Golden Rings Lilac Amethyst Gemstone Jewelry Set (N051, E169)

Photo credit: Crystal Allure Creations

In Upstate New York, this is the last weekend of the annual Rochester Lilac Festival.

This event is scheduled during May when the numerous flowering lilac bushes are typically (or hopefully!) in full bloom. It truly is a sight to see and smell!

With fragrant blooms and a variety of colors from pink to purple, these lovely lilacs are what inspired this lilac purple handmade jewelry set.

When I came across these gorgeous amethyst gemstone nuggets, I just couldn't put them down. They felt so good in my hands and I knew they would make a beautiful necklace with the unique gold clasp.

Wear lilacs all year long....
Just like the beauty of springtime lilacs in May, amethyst gemstones are soothing to the eye and have long been admired for their rich, beautiful purple color. Amethysts are elegant, graceful and when paired with gold are truly a sight to behold.

Golden Rings Amethyst Gemstone Jewelry Set (N051 and E169)

This handmade necklace is designed with purple lilac amethyst gemstone nuggets and each one has been wire wrapped to a 14kt gold fill ring. The unique feature of this gemstone necklace is the open-weave gold vermeil box clasp that can be worn in the front for a clever and stylish alternative to the traditional clasp behind the neck. Either way you wear it, it is your style, your way. Necklace is a Princess length of 18".

The handmade gemstone earrings feature a pair of rich purple lilac amethyst gemstone nuggets, 14kt gold fill ring circles, beads and gold fill french hook earwires. The length is 1" from the bottom of the earwire.

If you wish to purchase these items separately, please feel free to contact me for pricing and checkout options.

August Birthstone: Mother Nature's Peridot

The Peridot, Augusts' Birthstone, forms deep inside the Earth and is brought to the surface by volcanoes, in Hawaii. It is believed to symbolize the tears of Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes.

Peridot, when set in gold metal (the metal of the Sun), is said to bring the wearer power, influence and a wonderful year. This gemstone is also said to protect the wearer against nightmares. But, what I found most interesting about the Peridot gemstone is that it is believed to heal the lungs. It was thought, if the gem was crushed into a fine powder and administered to a person suffering from asthma, it would cure them of their ailment.

It just so happens that May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

August Birthstone Earrings
Golden Peridot Crystal Cluster Earrings (E149)

The Peridot Birthstone was once only mined at night because the soft, lime green color glowed under a starlit sky, like a lantern. For that reason, it has been dubbed the title of "The Evening Emerald". When set in sterling silver or platinum jewelry this luminous green color birthstone gem, from Mother Nature, truly shines.

August Birthstone Earrings
Peridot Starlight Crystal Drop Earrings (EBC107)

The gorgeous green peridot gem makes the perfect 16th Anniversary gift because it is associated with love, loyalty, commitment and harmony. Sparkling Peridot gemstones have been worn for centuries and adorned in handmade jewelry necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Here, at Crystal Allure, Peridot birthstone beaded jewelry can be customized with natural Peridot gemstones or the more budget friendly alternative, Swarovski Crystals (my personal favorite!).

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Gold Filled Peridot Crystal Birthstone Earrings (E149)
If you are concerned about wearing earrings that are too heavy, these little beauties are the perfect solution! These petite handmade beaded earrings are super light-weight and perfect for everyday wear. A cluster of five shimmering peridot Swarovski Crystals have been individually wire wrapped, accented with 14kt gold fill beads and hang from a single wire wrapped green peridot crystal. Earrings are finished with 14kt gold fill french hook ear wires and measure 3/4" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Sterling Silver August Birthstone Crystal Earrings (EBC107)
These sparkling handmade beaded earrings are designed with peridot Swarovski Crystals, peridot crystal accented sterling silver stardust Pave' style beads, sterling silver Bali, green glass teardrop beads and silver filigree bead caps on sterling silver hooks. The length is 1-1/4" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Rose Charm Bracelet (B002-D3)

May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

The color purple is nationally recognized as the awareness ribbon color for cystic fibrosis. The significance of the rose charm on this awareness bracelet design is that it represents "65 Roses", which is what children call cystic fibrosis.

And what better month to raise awareness than during May, when the local lilacs are just beginning to bloom in all their purple glory! This CF rose charm bracelet has been very popular and stock is quickly depleted, so you won't want to wait to grab up at least one of the handful currently in stock.

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Rose Charm Bracelet (B002-D3)

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This handmade beaded bracelet is a fresh take on my original design that raised awareness of cystic fibrosis. This newer design features purple Grade A fiber optic beads, white Swarovski Pearls (symbolizing Hope), sterling silver beads and .925 Bali beads. Finished with a sterling silver awareness ribbon charm, rose charm and signature jewelry tag. The bracelet measures 7-1/4".

If you are interested in a custom pair of matching beaded earrings, please feel free to contact me.

Courtney's Custom Pink Crystal Senior Ball Prom Jewelry

We are already into May and work has begun on Courtney's own Senior Ball custom prom jewelry in a lovely aqua blue. But, first before I want to share with you her final prom jewelry for his Senior Ball, from last year.

If you recall, Courtney was attending her boyfriends' Senior Ball and I detailed the design process that included a white dress with sequins and crystal prom jewelry in both aurora borealis and pink crystals.

Courtney's Custom Senior Ball Pink Crystal Jewelry Set (NC137, E299, HC110)

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This custom prom jewelry set turned out beautifully! Designed using aurora borealis (AB), pink and pink aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals individually wire-wrapped into a necklace with a delicate pink crystal drop pendant. Coordinating crystal drop earrings and matching crystal encrusted hair combs finish this sparkling jewelry set.

Necklace and Earrings by Crystal Allure

This next picture shows the beautiful crystal encrusted hair combs that I designed for her updo. It's the first time I've done hair combs and I think they turned out perfect.

Custom crystal encrusted hair combs

And the lovely couple...

Courtney with her boyfriend

In the design process blog post, I mentioned a slight unexpected twist to the day....

Yes -he proposed! A perfect Prom proposal.

The proposal Courtney received was actually a pre-engagement proposal. But, all the same, it was my first handmade jewelry prom proposal! What a happy moment for a memorable event in their young lives.

Courtney rockin' her pre-engagement diamond ring!

In this final picture, Courtney is rockin' her pre-engagement diamond ring. This proposal definitely made it a memorable day! I was honored to have been chosen to create this custom crystal jewelry for Courtney and to have been part of this special day with her.

Thank you Courtney for choosing Crystal Allure Jewelry for all your prom jewelry!

Stay tuned for Courtney's own custom Senior Ball prom jewelry in aqua blue and you'll also read about another intriguing twist to this years' event....