the Bride Jewelry Inspiration

In the previous post on Lauren's Handmade Wedding Jewelry Details, I shared the details and inspiration for the Bridesmaids Jewelry and Maids of Honor Jewelry. This particular custom wedding jewelry group was large enough that it needed to be broken down into various posts. But, that works perfectly because then I get to individually highlight the jewelry and design details of both the Bridesmaids, as well as, the Mother of the Bride.

When Mary Kay and I first communicated, she provided me some details on her dress and also said she would be wearing her mothers' diamond ring and earrings (which were in white gold). She wasn't sure if she should have silver or gold custom jewelry created to coordinate with the white gold heirloom jewelry.

This was going to be the first time I've created handmade beaded jewelry to coordinate with existing fine jewelry pieces. To be sure I created pieces that would be perfectly paired, I asked for pictures, of both the dress and the heirloom jewelry -and it's a good thing I did.

It just so happened the diamond ring design was in the currently popular Halo style. While searching for those just right components I love to add to my jewelry designs, I happened across a clasp that I felt would be a perfect pairing to the ring.

Mary Kay's Mother of the Bride Jewelry would be designed around two elements: her dress and her mother's diamond ring and earrings. The dress was a combination of both soft chiffon and rich lace in a champagne color. I suggested Mary Kay go with the same pearl color that the wedding party jewelry was being designed with because: (1) it would complement the fact that she, as the Mother of the Bride, was connected to the bridal party, (2) because it appeared her dress was in the same color family and (3) the chiffon top of her dress was a direct complement to the chiffon bridal party dress.

Although I had seen a picture of her dress, I asked for a sample of the fabric just to be sure we'd chosen the right Swarovski Pearl color (plus I had a secret design idea brewing in my head....). The custom pieces Mary Kay requested were a crystal and pearl bracelet, hair pins and a brooch.

My goal with the beaded bracelet was to create a design that she could easily wear after the wedding, whether with casual or formal wear. It was also in my plan to incorporate both gold and silver into the bracelet design. This custom jewelry order will also be the first where I've been asked for hair pins (bobby pins) and a brooch!

Stay tuned to see how the jewelry turned out......

Lauren's Handmade Wedding Jewelry Details

In the Spring of this year, one of my favorite customers contacted me and I was so thrilled to hear from her and to hear the good news. Mary Kay's daughter, Lauren, was getting married! Both her and her daughter wanted to explore handmade wedding jewelry options for two Maids of Honor, three Bridesmaids and the Mother of the Bride.

I've worked with Mary Kay many times over the past eight years for gemstone jewelry, as well as, custom handmade jewelry. I was so excited to be able to work with her again and to be a part of Lauren's, wedding planning. Working with Brides is so much fun. I love hearing about all the wedding details!

bridesmaids gown source
artist's rendition hand sketched necklace

Bridal Party Wedding details:

• 2 Maids of Honor
• 3 Bridesmaids
• Jewelry sets with necklaces and earrings
• Maids of Honor jewelry sets would be slightly different than Bridesmaids
• Allure Bridals chiffon dress #1369 in burgundy (shown above in champagne)
• Bridal party would be wearing nude shoes
• White Calla Lilly flowers
• Groomsmen will be in slate blue

While out shopping together, Lauren had found a necklace style that she really loved and wanted to use as inspiration for her custom bridesmaids jewelry. I had my close and dear friend, Barb Deuel of Bronson Hill Art and Photography create an inspiration sketch of that very necklace (shown above). Thank you Barb!!

When the three of us met, I presented Lauren with a narrowed down selection of Swarovski Crystals and Pearls that I felt best fit her wedding vision. We discussed various design elements and bead setups that would most closely resemble the inspiration necklace that Lauren had seen. The final detail was for Lauren to decide if she wanted gold or silver metal. With her wedding colors of champagne and burgundy, she decided on gold metal.

My only disappointment with the creation of these custom wedding jewelry pieces was that Swarovski did not have a larger selection of burgundy crystals. But, that didn't stop this creative mind!

There were so many beautiful details put into the design of Lauren's Wedding Jewelry that I am going to be breaking them up into separate posts.

Custom Purple Crystal Bridesmaid Jewelry Set

It does not matter whether a custom jewelry request is for a unique beaded jewelry design or a feminine and chic contemporary jewelry design, I always enjoy custom jewelry projects.

Custom Purple Crystal Bridesmaid Jewelry Gift Sets

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Even more enjoyable is when they are for someone's special day. In this case, the beautiful bride, Amanda, was referred to Crystal Allure Jewelry for her bridesmaids jewelry gift sets.

Amanda was having a late summer wedding and her color was purple (my personal fav!!). She had chosen a lovely lavender bridesmaid dress, from the Forever Yours Collection, for her six bridesmaids. With a swatch in hand, I went to work.

Swarovski offers a variety of purple colored crystals and to keep the shades from clashing, I went with a deep purple velvet crystal. The finished bridesmaids jewelry gift sets were a three-bead Swarovski Crystal pendant on an elegant sterling silver chain with coordinating crystal drop earrings.

Congratulations to both Amanda and Michael on their August 20, 2011 wedding! And thank you Amanda for choosing Crystal Allure Jewelry for your Custom Crystal Bridesmaids Jewelry Sets.

Enjoy some more lovely photos of this beautiful set:

Amanda's Custom Purple Crystal Bridesmaid Jewelry Gift Sets: All 6 Sets

Amanda's Custom Purple Crystal Bridesmaid Jewelry Set

Getting married or have a friend getting married? Let Crystal Allure Jewelry design your custom bridal jewelry or bridesmaid jewelry. Contact us for more details.

Custom Mother of Groom Blue Pearl Wedding Jewelry Set

Earlier this year I was contacted by one of my best customers, Mary Kay, requesting a beaded wedding jewelry set for her upcoming son's wedding. I was honored to have been chosen to design this special wedding set for the Mother of the Groom.

Custom Mother of Groom Blue Pearl Wedding Jewelry Set

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The true feature of this beautiful set is the gorgeous filigree clasp that complements her shoes and handbag accessories perfectly, with that just right classic elegance.

Patra Designer Dress (RN #65518) in Navy Blue

While on a trip, Mary Kay had already found her perfect dress, a rich navy colored Patra designer dress (RN #65518). This dress is truly beautiful because of the beaded illusion mesh inset at the neck with a softly draped neckline.

Mary Kay had sent some photos of the dress but the color was not showing true, so she decided to come by the studio with her dress and accessories. Based on the color she said it was, I placed out a palette of Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski Pearls that were options to coordinate with her dress. Mary Kay brought her husband and between the three of us, we chose a light grey and night blue Swarovski Pearl with a montana blue Swarovski Crystal.

Mother of Groom Gown Shoes

We discussed further the details of her look for the wedding day and with some notes jotted down, the ideas began to flow. I had a lot of time ahead of me, which was perfect, since the wedding was not until August.

Mary Kay's Custom Crystal Pearl Mother of the Groom Wedding Jewelry Set includes a beaded 2-strand choker, bracelet, earrings and wire-wrapped ring. The choker style necklace is a great complement to a portrait/off the shoulder style dress. And Mary Kay will be in full fashion at this late summer wedding with her selected picks of elegant embellishments and an illusion neckline.

It was my pleasure to have designed this very special wedding jewelry set for Mary Kay! And a special thank you Mary Kay for selecting Crystal Allure for her custom beaded jewelry and for the bridal referral. I cannot wait to receive pictures of this beautiful wedding.

Prior to Mary Kay contacting me, she had referred her future daughter-in-law to Crystal Allure for her bridesmaids jewelry sets. These custom handcrafted designs will be featured soon -stay tuned.

Custom Autumn Gemstone Bridesmaid Jewelry Set

Back in September a bride-to-be contacted me about our Red Aventurine Gemstone Freshwater Pearl Beaded Necklace (N040) to see if I had more than one in stock. She wanted to give them as gifts to her bridesmaids for her upcoming October wedding. Although I didn't have but one in stock because it was a one of a kind beaded necklace, I discussed creating a second similar necklace to give as gifts to the bridesmaids and to get the Red Aventurine Gemstone Freshwater Pearl Beaded Necklace for her maid of honor. That way, the maid of honor will stand out from the rest of the bridal party!

I sent off small samples of the beads that would be used, since she really wanted her wedding jewelry to match with her fall themed wedding. The bridal party dresses where strapless with a sweetheart neckline in a rich chocolate brown color. Her wedding colors were to be brown and orange so these gemstones and style necklace were perfect for her wedding!

Beautiful Autumn Bridesmaids Jewelry Gift Packaging

In the days after speaking with her I got set off on finding just the right pendant and gemstone to coordinate with the existing necklace she planned on purchasing.

What I found was a beautiful teardrop red aventurine pendant with a cut out in the middle. Instantly I pictured a single chocolate freshwater pearl dangling like a leaf in the middle. It was perfect!

I was able to secure the same pearls and gemstones for the bridesmaids dresses and with some beautiful gift packaging, Sarah's Custom Bridesmaid Autumn Necklace Sets (N087) was sure to be a showstopper!

The picture above is not of her wedding but it is a representation of how beautiful a fall wedding can be especially with a chocolate and orange color combination. The custom bridesmaid jewelry sets from Crystal Allure is pictured in the middle with my specialty packaging just for her wedding in the lower left corner (and enlarged above).

Custom Bridesmaids Autumn Necklace Set (N087)

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The bridesmaids jewelry sets feature a red aventurine teardrop pendant and throughout the beaded necklace with chocolate freshwater pearls. A single delicate brown freshwater pearl dangles in both the middle of the pendant and on the back necklace extender, for an exquisite finishing touch! These beads are paired with sterling silver Bali, beads, lobster clasp & extender chain making the necklaces adjustable 16-1/4" to 18".

The warm brown and vibrant reddish-orange colors, reminds you of the changing leaves and the design complements the design of the Maid of Honor necklace.

I'd love to design custom jewelry for your wedding, contact me for a free consultation.

Custom Bridal Memorial Bracelet

It seems almost impossible to combine the words, "bridal" with "memorial" -right? I would have thought the same thing but found recently that's not quite true. A very dear customer of mine approached me about designing a custom bracelet for a bride whose father had already passed away but asked her cousin (my customers' husband) to walk her down the isle. Here's the story of this beautiful bride gift from her mother in law..

Custom Pearl Bali Bridal Memorial Bracelet (B168)

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Mary Kay's husband was asked by his cousin to walk her down the isle on her special day (her father had passed before her wedding day). She came to me to design a unique and special bracelet that he could present to her in honor of being asked to walk her down the isle.

At first, it was difficult to come up with a design because I wanted to include both the honor of his being asked but also honor the memory of her father and still keep the design beautiful enough that she could wear it on her wedding day. It all came together when I found the sterling bali prayer box charm with the word "Dad" on the side. It was absolutely perfect!

The bali prayer box charm holds a single Swarovski crystal in the birthstone of her father and the initials each represent the first initial of the bride, her father and Mary Kay's husband (with the bride's initial in the middle). To make the bracelet even more meaningful, I included a little card that read:

Custom Bridal Memorial Bracelet with Prayer Box Charm

I am honored to have been chosen to walk such a special person down the isle on her wedding day. This bracelet symbolizes how I feel and although I am physically here for this honor, your father is here in memory. On this bracelet, handmade just for you, is a prayer box containing an emerald Swarovski Crystal in your fathers’ birthstone. It also has three initials to symbolize that although I will walk beside you, your father will also in heart and spirit. We will both be “walking” you down the isle on this very special day.

Both Mary Kay and her husband were absolutely thrilled with the design and special meanings behind the charm used and letter beads. And I am always thrilled and exceptionally happy to create a special jewelry piece that has meaning and will be cherished for a lifetime.

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