Handmade Crystal Jewelry In Our Designs
There is something special about the care that goes into making things by hand. This is especially the case for beautiful jewelry.
For the designer, the act represents the creation of something new, and for the wearer, the end of the process produces a thing of beauty that will express their sense of style.
So, what will make the next piece of handmade crystal jewelry your favorite?
Will it be the event that brings it into your life? Will it be the person from whom it will come? Or will it be the way it makes people take notice?
The answer is obviously any combination of these factors and one other. It will be that piece of jewelry you pick up and can’t put down.
Not necessarily based on an occasion or an individual alone, but about the craftsmanship (or craftswomanship) that put it together.
In short, it will be about its quality. Something that lasts for generations and can be passed down, loved, admired, and cherished.
Just think about that necklace or bracelet that you bought last year. That go-to piece that completes your look as you put the finishing touches to your ensemble for that special party or social occasion, where you know everyone wants to look their absolute best.
Including you.
Quality
Itās also that piece you reach for as often as your car keys or handbag.
It’s always there for you. Importantly, the quality is there, too, from its meticulously strung crystals and pearls to the way its jewels complement each other, to the way it rests against your skin.
And because we made it with such attention to detail, you know it will last, almost becoming a friend on whom you can rely on every occasion you slip it on.
In fact, you sometimes even take it out just to have a look, amazed by the beauty that exists today, unchanged and every bit as striking as the moment you first held it in your hand.
Its reflection sparkles with aĀ harmony of colorsĀ and the comfort of an artistic designĀ made to wear. All of these echo the one major quality of fine jewelry. Quality itself.
The Art of Design
It begins with the perfect elements and culminates in a compelling design. For instance, when we look at pearls at HerMJ, we scrutinize them for color consistency.
Itās essential in our designs that each pearl is in harmony with the next. Select the ones that seemā¦ destined to be together. Such has been the case with the Swarovski pearl, their beauty and brilliance enhance and refine a completed design.
I’ve fallen in love with their colors and selection, and how they perfectly complement HerMJ necklaces and bracelets.
With sizes ranging from 2mm (about the size of a tiny mint, and as comparatively refreshing to the eye) to 16mm (about the size of a Hershey’s kiss), they satisfy our design palate, offering a colorful range of possibilities. Carefully woven into intricate designs, Swarovski pearls are transformed into regal pendants and put serious bling into bracelets and necklaces.
Components
And, of course, the magic of European crystals is unsurpassed. From the elegant tiara crowning the head of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the 10,000-crystal-adorned ball gown worn by Disney’s 2015 Cinderella, we’ve all experienced the splendor and sparkle of handmade crystal jewelry.
There is no question about the value of European crystals, from their consistency, which surpasses all others in terms of sheer quality, to the sparkling facets that deliver the shimmer to textiles and jewelry. Poised for the ongoing evolution of fashion, crystal jewelry continues to be innovative in its designs and colors.
Their components have been proud staples here at HerMJ. We include them in a wide array of our designs; their beauty and value allow us to create classic styles while balancing the traditional with the fashion-forward.
Our eyes are always on the sparkling European crystals that showcase component design concepts poised to impact the market, and weāre eager to see how their new elements will complement our creations.
This year was no different. When we received an invitation to their showroom in the heart of Los Angelesā fashion district, we were happy to visit and to get a direct view of what the future holds, and, importantly, what we could look forward to for our upcoming designs.
From their Spring/Summer Baroque Bead to their Shimmer Effect AB crystal finish, they did not disappoint.
Just outside the Swarovski Showroom, the lights from their crystal chandeliers radiated across an otherwise shadowed hallway.
Beyond the plate-glass doors at the entrance to their showroom stood a life-sized mannequin in a glimmering blue beaded evening gown. The gownās top, hand-sewn and adorned with Swarovski elements full of glitter and glamour, included their blue iridescent pearls and flatbacks.
Greeted by the showroom coordinator, we were off to see the world of Swarovski elements.
In a room of pristine dƩcor, marked by white cabinetry, tabletops, and chairs, we began the tour with their design book, featuring an array of Swarovski elements, including mounted crystals and pearls.
Being in the Showroom was like sitting with your favorite movie actor. Admiring how youāve come to know the product of their talents while feeling the excitement of such a rare occasion of proximity.
Handmade Crystal Jewelry Elements of Style
Here are some of HerMJ’s favorites
Illusions
Their designer Edition features former BMW visionary Chris Bangle’s 2.5D work, showcasing volume and dimension in the multi-layered cuts of his Tilted Chanton, Tilted Spike, and Tilted Dice crystals.
We were struck by the sense of depth and radiant shimmer that will surely set off fireworks in designs incorporating the crystal.
Baroque
There is a regal look to this faceted, lightweight crystal in a 10mm and 14mm pear-shaped design.
Multi-layered and available in translucent, mirrored, or covered finishes, this crystal can be used to create majestic, highly detailed bracelets and necklaces that add a romantic air to your style.
Shimmer Effect
What Swarovski terms an Aurora Borealis effect is the sparkle conveyed by the AB crystal. It reflects a rainbow of light, shimmering with an opal-like finish. Its refractions of light stunningly draw attention to the crystals. The array of Shimmer
Effect crystals range in fifteen colors from Black Diamond, Blue Zircon, Citrine, Cobalt, Erinite, Fuchsia, Hyacinth, Light Colorado Topaz, Light Sapphire, Light Siam, Peridot, Siam, Silk, Tangerine, and Topaz.
Crystal Galuchat
Designed to evoke the stingray’s sleek skin, the Crystal Galuchat features a subtle glimmer, like multicolored beads rising from its innovative fabric.
They derive their iconic look and feel from an irregular tapestry of 3-dimensional crystals measuring 2.5mm and 3.55mm in diameter. Sure to draw attention to the designs, it is quite a stylish and glamorous fabric.
HerMJ Crystal Jewelry
At Her Majestyās Jewels, we look forward to the continued evolution of crystal colors we incorporate in our statement jewelry designs, from their shimmer in an elegant baroque crystal bracelet to the bold look of a dramatic multi-layered crystal necklace.
We invite you to watch for new designs and beautiful crystals that will enhance your style at HerMJ.com. And more on the power of color in fashion designs.
