Does Your Easter Egg Sparkle?

Dear Friends and Readers,
I'm still here -really I am. Please don't write me off just yet. Life has been crazy busy (to put it nicely) and well, sometimes, life just throws ya a curve ball -or two, or three, or -well, you get the picture. As a result, I have not had much free time to dedicate to Crystal Allure. But, I have been working behind the scenes on a few things -quite a few custom orders too. So, do stay tuned (and let's hope I and life can finally get back on some kinda schedule).

On a non-business related adventure, recently, we took my neice to a local easter egg hunt. She was super excited and when we gave her a choice of baskets, she chose a lovely purple basket with two strands of beads surrounding it. So, I thought, 'yeah...she went for the sparkly basket' (my kinda girl). But, when I asked her why she chose that one, she said, ever so seriously, "Because it was the biggest". Ah, yes, that does make sense. LOL.

While there, we also decorated some eggs. TA-DA!!!

Now, I'm sure you could've figured out, without my labels, whose egg was who's. Notice hubby's (football), neice's (well, I dunno exactly what that is...but cute) and mine (sweet, girly, hearts, love and flowers). But, wait. It's missing something.

Indeed, my egg does not sparkle. Sparkle is my signature!! Yet, when an easter egg hunt is hosted by seniors and the library...not so much sparkle going on there. Oh well. What's a girl to do?! Although I went with the flow, I just might have to "doctor" it up a bit at home with some kinda sparkles.

At the end of the day, it was all good fun. But, as it would go we have a contest going on amongst us. So, I'll ask all of you -which egg do you like best?

Behcet's Cystic Fibrosis Transplant Awareness Bracelets (B184)

One design. Three beautiful causes. Read through to the bottom to learn why.

Just listed are three sparkling crystal awareness bracelets in support of organ transplant awareness, cystic fibrosis awareness and behcet's disease awareness.

Choose from emerald green (Organ Donation Transplantation), amethyst purple (Cystic Fibrosis) or light blue (Behcet's Disease).

Breathe Free Organ Transplant Awareness Bracelet (B184-TX)

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The first bracelet to be designed in this series was the organ Breathe Free Organ Transplant Awareness Bracelet (B184-TX). This handcrafted beaded bracelet was designed with green emerald Swarovski Crystals, white pearls and accented with sterling silver fancy Bali beads. Finished with a sterling silver butterfly charm, awareness ribbon charm and our signature jewelry tag. Measures 7-1/2".

Remember the butterfly is a symbol of lung transplant.

Breathe Free Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Bracelet (B184-CF)

Naturally, the second awareness bracelet to be designed was the Breathe Free Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Bracelet (B184-CF). Designed with a beautiful strand of sparkling purple amethyst Swarovski Crystals, pearls and that same sterling fancy Bali beads, finished with a sterling silver awareness ribbon charm and our signature jewelry tag. Measures 7-1/2".

Purple is the awareness support color for cystic fibrosis (CF), which is often referred to as 'sixty five roses' by young children.

The last design, Breathe Free Behcet's Disease Awareness Bracelet (B184-BD), features light blue Swarovski Crystals accented with white Swarovski Pearls, again those fancy silver Bali beads and finished with a sterling silver awareness ribbon charm and our signature jewelry tag.

A sterling silver paw charm was added to this bracelet because it is my understanding that those living with Behcet's, who have pets, are comforted by their pet on their bad days. If you wish for the paw charm to be removed from the bracelet, simply indicate so in the comment box at checkout. Measures 7-1/2".

Breathe Free Behcet's Disease Awareness Bracelet (B184-BD)

Light blue is the nationally recognized ribbon color for behcet's disease awareness and support.

You may recall Behcet's disease is an autoimmune disease that results from damage to blood vessels throughout the body, particularly veins. Most symptoms of the disease are caused by vasculitis (an inflammation of the blood vessels). Behcet's disease is not contagious; it is not spread from one person to another and it affects each person differently.

So why did I use that same fancy sterling silver Bali bead in each design? And why are they call "Breathe Free.."?

Well, with each of these diseases/illnesses the affected person is either fighting to breathe easy each day and/or battling pain, discomfort and sadness. It is my wish that each of these one of a kind bracelets will give HOPE to each of their wearers.

Hope that one day, they will, Breathe Free....pain free....and leading happy, healthy, carefree days!

View the Awareness Jewelry Collection

Wanda's Custom Crystal Auntie Bracelet (B182)

Cristy contacted me about designing a custom aunt bracelet for her to give as a gift to her sister, Wanda. She wanted to celebrate her sister for having such a big heart and for making a difference in the lives of both her niece and nephew.

Being an aunt myself, I felt a personal connection to this design. I know I am proud to be an aunt (and I'm a darn good one too, if I don't say so myself! *smiles*) and I wanted Wanda to feel the say way, every time she wore here handmade beaded bracelet. More importantly, this symbolic custom bracelet will be a keepsake Wanda could treasure for a lifetime.

Wanda's Custom Crystal Auntie Bracelet (B182)

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So, I decided to make an irresistibly, elegant and eye-catching crystal and pearl handmade beaded bracelet. Wanda's Custom Swarovski Crystal Auntie Bracelet (B182) features a full strand of sparkling Swarovski Crystals, Pearls, sterling silver beads, Bali with sterling silver letter beads that spelled out 'Auntie', centered in the design. I finished it off with our sterling silver signature jewelry tag.

Here's what the customer had to say about her beautiful bracelet:

Stephanie - It looks wonderful. I love the "Auntie" in the front. Thank you and thanks to all of the special aunts in the world!! -Cristy

You are very welcome Cristy! It was my pleasure to design this special bracelet for you.

NEW Beaded Jewelry Collection

Our very first personalized bracelet design was a birthstone bracelet, topaz for November, if I remember correctly. We then designed an elegant MOM beaded bracelet, of sterling and Bali, and a customer requested to have it customized. She wanted it to be an AUNT bracelet that she was giving as a gift. Since then, our personalized bracelets collection has grown.

Over the years, Crystal Allure has designed and personalized timeless keepsake bracelets that include, Sweet 16 bracelets, Auntie bracelets, Name bracelets, Mothers Bracelets and more. The possibilities are endless when it comes to personalizing crystal bracelets.

We love to design and offer these personalized bracelets because, well, they're handmade, unique, elegant, feminine and the perfect keepsake to celebrate mom, grandma, sisters, friends, aunts, even pet parents. These bracelets are designed by you, which makes them even more special!

So we've compiled them into our newest jewelry collection, Designed by You, timeless keepsake bracelets by Crystal Allure Jewelry.


In this collection, we offer a variety of designer beaded bracelets you can customize with crystal colors, the number of strands, any personalized names. We've added a few new categories and have begun restocking the bracelets offered under this collection. If you don't see what you are looking for, please feel free to contact me for a custom design.

In the coming days/weeks, we'll introduce each bracelet currently offered in this collection along with our recent sparkling custom, designed by you, designs.