Flowers are in season!

To add a touch of summer, these bracelets were made with a big flower as the focal point. While I usually use crystals or glass beads, adding a different texture to the mix really livens things up. The white version makes the overall look really elegant and polished, while the purple version is more of a fun look. To compliment it, I've added a touch of black chains to one side to make it asymmetrical. Did I mention I like asymmetry in jewelry?

Crystal meets pearl

I'm not sure how many favourites I'm allowed to have, but this would definitely be one of them.

A perfect match between dark crystals and light pearls that can be worn with both casual and evening wear. The length is perfect to wear long if you have a plain top or to wear doubled up if you're wearing something low.

If you're not a fan of the large contrast and the shiny crystals, what about this slightly toned down version with less shiny and lighter crystals?

Pearl bridal bracelet

A combination of clear Swarovski crystals, cream pearls, and mini silver balls creates this traditional yet modern sparkly bracelet fit for a bride.

Who said pearls are boring?

Lately I've been having fun with different colours and sizes of pearls, like this 3-strand cream and gold colour pearls. Wear it as is for a longer necklace or with a "flower" knot if you want something shorter.

Variations of the pearl dangling earring

Pearl can be casual and it can be dressy. Here are some examples of simple versions of both. More intricate ones to come!

What I wore to my sister's wedding

The bridesmaid dresses for my sister's wedding were a deep red (not quite burgundy) and I wanted jewelry that would look nice with the red while still looking elegant. Here is what I made:

A tan/gold coloured pearl and crystal necklace. Two shades of pearls were used and the size of the pearls and crystals get progressively smaller towards the back where it's only crystals. I also made a matching bracelet (not pictured).

The solution to plain sweaters

In this freezing, cold, gloomy season I find myself buying a lot of long plain sweaters. I'm not sure if it's because it's so gloomy out that I don't have an urge for fancy clothing or whether I'm just cycling back to "basic clothing". But basic doesn't have to be boring, right?

So my latest addiction is long necklaces. They really do wonders to basic clothing. Here's an example of one that I made for my friend. She's not into fancy jewelry so I've kept it simple with the focal point being the main dangling purple pendant, and added some small embellishments on the chain like a pearl, crystal, leaf, heart, and a flower. Perfect for those who don't like big jewelry.

Crystal flower ring

One of my early creations was this ring: I created the look of a flower with crystals acting as the petals and a pearl or glass ball in the middle. The band of the ring was put together using glass seed beads.

I've made one for my sister in red+pink, and one for my sister-in-law in blue+pink.

Links-inspired pearl and crystal bracelet

This is requested by a friend who found a picture of a Links bracelet (with pearls) that she liked. We changed it up a bit to give it some colour - none other than pink - and in crystal instead of more pearls. I think it turned out great. I also opted for a toggle clasp.

You can imagine all the different possible colour combinations of pearls and/or crystals that you can incorporate into this simple yet versatile design!

Ah...colours!

Most of my creations use Swarovski crystals and pearls. There are so many colours available, the possibilities are endless...

Here are some of the colours:

I'm liking the pinks. And you?