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White jewels are classic for wedding jewelry, of course – and I recently paired these two different styles – and made this super combo 🙂  The opaque white teardrops are vintage glass cabochon jewels made in post-war Japan (talk about “something old” – very cool!) The crystal jewels are new, and the faceting’s clean and modern. Linked with silver jump rings, these would be fabulous for a bride. Modern, clean, and vintage too? This is a win 🙂 We can’t all wear rubies and sapphres. And – I will say it right here – this doesn’t bother me at all. I’m kinda over feeling the need for Expensive Gemstones. Yes they’re beautiful (when they’re quality). But mostly I love color – and I think a lot of women feel the same way. Glass jewels are beautiful, they’re affordable, and they don’t damage the planet. Not as much as mining gems, anyway. So – glass jewels? A win-win. Like these:  Used together as shown, wouldn’t those make a terrific pair of earrings? For about one squillionth the cost of “Fine gemstones”. I don’t need fine gemstones. I want good looking jewelry, that I can make (or you can make), that I can afford, that’s fun to wear. That’s a win 🙂 Sometimes you just want to wear a tiny earring – a little sparkle, a little color, but not dangling, not In Your Face – just pretty. Like these 🙂  And yes, I have more colors available in my Etsy shop. Or just ask, if there’s a color and shape you’re looking for – I might have it, or know where to find it. Really the point is, is that an earring doesn’t have to be massive to be fun. Sometimes little is just right 😉 I just wanted to show another quick example of how combining rhinestones and simple charms can make stunning earrings. You don’t have to fuss for a long time! Or spend a lot of money.  See? This is not a new idea or anything, it’s just a fun example of what you can do. A bit of color – a bit of silver or gold. Link these with simple jump rings, add an earwire, and you’ve got a lightweight, pretty dangly earring. This isn’t rocket science. It’s fun 🙂 Now these are fun! Pretty drops of golden glass in totally different shapes – combine them for a fab pair of earrings 🙂  Yes, topaz is sometimes considered a “Fall” color – I guess because it’s the November birthstone. But it’s wonderful for Spring. Sunshine, longer days, golden yellow – these are light-filled summertime images for me. Affordable pretty color – love it! This is a design I love – and my customers have been pretty happy with it too 🙂 These crystal (glass) octagons are pointed back cabochons, glass jewels that measure 14mm x 10mm (approx. 5/8″ x 3/8″). They’re well faceted, sparkly, and feminine.  And here’s the even-cooler part. Take this same basic design, and instead of adding silver(y) chain, attach a clasp.  And presto, you’ve got a gorgeous bracelet! Hint: try this. When you’re making the necklace, instead of adding the chain to the octagons with a jump ring – use spring rings instead. Made that way, you can attach the chain to the jump rings anytime you want to wear your necklace. Or you can leave the chain off, clasp the spring rings *to each other*, and wear your octagons as a bracelet! (I’ll do up a pic soon and add it here.) Double sparkly goodness for your prom, your Saturday night date… or your wedding. Win! I haven’t done an “Etsy Mini” in a while – that’s sort of a snapshot, of some of the items currently available in my Etsy jewelry supplies shop. Here, take a peek! That’s just a few of the 300 items I’ve got in my shop right now. And also – if there’s a glass jewel, maybe a color or shape you’re looking for and can’t find – just drop me a note. I might have some, or know where to find them. Have fun! As much as I love color, crystal jewels are always in style – and they always look good! Year round, day or night, a subtle small jewel or a bold chandelier or, well, you name it. Crystal is faceted glass and those facets reflect light, bringing sparkle and light to the person who’s wearing it.  Brides love them because they add a glow and touch of luxury to that very special day. Prom queens love them. I love them. You love them. Let’s get real – sparkle is fun. It looks good. And in honor of April’s birthstone, these “glass diamond” crystal jewels have an added bonus – buy three pairs of crystal (white, clear, “diamond”) glass jewels in my Etsy jewelry supplies shop – any size or style – and you get a free gift. All you have to do is mention this blog post. The offer’s good all month, till midnight April 30, 2016. Go for it 🙂 I was playing with glass gems again, trying unusual color combinations to see how they’d look together. Sometimes that doesn’t work, of course – but sometimes we learn stuff and find very cool combos. I think this are kinda cool together 🙂  I think those jewels, linked with small jumprings or hand wired, would make fabulous dangling earrings. Or use them for one end of a lariat necklace! Have fun with colors. Life is too short to always do the same old same old, yknow what I mean? These pretty oval jewels are crystal pointed back cabochon stones and they are probably the most popular oval jewel I’ve ever found. Such pretty gems! The size is perfect when you don’t want gaudy but you do want sparkly 🙂  They’re about 1/2″ long. Demure and girly. Also sparkling and sexy. Kind of the perfect stone. Think how pretty these would be for your wedding earrings, or a tiny lovely pendant on a delicate silver chain. And if you want something a bit more complex, but still not huge, and still sparkly?You can choose the two-jewel setting. Pair your crystal ovals with a tiny rhinestone (and you choose the color!) Wonderful for wedding jewels – and bridesmaids.  Or prom. Or Friday night. Or Sunday. 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