Custom Made Jewelry

I am about to ship another custom design I just finished.  I have been blessed to be able to work with some fabulous people who really know what they want in a piece of jewelry.  I love when someone contacts me and asks...can you make me a (enter type of jewelry) that is (enter color) with (enter bead types)? 


Custom made pearl and crystal bridal jewelry set

Sometimes they will describe it in words, other times they will send pictures of design elements they like.  Of course, it is up to me to interpret what they want into my own design (copying someone else's designs is a big no-no!).

Handmade Bridal Jewelry

For this set I made a few samples and sent pictures to the bride.  She picked the one she liked best.  Then I sent her a sample piece (about 3 inches of the bracelet so she could see if the colors worked with her dresses).  I am so glad I did that too because the purple crystals in the sample were not the right color.  I had added two additional crystals in other shades in the package that I sent to the bride and one of them worked perfectly.

Lately I have made several pieces worn by brides which makes it even more special.  It would be so great to be able meet each person and sit down for a cup of coffee and lots of beads in front of us to work on a design.  Somehow we seem to make it work through emails and Etsy convos though.

My Very First Wedding



Genuine Swarovski Pearls and Crystals handwoven necklace

This past Saturday a necklace I made was worn in a wedding.  This was such a special moment for me as a jewelry designer. 

Although I did not design this necklace I did make it, weaving each Swarovski crystal and pearl along with glass seed beads and string.


Swarovski Pearl and Crystal Bridal Necklace

I was so flattered that my husbands cousin trusted me enough to buy a piece of jewelry from me for her daughter to wear in her wedding.  I also made the earrings she wore.

This same necklace design will be worn by another bride in June but I made that one with white instead of cream pearls. 



Pearl necklace

Hopefully this is a glimpse of things to come.  I will be working on more of my own wedding designs and sharing them here soon. 

What is your favorite wedding jewelry?

Be My Valentine Bling...I Mean Ring, Giveaway

Be my Valentine Giveaway!!

I recently started making these incredibly SPARKLY rings with Swarovski crystals. I just love the AB2X crystals which have extra special flash added to them.   I chose this gorgeous pink ring for a Valentines Day giveaway!

Swarovski Crystal Pink Ring

Want to win this ring????

Just follow these instructions:

• For each action you complete, please put a comment onto this post.
• Each comment is one entry into this giveaway.
• Please make sure to include your email address in the comment, so I know how to contact you if you are the winner!

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Up to 5 entries available!
In one week, on Valentines Day...Wednesday February 14 at 8 a.m. (CST), I will draw a number using random.org. The winner will be contacted for mailing information.

Good luck!

Here are some of the other colors I have made so far

Swarovski Crystal Bicone rings multicolors

 (the last one, all the way in the back, is done with 6mm crystals, I was thinking of calling it Bada Bling Ring, lol)

A HUGE thank you to Kelly Dale from Off the Beaded Path for showing me how to make these!!

Artbeads Make it for Mom Giveaway

I love http://www.artbeads.com/, they have great deals, quality products and the fastest shipping ever!  I have entered this Family Bracelet I designed in their Make it for Mom Giveaway.  Made from sterling silver and your choice of birthstone colored 6mm Swarovski crystal cubes this bracelet will be a huge hit with anyone who loves their family.

The BEST part... I can win a $250 gift certificate to Artbeads...OMG!!!  That is wayyy too exciting.  See all the entries and vote for me here:  http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/112034/voteable_entries/20486855?order=recency&view_entries=1. 

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