Crystals are just fun! Whether I use these as the
primary bead in a design or just to accent others the color, sparkle
and light are very popular. Faceted glass beads are often
called crystal. To be labeled "Crystal" the glass they are must have no
less than 40% lead content. The Swarovski crystal
made in Austria is one of the most highly regarded in the world for
both quality and color. The majority of the crystal I use is Swarovski
and I'm occasionally able to find some vintage pieces to work
with. Bridal jewelry often requires color matching with fabrics. Due to
the wide variety of hues available crystal is great for this purpose.
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Violet Amethyst Topaz - Crystal Trio Earrrings This earring design was inspired by a special request for several pairs of earrings similar in style, in different colors and on the short side. This pair combines two purple tones, one bluish - one more red, with a golden topaz shade. Joining the trio of crystals with just a few links of Sterling chain gives a bit of delicate texture to this sweet little earring. Finished with a Sterling silver french hook earwire, they are just 1-3/8" long. ~$32.00 This earring would also coordinate with the Wildflower bracelet in the Handmade Glass section! |
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Paisley Green - Crystal Trio Earrrings I call these Paisley because I remember a fabric my mother made a dress from years ago, it had a sheen to it and a bit of a paprika red as well as the hues used here. The largest crystal in this trio is in one of my favorite shades, Palace Green Opal, accompanied with both cool, pale emerald green and deep, golden topaz for richness and depth. Total length top to bottom is 1-3/8". ~$32.00 |
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Ruby Red - Crystal Trio Earrrings Are you a fan of reds, or do you know someone who is? This monochromatic earring would pair nicely with velvet or perhaps a crisp white blouse, with just a bit of a ruffle! Lacy Sterling chain and a tiny Turkish silver bead make the crystals twinkle and shine. Dangling from a Sterling silver french hook earwire they are 1-3/8" long. ~$32.00 |
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Platinum Glimmer - Descending Drops Earrings Sweet, glittering and delicate, these Swarovski crystals are joined with Turkish silver rings with a twist detail. This is a very light weight design with lots of interest. Measuring 2" top to bottom with Sterling french hook earwires. ~ $32.00 These are a match for the Comet Tail - Necklace found in the Handmade Glass section. |
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Sapphire Blues - Cluster Cap Swarovski Earrings Encircling the top of a twinkling Swarovski crystal teardrop are four smaller crystals in blues and soft aqua. In cool and watery hues with a simple design, this earring will be one of your favorites. Swinging from a Sterling silver french hook the length is just over 1". ~$38.00 |
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Emerald Medley Earrings Lime, avocado and fern. I love, love, love green and find that this trio of hues are especially gorgeous and not anywhere near the cost of Emeralds! Accented with Czech Charlottes and Turkish silver, and Sterling silver french hooks these are just 1-1/2" long. ~ $36.00 |
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Cosmo Jet - Cluster Cap Earrings This dramatic earring has a most unusual feature, the largest crystal appears to have transparent windows. To create this effect, the bead was made with a crystal clear center encased in jet black crystal. The faceting process took away some of the outer black layer exposing the clear interior. I topped them with a frilly cap of tiny jet crystals, and one slightly larger crystal on the earwire. Measuring a petite 1-1/8" these are $46.00. |
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Tourmaline Trio - 3-Drop Ring Earrings Vintage rose, citron green and mint. This is the most popular combination of Austrian crystal colors I've ever come up with, it reminds me of a slice of rainbow Tourmaline. A petite earring packed with color and detail these are suitable for many occasions. With Sterling silver lever-back earwires they are just 1-1/8" long. ~ $38.00 |
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Elegant Octagon Earrings Made to pair with the Elegant Links Bracelet, this stunning faceted octagon is very sparkly. The details are kept simple to showcase the graceful shape and brilliance. Suspended from Sterling silver french hook earwires they are just 1-5/8" in length. ~ $42.00 |