Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Moon Glass Earrings


These are perfect earrings, they go with everything and they are so light weight and comfortable.

Pretty teardrop shaped antique gold filigree and moon glass bead hanging on an antique gold fish hook ear wire.

Earrings measure about 1 3/4 inches from the top of ear wire.

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Corinna Elle Custom Jewelry

Monday, March 1, 2010

Big Round Silver Hoops with Green Czech Beads


Big and beautiful hoops, big hoops are in this year. You will love wearing these earrings.

Silver round hoops with light green Czech beads. These beads are so pretty, they are fire polished
and really sparkle. Czech beads are renowned for their excellent craftsmanship dating back to the 11th Century. Made of quality glass, the vivid colors will not fade and are consistent throughout the line. The beads are optically-polished for a scratch-free surface creating maximum brilliance.

The earrings are about 2 3/4 inches from the top of ear wire.

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Corinna Elle Custom Jewelry

Sunday, February 28, 2010

5 Tips on Selecting Bridal Jewelry for Your Special Wedding Day



Every woman wishes to look like an angel on her special day, the most important day in every woman's life. Bridal jewelry is definitely an essential accessory. Your bridal jewelry should be comfortable and impressive but not too much otherwise you will outshine your wedding dress.

If you find it difficult to choose your bridal jewelry, here are top five tips which will make it easier for you to get the right jewelry, which will emphasize your wedding gown and make you even more beautiful throughout the most special day in your life.

1) Consider Cost

If you share the opinion that your bridal jewelry is just an accessory for your special occasion, you had better hire it. However, if you want to cherish those special pieces of jewelry forever, finding a trusted and reputable site is little hard, which can provide you with beautiful bridal jewelry on your special day at a fraction of what you will pay in boutique jewelry stores without compromising on quality and craftsmanship.

2) Do it as Early as Possible

Order all your jewelry as soon as possible. It is always better to order your bridal jewelry too early and keep it safe until the big day than cry yourself in to puffy eyes because tomorrow is your big day and you do not have a single piece of bridal jewelry! Even in a crisis like this you can get help from many websites online. Even with speedy delivery, ordering your jewelry well ahead of time brings you peace of mind.

3) First the Dress then the Jewelry

Never choose to buy the jewelry before you see the wedding dress. Undoubtedly, gowns are the first and main thing we see in the bride. Bridal jewelry is an accessory which needs to suit your dress. Both the wedding gown and jewelry should match to the theme of your wedding and form an ensemble. Of course if you have chosen your moment to be ordinary (not-themed) some pearls and necklaces will do a really great job for your appearance.

4) Remember: Budget = Choice!

A very important rule that you ought to know is that you should purchase all your bridal jewelry in a way that fits your budget. You should always pay attention to your budget, as it is the main factor predetermining your choice. For example, if you are a glamorous bride and you can afford to buy diamonds which would look really chic on your gown or veil that is marvelous! However, very few of us can afford that and it is not wise to wreck your finances for fanatical jewelry which you are likely to pay off long after your first born goes to school! You can find fabulous hand crafted bridal jewelry that will suit the most discerning taste and your budget with ease.

5) Do Not Outshine the Wedding Band

Probably, your wedding band is the most important jewelry for you. It should always stand out from your other jewelry. Do not forget that your wedding band gives new meaning to your life and it needs to be the "king" of all accessories you are wearing.

Those were the five most important tips all brides need to know about their jewelry on the special day. If you follow these tips, you will have no problems as far as your bridal jewelry is concerned. Just remember to pay enough attention to your jewelry but do not go too far as there are many other things you should have, such as shoes and other accessories.

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Corinna Elle Custom Jewelry

Saturday, February 27, 2010

The 5 Finest Precious Stones In The World


Diamond
Of all precious stones the diamond has the simplest composition; it is merely crystallized carbon. Carbon is present in every plant, mineral and animal on earth. Diamonds comes typically from the mines in South Africa. Other countries like India, Brazil, Australia and the United States there has been found diamonds too.

Emerald
An emerald is almost certainly the rarest of all precious stones and is measured by some to be even more valuable than the diamond. If you compare it with other precious stones the emerald is unique in its occurrence in nature. Because it is found in the rock in which it was formed. Different from diamonds, sapphires and rubies, the emerald never occur in gem gravels. The first known locality where emeralds were found was in Upper Egypt close to the coast of the Red Sea. The best emerald stones are found in Columbia, South America. Fine specimens have also been found in the United States in North Carolina.

Ruby
Rubies are the oldest or first identified of all precious stones, dated far back in the early history of Caldera and Babylonia. The finest specimen and the largest quantities are found in Upper Burma. And nowadays over one-half of the world?s supply comes from Upper Burma. The rubies found in Siam, Ceylon and Australia have not the deep rich color like the Burmese ruby: a shade of red slightly inclined to the purple and it is often called Pigeon Blood Ruby. The value of a ruby depends upon its color and transparency.

Sapphire
A sapphire, also named the protector of the innocent, the celestial guardian of truth. It is also told to bring health and youth and it is a symbol of the heavens. The sapphire is birthstone for the month of September and it is made of the same mineral as the ruby, the mineral corundum.

Pearls
Real or natural or pearls are made by oysters and other mollusks like it. The cultured pearl is also grown by mollusks, but with human involvement: an irritant is put into the shells, and causes the pearl to grow. Imitation pearls are artificial made with plastic, glass or a organic material.

If you love fashion and fashion accessories you should check out my website for some great jewelry. Many styles to choose from.

Corinna Elle Custom Jewelry

Friday, February 26, 2010

Green Czech Tiger Eye Earrings


Simple but elegant earrings, sure to be your favorite pair.

Two green Czech tiger eye beads on a gold ear wire.

Earrings measure about 1 1/2 inches from top of ear wire.

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Corinna Elle Custom Jewelry

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Green Czech Bead Bracelet




If you love the color green, this is your bracelet.

Two strands of various colors of green Czech beads (some are fire polished), and finished with a small silver toggle clasp.

Czech glass beads are formed by pressing hot glass into a shaped mold. Fire polished beads are first pressed into a mold, but then are taken through a machine to have a more scratch resistant covering applied to them, as well as smoothing out any rough spots or seams within the bead. The fire polishing technique gives a much more lustrous finish to the bead and gives it more slightly rounded facets. Many different colors and varying finishes are available.

Bracelet measures about 7 1/2 inches.

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Corinna Elle Custom Jewelry

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Green cathedral bead earrings and bracelet



This is a great pair of everyday earrings. So comfortable and lightweight.

Beautiful green glass cathedral beads hanging from gold ear wire.

Earrings measure about 1 1/2 inches from the top of the ear wire.



Great bracelet with faceted glass beads, you will love wearing this bracelet.

Beautiful green glass cathedral beads with silver trim finished with a toggle clasp.

Bracelet measures about 7 3/4 inches.



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Corinna Elle Custom Jewelry