New gadgets for Arty Crystals!

Haha...in order to "up the sales" for Arty Crystals, I've recently purchased a desktop photo studio in the attempt to take better photos!

I will no longer have to wait until day time, or for the right shade of lighting in order to take photos of my products!!! Hooray! \^-^/

I can't wait to use it!!! Yes...on 100+ products..... T_T That'll be a fun project. But I hope the quality would turn out great. :)

MIA....not!

Oh my goodness....where have I been!?

I'm still here!!!!!!! Sooooo sorry for not having updated in such a long time. Things have been hectic, esp I just had knee surgery yesterday!!! >_< This is definitely one way of keeping my mind off of the pain! :) I'm a tough cookie...I'm a tough cookie....Yes..happy thoughts! :D

But I haven't been slacking off!! I swear! I have made quite a few new pairs of earrings and posted them on all of my online shops: etsy, ebay, and of course the official artycrystals.com.

Here are some of the latest ones you can take a look! And they seem to be pretty popular!


I'll be more diligent in updating the blog, I promise!

Arty Crystals has launched!

WOOoooohoooo~~~~~!!!! FINALLY!

Well, the official launch was a few days ago, but I've been busy finalising a few things I hadn't have the time to post it up here.

The URL is:

http://artycrystals.com

You will see all products available for sale on artycrystals.com

There have also been a few more new products since the last post so please feel free to browse!! :D

Update & New Earrings (from the 60s!)

I'm still here, don't worry!

I've been rather busy with the upcoming launch of my website, obviously the launch date's been postponed...oops! Well, my husband's a procrastinator. :P

Speaking of whom, he recently brought to my attention a cable TV show, Mad Men, set in the 60s which I have grown to love. (It's a good show, you should watch it)

It is also that show that gave me the inspiration of this new pair of earring that I HAD to make after I watched a particular episode.

The original design was (from what I could tell) made from GIANT glass pearls in cream, which I don't even know where I can get my hands on those. I'm talking about at least 20-25mm in diameter.

But it was just too cute to resist. It has a very clean look, just the way I like it.

SO! I improvised. I used Swarovski crystallized round crystals, 14mm (the largest is 20mm), and crystal rondelles in silver to make this pair of earrings.

Check it out! It's listed on my etsy shop:

http://artycrystals.etsy.com

New Earrings & New Colours

I've added another vibrant colour, peridot, to the collection of Starfish dangle earrings.

Now these cute little starfish earrings are available in: aquamarine, purple haze, crystal AB, and peridot. Of course they come in a lot of different colours, so if you have something particular in mind, please let me know.

Another new design is the Star dangle earrings, slightly bigger than the starfish, which are just as adorable. These are available in lt rose, and lt sapphire. I chose these 2 softer pastel colours because they're soothing to the eyes (to balance out the pointy star tips).

Go check them out at my etsy shop:

http://artycrystals.etsy.com

New Series: Wedding Series

It's finally here - the Wedding Series!

I've only started with something very simple in design. BUT!!! Less is more, right??? Especially when you have crystal AB sparkling and glittering all around your neck!!!!

Personally I was gifted with a white pearl necklace for my own wedding. And I didn't want to buy a very extravegant diamond necklace to wear for just one day, let alone having to worry about something happening to it.

This is where I wanted to create something simple and elegant, and yet you can wear even after your special day.

I've used all Swarovski crystallized rounds of various sizes to create a more rounded neck line, with matching bracelet and earrings.

I've also incorporated a teardrop pendant as the focal piece as well as Swarovski crystallized rounds to compose the body of the necklace. This is more suitable for a dress with a V-neck cut.

You can purchase these from my etsy shop:

http://artycrystals.etsy.com

New Charms - Perfume Bottles

It's been a while, hasn't it!!??

I have been away for a month until I came back 2 weeks ago. Just because I hadn't posted anything doesn't mean I wasn't keeping myself busy! I was waiting for my supplies to arrive so sorry for the delay. But check out these new charms!

These new Perfume Bottle charms are so gorgeous and elegant. Made from crystal AB Swarovski crystallized elements in various shapes and sizes, these charms SPARKLE like nothing else.
You can purchase these charms from my etsy shop:

http://artycrystals.etsy.com

New Necklace - Pearl Heart Necklace

It's been a while since I added to this category, mainly because I've wanted to offer customisation.

This pearl heart necklace is simple and yet cute and elegant. Made from almost 40 genuine Swarovski crystalised pearls in rosaline, together with silver seed beads, the heart motif pendant is 3D which makes it more dynamic and even cuter!

The chain is strung with seed beads, and all the hardware is 925 sterling silver.

You can purchase this lovely necklace from:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26949650

New Charms - Elegance & Sweets

2 more additions to the charms category:

* Pear parfait charm: vibrant and bright fire opal AB, together with peridot, chalk white bicones, as well as very cute seed beads make up the dessert, and cup. The base of the cup uses an acrylic trumpet flower bead to give stability. It is decorated with a "pear" by using a brandy teardrop bead and a very fancy bead cap.

As depicted in the photo, it looks GREAT against a black background!!

* Gather dot bag charm: only fuchsia Swarovski bicones were used, together with other components such as czech glass beads (used as the "clasps") and acrylic beads that fill the interior. This charm has a long "shoulder strap" made with 925 sterling silver so it is ready to be used as a bag charm. It has a spring clasp so it can be attached and detached with ease without putting a scratch on your favourite bag!

You can purchase these charms at:

http://artycrystals.etsy.com

New Charm - Milky White Flower Parfait

This milky white flower parfait charm is still working progress.

I used Lt Azore throughout to create the fancy dessert cup, and silver seed beads to create the fine details on the rim of the cup. If you look at it from the top, the cup itself looks like a flower!

It is still working progress and not listed for sale because I don't have the right part to put inside the cup. Right now, I'm using a polymer clay rose bead but it is not the right size.

I'm also still debating whether to include the leaf poking out near the bottom of the cup. Well, it is a flower parfait.....

If you are interested in this charm, please feel free to contact me! :)

New Charm - Princess Bag

I LOVE this princess bag charm!!!

Made out of white opal bicones, and seed beads, and cats eye beads, it is simple and yet elegant. 2 different sizes of bicones were used to create the rounder bottom, and acrylic beads fill the interior so the bag stays puffy and stands up on its own.

The "clasps" are represented by the cats eye beads, and the "metal rim" is strung with seed beads. The 925 sterling silver handle gives a different style to the other bag charms in the same category.

Of course there's a cute heart-shaped charm attached to the side. It doesn't get any more feminine than this!

You can purchase this lovely charm at:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26846001

New Charm Necklace - Rose Ice-cream

This Rose Ice-cream charm necklace is REALLY fancy and gorgeous!!! Even more so than the other ones I've made, I got to admit.

I think it's mostly due to the 2 polymer clay rose beads that I used that added elegance to the piece.

The charm consists of peridot, lt rose, rose satin bincones, a fuchsia cube, and genuine Swarovski crystalised pearls,
seed beads, polymer clay beads, czech fire polished, czech druk beads, twisted bugle bead, 925 sterling silver and silver-plated findings.

The necklace is handcrafted with 58 Swarovski crystalised pearls in rosaline, and the findings include 925 sterling silver and silver plated material.

The necklace is optional, which I'm offering at USD$15.00. It is 24" long with a 2" chain extender. The length of the necklace can be customised at USD$2.00/inch increments.

But the combo of the 2 together is breath-taking! Did I mention that it's really gorgeous??? ;-)

Well, it is!!

You can purchase this charm necklace at my etsy shop:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26760810

New Charm - Matcha Parfait

If you like green tea, here's another 0-calorie (metaphorically speaking, of course) matcha parfait you can enjoy all year around!

This charm uses a lot of different crystals and beads: Swarovski turmaline green, olivine, purple velvet, white alabaster bicones, olivine rounds, acrylic beads, czech druk beads, teardrop bead, seed beads, bugle bead, and a very fancy vermeil gold bead cap.

Unlike the Strawberry, and Ice Frappes, I didn't attach a spoon but instead just a straw. The top are decorated with various colours of beads. Mmmmm....yum!!!

You can purchase this charm at my etsy shop:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26707412

New Earrings - Dangle

Also...new dangle earrings! I just had a sudden surge of colour combo inspiration and I made all of them in one go.

They all have a focus piece, a pendant, in very striking colours to attract attention, as well as other more subtle crystals to compliment those colours.

I wanted to cover more colours on the spectrum because we all have our favourite! If you like purple or yellow, then you're in luck!

The terrenum teardrop pendant is very special (as mentioned in a previous posting) - it has a cascading effect from topaz to lt topaz.

Matching necklaces can be made for these earrings. If you're interested, simply let me know! :)

You can purchase these earrings on my etsy shop:

http://artycrystals.etsy.com

New Charms - Sweet Series

Don't think I went on a vacation! Check out these new gorgeous charms served in fancy dessert cups - strawberry, & ice frappes, and flower parfait!

There are a lot of components in each and every single one of them, and you can find the details at my etsy shop if you're interested:
http://artycrystals.etsy.com

New Earrings - Almond Dangle

This pair of dangle earrings consists of 2 terrenum almond pendants, with a topaz to lt topaz cascading effect, which makes it look very mystical, as well as a total of 6 lt topaz and crystal bicones.

Matching necklace can be made to complete the look!

Custom Order - Cake Slice

My first custom made order from Linda (nice lady, btw)!

This is a custom made version of the cake slice:

Crystal AB was used for the sponge layers, lt rose, lt sapphire, peridot, jonquil, and tanzanite for the fruits, and of course to top it all off, a petite strawberry made with rose and chrysolite bicones.

The original version has a hollow bottom, but this customised version is filled on the bottom so you can enjoy it from every angle with a slight additional cost but it's worth it!

New Charm - Strawberry A La Mode

This is truly one of a kind! A new charm that uses extremely large bead caps as a fancy dessert cup, and MANY different components to compose this strawberry a la mode dessert.

The "strawberry" portion consists of rosaline, rosaline satin, rose, and rose satin. "A la mode" is made with chalk white, together with other bicones, rounds, and a baroque pendant as decorations.

This charm is one of the many other desserts that get served in a fancy cup.

Check it out at: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26530992

New Earrings - Chain Dangle with Flowers

My first pair of dangle earrings that uses chains. 2 very cute lt siam flower beads are attached to the bottom. In order not to steal focus, I attached a very unique top-drilled white opal bicone to each earring.

This is still working progress, which is why I haven't listed it to be sold.

But please feel free to comment or contact me if you are interested!

New Series: Designer Series - Boston Bag

This is the first in the new Designer Series - Boston Bag, inspired by a very famous Italian designer brand. :)

It has OVER 165 Swarovski crystals together with seed beads and other small charms and findings to create such a delicate charm. I would LOVE to hang this with my designer bag to attract extra attention!

Unlike most others in the charms category, I decided that I will make 2 sizes available.

Unfortunately I only have silver findings in my inventory at the moment, but I can substitute those with golden coloured findings to make it even more elegant! Trust me, it will look REALLY CLASSY!!!!!!

Check it out! You can purchase this charm at:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26438170

The list price is higher than the other charms because of the amount of crystals used in this design. But trust me, it is worth every penny!!!!!

New Bracelet - Sakura

A double band bracelet with 3 adorable Sakura motif charms!

I used 2 different colours - Rose, and Violet in this design to make it even more feminine.

I will most definitely have matching earrings and necklace available in the near future. :)

You can purchase this lovely bracelet at my etsy store:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26390871

New Earrings + Necklace Set

My first necklace with matching earrings creation!

I used genuine Swarovski crystalised pearls (NOT czech glass pearls) in rosaline and powder rose as well as crystal AB bicones beaded onto 2 headpins of different lengths. This colour combo is so gentle, it will look great for all occasions.

The chain is an Italian sterling silver chain, 18.5" long with a 2" extender.

Similar for the earrings, the design is slightly different. The drop is approx 2".

New Bracelet - Pastel Rainbow Stripe Motif

This soft pastel rainbow stripe motif band is sooooo sweet and cute! I made one for myself many years ago, and now I think I should share this with the world!

The colours are not overpowering and yet adds just enough sparkle to your wrist.

You can purchase this band from:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26138753

New Bracelet & New Charm

I said I was on the roll...hehe...those earrings weren't the only things I made, also check these out!

A new addition to the bracelet category: a Marine Charm Bracelet with 4 adorable charm - coral, starfish, and flower. I attached these to a sterling silver chain to give it a "cooling feel", and not to steal focus from those colourful charms.

Another addition is to the Sweets Series in the charm category: a Kiwi Tart Charm features a slice of "kiwi fruit" made with various shades of green, and seed beads on top of a layer of "sponge" made with white opal and jonquil bicones, and encrusted with a crunchy "tart shell" made with LS topaz.

New Earrings

I was on the roll today! I made a few new pairs of earrings, so please check them out!

You can purchase these at:

http://artycrystals.etsy.com

New Category - Pendants

Debuting in this category is an open heart pendant.

Still featuring genuine Swarovski crystals, this open heart pendant has a total 18 crystals AB bicones of 2 sizes, as well as clear seed beads.

A jump ring or bail can be attached to be used with a metal chain, or it can be left as is to have a leather cord strung through. It is very versatile!

Colours can be customised, so please feel free to contact me!

You can purchase this lovely pendant from my online etsy store:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26054331

New Charm - Bumble Bee

Another addition to the Nature Series!

This cute little bumble bee is SUPER tiny it's not that much bigger than a real one except this one won't sting you!

It is made by using 2 different shades of yellow for the head and body, sun as those puffy cheeks, and of course jet for the stripes, crystal for the wings, and seed beads as antennae and mouth.

With the lesser amount of crystals, this is listed as cheaper than my other products. But none-the-less it still shines and sparkles!!!!!

New Charms - Matcha Sqr Cake & Duckie

2 new additions!

A delicious bitter and sweet matcha square cake in the Sweets Series: -

The "matcha sponge" layers were made with various shades of green, sandwiching 2 layers of smooth "buttercream" made with sand opal and white alabaster. The top of the cake is decorated with "assorted fruits" arranged with rounds of different material including Swarovski and acrylic beads.

Instead of a split ring, I used a head pin this time to assemble the parts.

Another one is a cute little duckie in the Nature Series:-

The body of the duckie consists of jonquil bicones, and the other parts are made with lt topaz. It is very adorable!

New Charm - Berry Tart

New addition to the Sweets Series!

Tart shell made with LS topaz, and fillings made with siam bicones and a mixture of fuschia, amethyst, and siam rounds, this little berry tart charm looks SOOOoo scrumptous you can just imagine those sweet & juicy berries bursting in your mouth!

New Earrings - Amethyst Gems Dangle

This is the first pair of earrings that have non-Swarovski elements incorporated into the piece.

It has 2 natural amethyst gems, and together with 6 lt amethyst bicones & 4 amethyst rounds. 2" drop.

The gems give it a very natural and down-to-earth look, and the contrast with the lt amethyst crystals is gentle and soothing.

New Earrings - Bermuda Blue AB Heart Dangle

These bermuda blue AB heart dangle earrings are stunning!

The bermuda blue adds mystery, and the AB just adds extra sparkle! Contrasting are capri blue and crystal bicones. The drop is approx 2" long, and the pair dangles and sways freely.

Originally I was thinking of looping the beads through to form a hoop shape, but the bicones were too dominating so I simply strung them on top of the heart pendant, which is the focus of the piece.

New Charms - Shibaken, Kindergarten Bear

2 new additions to the Nature Series - Shibaken, and Kindergarten Bear!

A Japanese Shibaken made with sun, lt peach bicones, and jet & jet hematite rounds. It is SOOooo tiny and cute!


Another addition is a not-so-straight-forward animal - a bear that goes to kindergarten! His classmates will soon join him. Be sure to check back later for some other cute animals carrying bags and backpacks, and going to school!