Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Horsehair Jewellery with Cross Country Colours


I am really busy with the Christmas rush at the moment and have bags and bags of various samples of hair waiting to be made into jewellery. Many of them are from horses and people but a few are fro..

Gothic Steampunk Rings – Recycled Watch and Clock Parts

This type of jewellery has been categorised many ways, whether you want to call it Steampunk jewellery, gothic, recycled, up-cycled, altered art or any of the many other labels that it has been giv...

Keepsake Jewellery for my Wife

You may remember a recent blog post where I had made a name on rice necklace for our daughters’ birthday – Personalised Birthday Presents. Well, it was my wife’s birthday a few weeks ago and one of...

Custom Jewellery and Wedding Keepsakes for Christmas


I thought I would squeeze one last blog post out before the Christmas festivities start and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year! I have been having a very busy time here at Shpa...

Confetti Wedding Keepsakes

I hope everyone in blog land is having a good start to 2011; I am really busy in the land of Shpangle with lots of custom orders keeping me busy and some exciting new ranges of jewellery being prep...

Handmade Custom Jewellery Presentation


I am still very busy at Shpangle Jewellery and as well as my usual UK orders I have been having quite a few from around the world. I have just completed a large custom jewellery order from Canada o...

Pet Hair and Fur Keepsake Ring

You may remember my last blog post where I mentioned that I had an order from Taiwan; well it has been completed now so I thought I would show it off. The customer initially wanted a pendant with s...

Great prices at Diamond, Pearl and Gemstone Jewelry




 Blue Crystal Stainless Steel Bangle



If you planed all year long to get something valuable as a gift this holiday, maybe you’ll find my jewelry suggestions inspiring (starting from now, I will post a lot of appealing jewelry discounts from which you can choose from).
Today’s hint is that has great prices at diamonds, pearls and gemstone jewelry. Most pieces can be found for under $300, with a few as low as $45. According to price, the items are split into

Designer Jewelry at the 2011 People's Choice Awards

Designer Jewelry at the 2011 People's Choice AwardsI like the trend to more colorful jewelry that we've seen at celebrity events during the past year. Sure, there are still a boatload of pieces designed with white diamonds and platinum, that will never change, but we're seeing more and more vividly colored gems in the mix, like this ruby ring by Neil Lane, on the finger of actress Lyndsy Fonseca.  wore a yellow gold and coral bangle, and and  were both fashioned from color diamonds.

Super Bowl Rings

It's almost that time again - time for the Super Bowl. It would be bad luck for teams to look at potential ring designs now, but you can bet that ring companies are busy developing unique designs for both the Steelers and the Packers, and will present them to the winning team as soon as possible after the February 6th game.
Super Bowl rings get larger and more intricate (read: gaudy) every year (compare the Steelers' recent bling ring, shown here, with the awarded after the first game in 1967).

February's Birthstone: Amethyst!



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If gazing into the sparkling purple depths of an Amethyst suffuses you with a sense of powerful well being, this is only to be expected. The ancient Greeks believed that this gemstone held many powers, among them protection against intoxication. In fact, the word Amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," meaning sober. In ancient Greece, the gemstone was associated with the god of wine, and it was common practice to serve this beverage from Amethyst goblets in the belief that this would prevent overindulgence. Even today, Amethyst is considered a stabilizing force for those struggling to overcome addictive behaviors.

HOT!! The Guardian Eye Charm Protects You from The Evil Eye

Today, popular online jewelry merchant Mybargainjewels.com announced the launch of a new line of charm bracelets dubbed "The Guardian Eye."Each bracelet is handmade of Murano glass beads and fits any wrist size. At first glance, these trendy bracelets are simple enough, yet shrouded in thousands of years of superstition.

In fact, even today, people across the Middle East, Latin America, North Africa and Asia wear such charms and jewelry to protect themselves from the so-called "curse of the evil eye." According to legend and myth, whenever someone of lesser means casts an envious glance your way, you could be struck with the evil eye curse.

Gothic Jewelry: Dark, Sexy and Mysterious


......you know you've always wanted to try it..... ;-)

Gothic jewelry, or darkside jewelry, as opposed to 'light,' evokes images of the macabre and the preternatural: vampires, the dead and undead, spirits, black magic and the black arts. As such, artisans craft items that would appeal to a person's dark or gothic side. There is an abundance of e-commerce websites and specialty stores whose emphasis is on jewelry and the darkside. In these places, a person will be able to find gothic jewelry such as pentacle pendants, gothic cross necklaces, spider-and-web piercings, and more.

Men's Jewelry Gets New Outlook!





Jewelry design experts say Men's Jewelry is not just a passing fad. In fact, designers and retailers are devoting more time, attention, and store space to Men's Jewelry than ever before!


Men today are showing a desire to want to show their identity to the world, and they're at ease and confident enough to complement a watch with a bracelet, necklace, or ring. And, now more varied forms of jewelry have become socially acceptable. But what kind of jewelry do modern men want? What catches their eye? What do they think catches the ladies' eyes?

Trends In Pearls!

One of today's hottest  is to wear multiple strands of pearls. To take your look from demure to dramatic, layer on the pearls! This sassy secret has worked wonders since the beginning of time. Imagine a cascade of pearl strands swinging over your simple black sheath or sweater set.

Mix different pearl sizes and lengths with reckless abandon (though keeping your pearls close in color produces the best effect). Multiple strands of  work for both day and evening. They look best with simple crew or V-necklines, although the adventurous may layer them flirtatiously in an unbuttoned neckline of a blouse or shirt. Pastel colors are in and  are available in natural colors that range from pink to peach to lavender. Multi strand pastel freshwater pearls in multiple colors with a large silver clasp are perfect summer evening wear. A single strand of pink or peach freshwater is fashion dynamite with a hot pink or peach bikini.

Dee-Zigns: Outstanding Handcrafted Work!

Want to see the next big thing in necklace designs? These colors are ON PAR with the 2009 trends. Big, bold, chunky and unique! ~YEA!~

are classic in design with an updated look for today's women.
Their necklaces, earring and bracelets will appeal to women of today, the ones whose desire is to stay ahead of the crowd and possess a distinctive style.

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2010 Trends Outlook: Architecture Inspired Jewelry

If you are looking for a different kind of jewelry, you have to check out
I love the look of these pieces!

My friend Conny Karmen, artist of bigib, who has training in Architecture, designs jewelry with architeture influence. She has been making jewelry since 2002.

A Hint Of Winter....Better Get Ready

Nicolas Ghesquiere and Alber Elbaz may both have bucked the extreme platform shoe trend in favor of the sexy stiletto but in terms of the costume jewelry they sent down the runways at Balenciaga and Lanvin respectively, they occupy polar opposites of the aesthetic spectrum. Chunky cuffs or delicate bangles? Bold pendants or intricate chokers? The choice for fall/winter 2009-10 is a rich but stark one.

Titanium And Black Diamond Men's Rings


Titanium-Jewelry.com recognizes the demand from consumers for more modern, urban and contemporary jewelry designs for men. As noted at the JKC show in Las Vegas last week, mens jewelry is expanding to include new styles and designers offering consumers even more selections in sophisticated yet urban pieces.

Winter 2010 Trends In Jewelry!

There's no better way to add style and elegance to an outfit. Eye catching jewelry can give an outfit that extra edge and turn it in fabulous. Whether you're going to an evening party or simply enjoying a casual afternoon, jewelry is an important part of your overall look. As with clothing, jewelry trends come and go. The necklace or earrings style that's hot one year can look outdated the next. That's why it's a good idea to reassess your jewelry on a seasonal basis and fill in the gaps with some trendy new styles. Here are some of the best new jewelry trends for winter 2010 to keep you looking fashion forward and up to the minute:

"The Ultimate Guide To Jewelry Business Success"

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his is going to be a great year!

type=textI know how frustrating it can be to search for the right information about how to expand your jewelry business. There was nothing there for me when I went from my first flea market spot to a multi-location jewelry business with mall carts, home party hostesses, online stores and a wholesale business with over 100 accounts. This ebook is THE jewelry resource for building your business into any level of success you desire!

Jewelry Trends 2010: Eddie LeVian Picks The Colors For 2010

Jewelry Trends 2010: Diamond Jewelry Excitement!





 


Every new year brings new styles, lines and trends in the world of jewelry. Many of which never see the light of day, but some go on to become wildly popular, even if only for a season or two. The key to deciphering what's hot and what's not is to marry your personal style with a fashion-forward design that speaks to who you are as an individual. Diamond jewelry allows you to do this in a way that many other accessories do not.

Jewelry Trends 2010: Eco Living Rings



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I'm a huge fan of living jewelry, so when I stumbled upon Audrey Laine's
Living Rings, I couldn't resist sharing them here.


AudreyLaine's Living Rings aren't the first moss rings I've featured
on DiamondGirl by a long shot. They might, however,
be the first moss rings that are made with reclaimed metal. AudreyLaine's
creations use scrap copper sourced from the scrapyard. Eco-conscious
and chic!

How To Make Handmade Jewelry



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I ran across this great site where you'll learn to not only make awesome jewelry, but how to sell it as well!

Here, you'll learn about making beaded jewelry with bead jewelry instructions, projects, ideas, tips and resources to make and sell your jewelry.

Wanda Epps, the owner, says: "Several years ago my beading obsession was born when I discovered beads. Lots of them! I just can't have too many. For me, half the fun of making my own jewelry is exploring a new beading technique or a different style of jewelry."

The Jewelry Trends 2011 Report

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Your Customers will be counting on you.Psychologically,
the recession has had a profound effect on they way consumers are
spending. Their belt tightening ways are changing the way we are
designing jewelry. Simple, yet daring is in demand. What else should
you know about?

Diamond Wedding Jewelry 2011





Fashion keeps getting stranger and stranger. Even wearing purple feathers as hair accessories is common these days (I confess. I own a feather headband or two). But when it comes to jewelry, many women opt for tried and true pieces. Diamond journey necklaces, diamond stud earrings and dainty diamond bracelets are the most common items found in a woman's jewelry box. These classic trends aren't going anywhere either. Tried and true jewelry pieces will continue to be popular throughout 2011.

Jewelry Trends in 2011






This lens is a place to get together and discuss jewelry, retailing, trends, imports, and anything about jewels!

Coming out of the recession that made us all a bit nervous and tightening our pocketbooks... we have pared down to a simple way of looking at things. Big and bold gives us two distinct feelings when it comes to our jewelry: Extravagant and safe. These are the feelings that played out during these tough economic times and now we have a different feeling ahead of us... a sense of relief, a sense of balance and beginning.