Fashion Friday - Spring Jewelry! part 2

Let's talk about spring! I love spring! Actually my favorite part is the lack of snow, but the colors of spring come in a close second :-)

Last week, I introduced you to our first two trends for spring, Boho Beauty and Pop of Polish. Today, let's chat about the other two trends in our new spring jewelry, Modern Organics and Unforgettable Romantics.

This is sort of the opposite of Pop of Polish. Think toned down colors. Neutrals like browns, grays, and turquoise. Simple yet eye-catching pieces.

Down to Earth necklace

Emmie and Summer earrings

Inner Strength bracelet

Make Waves necklace

Nice & Easy ring

Sophia ring

Sweetness necklace

Natural Beauty necklace

And not to leave this trend out, check out the short video here featuring these awesome pieces!

This collection is by far my favorite! The rose gold is amazing. Add in the fun fuchsia colors and mixed metals, and I'm sold! But see for yourself!

Encourage wrap bracelet

Berry Bright necklace

Rose Factor watch

Rosie bracelets set

Sun-Kissed necklace

Sway necklace

Willow necklace

Camille necklace (much better in person. promise)

Here's the last trend video for this spring collection!

So, which trend do you like best out of all four?? Which piece do you like best?? 

Make sure you leave a comment, I'll be doing a drawing for a free piece of jewelry!! Drawing winner will be announced in one week

~Sela

You can view the whole catalog at www.selayoung.mypremierdesigns.com if you want

Fashion Friday - Spring Jewelry! Part one

This week has been crazy in the evenings...when I usually blog! Hey, it takes awhile to get into a solid routine, right??

Today I want to share with you some awesome new jewelry and the trends they represent. As I mentioned last week, I went to our regional rally last Saturday. The day was full of training, inspiration, and NEW JEWELRY! So I want to share a bit of that with you!

A quick note about Premier Designs...

While I had a great time learning about the new jewelry at our conference, what I really loved about the day was being refreshed in Premier's Philosophy, Purpose, and Plan. These aren't just things we say, these are things we really mean. From the top all the way to the newest jeweler. I love this company! They're in to their second generation of leadership, and things are NOT changing, I love it!

Okay, back to jewelry.

Our spring collection features 31 new pieces in four hot trends. I'm going to share two of the trends this week and the other two next week.

Boho Beauty is our first trend!

This collection features rich pallets, southwest-inspired patterns, and flowing layers. 

Comfy Cozy bracelet

Camile earrings

New Neutrals necklace

Fast Forward bracelet set

Fast Forward necklace

Lively necklace

Spiffy bracelet

Spring Break necklace

Check out this short video showing the pieces in this trend

The second trend is Pop of Polish. Think fun spring colors! Mixed metals! Lacy designs!

Fine Art necklace

Sabrina earrings

In The Loop earrings

It's Electric necklace

Three's Company bangle bracelets

Here's another short video for you featuring this trend

So, which trend do you like better?? Which piece do you like best?? 

Make sure you leave a comment, I'll be doing a drawing for a free piece of jewelry!!

~Sela

You can view the whole catalog at www.selayoung.mypremierdesigns.com if you want

Crafty Wednesday – Floating Beaded Necklace Tutorial

I was asked to share a tutorial at a women’s project night at church last week, so here it is :) I have to say, I haven’t made any jewelry for myself in at least four years. My daughter liked to break my necklaces as a baby, and I haven’t replaced the ones she broke. Now that my beads are out, I just might have to make a few more before putting them back away!

Materials you will need for necklace:

• Invisible Beading Cord
• Clasp
• Crimp Beads
• 30 small accent beads (I used small silver rounds and small silver squares)
• 8 slightly larger colored beads (I used 3mm crystal bicones)
• 6 larger beads
• 1 large bead for the center
• Wire cutters or sharp scissors
• Small smooth-jawed pliers

• Measure how long you would like your necklace to be and add 1 1/2”. Cut a piece of invisible cord to that length.
• Secure the clasp onto one end of the cord:
• Put two crimps onto one end of the cord.
• Then thread the clasp on.
• Put the short end of the cord into the crimps as well and use pliers to lightly crimp both crimps.

• Thread all of your beads on:
  • First thread on a crimp bead
  • Then the smallest accent bead
  • Next a small colored bead
  • Then another small accent bead
  • Then another crimp bead
  • Repeat small section
  • Then a crimp bead
  • Next a small accent bead
  • Next a larger colored bead
  • Then a small accent bead
  • Then a crimp bead
  • Repeat small section
  • Repeat large section
  • Repeat small section
  • Repeat large section
  • Then a crimp bead
  • Then a small accent bead
  • Then the large middle bead
  • Then a small accent bead
  • Then a crimp bead
  • You’re halfway there! Repeat all sections.
  • Crimp other side of clasp onto the other end of the cord, following the same procedure as the first side.

 

 

 

• Crimp your beads in place:
  • First lay out all beads with the spacing you’d like. I eyeball it first, then use a ruler to make sure they’re about even.
  • Starting with the middle section, start crimping the crimp beads using light pressure with the pliers.
  • Work up one side first, using a ruler if you desire to make sure the spacing is approximately the same for each set of beads. In this case, they’re about 3/4” from one crimp to the next.
  • When you get to the clasp on one side, go back to the middle bead and start back up the other side. You can use the first side you did to measure if they’re in the right place instead of using a ruler.

 

• Voila! You now have a floating necklace! But what about a matching pair of earrings?
• Materials Needed:
  • 2 Earring Hooks. I recommend sterling silver
  • 2 2” Earring Head Pins
  • 4 Small Silver Accent Beads 
  • 4 Small Colored Beads (I used 3mm crystal bicones)
  • 2 Larger Beads

 

 

 

• Thread beads onto earring head pin:
  • Start with small colored bead
  • Then a silver accent bead
  • Then a large bead
  • Then a silver accent bead
  • Next a small colored bead
  • Last a earring wire

 

 

• Using the pliers, bend the head  pin around into a loop and into the top bead.
• Repeat for other earring.
• Tada!!!!

 

 

 

Floating Necklace Tutorial

~S

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