Category Archives: bridal/weddings
It all started with headbands……
…..and the rest, they say, is history.
Yes, this is how ClassicSparklers started getting noticed. In my headbands I incorporated gemstone chips, mother of pearl, majorica and freshwater pearls, Austrian crystals, and swarovski crystals. Added to this is the fact that I add a bit of history to each item:
Some experts believe that headbands were actually copied from the early day wreaths that were from the early Greek period.
Old mosaic portraits showed Byzantine women wearing jewelled bands and head dresses.
Not just like any other fashion accessory, ClassicSparklers headpieces are designed to be functional. They take you from your day to day activities to an evening out in the town.
Rock Crystal Quartz
Rock crystal is the name given to all clear colorless quartz and is the transparent variety of the silica mineral quartz that is valued for its clarity and total lack of colour or flaws. Vessels and spheres have been carved from large crystals since ancient times, and the application of the word crystal to fine glassware derives from this practice. Rock crystal formerly was used extensively as a gemstone (usually brilliant-cut), and although the resemblance to diamond is remote, the widespread use of colourless quartz in jewelry gave rise to the use of the word diamond …
Rock crystal is an alternate and traditional birthstone for the month of April.
My fascination for this stone lead me to create jewelry that mimics as well as make the most out of its sparkly beauty!
All available now in my shop 🙂
August Challenge
This piece is an entry for the “August Based Theme: Intro To Harvest”.
Fall color reports indicate a soft, inviting orange as part of the season’s palette, as we welcome hints of autumn richness.
The Coral Wrap earrings is made from natural coral beads wrapped in crocheted sterling silver. Drop is approximately 1.5 inches.
Now available.
Classic Weddings Part II
Ashlie requested for a grass-green jewelry set composed of a pair of earrings and bracelet for her 5 bridesmaids. The wedding colors are purple and green. I presented her with this:
THE EARRINGS: Crocheted sterling silver wire formed into discs surrounded by green swarovski crystals with smooth amethyst rondelle in the middle. Size 1 inch in diameter. Dangler earring that is very elegant and organic earrings. Sturdy construction but very lightweight.
BRACELET: Austrian crystals wire wrapped with sterling silver wire.
Ashlie loved the idea and request for a bridal headpiece. All she said was that she wanted it white and sparkly.
edit:
Ashlie received the package already!
Memorable Weddings (1 of 2)
The first wedding client I ever had was my cousin.
Her request was for me to create an accessory line for her entourage that will go well with their gowns.
She also asked me to make her wedding cord. This she was very specific. She wanted one in the shape of a rosary so as to put in the altar after the wedding.
For her, there was the bridal watch. I was very nervous about this. She wanted it stretchable. I can’t find a photo of it, though.
For her wedding coordinators, she asked me to create something in their favorite colors. I decided on a necklace. One was a detachable triple strand necklace, the other was a detachable double strand. Again, I can’t find the photos.
Then a few years after, our youngest girl cousin tied the knot, she also asked for my help.
For this wedding I made 150 rosary souvenirs
for the maid of honor
for the bride’s mother, my aunt
for the mother in law
for the grandma
ornate headbands for the flower girls
a hairvine for the bride
For the principal sponsors, I made wire-wrapped bookmarks and peinetas
Last but not least, the wedding cord
to be continued……
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