Summer is Here!

This year is flying by! I can't believe it is Summer already! I have been working on some summery jewelry that make a great statement of fun! I love using a mix of lighter colors with a pop of a darker color for contrast. This year seems to be the year of dangling beads for me. Every time I start thinking of a necklace, that is the style that seems to pop into my head! I have done this style in a variety of summery colors, so there is something for everyone! I hate it when I fall in love with the style of a piece and I don't really like the color. I did not want this to happen, so I have a variety of colors to choose from.

Of course, I did make other pieces too. Not everyone likes the same style and I had other visions dancing through my head. Summer should be fun and have lots of variety. Of course when we think of summer, we think of the beach. I had some pretty shell pieces that I had been saving to make something summery and beachy. The first necklace was a coral color, it has a large focal point of a rounded triangle shell with a flower etched on it. I dangled little round coral shell pieces up each side of the necklace for piece that has movement. 

I also wanted to use some pretty purple shell pieces, but I didn't really have a focal piece for the necklace. I decided to do a simple eternity necklace with the shell pieces broken up by aqua and purple glass beads for a little variety. I really like it, and think those colors really work well together.

Summer always seems to call out for vibrant shades and jewelry that really makes an impact. We wear less clothing, so this is the time of year to really show off that tan. What draws the eye better than a one of a kind piece of jewelry that will make your friends jealous. Go out and enjoy the summer sun! Be careful though and wear sunscreen! ☺

Nice Day for a White Wedding

It's June and that means wedding season is upon us! For many women this is the most important day of their lives and they want everything to be perfect. From the dress to the flowers to the perfect hairstyle, many brides spend a lot of time choosing just the right ones to make their wedding something they will never forget. What about the jewelry? You could go for the traditional pearl necklace which symbolized purity and innocence, but that may be too old fashioned for some brides. The modern bride may be looking for something a little more edgy.
I decided to create some wedding necklaces for the many different kinds of brides. My first necklace is a little more traditional. It is a cream faux pearl necklace with graduated pearl sizes with the largest center pearl being 12mm and gradually decreasing in size to 5mm. The pearls are separated by a 4mm golden amber crystal to give the necklace a little pop of color.

The second design is a little more modern. I took 5mm and 7mm pearls and cascaded then down one side of a silver plated chain. The design catches the eye and is suited to a woman that likes to take chances and be adventurous.

The next two designs are more romantic. They are reminiscent of a Gothic or Victorian era necklace. If you choose to wear one of these designs, you really want to stand out and grab people's attention.

There is another necklace that is similar, but it also has a pop of color. This necklace could be your "something blue" that you would wear traditionally. The necklace is also in the Gothic/Victorian style an created with white faux pearls and blue crystals.

My next design is a little different. It is made of white lace in a butterfly pattern. I thought it needed a little pop of color so I added a pink crystal and a light pink glass bead. It is meant to be worn as a choker, so I used ribbon clamps to attach a small clasp and adjustable chain. Of course the pink can be switched out to match the color that the bride chooses for her wedding party too.

My last design is a combination of romantic and modern. I used white faux pearls to create a choker piece with an interesting design. To give it a little modern edge, long graduated dangling pearl chains are attached to the collar.

There are as many designs of wedding neckwear as there are brides. Each bride should look and feel beautiful on her special day.