Pink and Black Crystal Lampwork Jewelry Set

It's April, Spring is here and I'm feeling Pink! The color pink is the epitome of femininity. It's what little girls are made of (along with sugar, spice and everything nice!).

It also pairs perfectly as a combination of pink and black. This jewelry set reminds me of the popular leopard print that some ladies like to wear -except this set would offer the wearer a more youthful vibe while still looking chic.

Crystal Allure Animal Print Lampwork Beaded Bracelet (B093)

If you love a pink and black color combination, you're going to love this unique handmade beaded bracelet! A fashionable artisan glass lampwork bead with a pink base and black patches is the focal of this lovely lampwork bracelet accented with black jet Swarovski Crystals, .925 Bali and sterling silver. Beaded bracelet is adjustable 7" to 8".

Crystal Pink Cow Lampwork Beaded Earrings (E139)

You might think there's no such thing as a pink cow, right? Well, there is if you are talking about this adorable pair of handmade beaded earrings! Design features a pair of artisan lampwork glass beads with a soft pink base and black patches. Paired with black jet Swarovski Crystals, .925 Bali, sterling silver beads and french hook ear wires. Length is 1-1/4" from the bottom of the ear wire.

When I think of cows, I think of the California Milk "Talking Cow" Commericals! lol!

Springtime Beaded Lanyards in Butterflies and Blooming Colors

These days it seems just about everyone has to carry either work keys, ID badges or access badges. For us ladies, digging through our purse is just not very efficient -right?! At some companies you have to wear a company ID badge all day -and let's face it, those "old school" collegiate cloth lanyards just aren't very sophisticated.

That's exactly what inspired my collection of handmade beaded lanyards! This collection offers a variety of spring, summer, fall and even holiday inspired ID lanyards featuring colorful Crystals by Swarovski. You will even find awareness badge lanyards!

The following crystal beaded lanyards offer a fresh springtime palette of blooming colors in pink, lavender, yellow, blue and peridot green. Always available is the option for custom beaded lanyards designed just for you!

White Pearl Cats Eye Pastel Crystal Butterfly Beaded Lanyard (L106)

Show your ID in style with this handmade beaded lanyard. Design features a beautiful array of pastel colors in grade A fiber optic cats eye: yellow, light purple, pink, light green, blue, rose; white pearl glass seed beads, sterling silver, light rose, violet, jonquil, peridot, and aquamarine butterfly Swarovski Crystals. Comes with a 24mm silver key ring, lanyard hook and finished with sterling silver signature jewelry tag. Length is 18" long, including key ring and badge hook.

Pink Luster Rose Cats Eye Crystal Beaded Lanyard (L103)

This beautifully strung pink beaded lanyard features rose pink grade A fiber optic cats eye beads, both pink and white pearl glass glass seed beads, sterling silver and clear Swarovski Crystals. Comes with a 24mm silver key ring, lanyard hook and finished with a sterling silver signature jewelry tag. Length is 16-1/2" long, including key ring and badge hook.

Felix the Cat Inspired Prevent Cruelty to Animals Awareness Keychain (K010)

April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Awareness Month and the color orange is nationally recognized as the awareness ribbon color for animal protection and feral cats.

For my regular readers, it comes as no surprise that I am an animal lover. Since childhood I've always had a pet, be it dog, cat, hamster, bird or fish. For me, life just doesn't seem complete without the comfort and love my pets give me. They love unconditionally and cannot speak for themselves and that's why, I believe, it is our duty to protect them.

When I had learned of a heartbreaking story about an orange cat named Felix who, sadly, was believed to have been abused, I wanted to do my part to raise awareness for animals. The good news for Felix was that through the care, compassion and love of the Cortland NY SPCA, Felix survived, is on the mend and has found a happy and safe fur-ever home.

But there are many other animals that still need our help.

Felix the Cat Prevent Cruelty to Animals Awareness Keychain (K010)

This handmade beaded keychain was designed to raise awareness of the prevention of cruelty to animals. There are only two (2) of this design available, making it a unique gift idea -grab one for yourself and one for a friend!

I'm happy to announce that 100% of the net proceeds of the sale of these two awareness keychains will be donated to the Cortland NY SPCA!

The key chain design features a lovely ceramic orange "Felix" cat bead accented with a black jet Swarovski Crystal, both sterling silver and 14kt gold-fill beads and a sterling silver paw print stamped heart charm (because pets leave paw prints on our heart!). Want to make this key chain a  purse charm? Request a FREE silver hook at checkout. Length: 4-1/2" (not including round keyring).

Use this bead keychain as either a key ring for your keys or as a purse charm. It's so versatile! Another great gift idea is the Prevent Animal Cruelty Orange Paw Crystal Beaded Anklet (A118) in Pantone's 2012 color of the year Tangerine Tango.

Have a Heart and Help Save a Pet!

Autism Awareness Ribbon Bracelet (BA033-AU)

April is National Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day.

You can learn more about Autism and help to raise awareness through a variety of ways. One sparkling way is with the Crystal Allure Autism Awareness Ribbon Bracelet (BA033-AU)! This design evolved from the popular Organ Transplant Awareness Ribbon Bracelet (B105) but it incorporates the nationally recognized Autism Awareness Ribbon colors of red, yellow, dark blue and light blue.

Crystal Allure Autism Awareness Ribbon Bracelet (BA033-AU)

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This handmade beaded awareness bracelet features red, yellow, dark blue and light blue Swarovski Crystals with white Swarovski Pearls accenting sterling silver awareness ribbons beads. Finished with a sterling silver Autism puzzle piece charm and signature jewelry tag. Measures 7-1/2".

April is like the other months of the year, in that it is, host to many other awareness causes. Throughout this month I will be highlighting those causes in awareness jewelry, along with, new Spring Beaded Jewelry!