JewelStruck Blog

Trends this fall still include dangly or largish earrings, but they are going slowly away from the chandelier style. Color-wise, purple and grey are very popular.

These Amethyst Kiss Earrings fit the bill for the season. They are feminine yet have an industrial feel. The mix of shiny, dark and textured silver adds interest, as do the dark and light amethysts.

When creating earring designs, artisans consider both colour and texture.  In the end, they need to be a good balance of both.

Shopping from artisans ensures that you get a one-of-a-kind design (usually with a story behind it) and quality. Those are things that the Big Box stores can’t provide.

Dawn

http://www.sunshineindustries.ca

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Gold and kynanite ring

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This ring is 9ct gold and a rather wonderful Kynatite stone, slightly more blue than iolite but still as gorgeous. You can check my website to buy it.

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