Thursday, August 6, 2009

Gem of the Week: Amber



I thought it would be fun to share background information people might not know about gems we love. It's always fab to have a story behind a design and I hope I can help designers build that story. Let me know if there are any gems in particular you are interested in learning about.
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Gem of the Week: Pearls



Pearl Jam

A Gift From The Sea

After fashion icons like Coco Chanel and Jackie O donned freshwater and glass pearls, they became a staple for any lady. Pre-Chanel and Jackie O, pearls were a luxury that were hard to find.
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Playing With Pearls



The LBD never looked better---why have to worry about an extra step...just do like Moschino Cheap and Chic for the fall 2009 collection and attach the pearls to a fabulous, slinky evening dress, or a signature black blazer as a neck trim. Either way, you can just throw it on and walk out the door without thinking about anything. Just hot glue, or sew on a strand of peals to the round neckline and voila all done!
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One Little Ribbon, Endless Options



We have added an exciting way to make and update your necklaces. We are now offering extension ribbon on Foxy Findings. The ribbon necklace is the new trend for updating your designs. There are a variety of ways that you can use the ribbon, and for the price, how can you say no? Have fun!
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Gem of the Week: Jade


Jade, or yu as it is called in China is derived from the Spanish ‘piedra de ijada’, loin-stone. Jade actually represents two forms of the gem, nephrite and jadeite. Both types have veins, blemishes and streaks running through them, and both come in various shades of green.
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Gem of the Week: Jasper



This fall, let gypsy styling be your inspiration for jewelry. It looks like a modern twist on earthy chic will be in and in the beading world the first gem I think of is Jasper. A fun way to update this bead is by combing the piece with silver, which gives it that modern, edgy twist.
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The New Facebook Contest, Don't Miss Out!



I am excited to introduce our new, August facebook contest (which starts tomorrow, 8/1 and ends 8/31) that is all about BLOGGING:) I am so in LOVE with blogging, I wanted to share it with everyone for a chance for two people to win a $50 shopping spree!

DETAILS:

What to do to win:
For the month of August, blog about all things you love about Foxy Findings from the prices and customer service to what you design with the selection of beads at the site. Every time you post on your blog make sure you place a link in your post to Foxy Findings (www.foxyfindings.com). Then, post the link on our Facebook fan page to receive votes from readers on which blog they love the most.
Who will win:
At the end of the month, we will see who has the top likes for their blog and whoever wins, we will also randomly choose a voter to win from the selection that had the top votes! This way everyone is winning!:)
What you will win:
Each winner will receive a $50 shopping spree for anything on Foxy Findings!