When I started this business in 2002, custom jewelry was NOT easy to find. Now, people have caught on! You can finally order pieces that are handmade so you can get the colors you want. We want you to really be able to visualize the colors and make the perfect color choices. In order to do that, we offer free color samples! And if you're just not great with color, we'd love to make suggestions!

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Here are some commonly asked questions regarding color:

Q: What is the difference between crystal clear and crystal ab and do they look good together?

A: Crystal clear is a clear crystal, no color, no coating. It sparkles like crazy b/c of the CUT and the quality of Swarovski. Most of our designs are shown in clear crystal. It's stunning, and Swarovski crystals definitely dont need color to make them brilliant or sparkly. Crystal ab is a clear crystal with a coating on one side that makes it irridescent. The "ab" stands for "aurora borealis". Irridescent crystals reflect more color and sometimes pick up colors around them, although they reflect more color from light than from textiles. Do they look good mixed together? Absolutely. We usually recommend a bride who wants the crystal ab also mix in some crystal clear, or it can be a little bit too much as far as our tastes are concerned.

Q: I'm using chocolate brown dresses and pink flowers. What colors should my bridesmaids wear?

A: Smoky topaz is chocolate brown. Mix it with any of the pinks and you've got a winner.

Q: My gown has no pearls. Can I use pearls in my accessories?

A: Yes. This is a common misunderstanding. The pearls in your jewelry or headpiece match the FABRIC of your gown. Pearls compliment the satin, silk or chiffon.. whatever it is you're wearing. If you like pearls, choose the pearl color that matches your fabric, then choose the crystal colors to match your color scheme, or stick with crystal clear if you dont want a color in your jewelry.

Q: What pearl color matches my gown?

A:

White gowns: white swarovski pearls
White silk gowns or other gowns in diamond white (candlelight white, winter white, off-white): light ivory freshwater pearls or white swarovski pearls (which are barely off white)
Creme or deeper ivory: cream swarovski pearls
Antique gold or champagne:cream swarovksi pearls mixed with golden shadow crystals, champagne freshwater pearls mixed with cream Swarovski pearls

Q: Do I have to wear gold if I'm wearing an ivory dress?

A: No! Ivory and silver is our most popular combination and it looks great.

Q: I am the bride and am thinking of adding some color to my headpiece or necklace. How much should I add or should I just stick with clear?

A: Okay. Here's the thing with color for the bride. If you want color, commit to it! Ask for at least 30% color to 70% crystal clear as opposed to "a few colored crystals in an otherwise clear design". Sprinkling in a tiny bit of a bold color looks like an accident. If you want to add a bold color, then really do it. Mix in the color and maybe a couple others to blend together, but dont ask us to put in 5% sapphire and all the rest clear crystal or everyone will think your tiara crashed into someone elses and you accidentally ended up with a few blue beads. Now if you're talking about a little "something blue" (i.e. light sapphire) or a little bit of lavender or light pink - it's okay to add a little, but I think if you want the color, dont be afraid of it. It is very common now to have some color in your gown as well as your jewelry, so you wont look crazy. But if you're just not sure, stick with the clear crystal so you can be comfortable and not worry that everyone is staring at those 5 olive green crystals in your necklace. ;) Basically, either really do it, or dont do it at all.

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