Custom Orders for Favorite Customers...Janet's Coco Chanel Inspired Looked

The Coco Chanel inspired look
My Simply Paris line

Simply Paris At Night Bracelet
in my Blue Lovebirds Etsy Shop

Simply Paris at Midnight Cocktail Ring
in my Blue Lovebirds Etsy Shop


Simply Paris in the Springtime
in my Blue Lovebirds Etsy shop

Recently, My repeat customer Janet requested that I create a Custom Order Ring, Bracelet, and Necklace in the Simply Paris style. I was thrilled to do another custom ring for her as I really enjoy creating rings. So, in the spirit of Coco Chanel, I started creating. I was so happy with the way her collection came out. So much so that I knew my other customers especially brides would Love them all too.

I can do the Swarovski crystal pearls in a Different color like white, Tahitian Gray, Light Silver, Platinum, Light Blue, etc. etc. Please contact me and we can create the Jewelry of your dreams.

New Bridal Jewelry in My Etsy Shop Blue Lovebirds

Edward's Tear with Pearls
Gorgeous Swarovski Crystal Pendant with Swarovski Crystal Pearls
A very Popular necklace in my shop

Everything's Coming Up Daisies
If you love flowers, this is the necklace for them.
Another Customer Favorite.

Edward's Tear Matching Set in Gold

One of my most popular Customer Favs in Gold

Moonlight Sonata Earrings
The Silver Shade Swarovski crystal drops and the Crystal Rondelles
really make this a regal pair of earrings. The perfect pair
for yourself or your lucky bridesmaids to wear.
One of my Customer Favorites.

Ode to Audrey Hepburn Earrings
I was inspired by Breakfast At Tiffany's and Hepburn when I created this fantastic pair.
Who can resist Swarovski Tahitian Pearls and Crystal Globes and Rondelles?
So classic with a zap of Glam!

I finally finished reading the last two books in the Twilight Series. I can't wait for the next movie to come out in November! All that Romance inspired me to create some Gorgeous Bridal Jewelry. What a bit of Romance will do for me...Wow!

I've listed some of my new designs in my Etsy shop...Blue Lovebirds (click here). I have a lot more to list. I want to create a lot more new bracelet, earring, and necklace designs for all my brides out there who are looking for something special and unique for themselves as well as their beloved bridesmaids. In my shop, I want all your dreams to come true!

If you want a special unique design just for you and your bridesmaids, please contact me. I really enjoy working with my brides to create that one of a kind look to capture the essence of their wedding.

Katie's Custom Bridal Jewelry Order for Herself as well as her 7 Lucky Bridesmaids

...just for Katie...
and her 7 lucky bridesmaids!

My newest custom order Bride Katie wanted something special for her 7 lucky bridesmaids as well as herself for her Wedding which is on May 5th. From my "Something Old Something New" line in my Etsy shop---Stacy's Designs 88, Katie wanted 7 pairs of earrings, each one different and unique and special for each of her 7 Bridesmaids. I did just that for her using my Vintage glass chandelier pieces ("yes" the ones from those old romantic chandeliers hanging from the ceilings), Fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystals and Sterling silver.

For herself, Katie loved my I'm In Love White Topaz Chandelier earrings but was concerned about the weight of these earrings as she had one earring hole which was slightly stretched.

Katie's "Love Always" Bridal Chandelier Earrings
A Cascade of Swarovski Crystals & Fresh Water Pearls

In trying to find a solution to her stretched earring hole, we came across these products "Lobe Wonder" and "Ear Lift" which were found on Amazon.com. If you're interested, check out the Customer Reviews for both products.

Katie emailed me a picture of her bridal jewelry inspiration and told me she wanted to have fresh water pearls and clear Swarovski crystals in her jewelry. We worked together on different designs until she was happy.

After a series of Conversations via Email, I created a long Gorgeous pair of Sterling silver chandelier earrings using Swarovski pendant shaped clear crystals, Fresh Water Pearls, and sterling silver stardust balls. She wanted the earrings to have a somewhat "diamond" shape to them and that's what I created. They look stunning!

Katie wanted a 1 1/2 inch wide bridal bracelet to match. So, I created this 5 strand Bridal Bracelet using all Fresh Water Pearl, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver stardust balls. The earrings and the bracelet together are quite elegant. I was very pleased with the pair. I hope Katie Loves them too.

Katie's Matching Bridal Jewelry Set
"Love Always"
♥♥

After I create the jewelry for my brides, I am not done. Uh huh. No way. Now a new fun begins. I love to create a jewelry box for the bridal jewelry and also a special "Thank You" card just for my Bride using her bridal colors. For Katie, her bridal colors are the classics...black and white in modern & graphic damask. I decorated her jewelry boxes with that in mind. Also, I made a special "thank you" tag just for Katie using my Close To My Heart acrylic stamps, my trusty glitter, rhinestones, and vintage red ribbon.

Isn't Love Grand?
Congratulations Katie!

Vintage Miriam Haskell Treasures of my Grandmother's

My Grandmother Suzuki's

Vintage Jewelry that I treasure

I often think about my Grandma Suzuki. My nickname for her was "Grams"as I was very close to her. I remember and will never forget how she would hug me close to her, that smell of her signature perfume, and how she always made sure that her hair was perfectly coifed, her face always pretty, and herself always nicely dressed. She was the best cook and always made sure that we were more than just fed. Her food was her love.

Recently, my mom and I visited my grandparents' grave in Kaneohe. We placed tropical red and pink ginger and ti leaves in their vases. I stood there and gazed at their gorgeous view of Kaneohe Bay and from that spot I saw my mom's house on the hill. We looked at their gravestone and calculated their ages. They both lived a long life passing away in their late 80's.

Miriam Haskell's baroque shaped faux pearl necklace and
mini rhinestones in between the pearls

When my Grams passed away, I still remember sitting on her bed which was filled with her belongings. My aunts were cleaning out her room and passing along her belongings to all of us. On her bed, what was left after my aunts had taken what they wanted were numerous scarves and my Gram's costume jewelry. I gathered up all her scarves, as like my Grams, I have a thing for scarves. I put them to my nose and inhaled her perfume.

I opened up the numerous boxes and looked at her jewelry. A large black expensive looking box was there amongst everything else. My aunts must've left it behind bc it wasn't "real" jewelry. But as I opened up the hinged box and found this absolutely stunning vintage Miriam Haskell necklace, I realized that they had left behind a real gem. You can't find this quality, detail, or romance anymore in the new commercial jewelry.

I believe that this Miriam Haskell necklace was meant to end up in my hands as it has led to my Love, appreciation, and fascination with the beauty of vintage jewelry and other things of the past. Whenever I look at this necklace, I feel Happy as it reminds me of my Grams. I can still hear her voice in my head, see her cooking away in her kitchen and turning to me and smiling.

Happy days from a happy childhood.

Other little treasures that found me
My Grams' "Service" pin
and vintage French perfume Crescendo by Lanvin

With my fascination with Miriam Haskell jewelry, I've acquired Vintage jewelry components which were used by Miriam Haskell to create their wonderful jewelry and I've created jewelry from them. Please check out my Etsy shops Stacy's Designs 88 and Blue Lovebirds for pieces using Miriam Haskell components.

White Wedding Romance Earrings
in my Blue Lovebirds Etsy Shop

True Love Abby Neckace
in my Blue Lovebirds Etsy Shop

Something Old Something New...The Forever Necklace
To be listed in my Blue Lovebirds Etsy shop

One True Love Bracelet
in my Blue Lovebirds Etsy Shop

One True Love Choker Necklace
in my Blue Lovebirds Etsy Shop



For the Whimsical side of you,
my Gypsy Rapture Charm Bracelet
in my Stacy's Designs 88 Shop
using Haskell's vintage chains and bead

Something Old Something New...

Something Old Something New...work in progress

It's always amazing how the customer that asks for something that I don't make and makes me feel like pulling out my hair, ends up getting my creative mojo going again. For the past several days, her request has got me thinking about new designs and using different techniques. So "thank you" new customer.

Pulling out my vintage lace, it got me thinking. Perhaps a flat embroidered wristlet or necklace or even earrings? Vintage lace, vintage buttons, vintage beads, Swarovski crystals and and fresh water pearls...an irresistible combination.

Love using my Vintage Beads and Buttons

Using super fine beading needles that can cause you to go blind, I have been hand sewing on little seed beads and other more eye friendly beads. Here's a sneak peek of my creation in progress. I'll keep you posted.

Super fine needles...trying to not go blind

My Bridal Jewelry Collection

Brides, looking for that romantically sexy bridal jewelry to wear on your wedding day?

You're invited to visit my online shop----Stacy's Designs 88 (stacysdesigns88.etsy.com) ---for that one of a kind creation that you will make your Wedding Day that much more special.

I believe that brides should wear jewelry handmade with soul, love, and passion in every piece. Your Wedding Day is a once in a lifetime event and your jewelry should reflect that. Don't settle for mass produced jewelry with no spirit. Brides, you deserve the best and should settle for nothing less.

I love doing Custom Orders for both you and your entire bridal party. Please enquire in my shop.

My Newest Custom Order for 7 Lucky Bridesmaids is Completed

Just wanted to share my latest custom order.

This one is for 7 lucky bridesmaids for a wedding on Oahu.
The mother of the groom, Anita,
who is planning this entire wedding local Hawaii style
chose for the bridal party
my Something Old Something New--Anita earrings
and my True Love bracelet--which was designed just for them .
The wedding is at the end of this month.

The True Love---Rebecca bracelet
7 lovely bracelets for 7 lovely bridesmaids

Something Old Something New--the Anita Earrings
renamed for my fav client Anita
Congratulations on your son's upcoming wedding!

The Something Old Something New Earrings
and
the True Love Bracelet

The True Blue Bracelets
in their cute blue organza bags

Handmade gift cards
Designed and created especially for Anita by me.
The lovely jewelry are inside each of these Tiffanyesque boxes.
All ready for gift giving !

Knowing that the wedding was at the end of this month,
I put in all the time necessary to get these lovelies completed
as soon as possible as I wanted Anita to have one less thing to worry about.
These lovelies were delivered early this week.
Her lucky lucky nieces.
Congratulations Anita!
♥♥♥♥♥♥

Next Custom Order Project
Now, I'm working on designing an entire bridal jewelry collection
of 3 strand necklace, several strand bracelet and chandelier earrings
for the bride
and
necklaces and earrings for her entire bridal party of 6.
All for another fab client...Abby.
She has an OMG Drop Dead Gorgeous wedding gown.
I've started my designing by creating super Glam Chandelier earrings
with her in mind.
Stay tuned.

Please stop by my shop---stacysdesigns88---for the wedding jewelry you've been searching for but haven't been able to find...until now.

My Latest Bridal Custom Order...for Cynthia

My fab customer Cynthia is going to get married in August.
She LoVed my True Love Chandelier earrings
and placed a Custom Order to get one
especially made for her
in shiny sterling
silver.

I LoVe the way her chandelier earrings turned out.
I can imagine Cynthia wearing these
as she walks down the aisle.
Sighhhhh....

Cynthia wanted something simple for her necklace so I suggested the
Simply Quartz Teardrop Necklace as the faceted piece
in her chandeliers matched that in the necklace
though are not the same.

Her wedding colors are dark purple and silver.
I gussied up her box girly girl style
with those colors in mind.

I always have a grand time Convo'g with my new friends/customers in my shop. And, it was so enjoyable Convo'g with Cynthia. I'm glad she found something she LoVes to wear on her special day...Her Wedding!

Please check out my Etsy shop for other Bridal Lovelies for you and your bridesmaids to wear----stacysdesigns88.etsy.com. Convo me if you'd like a Custom Order.

A Lovely Bridal Custom Order

cute tiffanyesque and kraft brown decorated boxes

Another cute custom order for one lucky bridal party. I just completed and mailed out several pairs of my popular "Simply" earrings with sterling silver ball and post backings. My lovely customer Chadsey wanted this super cute earrings for her bridal party. They're soooo lucky.

6 pairs of "simply" earrings

She also ordered matching fresh water light yellow pearl necklaces for her two moms--her mom and her mom-to-be. They're going to be so surprised and happy. She's so thoughtful.

2 matching fresh water pearls "simply spring" necklaces

Each piece of jewelry was placed in their individual maroon pouches. Ready for boxing and packaging. One of my favorite things to do...decorate the boxes. ;)

so feminine...maroon pouches for her jewelry gifts

While her colors are red & gold, she left it up to me to choose the colors as she wasn't really "using" her colors. I thought that this mix of tiffanyesque blue boxes and the kraft brown boxes with red & pretty pink silk flowers on top of the ribbons would look sooooo cute.

cute cute boxes...ready for gift giving


Ta Dah! I love the wedding season. And, I love making brides HaPpY! ;)