She unravels the ribbon, opens the box, and beams with delight. She immediately puts it on and says “I love it, I love it, I love it” over and over. You’ve just given her the perfect necklace. You’ve just given her the utmost absolute perfect gift.

…If only every reaction were like this.

Shopping for jewelry can be hard, especially when there are so many different stores, styles, and brands to choose from. With such a wide selection of jewelry out there, picking out that perfect gift can seem a little overwhelming and timely.

Message Bands

When picking out jewelry for a friend, family member or loved one…most of the time, we all want it to be just right. We want it to be special, significant and unique to both their style and personality. But because there are so many styles – rings, necklaces, bracelets and more – it’s easy to loose that special personal connection. Did I mention picking out that perfect gift can seem a little overwhelming?

Have no fear, because after some careful consideration and shopping-spree-frenzies we have the perfect solution for that perfect gift…Personalized Jewelry!

Birthstone Bracelet

Actually personalizing a gift for the one you love is not only considerably unique and special, it’s surprisingly easy. As jewelry lovers and designers, we all know that when it comes to giving a gift, unique jewelry means the most. So whether it’s a graduation, anniversary, birthday, Christmas, or just-because occasion you can be rest assured that personalized jewelry is that perfect gift.

Personalized Rings

At Jewlr we specialize in intricate and beautiful personalized jewelry at unbeatable prices. From name jewelry to classic family or couples rings, Jewlr offers an array of styles, which can all be personalized with birthstones, engravings, type of metal, and more.

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As reported by WWD new designer duo in the jewelry world is none other than Brangelina. For prestigious jewelry company Asprey, they have designed a line of gold and silver jewelry – the Protector, inspired by snakes.

Image coutsey Asprey

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Anna Rybakov & Eve Cahill – two New York based designers founded this very charming jewelry line called Grau Wal. These handmade pieces are made using braided synthetic hair in varying colors and gold-plated brass.

I was awestruck by looking at the collection. Its definitely a must have, check out their website for more.

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• Brass and blue necklace
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Why do we create jewelry? And why do we wear it? Do we create something just because it’s pretty? Sometimes…

But the pieces that really hit home and have some drive to them are the ones that are created out of passion. Passion that embodies a necklace or a pair of earrings and let’s the wearer feel like she stands for something when she puts it on (or he, of course!)

The photo shown above is of my new Phillies bracelet that I made during Game 1 of the World Series 2009. I’ve worn it everyday since the start of the Series, it embodies my belief in my team. The Phils are down in the count but boy are they staying alive. I love and have a whole-hearted belief in my team and that is why I wear my bracelet.

What do you wear that strikes your passion? What have you created that has embodied passion for another? As jewelry creators, we have the power to influence our customers, our friends, our families…our jewelry WEARERS’ lives! Tons of people wear jewelry to feel a connection to something. What connection will you bring to the piece you make today?

Passion…Pass it On.

And Go Phils! You can do it boys!

–
Peace, Love n Beads.
Sarah James
http://www.jessejamesbeads.com

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I’m here not only to tell you a story about jewelry but how I was bedazzled by Swarovski.  I started designing jewelry about 5 yrs ago utilizing both glass beads and Czech beads but when I decided to upgrade my jewelry line to fit into the high end market, I switched to semi-precious stones and accented them with Swarovski Crystals.

Swarovski Crystals contains approximately 32% Lead and comes in many shapes and colors. I tend to design with the Bicone shape the most but utilize many colors. They can also come with an Aurora Borealis (AB) application that creates a rainbow effect.

Swarovski is considered to be the highest quality of machine cut and polished crystal. Daniel Swarovski invented a crystal cutting machine in 1892 that generated a precise uniform cut. Add in a 3D Optimized technology, and a special glass compound and you get a perfected crystal with a unique design and brilliance in color. A brilliance that will easily outshine a bead of lesser quality when compared side by side.

Bracelet made with Swarovski Crystals

Designers want to make sure you are purchasing genuine Swarovski crystals? Here are some tips that I’ve learned and want to share with you:

1. Swarovski Crystals are not strung on a string
2. Pay attention to the packaging. Most come in 10 gross or ½ gross. Packages are sealed with a silver hologram that says Crystallized.
3. Because each crystal is machine cut they will be exactly the same. The height, width and slope are consistent.
4. The precision cutting of Swarovski machinery allows each crystal facet junctures to all meet up at the same point which is very similar to diamond faceting.
5. AB finish Swarovski crystals will have no swirl marks and generally no scratches.
6. If you see bubbles, it’s an imitation.

If you would like to learn more about Swarovski Crystals go to http://www.swarovski.com and if you would like to see some of my designs with Swarovski Crystals you can go to http://www.ginaventurinidesigns.com

I appreciate your comments and hope to learn what you’ve been doing with Swarvoski crystals too.

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