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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Plum Gold - Trapeze Chandelier Earrings Wow, with a rich mixture of color and ornate detail, these are vivacious earrings. They are detailed with spirals, sparkles and lots of tiny swinging drops. Made with Swarovski Austrian crystal in a distinctive combination of violet, plum and topaz, with a Turkish silver cap perched on the central drop. Sterling french hook earwires complete the design with an overall length of 2-3/8". ~ $52.00 |
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Teal Jet - Genie Bottle Earrings Cool and glittering crystal in transparent teal and deepest jet, this sweet little stacked design reminds me of a genie bottle. Accented with Czech Charlottes and a lacy Turkish silver cap, with Sterling french hook earwires, these are just 1-3/8" long. ~ $36.00 These will pair nicely with the Caribbean Midnight bracelet found in the Handmade Glass section. |
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Five Drop Tear Chandelier Earring The delicate scroll detail in the cast Turkish Silver lends elegance to the crisp contrast between jet black and crystal clear. With leverback earwires and an approx. overall length 2”, $48.00, 4 pair available. |
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Topaz Brandy - Flask Earrings Due to the special faceting, the twisted shape of the glowing topaz crystal at the bottom of this design has an distinctive brilliance. The deep melon shade in the smaller crystal blends beautifully. A star-shaped element, of Turkish silver, joins the Austrian crystal drop to a Sterling silver french hook. The length top to bottom is just 1-3/8". ~ $36.00 These will pair nicely with the Persian Melon bracelet found in the Handmade Glass section. |
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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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Topaz and Olive - 3-Drop Ring Earrings I've been making this design with a few variations for several years and it has proven to be popular among all ages and is especially well liked by women who like a shorter style. With three drop elements, each with Swarovski crystal of two sizes, it has lots of movement and color presence. Shown here in complementary shades of green and gold, this design can be made in hundreds of color combinations. Please ask if you'd like a custom pair. Finished with Sterling french hook earwires the overall length is just 1-1/8". ~ $28.00 |
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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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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. ~ $34.00 |
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Persian Melon - Hoop Frame Drop Earrings This design was inspired by the chandelier style of earring, which usually features a large metal filagree element. My hoop design is similar in volume but quite unique. With a monochromatic palette, the Swarovski crystal and Czech seed beads are a juicy shade like that of ripe melon. The bottom of the hoop is studded with tiny Balinese silver drops and Sterling silver french hook earwires are embellished with matching beads. Overall length is 2-1/8". ~ $42.00 |
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Elegant Links Bracelet With a sweet sparkle and shine this bracelet design was first made to adorn the wrist of a bride. The brilliant facets of the Swarovski crystal are linked with textured Turkish silver rings. The Sterling silver spring ring clasp can be joined in any of the links, with a maximum length of 7". ~ $50.00 This design also makes a wonderful keepsake or bridesmaids gift and can be color coordinated for any occasion. |
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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 |
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Swarovski Austrian Crystal Drop Earrings with Spiral Detail The round, iridescent Swarovski crystals at the ends of these earrings have an incredible number of small facets which makes them very sparkly. The sterling chain connects the larger round crystal to the earwire and is embellished with several smaller crystals. Accented with Czech Charlottes, Turkish silver and sterling lever-back earwires. Length 1-3/4“. $54.00, 2 pair available. |
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Swarovski Austrian Crystal Three Drop Earrings These earrings with multiple dangles of Austrian crystal and glass pearls are small, detailed and delicate. This design has been popular for a broad range of ages, short enough for those who like a dangle but not too much length, but with enough movement and color presence to please everyone. Accented with Czech Charlottes, Turkish silver and sterling earwires. Length 1“. $32.00, always available. E-mail if you'd like another color option. |