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Handcrafted Wedding Jewelry Caribbean Sunset – Riviera Maya-Inspired Bridesmaid Collection November 27, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

Handcrafted Wedding Jewelry Caribbean Sunset – Riviera Maya-Inspired Bridesmaid Collection A romantic sunset with the orange glow kissing the Caribbean Sea was the inspiration for this custom bridesmaids collection. The beautiful drop earrings sparkle with each movement lending a delicate style to compliment each one of a kind necklace. Mother of pearl beads mix with Swarovski crystals and glass beads throughout the set. “Bollywood Beach Bangles” in the “Caribbean Sunset” style will adorn the wrists…

{Red-i} By Chelsea Jewelry Tips: Care & Travel October 21, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

How can I prevent tarnish on jewelry that contains silver or mixed metals? Jewelry boxes are a great way to keep your jewelry organized and dust-free, but they don’t protect against tarnish. To slow the appearance of tarnish, silver jewelry can be kept in sealed plastic bags. Keeping the air out will slow the process of oxidation. Try laying the plastic bag containing the jewelry piece on a flat surface. Press excess air from the…

I Love My Wedding Dress, What’s Next? October 20, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

It has everything you want, need and more. It swings, it floats, it sparkles and hugs your curves in all the right places (or at least it will after it has been altered to perfection). Your wedding dress is such an important piece of the big day and it deserves to be amazingly punctuated. How do you punctuate a dress? Make the jewels and hair accessories work for you! Don’t settle for pieces that…

From Deployment to Destination Wedding: A Bride’s Tale September 29, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

From Deployment to Destination Wedding: A Bride’s Tale There’s no question that planning a destination wedding can be more stressful than originally anticipated. To some friends and family, this is the kind of wedding that will plan itself. Call a hotel, tell your guests how to make their reservations in paradise, buy a dress and show up! Well, it’s time to toss that notion out the window. Planning a destination wedding is…

Manhattan Dash – Swarovski crystal and Multi-Chain Dangling Earrings September 18, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

If you have long hair, these beauties feel like they’re a part of your locks. Are you rockin’ sexy short hair? No problem! These will offer a dazzling addition and will be sure to stop traffic. Designed with sparkling Swarovski crystals and multi-length sexy chains, these earrings will make you quickly forget any dramas of the day courtesy of your office mate. Whether it’s to a tropical island or within your urban landscape…get ready to…

Part 2: Trash The Dress Jet-Setting…Choosing the Perfect Dress – Again! September 7, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

In Part 1 I discussed the how I chose the perfect location for my own Trash the Dress session. In Part 2, we talk threads! It took so long to find my wedding dress. I wasn’t exactly the “ideal” shopper. When my bridesmaids and I went to the first bridal shop I tried on what seemed like a billion dresses from the price range of “swing-able” to “I’ll have to take a second mortgage”. The…

Part 1: Trash the Dress Jet-Setting…Choosing the Perfect Location(s) September 1, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

We did it! We planned a destination wedding and not only survived but had the time of our lives with friends and family. The wedding dress is hanging in the closet with a sad face because her big day is over…or is it? Well, in my situation her day was over after dragging her all around the beach, on a pier, around a reception and through the discoteca. This is because she was raw silk.…

To Trash the Dress or Not to Trash the Dress…That is the Question August 29, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

To Trash the Dress or Not to Trash the Dress…That is the Question I get this question a lot. We decided to have our adventurous trash the dress session almost a year and a half after our own destination wedding. It was better late than never and frankly, it gave me another reason to have my husband haul a wedding dress across international borders…again! It also was another reason to make more magic with the…

Rainforest Exotic and Andaman Sea-Inspired Crystal & Lime Barefoot Jewelry August 16, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

My brides can attest to the fact that I LOVE giving sneak peaks of custom orders. Today’s *sneak peak* comes from lime green inspiration for a wedding that will take place in Playa Mujeres, Mexico! The design process continues but take a look at the unique features included to offer a twist on the already sexy barefoot jewels! The “Rainforest Exotic” Barefoot Jewels were hand-wrapped with wire to form a unique pendant out of lime…

Recent Custom Red-i By Chelsea Destination Wedding Jewels…More to Come! July 11, 2011 – Posted in: Uncategorized

Handcrafted Jewelry for Beach Bride Destination Weddings As a destination wedding bride myself, I know how important it is to find “the perfect gift” for maids of honor and bridesmaids who are traveling internationally, have spent the money to book airfare, hotel, showers and parties in your honor (and any other incidentals). When this time came, it was pretty simple for me. I designed custom jewelry collections which included barefoot jewelry, handcrafted…