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Don’t Worry, Bead Happy
Decorated glass beads from Ghana, known as Aggrey beads, were not only used in jewelry but also for medicinal purposes and as a form of currency. Those were some busy beads! Presently, bead-making is a well-preserved cultural tradition in Ghana, … Continue reading
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Navy & Sapphire Prom Dresses 2013
Deep blues are always big for prom but this year they seem hotter than ever. Navy is classic and never goes out of style while sapphire has a purple hue and a little more pop. Royal and electric blue are … Continue reading
Posted in Fashionista, Prom Jewelry
Tagged navy, prom dress, prom jewelry, royal blue, sapphire
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Random Knowledge on Swarovski Crystal
We spend a lot of time pondering things that bling – so here’a a few things you may not know about the world famous crystal makers: 1) Founded in 1895 (the same year Babe Ruth was born, if you care) … Continue reading
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Ombre Prom Dresses & Earrings to Match
Ombre colored dresses that fade from one color to another continue to be stylish and wearable, particularly for spring events (like prom!). Finding earrings that coordinate with this color variation isn’t easy, but designing them yourself is a breeze – … Continue reading
Design it Yourself for $7.50
Why spend your money on boring jewelry from the mall? At Customgia, for as little as $7.50, you can give someone drop earrings that are totally unique, personalized and affordable. You can design them yourself or customize an existing style. … Continue reading
Lever Back Earrings – Safe & Secure!
Never lose another earring! Typical earring backs can fall off or get misplaced but lever backs are secured with a hinged metal piece attached to the earring itself (see below). Every earring on Customgia is available with this earring top, … Continue reading
Wear Your Team Colors!
Changing the color of any item on Customgia is easy, so why not rock your team colors in Swarovski crystal or pearl? Click on one of the bracelets below to get started. Design it now and have it in time … Continue reading
Posted in Fashionista, Make your Own Jewelry
Tagged college bracelets, fashion jewerly, spirit bracelets, team colors
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Super Affordable Satin Cord Pendants
Customgia now offers over 20 colors of satin cord to design with! It’s a fun, affordable alternative to metal chain that let’s you match or compliment the color of your pendant. And remember, you specify the length (15″, 16, 16.5″, … Continue reading
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Design with Semi-Precious Beads
Semi-precious materials like rose quartz, onyx and adventurine can add an earthy, natural feel to your next jewelry design. Just click “Design It!” when viewing any item. On the right, next to materials, scroll down and choose “Semi-Precious” to see … Continue reading
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The Perfect Summer Pendant
Finding (or creating!) the perfect summer pendant is a breeze. Just find a pendant you like and click “Design It!” – then choose the pendant, type of chain and the length of the chain. We ship most pendants in 1 … Continue reading
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