Serious Note and Midnight Blue Jewelry, Blast from the Past

It's come to my attention that a couple of my recent, original designs have started to circulate some blogs, and one in particular. I try really hard to create my own style. Even when I'm inspired by something else, I tweak it, mix it up, change the elements to make it truly mine. Please give credits! I really don't care when people make similar jewelry, but plain copying is disturbing and super rude. If you even want to COPY a piece of my jewelry, DO IT, but give proper credits to the creator/inspire-er person, thank you!

I've compiled a list in the side bar of original HQCD work. Felt like it was necessary. Boo. At the very least, it'll make me feel like I've put myself out there.

Okay, Done with that.

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A couple days ago, Marie requested dark blue pearls on bows.
Here they are, love!


I've also been in an angel craze recently...
So I made a bracelet in honor of that, using Marie's colors to create the piece.

^ Only ONE available, then waiting list!

And another dark piece, in my signature hearts on hearts style.


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Blast from the past.
Wanna see what my first earrings looked like? Don't laugh :(
* Remember, this was years, YEARS ago! And nothing I make looks so crappy anymore, lol!


^ UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH GAG. POORLY MADE.


^ these are actually sorta cute. I wanna bring these back =)













Hope I didn't scare you guys off with these old creations!

Visit my SHOP.
And email me for and questions/custom requests. heqicrystaldesigns@hotmail.com

And regarding Witchapalooza, I'm at V11. Click and zoom in on the map to find it!
Come visit me! I'll be there both days, Oct. 10-11. And I'll give a 10% discount to anyone of my blog readers who show!

love,
Lisa

History of Pearls/Bows, Starfish Unite, Angels, Dragonflies and Necklaces

I'm positive that everyone who reads this blog has seen the ever so popular pearl-bow jewelry combo. Forever21 used to have TONSSSS of them... some still do. Now they're more into "couture" jewelry, involving crowns and pearls, etc.

I feel like I've watched this pearl and bows phenomenon unfold.

When I first started jewelry making soph. year of high school in 2004, my first couple of pieces were fabric ribbons with pearl dangles. Why? It was probably the most popular "fob" fashion at that time. The trend still hasn't died-- but the US has really taken a liking to the pearl/bow combination. Every jewelry maker I personally know have their own pearl/bows. And I'm here to bring mine back. I thought a new trend would come in, but really, this is so cute that people will love it for a long time. MOST of Betsey Johnson's brand of earrings (which are cute, but no offense, crappy quality and pricey for what you get, if you love Betsey, don't kill me!) have ribbons and spheres incorporated into them

What do you guys think will be the next big trend in jewelry?

I wanted these to sort of match my signature ball and bow earrings seen here:


So my pearls and bows look like this:

^ These are pretty much available in any color, drop me an email if you want anything. And at $9.50 a pair, they're top quality affordable, and versatile.

More work done today,

^ It's been MONTTTTTHSSSSSSS since I've made a starfish/heart combo. I WAS going to make a pair of earrings out of these starfish (STARFISH UNITE!!) but I accidentally ordered only 1... so I decided to pair it with a purple heart crystal. ONLY ONE available!

Wing-ed beauties..




Beaded Balls Necklace:

^ I saw these at Macy's a while back. GOD. $80 a necklace, for STERLING SILVER. This one is GOLD FILLED for $30. Equally good, I promise you! Macy's also has my beaded puffy hearts, also for $80. I'm going to make another PINK heart up soon, and it'll be around $40.

Remember to visit my SHOP for more new items.
And drop me an email if you ever want to make a custom request, or design something for a special event/friend/whatever! I'm there to work with you to create your ideal jewelry.
Contact me: heqicrystaldesigns@hotmail.com

love,
Lisa

EDIT
Some customs I've done recently