Romeo and Juliet

For some reason, when these turquoise and vintage Swarovski crystals came within a close distance of each other in my workshop, I could not help but think they were made for each other. But like the parents of Romeo and Juliet, I felt strongly that I should keep them apart. Just as the Capulets and the Montagues really had no good reason for keeping the star-crossed lovers apart, I don't know why I resisted the stunning turquoise and rare crystals being together. The more I thought about the two of them together, the more I liked the idea. Like all good romances, love won out and they are now happily married in this two strand union :)


I really do love the way the unexpected 24k gold plated crystal adds that special something to the uncommon faceted turquoise. The shape of the crystal is such that it doesn't lay perfectly flat all the time, but flips around so you are sometimes looking at the solid gold side and sometimes looking at the gold through the crystal side. Sparkles a plenty, either way. It is a very tasteful sparkle that works with a laid back casual look or evening wear. I imagine this necklace sparking up every possible outfit...

You have a classic, crisp white shirt on with your jeans to go shopping in the city on a Saturday afternoon with your girlfriends, but you want to add a little pizazz to your look. This is the perfect piece.

You're leading a meeting at work and you're wearing your best but sedate power suit and you need a little touch of something more to show off your bold style. This is it.

Wearing that LBD again and want an eye-catching accessory to add that jazzy touch? Try this piece.

I can even see it with that classic one piece maillot on the deck of the cruise ship sparkling away in the sunshine while you relax in your giant sunnies, wispy chiffon cover-up and large brimmed floppy straw hat. It is very versatile, no?

One word of warning ... those vintage crystals are almost impossible to come by anymore, so if you have fallen in love with this necklace, do not wait to make it a part of your wardrobe or it will end up in someone else's. ;) For more info, or to purchase, click on either of the pictures.

-Ann Marie