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Celebrate the Holidays with Sparkle and Style!

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Opra shares her most favorite thisng 2013 list

It’s official…the anticipation of the upcoming Holiday Season has just hit me!

I’m not sure if it was because I recently read about Oprah Winfrey sharing her “Most Favorite Things!” 2013 list, or if it was making plans for Thanksgiving and a Friends-giving that has got me so excited, but I’ve just been inspired for this year’s festivities!

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There are so many wonderful traditions that we all do to create magical and memorable experiences for the holidays. The moments that bring me the most joy are decorating the house, cooking yummy meals and treats to share, creating fabulous sparkling gifts for friends and family (plus fun sparkles for myself!) and making special memories with the ones I love.

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I’m sure everyone enjoys all of these things and I know the most rewarding experiences are the times when you pour your heart into everything you do, whether it’s creating, cooking, beading, giving, or spending quality time with quality people.

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Susan Hanover Earrings

There were three items on Oprah Winfrey’s “Most Favorite Things” 2013 list that caught my eye, and I thought to my self, I like that but what if I could add my own little special touch to it? They would be perfect little handmade gifts, with an added sparkly bonus, plus I could make one for my self (just for good measure).

These “Candy Crush” earrings resemble the Swarovski 6100 Taerdrop Pendants that can be made into stunning earrings for a fraction of the price.

Swarovski 6100 Teardrop Pendant Earrings

Featuring Swarovski 6100 24mm or 34mm Teardrop Pendants created into earrings in Crystal Vitrail Light, Clear Crystal, Fire Opal, Ocean Blue, Terrenum, Crystal Bermuda Blue, Crystal Vitrail Medium and Crystal AB

Swarovski 6106 Pearshape Pendant Earrings

A similar design idea features the Swarovski style 4327 Pearshape Fancy Stones made into gorgeous earrings. You could also create a classic design using Swarovski 6106 Pearshape Pendants.

Opras Favorite Things 2013 Embellished Headbands

Another sparkling item that made Oprah Winfrey’s “Most Favorite Things” 2013 list were  these fun and glitzy headbands.

I love the idea, but they are a little pricey and you could make a few of your own custom headbands for as much as it would cost to buy just one of these. They make perfect little gifts or sparkling stocking stuffers too! Your design options are endless with Swarovski Beads, Pearls, Flatbacks, Sew-On-Stones or Buttons. Embellishing a one-of-a-kind accessory has never been easier or more fun! Here are lots of inspiring ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

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Oprah’s Favorite Things 2013 List Featuring Purse Mirrors

One more item making the list that piqued my interest were these delightful personalized purse mirrors. They are colorful, handy and stylish, but could stand to have a little more sparkle on them, don’t you agree? Thankfully that’s a simple fix! All you need are Swarovski Flatbacks and a little E6000 Glue…and vuala! You have created a stunning, personalized compact that is functional and most of all stunning!

Swarovski Crystal Gold Compacts or purse mirror

Add just a touch of sparkle…

Swarovski Crystal purse mirror Blue Flatbacks DIY

or go ahead and embellish the whole surface…either way you will have the prettiest of them all!

Swarovski Wild Heart Bead

I hope these sparkling ideas were a source of creative inspiration for you. Sparkles and Smiles!

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Celebrating Topaz as the Glowing Birthstone Color For November

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Topaz November Birthstone

Topaz is celebrated this month as the gorgeous birthstone color for November!

Topaz is traditionally distinguished by a rich and elegant gold tone. It’s mesmerizing amber hue seamlessly blends a burnt orange with a soft honey color together creating a stunning effect that looks as though it is glowing from within.

Swarovski Topaz Birthstone Bracelet Be Charmed Pave Beads

Featuring Swarovski BeCharmed Pave Beads in November’s Birthstone Color Topaz.  The various styles include 80101, 80201, 80301, 5928 and 5948.

Topaz is a luxurious color that is  an exceptionally popular tone throughout the year and especially ideal in the fall months where the natural beauty of leaves turning, pop with brilliant yellow, gold and red tones.

Swarovski 6090 Baroque Topaz AB Pendant

Featuring Swarovski Earrings using Style 6090 16mm Baroque Pendants in Topaz with a Glacier Blue Coating wrapped with gold-colored artistic wire.

(Contact us for the Glacier Blue Coating)

The Swarovski Topaz color can be accentuated with special coatings that either enliven or tone down the original Topaz color.  Topaz AB is the most popular coating , which compliments the color by infusing more yellow and gold tones, enhancing it with a special sparkle.

Swarovski 5328 Xilion Bicone Beads Topaz AB 2X

Swarovski 5328 Xilion Bicone Beads in Topaz AB 2X

If you crave even more sparkle, try the AB Fully Coated or AB 2X coating, which are the most brilliant shines available.

Swarovski Topaz Satin 5328 Xilion Bicone Necklace and Earrings

Featuring Swarovski 5328 Xilion Bicones in Topaz Satin Necklace and Earring Set.

This beautifully simple Bicone necklace and earring set is designed with the Topaz Satin Coating, which mutes the original color slightly accenting each bead with a light silvery finish for more of an antique look.

Swarovski Topaz Blend Beads

Swarovski Topaz Blend Beads have a unique quality where half of the bead is a topaz color and half is a clear crystal, resulting in a complex interplay of colors, shadows and a crystal effect. Topaz is naturally infused with hits of yellow, golds and brown towns that combines very well with  Crystal Copper, Crystal Chili Pepper, Crystal Golden Shadow, Light Colorado Topaz, Light Smoked Topaz and Smoked Topaz to name a few.

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Smile & Sparkle On!

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Swarovski Crystal Jewelry Design Inspirations!

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Swarovski Necklace Jewelry Design InspirationSwarovski Crystal Necklace Design Inspiration Featuring 5556 Galactic Beads in Crystal Golden Shadow and try alternating it with the 5523 Cosmic Style Bead for a similar look.

This gorgeous crystal necklace is a complex style yet simple to create. Incorporating unique and asymmetrical beads presents an eye-catching and dramatic look.  The soft and elegant coatings such as Crystal Golden Shadow and Crystal Silver Shade, creates a sophisticated look perfect for weddings and special occasions. Enhance the look with crystal Rhondelle spacer beads in either Gold or Silver plating for more of a high-end design.

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Crystal Necklace Design Inspiration Featuring a 5 stranded complex design using many different elements. Similar SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS include the following styles and colors; The 5040 Rondelle Beads  at the top are separated with a Crystal Bar Rondelles and the necklace incorporates Swarovski Gem-Tone Pearls such as Dark Lapis or Lapis. The large Emerald Cuts stones throughout are the 4627 Emerald Cut Fancy Stones in Crystal Golden Shadow set into settings that have holes along the sides for stringing through the stone (please contact us for setting details available in a variety Fancy Stone Styles).  The necklace also incorporates 6007 Small Briolette Pendants in Crystal Golden Shadow and Crystal Silver Shade. The two larger side beads are similar to the 5520 Graphic Beads.

Swarovski Crystal Aquamarine and Blue Ring

Swarovski Crystal Cluster Ring Design Inspiration Featuring Swarovski 2058 Xilion Flatbacks in Aquamarine,  Erinite, Crystal, Jet and Crystal Golden Shadow.

You can either glue the stones onto a precast ring using E6000 glue, or for a more durable long-lasting application use Ceralun by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Ceralun is a high-performance versatile epoxy-ceramic composite which has been specially developed for application of Swarovski crystal. Its adhesive properties allow for optimal application on metal, glass, nonstick surfaces, plastic, rubber, wood, cork and porcelain among other surfaces. Our customers have raved about the performance of this special epoxy and it is available in many colors.

Swarovski Heart Fancy Stone Erinite

Sparkles and Smiles!

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Ravishing Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Rondelles

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Swarovski Elements Crystal Rhinestone Rondelles

Ravishing Rondellels!

Featuring Swarovski 5040 8mm Light Rose AB Rondelles and 5820 6mm Silver Light Rose

Sparkling Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Rondelles are not only eye-catching and gorgeous, the option of a silver or gold-plated metal adds an extra special detail into your designs that is perfect for making a one-of-a-kind brilliant piece!

Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Rondelles

Featuring 5328-4mm Bicones in Olivine, Topaz, Fuchsia, Sapphire, Light Siam, Denim Blue, Amethyst, Blue Zircone, Olivine and Topaz AB intermixed with domed shape Rhinestone Rondelles in Silver Clear Crystal.

Enhance your jewelry with a touch of style and sophistication by including Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Rondelles. They are exceptional accents that compliment any design that are available in a wide range of colors and sizes. They can be used to differentiate various color combinations or highlight  a unique design feature.

Swarovski Crystal Bridal Jewelry Bicones and Rhinestone Rondelles

Swarovski Crystal Bridal Bracelet Featuring 5328-6mm Bicones in Clear Crystal, 5810-6mm White Pearls, Swarovski Rhinestone Rondelles in Silver Crystal and Crystal Pave Balls.

Wedding jewelry is the ideal setting to incorporate Swarovski Rhinestone Rondelle and Pave Filigree Ball accents. Their glamorous and elegant quality radiates an opulence that defines the bridal experience and accentuates the luxurious wedding attire.

Swarovski Pearl Burgandy and Rhinestone Rondelle Necklace

Featuring 5810-8mm and 6mm Swarovski Pearls in Burgundy accentuated with 5820-6mm Silver Crystal Rhinestone Rondelles

Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Rondelles look amazing next to Swarovski Pearls. This would be a beautiful mother of the bride or bridesmaids jewelry set.

Swarovski Crystal Tahtian Pearl and Rhinestone Rondelle Silver Crystal Necklace

Featuring 5810-8mm and 4mm Swarovski Tahitian Pearl Necklace enhanced with 5820-6mm Silver Crystal Rhinestone Rondelles

I love the simplicity of this Pearl and Crystal necklace. It has a classic and high-end feel to it, yet very versatile and could be worn for special occasions or with jeans and a tee-shirt to add a touch of refinement and sparkle.

Swarovski Crystal snowman earrings

Swarovski Snowman Earrings Featuring Swarovski 5601-4mm Jet Cube Bead, 3700-6mm Jet Marguerite Beads, 5000-6mm Crystal Bead, 5820-6mm Silver Light Siam Rhinestone Rondelle and a 5000-8mm Crystal Bead

Having fun and being creative is what beading is all about! You can create all kinds of whimsical holiday jewelry where colorful Rhinestone Rondelle accents are the perfect touch of sparkle as well as a meaningful purpose to your designs.

Swarovski Pumpkin Necklace Rondelle Bead

Swarovski Pumpkin Necklace Featuring 5040-18mm Crystal Copper and a 5328-4mm Xillion Bicone Bead in Emerald.

Swarovski Crystal Angel Earrings

Swarovski Crystal Angel Earrings Featuring 5820-4mm Gold Crystal, 5000-5mm Fuchsia AB Bead, 5754-6mm Light Rose Bead and a 5400-6mm Fuchsia Bead all strung on a 5840 Gold Crystal Headpin.

Swarovski 4809 Heart Fancy Stone

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Celebrating Sapphire as the Majestic Birthstone Color for September

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Swarovski Crystal 4320 Pearshape Fancy Stone EarringsSwarovski Crystal Style 4320 Pearshape Fancy Stones Featuring Sapphire

Sapphire is the imperial birthstone for the month of September!

The rich gem tone quality of the color Sapphire is a traditional medium blue tone resembling the vibrant depths of the ocean imparting an elegant and royal quality.

Swarovski Crystal Sapphire Necklace and earrings with Round and 5328 Xillion Bicone Beads

Swarovski Crystal Sapphire Satin Necklace and Earrings Featuring Style 5000 Round and 5328 Xillion Bicone Beads

Throughout the ages, the meaning behind the regal and stately color of Sapphire has represented many aspects of life. Joy, truth, sincerity, consistency, peace of mind and a heavenly grace have consistently defined this majestic blue.

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Swarovski 80101, 80201, 80301 and 5928 BeCharmed Pave Beads Featuring Sapphire

The definition of Sapphire begins with the word that is derived from the Greek word “sappeiros” which means “precious stone” and symbolizes purity and wisdom.

Swarosvki Crystal 5328 Xilion Bicone Beads Sapphire ABSwarovski Crystal Beaded Heart Pendant with Style 5328 Xilion Bicone Beads Featuring Sapphire AB

 There are gorgeous sparkling effects that bring out a shimmering quality to this formal color such as Sapphire AB, Sapphire AB 2X and Sapphire AB Fully Coated. Sapphire Satin is a lovely effect that adds a soft silvery shimmer which slightly darkens the original color, creating a subtle vintage appearance that is very popular in the fall and winter months.

Swarovski Crystal Bermuda Blue Dazzle Pendant

Swarovski Crystal and Pearl “Dazzle” Pendant Featuring Crystal Bermuda Blue with Free Design and Instructions

The Swarovski color Dark Sapphire, as well as the complex blue tones found in  Crystal Metallic Blue 2X and Crystal Bermuda Blue resemble those in Sapphire and are all very nice complementary tones. Dark Indigo is the darkest royal blue that Swarovski makes, which is so dark that it can sometimes be mistaken for Jet black.

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Swarovski Crystal Pearl Bracelet Featuring Petrol in Style 5810 and 5822 Crystal Bar Rondellels

The Crystal Petrol Pearl is a dynamic medium to dark blend of a Sapphire and Montana blue color combination with the slightest hint of a metallic pearlescent shimmer. The Crystal Night Blue Pearl is a deep midnight or dark indigo type of blue color, complete with a pearlescent shine. The solid, gem tone look of Dark Lapis and Lapis are nice gemstone replicas for jewelry aspiring a matte finish.

Swarovski Crystal Sapphire Heart Fancy Stone

Creating or giving a special piece of jewelry to someone that represents their birthstone color is auspicious and said to bring good luck to the wearer.

I know one thing for sure, they will forever remember that you thought of them on their special day and Birthday month which is guaranteed to bring a smile to their face!