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Swarovski Crystal Mini

Swarovski Crystal Mini

Founded by Daniel Swarovski in 1895, Swarovski has been heading up the competition for selling crystals for over 100 years. The creator, Daniel Swarovski created the company and set up shop in the Austrian Alps far away from any competitive threat. The company was also a direct route from Paris with Paris being the focal point for shopping at the time. At the time, Daniel Swarovski invented an automatic cutting machine which built the path for his company’s success. As time went on, the company developed more advanced products and now in the modern world, the company produces goods that have great qualities. Swarovski is a brand desired by many across the world today.

Part of Swarovski’s large success is down to its crystal collectibles. These crystal collectibles are some of the finest crystals in the world today and are popular amongst a great number of people. Those that buy them keep them in their homes on display at all times. This is because the crystal collectibles are so beautiful that they are admired all the time by those that bought them as well as guests that view them upon entering the house.

The crystal collectibles come in lots of different shapes and sizes and normally depict a type of animal, a famous character or a recognizable figure from a child’s upbringing. For example, there are many crystallized animals including a kitten with a ball perhaps appealing particularly to those consumers with pets, and a big bear, perhaps appealing to the male consumer. There are also a range of Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto. Furthermore, there are other famous characters from children’s classics including Tigger the Tiger from Winnie the Pooh and Tinkerbell, the little fairy from Peter Pan

These crystallized ornaments are normally bought separately as they each have their own look, style and personality. They can also however be bought as part of a set, hence the name Swarovski collectibles. Consumers find these characters fascinating and love to collect as many as they can and since these crystal collectibles are made by Swarovski they know they are getting great quality ornaments too.

There are so many Swarovski crystal collectibles to collect that it could potentially take consumers a very long time to collect all of them. That said, people love to collect Swarovski crystal collectibles, put them up for show in their place of residence and bask in the beauty, elegance and sophistication that the Swarovski crystal collectibles bring to them.

The author works for H.Samuel and Swarovski can be found at H.Samuel.

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Swarovski Crystal Mini
Swarovski Crystal Mini
Swarovski Crystal Mini

Swarovski Crystal Necklace

Swarovski Crystal Necklace

You’ve probably seen those great looking necklaces that sparkle and shine with the light. Maybe you have even thought about making them yourself, but just couldn’t figure out how. It’s really not as hard as you may think.

A Swarovski necklace is really very beautiful and it’s really not that hard to make. You just have to know how to start your new necklace and what you will need to make it look it’s best.

The first thing that you will need to do for your necklace is to decide what kind of design that you want to have for your necklace. This can be done is many different ways, but the easiest is to lay out your beads in the way that you want to have your necklace lay out.

Once you have your design figured out, you will need a needle, thread and your Swarovski crystals. That way you will not be running around looking for the different things that you need for your necklace. You will want everything to be easy to find and easy to use once you start on your project.

The next thing that you will need to do, is start stringing the Swarovski crystals together. This is the best part of the whole process, because you can see the way that your necklace is really going to look when you are finished. There is only one more step after this.

Add your clasp on the ends, so that you can wear it and this will also give you an idea of how your Swarovski crystal necklace is going to end up looking. The clasp is also going to be one of the most important pieces that you will add to your necklace. The Swarovski crystals will also be one of the things that you will really notice when you are looking at your necklace.

There are many ways that you can design and make your necklace. The best tips are to use a metal based thread as well as a needle that can go though all of the sizes of Swarovski crystals that you want to add into your necklace. This will help to keep your jewelry sturdy as well as looking great for a long period of time. Make sure and take your time so that you have everything done the right way and so that your necklace will last for many years to come. Enjoy your new necklace!

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Swarovski Crystal Necklace
Swarovski Crystal Necklace
Swarovski Crystal Necklace

Crystal Silver Bracelet

Crystal Silver Bracelet

Congratulations! You’ve made it through a quarter of a century with your spouse – it’s time to celebrate! This milestone anniversary is extremely easy to plan, whether you’re organizing a large party with all your friends and family, a romantic dinner for just the two of you, or even if you’re simply exchanging gifts with your loved one to commemorate the event.

Silver is usually the theme color when planning a 25th anniversary party. Luckily, silver party decorations and gifts are easy to find year round. Use silver glitter to add sparkle to flowers, cards, centerpieces, gift wrap, balloons, etc. Set your party tables with disposable silver tablecloths, rent china and crystal with silver or chrome trim (or use inexpensive silver-colored Chinet-ware for easy clean-up), and use silver votive candles or flowers placed in silver-colored vases as centerpieces. Iris is the traditional flower for a 25th wedding anniversary, but you can substitute silver or white roses and spray-paint the stems and leaves silver. If you’re planning on having an anniversary cake, don’t forget a silver cake-topper!

Regardless of how you’re planning to celebrate your anniversary, don’t forget the most important part – the gift! Both the traditional and modern gifts for a 25th wedding anniversary are silver. This makes finding the perfect gift a snap, as there are hundreds of possibilities. A gift of jewelry is a popular choice, but why not add some flair to this otherwise “easy way out” gift? Find a double-sided bracelet that lets her dress up or down depending on which side she chooses to display – try a white pearl silver bracelet, one side made of strands of pearls, the other made with various types of silver chains. Place your gift of silver jewelry into a silver trinket box to make it a special keepsake. Or give her a personalized silver-plated compact mirror to keep inside her purse – every time she sees it, it will remind her of you!

If you’re seeking a gift you can display, why not place a special picture of the two of you (or even a wedding photo) into a personalized silver frame? If you’re making restaurant reservations for your anniversary celebration, try calling ahead to see if they can display the gift frame on your designated table as you arrive – your spouse will be touched! Tuck a special message or silver Hershey’s kiss inside a silver-plated fortune cookie and place it next to their dinner plate for a fun surprise.

No matter what you do to celebrate your 25th, be sure to tell your spouse just how special they are, and how much you’re looking forward to the next 25 years!

Visit http://www.moljewelry.com for unique gift ideas to help celebrate a 25th wedding anniversary or other gift giving occasion.

Crystal Silver Bracelet
Crystal Silver Bracelet
Crystal Silver Bracelet

Blue Crystal Heart

Blue Crystal Heart

As we are all (hopefully!) aware we have a physical body. We also have an energy body. This energy body is sometimes called an aura. In our energy body we have seven main energy centres or Chakras.

Chakra is a Sanskrit word literally meaning wheel or circle. In a deeper sense the word describes whirlpools or vortex like wheels of energy located along the central axis (spine) of our bodies.

Chakras have been known about for thousands of years they are mentioned in both ancient Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine. It is thought that a blockage in one particular chakra can manifest as physical illness if it were to remain untreated.

Each Chakra resonates with a certain energy vibration, this correlates with a particular colour, sound wave, or perfume. If a Chakra is out of balance it requires re-balancing and healing with an energy, whether that be Reiki, Colour Therapy, Crystal Therapy, Aromatherapy, or Music, or indeed combination of the above.

For example a chakra blockage could be treated with the following;

Crown Chakra, Colour – White, Crystal – Quartz, Aroma – Lavender, Sound – Note B.

Third Eye Chakra, Colour – Indigo, Crystal – Amethyst, Aroma – Basil, Sound – Note A.

Throat Chakra, Colour – Blue, Crystal – Blue Lace Agate, Aroma – Chamomile, Sound – Note G.

Heart Chakra, Colour – Green, Crystal – Aventurine, Aroma – Rose, Sound – Note F.

Solar PLexus Chakra, Colour – Yellow, Crystal – Citrine, Aroma – Peppermint, Sound – Note E.

Sacral Chakra, Colour – Orange, Crystal – Carnelian, Aroma – Jasmine, Sound – Note D.

Base Chakra, Colour – Red, Crystal – Obsidian, Aroma – Frankincense, Sound – Note C.

The above list is by no means exhaustive.

There are many ways to become in tune with your Chakras, to know when they are balanced, or require healing. Again one of the most effective ways is by visualisation.

In a quiet room, where you will not be disturbed, carry out your grounding and protection routine. Once that is complete sit somewhere comfortable with your feet firmly on the floor, and close your eyes.

Imagine energy rising up from your feet into your Base Chakra. Once it is there see your Base Chakra as a red flower. Watch this flower opening in your minds eye. How does this flower feel? How does it open?

Move the energy up from your Base Chakra to your Sacral Chakra. Once it is there see your Sacral Chakra as an orange flower. Watch this flower opening in your minds eye. How does this flower feel? How does it open?

Move the energy up from your Sacral Chakra to your Solar Plexus Chakra. Once it is there see your Solar Plexus as a yellow flower. Watch this flower opening in your minds eye. How does this flower feel? How does it open?

Move the energy up from your Solar Plexus to your Heart Chakra. Once it is there see your heart chakra as a green flower. Watch this flower opening in your minds eye. How does this flower feel? How does it open?

Move the energy up from your Heart Chakra to your Throat Chakra. Once it is there see your Throat Chakra as a blue flower.

Watch this flower opening in your minds eye. How does this flower feel? How does it open?

Move the energy up from your Throat Chakra to your Third Eye. Once it is there see your third eye as a purple flower. Watch this flower opening in your minds eye. How does this flower feel? How does it open?

Move the energy up from your third eye to your Crown Chakra. Once it is there see your Crown Chakra as a pure white flower. Watch this flower opening in your minds eye. How does this flower feel? How does it open?

Once this process is completed and you feel happy to do so, begin at your crown chakra and slowly close all the petals of the flower and repeat each process as you move down the chakras to ensure that your chakras are now closed and safe. If chakras were to remain constantly open all the time, they may become un-protected, this can result in feeling lethargic and tired. Once you have completed the process make a note in your logbook about how you felt, anything you noticed?

Chakras are integral to any form of psychic work, from healing right through to doing a reading. Your Chakras need to be clear, and your energy needs to be working freely in order for you to help others either by healing, or any other type of energy work. If blockages remain these can adversely affect your performance in whichever activity you choose to undertake.

Katy Rogers is a holistic therapist / trainer and a psychic teacher. Together with her husband Mark, they run Harmony House http://www.harmony-house.org/ a VTCT accredited holistic training academy based in Glossop and within easy travelling distance of Manchester, Stockport, Sheffield, Buxton, Barnsley, Macclesfield and Huddersfield.

Our VTCT massage courses, reflexology courses, indian head massage courses, aromatherapy courses run throughout the year.

We also run the following Complementary Medical Assocaition accredited courses. Hot Stones Massage Courses, Hopi Ear Candle courses, Life Coaching Diploma courses. Along side our Reiki training, and psychic development courses.

To receive holistic therapy training please contact Mark or Katy at http://www.harmony-house.org/

Blue Crystal Heart
Blue Crystal Heart
Blue Crystal Heart

Swarovski Crystal Flower

Swarovski Crystal Flower
Would like a pattern to make a flower from Swarovski crystals.?

I need instructions on how to make a flower using 4 Swarovski hearts and 4 small bicones. The hearts become the petals and the bicones are the center.

Thanks!

String the 4 bicones on beading thread or wire and go back through the first bead or two to form a circle.

Then put on on of the hearts so that the point is in between 2 bicones, string through the next bicone, put on another heart, go through the next bicone and continue until you’ve used all the beads. Tie a knot.

Swarovski Crystal Flower
Swarovski Crystal Flower
Swarovski Crystal Flower

Crystal Heart Dangle

Crystal Heart Dangle

It can be really wonderful if one can make pearl earrings on one’s own, since among women, pearl earrings happen to be one of the most favored jewelry items. Pearl earrings can be made easily, even as anklets, bracelets or necklaces are the pieces that come to mind, when pearl jewelry is thought of.

With alteration in the kind of earrings, the requirements for the material required for making these also changes. Dangle, chandelier and stud are among the kinds of earrings that are available. Making use of a couple of pearls that are round in shape and are quite plain otherwise, designs for earrings that are graceful and yet quite simple can be prepared. Being expensive and fancy need not be essential qualities associated with pearl earrings.

Pearl bracelets and necklaces of the matching type can also be created, apart from previously owned pearl jewelry being combined with the earrings created on one’s own. A dangle earring pair can be created by following the procedure described here, which, obviously, has to be repeated twice.

Flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and wire cutter are among the tools for making jewelry that would be required, along with ear hooks, wire and head pins. Beads made of turquoise or crystal can also be used, if a combination is desired to be prepared, besides the basic requirement of pearls for making the earrings.

The head pin’s remaining part has to be wrapped around itself, after one end of a previously made loop of wire is slipped into it. Nosed pliers are used to create the loop, after beads and pearls are strung, taking the head pin. Loops are created on both ends of the wire before that and, making use of bent nosed pliers, wire is wrapped around one loop.

For each clothing ensemble that one has, a set of earrings that matches perfectly can be created, by making earring pairs of various colors that are constructed from affordable material like freshwater pearls. Otherwise, pearls that are black or white in color can be used to create earrings that can then be worn with any clothing ensemble.

Earrings from Cathaygems: http://www.cathaygems.com/Pearl_Earrings/mode/all.html

Crystal Heart Dangle
Crystal Heart Dangle
Crystal Heart Dangle

Genuine Diamond Bracelet

Genuine Diamond Bracelet
Would this mean real Diamond or does genuine diamond mean fake?

Terrific Bracelet With 3.20ctw Genuine Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold. Total item weight 12.9g Length 7in – Certificate Available. Please tell me how you know the answer! Thanks!
for clairty how good is i2?

genuine diamonds mean that the diamonds are real, i know this because it gives you the weight of the diamond in carats, and this does not happen with fake diamonds
hope that helped! :)

Genuine Diamond Bracelet
Genuine Diamond Bracelet
Genuine Diamond Bracelet

Crystal Pierced Earrings

Crystal Pierced Earrings
Are all Swarovski Crystal Earrings sterling silver?

If you need more specifics, here is the pair I’m looking at:

http://www.swarovski.com/Web_US/en/992846/product/Harley_Light_Rose_Pierced_Earrings_Set.html

It’s a good deal!!
Thanks!

Those look like they may be sterling silver, I didn’t see it listed any where. So it might be “coin silver” which is a nickel alloy. That’s commonly used for costume jewelry. It doesn’t tarnish.

Crystal Pierced Earrings
Crystal Pierced Earrings
Crystal Pierced Earrings

Crystal Interchangeable Earring

Crystal Interchangeable Earring

Funky designer jewelry can be purchased from a department store, online store, eBay or you can even make your own. People who are drawn to funky jewelry are the people who like to be unique. Funky jewelry is noticeable, quirky, stylish, colorful, exotic. The type of jewelry you wear is reflective of your personality.

Dressed to the nines may not be enough if you don’t complete your outfit with just the right accessories. Jewelry is the ornament on the tree, it captures and reflects light and makes you look dazzling. It’s a good idea to have as many interchangeable pieces as you can, with an eye toward matching and complimenting your current wardrobe. If you are fond of wearing browns and tans, brown leather cording and coordinating pendants look quite nice. If you like blacks, silver is exceptionally pretty.

Funky Designer Jewelry: The Bangles

Bangle bracelets have become more and more popular throughout the years. They might be in the form of many thin bracelets jangling together on your wrist, or they might be one big heavy thick bracelet. Depending on the outfit, both are perfectly acceptable and fashionable. Some bangles are so thick and large they are referred to as “cuffs” because they are nearly the size of a cuff on a shirt. These tend to be quite ornate, studded with amazing stones and perfect with a sleeveless or halter dress.

You can find bangle bracelets made of nearly every material, and of course, in the traditional sterling silver and gold. They can also be made of velvet, wood, porcelain and nearly anything that can be affixed to a basic plastic bangle (like small felt flowers, ribbons, etc).

Funky Designer Jewelry: Pendant Necklaces

Nothing says “Look at me!” more than a gorgeous pendant necklace. In days past, a pendant necklace would be the focal point of the necklace. But now, with variations creeping up in all the designers fashions, even the necklace portion itself may be adorned with beads, charms or various crystals.

Pendant necklaces, when worn with no other jewelry, can make a statement for you without you even saying a word. Choose your pendants wisely, again, base it on what catches your eye, what speaks to you, like your birthstone, your favorite gem, your favorite color, or a combination of all three that truly is funky.

Funky Designer Jewelry: Earrings

Earrings may be the boldest of all funky designs to wear because being closest to your face they are the most noticeable. Many earring designs relate to certain holidays. Black cats, pumpkins and candy corn for Halloween. Christmas trees, tiny wrapped presents and candy canes for Christmas. If celebrating the holidays via your ears is not your style, you can purchase or make your own earrings in the shapes of hearts, flowers or any number of interesting designs. Funky earrings usually take on many different elements of color and material. Metal combined with crystal, high quality plastic combined with wood.

Funky jewelry is a fun way to convey your personality to the rest of the world. Stock up when you spot sales, as it’s also fun to mix and match pieces and to make them into truly your own style.

Wendy Pan is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about funky designer jewelry, please visit New Designer Jewelry for current articles and discussions.

Crystal Interchangeable Earring
Crystal Interchangeable Earring
Crystal Interchangeable Earring

Brooch Swarovski Crystal

Brooch Swarovski Crystal

For admirers of fine crystal, there is something magical about the name Swarovski. For over 100 years, this name has stood for top-quality, full cut crystal, expertly faceted and polished to show every spark of brilliance. With Swarovski Crystal gaining in popularity today, we wanted to give you some background on where it came from. It seemed to be a perfect way of bringing together a growing number of individuals with a common interest, those interests ranging from ornaments to jewelry.

Swarovski crystal was born when Bohemian, Daniel Swarovski invented an automatic cutting machine in 1892. The company was founded in 1895, when he established a crystal cutting factory in Wattens, which he could take advantage of local hydroelectricity for the energy-intensive grinding processes he had patented.

Many Swarovski Silver Crystal lovers believe that the raw material used in the manufacturing of our objects occurs naturally, like rock crystal from which containers and spheres have been carved since time immemorial. Swarovski Crystal is made at the factory in Wattens using basic formulae, perfected by Daniel Swarovski and his three sons many years ago. The quality is dependent on the production method and the processing of the raw material. Both factors play a major role in determining its brilliance and the measure of its value. Swarovski Silver Crystal if fired using a combination of natural minerals and quartz sand, and then cooled slowly to avoid stress and inclusions.

We, as crystal admirers, are so grateful to Daniel Swarovski for his ingenuity and hard work in bringing something to society that has given it value and has lasted all these years.

You will find many examples of beautiful handcrafted Swarovski Crystal jewelry peices at our website. These beautiful peices are made by designers with talent and a love for Swarovski Crystal. You can also learn about the designers and read their bios on the website. Thank you for taking an interest to learn more about the history of Swarovski.

Debbie Coufal http://jewelrytrends4u.com

Brooch Swarovski Crystal
Brooch Swarovski Crystal
Brooch Swarovski Crystal