Bayside Jewelry

Style Bling

Let’s update our wardrobe this week with a lot of bling!  Platform shoes with cork soles, earrings adorned with swarovski crystals, colorful clutch bags, metal or plastic brooches on your belt too name a few of spring’s fun accessories at www.baysidejewelry.com!  Patent leather flats come in vibrant primary colors.  Bangles are seen in wood, resin or metal embellished with crystals and gemstones.  Bracelets dangle with charms.  Gold is making a comeback, but silver is still very chic!  Sunglasses are in.  Handbags may be large or very small.  Gemstones adorn dresses and flats alike. Necklaces have various gemstones, shells, pearls and crystals all in one fabulous piece!  Accessories are full of color so let’s enjoy and have fun with all the bling!

 

Style Tips

Check out our Style Tip each week.  We will try to keep current on all the trendy accessories and what's hot and what's not. Today yellow is one of the hottest colors this season and may be accessorized with any bright color, such as red, purple or blue. Try wearing a vibrant belt with a large buckle or a colorful clutch bag, maybe a silver cuff bracelet, hammered metal bracelet or possibly an oversized bangle.  These may compliment a contemporary outfit.  Beaded necklaces, pearls paired with charms and long chandelier earrings are chic!  Check out all the colorful accessories at www.baysidejewelry.com.  Shoes are awesome!  Shoes now come in all shades such as bright red, hot pink, ocean blue and turquoise.  Have fun shopping this spring with all the colorful items to perk up your wardrobe.

Holiday Fashion Accessories for the Black Party Dress

The fashion divas are kicking it up for this holiday party season!  The little black dress worn this year may have accessories that sparkle.  Seen are more gold touches this holiday season from suspended earrings, necklaces with pendants, cuff bracelets and bangles.  High gloss jewelry is hot!  Collars, cuffs and jewelry will be flashy with metal.  Earrings will dangle and move with style.  As the most popular of party dresses, the little black dress may have any type of accessories that will show your own unique style.  Choose the colors you would like to accessorize with.

 

  Red.  Black paired with red always looks great for the holiday parties.  You’ll find necklaces with multi-strands of deep red freshwater pearls at www.baysidejewelry.com or necklaces with red pearls suspended between thin rows of garnets.  Silver or gold chains with coin pearl pendants embellished with dangling wire wrapped garnets and onyx. A simple strand of tiny round garnets enhanced with subtle touches of silver or gold always looks great!  Beautiful ribbon necklaces are accented with red jade stones.  A colorful dichroic pendant suspended on silver or gold chain is always beautiful.  Bracelets may include simple silver or gold bangles or a metal cuff bracelet possible embellished with red stones.  A chain bracelet with individual pearls and crystals that dangle with splendor may be worn.  Earrings may have wire wrapped briolette with dangling crystals.  Or coin pearls with hammered sterling silver hoops.

Purple.  A hot party color this season at www.baysidejewelry.com!  With purple it seems we always think of magnificence of amethyst. Small amethyst stones are beautifully set off with a large sterling silver heart pendant.  Large cuff bracelets fashioned with lavender and deep purple swarovski crystals, along sterling silver looks exceptionally nice with a black party dress.  A combination of many sterling silver or gold and purple bangles is quite popular. A druzy quartz pendant paired with light purple iolite and freshwater pearls are a great look as are drop coin pearl earrings.    

Black.  Highly polished onyx or the rich black opaque jet stone paired with silver or gold creates an amazing look.  A fashionable sterling silver chain necklace with an onyx pendant may have a beautiful eye catching hook and eye clasp is situated on the side of the neck, being part of the design element.   A cluster of tiny faceted gemstones dangle from a beautiful onyx pendant along with matching earrings. Dramatic black crystals may drop from etched metal earrings.  Shimmering black teardrops are seen inlaid hammered metals.  A multi-strand bracelet of little glass beads looks great with simple gold or silver chains.          

Blue.  The deep blue color of the lapis lazuli sparkles with flecks of purple makes for beautiful pendants, earrings and bracelets.  The deeper the blue color the more dramatic it is when paired with sterling silver.  Dichroic pendants, with their amazingly deep colors, look incredible hanging from a set of multiple sterling silver chains.   Hammered sterling silver, whether hoops, pendants, chains or bangles shine when paired with sparkling deep blue gemstones.  Freshwater pearl earrings, necklaces and bracelets, in their assorted styles, come in beautiful silvery blue colors to wonderfully accent a black party dress.

Dress up your little black dress with one of many choices of necklaces at www.baysidejewelry.com.  This holiday season gold is as fashionable as sterling silver.  They may even be paired together for a spectacular look.  This is the season to bring out the creativity that shows your own personal style! 

Holiday Accessories

We have updated www.baysidejewelry.com with all NEW jewelry for the holiday season!   Take a look at some of the incredible pieces of artisan jewelry!  FREE GROUND SHIPPING now through Christmas.  Bayside Jewelry will ship within 24 hours, same day shipping if at all possible.  We may have exactly the necklace, bracelet or earrings that will look terrific with your party dress.  We will also ship Christmas gifts directly to the recipient.  New to our site are knitted hats and scarfs, wooden bowls and lots of jewelry!   

   

Fall and Winter Fashion 2008

     Retro inspired clothing, shoes, boots, bags and accessories are hot this fall and winter.  Large belted handbags, embellished shoes, high and low style fashion boots, wide buckled belts and colorful graphic pendants can be seen in all the fashion magazines this fall.  Seen in a variety of bright colors are short fuller skirts and cropped leather jackets.  Black and grey with red accents seem to be the style.

Trendy looks this fall can be seen in the retro inspired clothing and accessories at .www.baysidejewelry.com  Contemporary tunics and short dresses are worn over tights or leggings.  Double breasted wool blazers and jackets are paired with pleated trousers.  Short full skirts with polka dots and plaid crop jackets are chic, as are matching skirts and jackets.  Flattering wool sweaters are worn over a stripped cotton blouse and jeans.   Feminine blouses now have puffed sleeves.  Wide belts with large buckles adorn dresses.  Sweaters and dresses may be embellished with rhinestones, buttons or jewels.  The little classic black dress calls for many accessories in vivacious colors.  The cropped leather jacket as well as faux fur is all the rage for the fall of 2008. 

  Shoes and dress boots this fall come in a variety of styles. Round toe flats come in a variety of colors.  A pair of black dress flats may come with a grey or red bow embellished with jewels.  Shoes may be patterned in plaid, plain or colored, patent leather, hounds tooth, or maybe polka dot. Red stilettos may have a black strap, buckle or silver button ornamentation. Purple is a popular fashion color for multi strapped pumps this year. Colorful knee high dress boots adorn the models this fall.  The high heeled cuffed bootine and comfortable belted leather boots for dressier occasions are all the rage.

Large leather handbags come with detachable straps and brass rivets.  Patent leather bags and accessories come in bright colors from turquoise, maroon, green, or yellow and cobalt blue.  Exotic strapless clutch bags, beaded with semi precious gemstones, glass beads, or maybe faux fur can been seen for day or evening wear.  Handbags of countless shapes may be colorful vinyl, snakeskin, velvet or denim.

The trend for jewelry at www.baysidejewelry.com this fall and winter are simple beautiful necklaces with large colorful pendants. Necklaces may have many different layered strands of decorated chains, or cultured freshwater pearls in unusual shapes and sizes.  Flashy bangles and metal cuff bracelets are adorned with exquisite multi-colored semi-precious gemstones.  Silver hoop earrings of different sizes, faceted teardrop gemstones as well as long artistic dangling earrings adorn the ears. 

Fashion this fall and winter is full of bright, vibrant accessories paired with the classic colors of grey and black clothing styles of past years.  It is a great time to blend the old with the new to create a look to suit your own personality and sense of style.

Handmade Artisan Jewelry – An Assortment of Beautiful Gems

Handmade artisan jewelry is crafted with the highest quality semi precious gemstones and findings.  Many popular gemstones used today are turquoise, jasper, garnets, peridot, jade, mother of pearl and tiger’s eye.  Artisan jewelry may also feature many variations of cultured freshwater pearls.  Distinctive, exceptional, handmade jewelry may also highlight wire works and different styles of sterling silver or gold-filled chains.

  Beautiful gemstones at www.baysidejewelry.com come in all sizes, shapes and colors.  The shapes may range from tiny chips, squares, rounds, triangles to large puffed, flat or irregular.  The colors found in semi precious gemstones are endless.  They may vary from a rainbow or sunset to the colors of the mountains, desert or oceans!  Turquoise may be the traditional color or it may be green, yellow or variegated.  Some of the many faces and color of jasper include landscape, poppy, African, picture, ocean, red jasper and silver leaf jasper.  Jade is another gemstone of many colors such as green, light purple, black, red, amber and white.  These many shapes and colors of semi-precious gemstones combined with beautiful findings create exceptional pieces of jewelry.

  Cultured freshwater pearls also may be found in numerous shapes, sizes and colors.  They may be natural or dyed in shades of green, blue, red, purple, gold or in a combination of colors.  The pearls many shapes may be round, coin-like, rice, potato, square, petal, diamond or, stick. Artisans for many years have created gorgeous necklaces, bracelets and earrings with an array of freshwater pearls.         

  To hold the jewelry together and even embellish it, findings can be made of sterling silver, brass, pewter, or gold-filled bead caps, spacers, and bails found on or between the semi precious gemstones, cut glass, or crystals. These intricate pieces may be decorated with flowers, swirls or just about anything!  Findings add to the individuality of each necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings.

  In addition, handmade jewelry may be enhanced by wire.  Different sizes and kinds of copper, sterling silver, or gold-filled wire, may be worked in designs and then strung with semi precious gemstones, cut glass or crystals.  Artists may couple together beads with wire or may use wire to beautifully embellish gemstones and even pearls.  The artists at www.baysidejewelry.comhave never-ending possibilities with wire creations!

  Cut glass or crystals may add more shape and color to a piece.   More than one type of gemstone or pearl may be used to create a single gorgeous necklace, pretty bracelet or pair of attractive earrings. Given the many shapes, colors and sizes of these wonderful semi precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, and findings, artists create the most beautiful jewelry.

Welcome

Welcome to the blog for www.baysidejewelry.com.  We will publish all kinds of fashion articles, tidbits, photos and such.  We are just getting started with this so check us out frequently for new pics and postings!  Bayside Jewelry features handcrafted artisan jewelry from the best artists in North Idaho.  Occassionally we feature other arts and crafts such as wood works, candles, felted hats and purses.

Fashion Jewelry 2008

The trend for jewelry this autumn and winter are simple, attractive necklaces with large vibrant pendants. Necklaces may have many different layered strands of decorated silver and gold chains, or freshwater cultured pearls in unusual shapes and sizes.  Exquisite multi-colored semi-precious gemstones adorn glitzy bangles and metal cuff bracelets.  Silver hoop earrings of different sizes, faceted briolette gemstones as well as layered dangling earrings are quite fashionable.

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Colorful pendants at www.baysidejewelry.com adorn necklaces beaded with tiny glass beads and semi-precious gemstones.  Massive lightweight beads sport eye catching necklaces.  Black onyx strung along with silver is trendy this year as is small mirrored glass and bulky colorful acrylic beads.  Gold and silver chains embellish charms, stones, and even wire wrapped pearls.  Strands of cultured freshwater pearls are seen in different shapes, sizes and colors possibly braided or twisted for a dramatic look.  Vintage glass beads may be found along side of wood beads.  Wood chains are decorated with brass and glass crystals. Layered similar and mismatched beaded strands and unusual necklaces worn together create colorful look this season. 

The layered look for earrings is hot this season with unusual smaller shapes on top of larger pieces of silver, copper, or gold. Faceted briolette gemstones dangle from sterling silver wire.  Charms may suspend from chains, and the antique look is always popular during the fall and winter months.  Teardrop stones are seen in every size and color with clusters of beautiful tiny seed beads.  Gold or silver earrings may have an inlay of turquoise or mother of pearl. Hammered silver hoop earrings of all sizes may have cultured freshwater pearls dangling in the center.

Cuff bracelets this season may feature anything from wide hammered metals to tiny knebeli beads of multiple colors.  The metal bracelets may be embossed with different patterns, engraved or feature colorful gem stones.  Beaded stretch bracelets may have chunky stones, delicate seed beads, a single strand or multiple strands with glass beads, crystals, or various metals.   Charms, baubles and beads of assorted textures and colors are worn with any style from classic to casual dress.  Trendy jewelry may be found at www.baysidejewelry.com.

Jewelry worn in layers this season, whether many necklaces, or multiple bracelets, fun and colorful jewelry is the trend this season.  Bold colorful pendants are enjoyable.  Glitzy rings and bracelets are seen everywhere.  Informal or elegant, accessories are sizzling this time of year.