BE ON TREND: RAW CRYSTAL / GEMSTONE JEWELRY

There’s no denying the natural crystal jewelry trend.
One of the jewelry trends that has been popping up lately is the use of raw gemstones in jewelry. Instead of the polished, symmetrical bead shapes that we are used to, jewelry designers are embracing the beauty of the natural world by incorporating stones in their organic forms into their pieces. 

 Uncut and unaltered, just as nature intended. It’s a great way to add some shimmer to your outfits.
 With raw stone jewelry becoming ever more popular, you can draw in new customers if you learn how to incorporate raw stones into your jewelry designs and how to educate consumers about caring for these pieces.

Sometimes, when nature speaks, it shouts — and my fingers are all ears. 

Awesome Raw Stone Stud Earrings - each piece is unique!

Handmade raw gemstone Necklaces featuring rough gemstones. 

Organic & rustic designs

By the very nature of the collection, each piece is unique.

 Sizes, texture and colour of the stones will vary from piece to piece

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How To Choose A Necklace For Your Dress?

The average American family will spend up to $1,700 per year on clothing. In addition, the average woman owns up to thirty outfits! Naturally, one must learn how to pair a necklace with all those different necklines! 

The key to selecting the perfect necklace for your outfit is your neckline. Certain types of necklaces are made for specific necklines.

Listed below, are different types of necklines and of necklaces that will suit them: 

V-Neck

When you wear a V-neck, it draws the eye to your cleavage or chest area. Therefore your necklace should do the same. Pendant style necklaces are best suited for this neckline. In fact, the wider the V-neck, the more angular the pendant. Avoid wearing a pendant that extends past the length of the V-neck. 

Strapless

Choker style necklaces are a lovely accompaniment for strapless dresses and tops. They bring all the attention to your neck and away from the mid-section. If you’re planning to wear a pendant, wear one with a shorter length. This will draw the attention towards your collar bones and neckline. In case, you want to de-emphasize the neckline and focus on the shoulders, consider adorning a princess necklace.

Halter 

Halter necks can be tricky to pair with a necklace because the eyes are drawn to the mid-section and the cleavage. In either case, a short pendant with a sharp or curved end is best for this type of neckline. You can also consider drawing attention upwards by wearing a choker. Avoid wearing long necklaces. 

Square

For a square neckline, an angular pendant works best. This draws the eye towards your jawline. Skip wearing a square shaped pendant. This will make you look like you’re “boxed in”. The length of the necklace will be determined by where the neckline ends. Skip wearing something that’s too long, especially if you have short height.

Sweetheart

Sweetheart necklines emphasize the shoulders, cleavage and neck areas. Your necklace should therefore enhance these regions. In this case, necklaces with wider pendants help to balance the space within the neckline. Opt for soft angles and curves instead of rigid angles. Princess and choker style necklaces work best with this neckline. 

Turtlenecks

In a turtleneck, your neckline is covered so there’s no point in wearing a small necklace or choker. Opt instead for medium or long necklaces or even opera chains. These are worn on the outside of the turtleneck. You can opt for one with a large pendant.

Scoop

This neckline has plenty of open space, so your goal ought to be to fill it up! Opt for a necklace with large pendants or beads but with soft angles such as a pearl necklace.

Asymmetrical

For an asymmetrical neckline, an asymmetrical necklace works best. Choose one with different shaped or sized beads. Ensure it’s proportionate to the neckline. 

With these tips in hand, choosing a necklace to pair with your neckline is very simple. In case you’re stuck, opt for an adjustable length necklace! 

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Stress & Anxiety Relief

Stress & Anxiety Relief - Calming Blue Lace Agate is one the best crystals for anxiety and stress relief. Throat Chakra balancer.

Blue Lace Agate has a soft, soothing elegance; like sky-blue waters released from winter's grasp. Its graceful, circular design has a stimulating, positive effect on emotions and attitude. It is not a stone of protection, but rather of encouragement and support. Its circular flowing energy calms, uplifts and elevates.

Blue Lace Agate is a variety of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. It is usually banded in layers of predominantly light blue, striped with brighter blues, whites, and even brown threads of color. Agate is sometimes called the earth rainbow because, in its various forms, the concentric bands in nature form nearly every color the earth can produce, including a colorless form.

Historically, Agate has been discovered with the artifacts of Neolithic people, and was used as healing amulets and ornamentation dating back to Babylon. Its medicinal uses continued through the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilizations, and spread throughout Africa and the Middle East into Russia. Agate sparked a world renowned stonecutting and polishing industry in Germany that flourished from the 15th to the 19th century, and exists today. 

Metaphysically, Agate has a lower intensity and vibrates to a slower frequency than other stones, but is highly regarded as a stabilizing and strengthening influence. The layered bands of microscopic quartz in Agate may appear delicate, they are actually very strong. Agate is excellent for balancing emotional, physical and intellectual energy, and in harmonizing yin and yang, the positive and negative forces of the universe.

All NATURAL stone ways to announce your STYLE

Necklaces and pendants would contain stones of the most delicate and pale colors.

And all natural stone as amethyst, rose quartz and crystal are perfect for jewelry items, which will perfectly complement the evening image. 

Originality and simplicity of stone jewelry items is definitely captivating. As jewels do not have to be serious. They need to be shiny and beautiful. And this effect you can create only with the help of all natural stone.

First of all, aventurine will be a great option for a beach look, if you, of course, wear adornments on vacation. 

Also jasper and crystals are suitable for almost any image. Furthermore, amazonite in combination with crystals, lapis and labradorite will also be an excellent choice.

All necklaces are available in my shop:

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Trendy Jewelry 2019

All natural stone for Trendy Jewelry 2019

the real GEM BOOM!

 We LOVE these gorgeous Magenta Agate sparklers!

  So much light catches on these beauties.
  Adjustable simple black wax cord necklace with sparklers.
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Agate enhances love, abundance, wealth, good luck, longevity, harmony; protector of children. Ground to the earth. One of the oldest stones in recorded history.

A natural form of silicon dioxide, Agate is a variety of Chalcedony.

Zodiac - Gemini, Virgo
Planet - Moon
Element - Earth
Typical colours - Clear or milky white, white to grey, light blue, orange to red, black

Agate is an excellent stone for rebalancing and harmonising body, mind and spirit.  It cleanses and stabilises the aura, eliminating and transforming negativity.  Agate enhances mental function, improving concentration, perception and analytical abilities.  It soothes and calms, healing inner anger or tension and creates a sense of security and safety.

Spirit Cactus Quartz

Your are unique and beautiful, flawed to perfection and unafraid to stand out from the crowd.

You hunt down what you desire, patiently waiting for the peace of mind that comes with knowing you got exactly what you sought without compromising or settling. Your ethos is built around the idea that beauty isn't found in following a crowd but following your heart.

Your journey of self discovery has taken time. You deserve jewelry with just as much intention and flawed perfection as you.

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Healing Stone - Nature's most ancient stone

Amazonite Healing Stone

One of nature’s most ancient stones, the serene turquoise hue of Amazonite is said to soothe the senses and calm the soul. Thought to bring balance and peace to the wearer, Amazonite is the perfect stone to help settle anxiety or nervousness.

Wear jewellery with meaning and feel the positive energy of each healing stone.

Some people believe in the healing powers of stones or crystals and others just love the beautiful natural colours and shapes. Either way semi precious stones are a huge trend especially as we gradually get closer to summer. I’m thinking floaty dresses, strappy sandals and layers of delicate pendants and chunky crystal details.