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 🙂

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 🙂

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!

I love trying new combinations of colorful glass jewels – especially those that aren’t “supposed to” go together. Says who?

You see what I mean? Aqua (almost turquoise) blue. Peridot green. And orange. I mean, orange! We don’t put these colors together in jewelry very often, do we.

And I really like them. And I’ve had a few other people say to me, hey, very cool. So: try new combos. That don’t go together. Just because.