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Elegant Blue Swarovski Austrian Crystals: Sky, Waters, Eternity

The mysteries of deep waters, the iciness of a winter sky, the softness of a budding flower - this breathtaking variety of shades reflects the many moods of blue. True blue, blue-greens, blue-violets, blue-reds...the tones and effects are endless, and nowhere can they be better seen than in jewelry made from genuine Swarovski Austrian crystals.

December 04, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

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How to Store Your Handmade Jewelry

When you invest in handcrafted jewelry, you want it to last! There are few things more frustrating than opening up a drawer full of tangled jewelry. Save yourself some trouble and set up an easy storage system. Taking care of your handmade jewelry will help it last forever.

If you are wearing your jewelry often, you have to deal with tarnishing. Moisture and metal don’t work well together. Your lotions, cosmetics, or just regular washing can cause ugly discolorations on your favorite pieces. To prevent this, try to minimize your handmade jewelry’s contact with water. Take all of it off when you wash your hands or shower. Carry a plastic bag with you or stash one in your bathroom so you can keep your pieces away from water but not have to worry about losing them.

November 28, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

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Handcrafted Bracelets, Unique Trendy Handcrafted Beaded Bracelets

If you need some great ideas for birthday parties, consider something timeless and fun: making beaded bracelets. Creating jewelry has become a favorite pastime of many people—old and young. From colorful, plastic beads, to expensive, precious stones, women and men all over the country are beginning to innovate, and produce pieces of jewelry that carry much meaning and last a long time. This is hobby you could have forever, and it really does make a great activity for a party or a get-together.

November 27, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

New Magnifying Lamp: Tips For Handmade Jewelers

The new Lightview XL magnifying lamp is definitely an upgrade over the one I've had before. My old lamp has lasted me more than 15 years reliably, but this new lamp features many useful improvements

November 26, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

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The Meaning Behind Each Color

If you can’t quite decide on the perfect necklace or aren’t sure which ring to choose for yourself, let the colors be your guide. Fashion jewelry is so much more meaningful when a little extra thought has gone into choosing it. Why not commemorate a special occasion or time in your life with a meaningful stone?

You have probably heard a little bit about the meaning behind colors. Yellow roses, for example, signify friendship whereas red roses are reserved for lovers. Every shade has some significance and using it can be a fun way to make your handcrafted pieces even more special.

November 22, 2018 — Stephanie White

Unique Beaded Jewelry For The Holiday Season

Finding the perfect gift for everyone in your life isn’t the easiest thing to do. Every retailer out there has an idea for you, from a new handbag to clothing, shoes to cheap jewelry. Although you can certainly fight the crowds at the mall and shop online for something appropriate, there’s nothing creative or fun about it. Here are five reasons that handmade beaded jewelry should be at the top of your gift giving list this year.

November 20, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

Swarovski Crystals: The Majesty Of Everything Purple

One of the thing that makes Swarovski crystals so brilliant, is their astonishing range of classic colors. For them, purple isn't just purple, it's the starting point for a multitude of different shades. The psychological effects of different colors are something they're well aware of, taking care to create an assortment of shades to match any personality or mood.

November 18, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

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The Facts about Domestic Abuse Article

Belittling, humiliation, beating, stalking, rape—these are all tragedies that occur with domestic abuse. Isolation, injury, depression, and low self-esteem are the direct results. Domestic abuse, also known as spousal abuse, is a serious problem in the United States. According to the American Institute on Domestic Violence, 5.3 million women are abused each year in the US, every nine seconds a woman is beaten, and every year 1,232 women are killed by an intimate partner.

October 28, 2018 — Lisa Vella

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Beaded Anklets & The Distinctive Touch Of Swarovski Crystals

As jewelry artists, we understand that there's more to our craft than just vanity or symbolic status. Every piece has a story and personality that expresses itself in its own unique way. Every necklace, bracelet, and pair of earrings says something different, which is why every bead and gem is a crucial piece of the overall statement. Anklets exemplify this fact perfectly, simply by being worn elsewhere on the body apart from other jewelry. This gives anklets a personality all their own and provides artisans a completely new world in which to experiment with their craft.

October 24, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

Unique & Handcrafted Beaded Necklaces

Beaded jewelry has a long and colorful history dating thousands of years back to ancient times. Since then, uncountable variations of the craft have been created, worn, and passed down through the generations. Even today, beaded jewelry is as prevalent and widely worn as it has ever been. The sheer variety of possibilities have continued to inspire and make the craft worthwhile for creators and wearers alike.

October 24, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

Extend Beaded Jewelry With Jewelry Extenders

If you have ever received a gorgeous piece of beaded jewelry which simply did not fit, it is certainly very frustrating. Perhaps you would like to wear it with a lovely dress because it matches perfectly. However it is too snug to wear and would be uncomfortable if you tried. You truly did not want to give it away but what else would you do with jewelry that is too small? Should you decide to put it away into a drawer and forget about it or possibly re-gift it to another person?

October 22, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

The History of Czech Glass Beads

Czech glass beads are certainly one of the most beautiful and sought-after styles of beads, as they feature unique styles, patterns, and hues simply not found in any other types of beads. The history of Czech glass beads is actually as rich as the beauty of the beads themselves. Find out more about the captivating history of Czech glass beads here:

Early History

Glass beads were being crafted in Bohemia, which is the present-day Czech Republic, as early as 250 B.C. By the 900’s (A.D.) handcrafted glass beads were being put inside of some tombs. And, in the 1200s, several glass factories, that were sometimes used to make beads for rosaries, were opened as locals began moving into the northern mountains of the area.

October 17, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry

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