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08/24/10

September's Birthstone is Sapphire

Another favorite stone of mine, sapphire comes in a rainbow of colors. I adore the sparkle that a finely-faceted sapphire produces, and the impact these tiny gems have on a design. While blue is the most well known hue, sapphire naturally occurs in a l… more »
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07/23/10

Fall Collection Sneak Peek

I have been working crazily the last few weeks getting ready to release a whole new collection in time for fall. I'm finding the slightly industrial look, combined with smokey grays and blacks really inspiring, and using fall favorite colors like deep p… more »
Categories: Jewelry News, Jewelry & Design Events, Designing Jewelry

03/05/10

Get 20% Off Until March 8th

Enter coupon code shop20 on the first page of the shopping cart and get 20% off until Monday, March 8th 12pm pst. Start shopping at Elena Adams Designs for 20% off the entire range of jewelry, including brand new necklaces and earrings, as well as more »
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02/13/10

Accessorize in Black and White

Black and white is one of those hot color combinations that will always be in style. Strong, graphic prints and rock & roll edges will be a show-stopper every time.In a fashion world of color, sometimes stripping down to the strong lines and mixed more »
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01/16/10

How to Fit A Bracelet

I love shopping online, but even I know that it creates some challenges that are never an issue when you're going to a physical store location. One of the trickiest things to buy is bracelets. Here are some tips for getting the perfect length bracelet,… more »
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01/15/10

Get More Mileage From Your Jewelry

Feeling like your accessories need a refresher? Try these tips to breathe new life into necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Try Your Necklaces as Chunky, Multi-Strand Bracelets Choose necklaces with lobster clasps and extender chains for easier more »
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10/23/09

Designing: Jade and Grossular Garnet Slave Bracelet

I don't use a lot of jade in my designs, but when I saw these beautiful carved flowers, I had to have them. Made by hand, no two are the same and they make perfect centerpieces for jewelry. I've been trying to come up with some new slave bracelets and more »
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08/13/09

Win: Sterling Silver Garnet Temptation Bracelet

Head over to Confessions of a Moody Mommy for a chance to win my Garnet Temptation bracelet! Entries must be in by August 28th. Click here to find out how to enter. more »
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06/06/09

Creating: Sterling Silver and Gold-Filled Butterfly Bracelet

Today I'm trying to finish up this chain maille bracelet. I wanted to make a thick band of European maille, and I bought this super sweet butterfly clasp last year and thought the width would work perfectly. The length of the bracelet is now done, but more »
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05/16/09

Designing: Blue Seas Knot - Sterling Silver Persian Chain Maille Bracelet with Azurite

Sometimes a jewelry design can take as much as a month or two to get right - whether it's a piece that doesn't look quite right, or a technical issue that needs solving. This chain maille bracelet had a bit of both. more »
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