Featured Jewelry: Ribbon and Pearl Necklaces

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I love pearls and I think they look really elegant as jewelries.

When I was a kid we used to have this big shell that was given as a gift to my family by my father’s Japanese friend. My grandma used to say that when you bury or cover the shell in a container filled with uncooked rice, the shells will begin to produce pearls so my younger sister and I would always hide the shell in a can filled with rice. Don’t know if it’s true but it doesn’t matter. We had fun playing with that big old shell.

But now that we’re ladies, we enjoy the pearls much even more…

...and here's something from Cherry Bubbins,

a Romantic Ribbon and Pearl Necklace Tutorial

Leslie from Utah created this beautiful pearl necklace. Typically, pearl necklaces are made by stringing the pearls alone, but Leslie has made hers, sewn with ribbons. It's just easy to make and if you want to try it out, visit her free tutorial at Cherry Bubbins blog.

You can also visit the following ribbon and pearl necklace tutorials and have more ideas!!!

Woven Ribbon - Bead Necklace from I Heart Jenny's Art

Ribbon and Pearl Necklace from Homespun Light

Ribbon and Pearl Neckalce Tutorial from along the ride

Want to learn the proper technique on how to string some pearls?

Watch this free video tutorial from Karla Schafer of Auntie's Beads compiled at DiyLessons.

Pearls Three Ways Bracelet

A lovely freshwater pearl bracelet woven using three different types of pearls from Trinketsntomes.

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Couture Bridesmaids Jewelry – To Compliment Their Style

There are so many different important elements to planning a wedding. Perhaps one of the most important and memorable is selecting the bridesmaids that will stand next to you on your most special day. You’ve taken the time to pick out the friends that have meant the most to you over the years and the family that will stand by you for life. There are many ways to give a gift of thanks, but bridesmaids jewelry is one of those gifts that can keep on giving, even after the wedding.



Taking the time to select a piece of unique bridesmaids jewelry for your attendants is a nice way to say thank you for being such a special part of your day. That gift will not go unnoticed and your bridesmaids will appreciate their gift for years to come. Finding quality brand bridesmaid jewelry that uses high quality metals, such as sterling silver and gold filled metals is essential to their bridesmaids jewelry lasting a life time.

Another point to follow would be finding a bridesmaid’s jewelry designer that uses Swarovski brand pearls, crystals and other beads. This brand of beads is by far the most colorful and sparkly. The pearls don’t peal or scratch and they have a huge variety of colors. The crystal color selections go on for miles and combing those two bead elements is just the best way to accent your bridesmaid’s gowns, style and personality.

When browsing different styles of bridesmaids jewelry, consider each bridesmaids style, personality and size. Not all of their gowns will be the same size, so their jewelry needs to fit like a glove, just as their attendants gowns fit. Planning ahead and determining each of their wrist sizes and neck sizes will be key in figuring out what styles of bridesmaid jewelry you will need to purchase. Be sure to keep in mind that a good bridesmaid jewelry company will offer you extender chains for both your necklace and bracelet options. This option will allow room for sizing error, if you don’t know a bridesmaids size, or if you don’t want to ask. This will give you an adjustable option that will fit all sizes.

Find bridesmaid jewelry that can be customized to match your wedding colors and theme. To keep things different, you can opt for the same color scheme, but choose a different piece of bridesmaids jewelry for each of your bridesmaids. This is an excellent way to give a personalized gift to your bridesmaids that they will enjoy wearing and have as a keepsake.

You have selected your bridesmaids because of their unique style, friendship and love. Finding jewelry pieces that fit all of those items as well will be appreciated and adored. Bridesmaids jewelry is a wonderful gift idea that can be both fun to pick out and customize, but fun to give as well.

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Bridal Jewelry – A fun decision for the Bride for her Wedding

We all know that a bride has already planned her wedding when she is ready to walk down the aisle. Every little girl starts that plan for her own special day as early as she knows about weddings. The only missing piece is the groom. There are some additional details that each bride may not have considered in that planning process. Picking out her wedding day jewelry is just one of those little details that makes a large impact on finishing her bridal jewelry look.



Of course, the dress must come first. It is the key focal point of her day, other than the groom of course. The dress is what makes the bride look elegant and beautiful on her wedding day. While all eyes are on the bride, it’s the little accessories that are going to pull her entire look together for a fantastic final presentation that is beyond stunningly gorgeous.

There are many pieces to accessorizing the bridal jewelry to the brides gown. The event style should be considered. Is your wedding a huge formal event, with ball gowns, chandeliers and over the top fun? Are you planning a summer garden wedding with wild flowers and ribbons? Will you be hosting a beach side celebration with sandles and your hair down? These are the items you need to consider, your jewelry will follow suit.

The next place to get cues from is of course your beautiful gown. There are a couple of pointers that need to be considered. Is your wedding gown white, ivory, champagne? Does it have a colorful ribbon, bows or sequins and pearls? Use the color scheme of your wedding gown to select the color of pearls and crystals your bridal jewelry will have. If you are unsure of what colors will match your bridal gown, you need to find a bridal jewelry designer that offers you color samples. Finding a wedding jewelry designer that offers color samples will give you a sure fire method of matching your bridal jewelry to your bridal gown perfectly.

Once you’ve determined the colors of your wedding jewelry, you need to pick out some styles of bridal jewelry. There are many different options for bracelets, earrings, necklaces and hair accessories. Take into consideration whether you will wear a veil with a tiara, or no veil and some hairpin accessories.

Take the time to consider what style necklace you will wear. The necklace should compliment both your wedding style, but also, and most importantly, the style of neckline your gown has. Layered looks are very popular this season, so a multi strand necklace that drapes over any style gown looks gorgeous. A v neck style or plunging neckline is accented well by a pendant or y drop necklace. Open back gowns look fantastic with lariat or back dangle necklaces.

A bracelet is yet another bridal accessory that packs a punch. There are multiple style options that really will go with any style gown. Chunky bracelets are becoming the in thing, but cuff style bracelets, illusion bracelets and grouping a few different styles together is an excellent way to add some flair to the wrist.

Earrings are also a fun treat for a bride to select. There are so many styles from chandelier, cluster, drop and chain drops. Finding a style that you are both comfortable wearing and a style that adds a dramatic flair will be your best option for your wedding earrings.

Take the time to have some fun with your bridal jewelry accessory selection process. There are about a thousand different ways you can find accessory combinations that will both flatter you and compliment your beautiful gown. Remember that your bridal jewelry pieces are something that you don’t have to pack away with your wedding gown. The wedding jewelry accessories that you can wear on your ears, wrist and around your neck can be brought out for other celebrations like other weddings, your anniversary and parties.

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Matching your Necklace with your Gown

You have dreamt of this day your entire life and it must be perfect. Your jewelry selection is like adding the icing on the cake. It is that final touch that finishes off your look. The selection of your necklace is largely based upon the style of gown you have chosen. There are some tips to consider when selecting your necklace for your special day.



You have dreamt of this day your entire life and it must be perfect. Your jewelry selection is like adding the icing on the cake. It is that final touch that finishes off your look. The selection of your necklace is largely based upon the style of gown you have chosen. There are some tips to consider when selecting your necklace for your special day.

The first item to consider when selecting your necklace is the embellishments on your beautiful bridal gown. Does your gown have pearls or crystals, rhinestones or sequins? Choose a necklace that incorporates those elements into it already. The second item to consider initially is what metal style are your wedding bands and engagement rings? If you are wearing gold or silver colored wedding bands, then wear a necklace that matches the metal in your bands.

The next step to selecting your necklace would be to look at your gowns neckline. If you have a plunging neckline, a long y drop or pendant style necklace looks stunning. This style necklace will flow in the same lines as your gown, accenting it beautifully. If you have an open back dress then a lariat is a perfect selection. A lariat is a necklace that ties in the back, and then necklace ties dangle elegantly. A strapless gown looks fabulous with a choker style necklace. Single and multiple strand necklaces look great too.

The final item to consider when selecting your bridal necklace is the colors. Is your gown white, ivory, champagne or does it have a colorful band or sash? Choose pearls and crystals that match the colors of your gown. If you do have an accent color band or embroidery, then incorporating that color within the necklace is a perfect way to have a splash of color.

What ever necklace you decide is the perfect one, remember, don’t just wear it for your wedding day. After the wedding it is so nice to keep those memories fresh by wearing your bridal jewelry to special events like your anniversary and other celebrations. Many brides pack everything away after their day, but your jewelry doesn’t have to just be a memory, it can be worn to keep those memories close.

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Trendy Bridesmaid Jewelry Your Maids Will Love

There is such a variety of bridesmaid jewelry out there, that finding a trendy piece that matches your wedding colors and theme is easy to do. Giving the gift of bridesmaid jewelry to your maids is a gift that continues after the wedding. Finding trendy pieces that both compliment your bridesmaids gown, but also compliment the color scheme is a task in itself.

With vintage with a modern twist being a fashion forward style, this also translates to many styles of bridesmaids jewelry as well. There are many beautiful filigreed designed bridesmaid jewelry designs, they provide a vintage flair with modern crystals and pearls that add the final touches.

Finding jewelry pieces for your bridesmaids is one of the nice ways to say thank you for being a part of the special day. Selecting quality made products that offer a timeless design actually gives your bridesmaids a piece that they can add to their own accessory collection and wear for many occasions to come. Most style necklaces can be worn with a pair of jeans and a great blouse to up the fashion notch a bit. Trendy bridesmaid jewelry selections also allow for your bridesmaids to wear their jewelry with great skirts and dresses that they may wear to other weddings, celebrations and memorable events.

When you select your bridesmaid jewelry, try to search for pieces that will first compliment their bridesmaids gowns, your wedding style and color scheme. Finding a great piece that matches their gowns and fits their style as well is a gift to your bridesmaids that will keep on giving. They will love and appreciate the thought you placed into their bridesmaid jewelry selections.

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Sea Wind Necklace

Long silvered chain necklace , with mother of pearl beads, fresh water pearls, sea shell beads, biwa pearls and aquamarine glass bead.

23.00 SGD. To purchase, kindly email me at prettyaccessories@hotmail.com.

Sensation - RM28 (USD8)

An elegant pair fo earrings, crafted using fresh water pearls, crystals and beautiful butterfly metal beads.

To purchase, kindly email me at beadpassion168@gmail.com

BEADPACS - a community service project innitiated by Beadpassion. Parts of the proceeds shall be donated to charitable course.

Bracelet - Rustic -RM42 (USD12)

A rustic look bracelet. Looks very good on jeans or anything black. Crafted using honey jade, crystals, glass beads, freshwater pearls, agate and dyed jade

To purchase, kindly email me at beadpassion168@gmail.com

BEADPACS - a community service project innitiated by Beadpassion. Parts of the proceeds shall be donated to charitable course.

Morning Glory - RM88 (USD25)

I've imagine the golden morning rays penetrating through the sky bringing us sparkling drops of sunlight warming our hearts.Quartz, shells, citrine, honey jade, crystals

To purchase, kindly email me at beadpassion168@gmail.com

BEADPACS - a community service project innitiated by Beadpassion. Parts of the proceeds shall be donated to charitable course.