Welcome to Earrings and Designs.com.

Here you will find our exquisite collection of designer earrings, necklaces, and bracelets handcrafted from a variety of quality natural stones, unique designer beads, pearls, crystals, and precious metal. We offer pleasing and uncommon jewelry masterpieces for women who appreciate quality in design, workmanship and materials. Our colorful bracelets will flatter your wrists and our vibrant necklaces will compliment your neckline. Each of our earrings are designed to catch the light and bring together a stunning ensemble. Our designs are created with color and texture in mind and each piece of jewelry is unique and thoughtfully fashioned for you. This is what you have been looking for . . .

Catch the light . . .

Fulfill a passion . . .

Find a unique look . . .

See the richness and magnificence . . .

Feel beautiful with cascades of vibrant colors . . .

You will see on the following pages a variety of styles, colors, textures and shapes which interplay to create an irresistible effect. We use combinations of semi-precious stones -- citrine, unakite, agate, onyx, aventurine, carnelian, bloodstone; freshwater pearls; coin pearls, and more -- brilliant Swarovski crystals; Bali beads; Thai silver; and lampwork beads. We use many shapes -- briolette, faceted ovals, rounds, rondels, bicones and chips -- to craft each piece of jewelry. We have carefully selected each stone, pearl and lampwork bead to ensure the highest quality possible.

Our jewelry will perfectly complement any day or evening ensemble! In addition to this, a piece of jewelry made with precious metals and gemstones is an instant heirloom, whether it's a gift or purchased for one's self.

Enter and you will discover beautiful hand-crafted jewelry and designs that welcome in the Seasons of Winter and Spring 2007!

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Carnelian is a form of Chalcedony, which is the microcrystalline form of Quartz and is the most common crystal on Earth. Deposits are found througout the world -- India, Brazil, Uruguay, Japan and the United States.

Motivation, Luck and Wishes Carnelian is prescribed by crystal healers for individuals who are timid, and it has great powers for motivation and self confidence. As a wish stone, it is said that Carnelian has the power to grant all the wearer's wishes when worn near the heart.

T u r q u o i s e

Turquoise is a copper aluminium phosphate achieving hardness six, thus considerably softer than quartz. It occurs naturally in all shades ranging from sky-blue to grey-green, usually in such locations where copper is hidden in the soil in high concentrations.

Motivation, Luck and Wishes Turquoise as a healing stone is among the crystal healing master stones. According to followers of the New Age, its powers can benefit the whole body, with special strengths in healing ailments of the immune, respiratory, waste and skeletal systems.

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Color – What’s Hot!

Neutrals with neutrals and pigments of the desert dominate the Fall and Winter seasons, stippled with shimmers of sun-bleached travertine, clay, azure and shades of cactus; they all hit center stage! We see muted tones such as desert sand and French vanilla infused with shades of cactus, melon, cameo pink and aquatic blue; we can’t lose! Spring and Summer 2006 bring us a muted pastel palate with carefree hues like lily green, clove, buttercup, blue bell, spearmint, rose and viola. And as always, Black still remains sexy … it is also stylish and timeless.

High fashion will be rich in whites, vanilla and cream! Also, look for some of these lovely combinations: desert sand and melon; French vanilla, lily green, melon and cameo pink; or aquatic blue, clove, and viola — just to name a few. Any color will do, as long as it's a warm hue and it flatters you. Pecan and shades of cactus are two of the easiest colors to wear and make a statement! So that's a great place to start. Get a head start on the new season with something sweet or daring to match your whites.

Also, try these great color combinations: melon, clove and desert sand; pecan, aquatic blue and viola; and clove and aquatic blue. Colors that complement rich brown tones are white, cream, lily green, khaki and denim.

Trends and Styles

The concept of trends in jewelry styles is nothing new. For thousands of years people have worn jewelry and have adorned themselves with the styles of the time and for their culture. In civilizations of long ago, for example, leaders wore gold and silver armbands, collars, and chains, while commoners wore clay, glass, and amber beads. Of interesting note, men were the first to wear jewelry as a status symbol and as good luck amulets to aid them in battle. Just a few decades ago, solid metal chains were all the rage in this country and in many other countries. Nowadays, the emphasis is on unique, eye-catching, free styles that suit the wearer. Today’s jewelry trend is to express yourself, to find something unusual that suits you, and to wear it with pizzazz.

Perhaps the best thing about the current jewelry styles is that they range from unpretentious and charming, to classy and elegant, all the way up to flamboyant and glitzy. With the incredible range of semi precious stones, gemstones, pearls, sterling silver, pearls, swarovski crystals, pendants, dichroic and glass beads, custom and unique jewelry, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, and wedding jewelry can be made especially for you. You now have a whole new palette of choices. Here you will see the finest handcrafted jewelry online.

Link necklaces and bracelets are layered and larger than ever. Big, bold semi precious stones and slabs and focal beads are very popular. Chain link necklaces interspersed with pearls or gemstones have a refreshing look. Layering is the look of the season and is achieved when complementary pendants, contrasting or similar in color, are worn together. Flowing chandelier earrings continue to be very popular as well as long dangles of gemstones. Filigree Metals, given life from its “Bohemian” predecessor, has settled into its own identity this Spring.