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Sue Runyon Designs Newsletter April 2008
Here in the Southwest, spring has arrived. Flowers are
blooming. I know those of you who are in northern states
are still wading through drifts of snow. In the meantime,
spring has inspired me to create new, fresh designs that
may bring a little warmth and color to your life.
Since spring and summer clothes often call for a light hand
with accessorizing, I've been inspired to create delicate
yet colorful earrings. I'm especially pleased with my
"spring whisper" earrings with carved coral flowers and
pearls on thin silver chain.
Next week (April 6-12) I'll be celebrating Spring with a
week long EARRING SALE. All earrings will be on sale.
Sale prices will be listed on my website starting Sunday.
Also, look for sale prices on a few other items. If you've
had your eye on something this is the perfect time to buy.
I've searched out several items that are difficult to find
except through wholesalers. I now have magnetic "converter
clasps" which attach to your existing lobster claw or
spring ring necklace clasps to change them into magnetic
clasps. These are wonderful gifts for anyone with arthitis
or trouble seeing. I have both silver and gold colors for
$2.00 each and they are very strong magnets. Remember,
though, if you are buying a set from me and need a magnetic
clasp, I can often change out the clasp for a prettier
style magnetic clasp--often at no extra charge--just ask.
I also got in some of those little clear plastic "earnuts"
that you slide onto hook ear wires to keep earrings in
place. Some women have a lot of trouble keeping hook style
earrings on and earnuts are really hard to find. I'll send
you some FREE with order if you let me know you need them.
You've been asking me for blackstone bead necklaces with a
pop of color. I listened. There are several new designs
to choose from with red and turquoise accents and I just
got in a shipment with red coral beads to make new designs.
I also now have cell phone lanyards I made with gorgeous
large natural stone beads--jade, turquoise and agate.
These make your cell phone or PDA easy to find in your
purse and also make beautiful zipper pulls for jackets or
embellishments for handbags and backpacks. Great gift idea
for the lady who isn't really into jewelry.
JEWELRY BUYING TIPS
I've said it before and will say it again. Watch the
prices you pay for jewelry! I went into some mall
department stores a few days ago to do a little market
research and was horrified at freshwater pearl prices and
quality. For example, I saw memory wire bracelets with
small, medium quality, freshwater nugget pearls listed for
$167.99. To be fair, they were on sale for 50% off, but in
my opinion, that's a $10-20 bracelet at best. Nugget
pearls are not considered to be the most desirable shape.
Most pearls come from China (even if they say Japan). With
the 2008 Summer Olympics coming to Beijing, pearl prices
are on the rise world wide--at least for this year. Do
expect to pay a little more for a set than last year
especially since silver and gold prices are also very high
right now. I am not raising the prices on my current
inventory, but may have to when I reorder. Right now, from
me, you will be getting last year's prices.
In response to that horribly expensive memory wire
bracelet, I've been inspired to get in some supplies to
make some of my own. Look for those to appear on the
website over the next week or so. I don't have any nugget
pearls so will be using MUCH nicer button pearls instead.
Memory wire bracelets are one-size fits all so they are
great for gifts.
JEWELRY TRENDS
Jewelry trends for many years were slim gold and silver
chains with small pendants or charms. When wearing that
demure style, it's common to wear a necklace or two,
bracelets, watch, earrings, hair accessories and rings all
at once. These days accessory styles are much more bold
and it's so easy to over accessorize. Instead of thinking
of accessories in the old way, now think about wearing
focal pieces. Also, consider your clothing.
Embellishments and bold prints on clothing are extremely
popular now as are eye catching handbags, belts, shoes,
scarves and even sunglasses with jewels on the sides. You
want to balance your outfit with different weight fabrics,
textures, patterns, colors and shine.
For the most part, watches for women have gone by the
wayside in favor of checking the time on a cell phone.
Also no longer popular, is to wear a set of jewelry with
necklace, earrings and bracelet all at once. Break up the
set and wear just one or two pieces at a time. Decide
where you want the focus to be (or not be). If you have a
great new handbag, wear a chunky bracelet to call attention
to it. Have a lovely slim neck? Wear long dangle
earrings. Something to go with your shorts and flip flops
on the beach this summer? Try an ankle bracelet. Solid
color blouse? Wear a bold necklace.
If you haven't visited my website in a while, now is the
time. I've worked hard on improving the photography and
now have clearer, brighter photographs with truer color.
Remember my SALE starting next Sunday (April 6). All
earrings and a few other items will be on sale.
www.suerunyondesigns.com
Sue Runyon
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