Posts from the ‘Bridal Jewellery Sets’ Category

By tree on Jun 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Shopping Online For Your Bridal Jewellery Sets , the Pros and Cons

cream and white swarovski pearls

There are so many advantages to buying your wedding jewellery online:

  • range of designers,
  • materials,
  • prices and
  • styles.

For even the pickiest bride you are bound to find the set of sparklies that complement your wedding day outfit perfectly!

One of the most remarkable phenomena of recent years is the unprecedented growth in the handmade jewellery sector. The ease of accessing a huge market has meant that thousands of aspiring and talented designers have found an audience for their particular niche.

But, one of the draw-backs with online shopping is not being able to physically sample the goods. So to compensate we use photography, as clear and detailed as possible and also full descriptions including the materials used and measurements.

However, one of the biggest challenges I find is with subtle colour shades. Especially when it comes to pearls.

A huge advantage with buying jewellery with Swarovski crystal pearls is that you can get hold of some samples of Swarovski crystal pearls, find the exact ones you want then order the pieces you want, specifying the shades of pearls that you need and you just know that the colours will be perfect.

Most of my customers order Cream pearls, but I also carry the White. I was just making up an order of my “Charlotte” range in both colours and I thought I’d just demonstrate the difference between the two shades.

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By tree on Mar 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Bridesmaid Jewellery “Megan”, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.

Here’s a pretty thing- little pendant necklace and matching earrings.

Ideally the bridemaids should be wearing something that matchines but that doesn’t overshadow the bride’s jewellery. PLus if it’s not “wedding-y” then it makes a nice little keepsake gift that can actually be worn afterwards.

Bridal Pearl Pendant

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By tree on Feb 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Here in San Sebastian it’s feeling more and more like Spring!

The daffoldils have been and gone, new patches of daisies are springing up daily and the first of the blossoms on the trees are here. So, with all that new life and fresh breezes I thought it was about time to breathe some freshness into the site.

The black is gone, and in its place we have a smooth taupeness with a bit of mint to bring it alive. Thanks nefilas!

new website design

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By tree on Jan 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment

I wasn’t so much thinking of Picky Bride here so much as Diverse Bridesmaids.

When you’re trying to achieve a harmonious look sometimes all it takes is a little detail, like the earrings, to help pull it all together in a subtle way.

So here’s Charlotte, diversified a little, to help please all of the bridesmaids, some of the time…

bridesmaid matching earrings

Charlotte Earrings, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.

1. The classic Charlotte- two 6mm pearls with diamante rondelle.

2. Tear drop pearl in long length earring.

3. 8mm shorrt Charlotte.

4. 10mm short Charlotte.

5. 8mm long Charlotte.

6. 10mm long Charlotte.

All available in my shop.

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By tree on Dec 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

My my, “Charlotte” went and got herself a few new shades! She started off in a very prim and proper ivory shade, but recently has been seen in Bronze, Chocolate and now Platinum!

Over the next few days I’ll be adding in these luscious new shades to my handmade jewellery shop- perfect for harmonising a look amongst the ladies in your bridal party while keeping enough variet in the shades and styles to keep everyone happy!

swarovski pearl earrings
Pretty Pearl Earrings, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.

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By tree on Nov 06, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Sometimes it can be difficult achieve just the right look. So I decided to widen the range of earrings in the Charlotte range so that brides can have their bridesmaids looking “just so”!Matching Bridesmaids Accessories

Bridesmaids Accessories, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.

Available from Nov. 10 2009 in limited quantities.

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By tree on Oct 27, 2009 | 2 Comments

Freshwater pearls are gorgeous, but sometimes you want more. Not as much as “too much”, just a nice place in between so that you can wear your traditional pearls but also feel like they’re now’s interpretation.
freshwater pearl jewellery
Wedding Pearl Jewellery “Lily”, originally uploaded by Bridal Jewellery Sets.

This is what “Lily” feels like for me; by adding in some crystal clear Swarovskis with the organic gems, it’s kind of a lovely fusion that creates an updated look for the modern bride. Click here for more details.

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By tree on Oct 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Pearls are the classic wedding choice, but if you’re looking to update the look and keep it a little edgy then this super-long necklace is the answer!
Long rope necklaces are a key look this season, and with no wonder- they’re so versatile. Wear this necklace long, double, tripled or even stacked as a bracelet.
This is another of those Chanel-inspired moments…
Wedding Pearl Jewellery Long Versatile Necklace
Wedding Pearl Jewellery “Minnie”Long Versatile Necklace, originally uploaded by Bridal Jewellery Sets.

Made with white freshwater pearls and available here.

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By tree on Oct 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Every time I get a cold (which isn’t often enough these days) I cosy up on the sofa and watch my set of Pride and Prejudice DVDs- the BBC adaptation with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. And if anyone asks I’m working because the jewellery is one of those amazing aspects of this production!
So amazing that it inspired a range of bridal jewellery made from Swarovski pearls and other crystal components.
The image shown here is part of the Charlotte range.

Pride and Prejudice Bridal Jewellery Sets

Bridal Jewellery Sets Necklace “Charlotte” Ivory Crystal Pearl

Originally uploaded by Bridal Jewellery Sets

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By tree on Oct 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I watched a Shirley McLaine TV series the other day- she was portraying Coco Chanel and it was just fabulous! I loved the outfits and particularly the jewellery.

It inspired me to create a little range of long pearl necklaces and assorted earrings:

Coco Chanel-inspired Bridal Jewellery
Bridal Jewellery Sets Crystal Jewellery “Coco” Ivory Crystal Pearl

Originally uploaded by Bridal Jewellery Sets

There are no bracelets because, for this range the necklaces double up as bracelets- you just wear it stacked.
Très chic comme ça!

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