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About
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved jewelry -its' sparkle, color and allure. I believe every woman should have a wardrobe of jewelry. It is so powerful an accessory that it can transform an outfit, alter our emotions yet still express our individuality -all from just one piece of jewelry.
As a self-taught jewelry designer, it is my desire to create a feminine and versatile collection of beaded jewelry for women worldwide. My artisan jewelry designs are often inspired by the stones themselves, nature and/or seasonal colors. I am constantly on the look out for new & unique stones and colors that will infuse each one of my beaded creations with sparkle and sophistication. I take pride in not only my beaded jewelry collections, but also the quality of craftsmanship I infuse into each piece.
My passion for creating beaded jewelry began for various reasons. The first was my need to create. The second was my dissatisfaction with not finding anything unique in the stores and worse that it was not made in the USA. I love handcrafted items and when there is a local show, I'm there! (although usually now, I'm a vendor...but my ever faithful husband watches my booth while I go on a quick shopping trip!). Having a mother who was very creative has given me the ability to see the true value of an item that has been handcrafted and not mass-produced. That is just something you cannot find in a store.
Since 2004, the unique and elegant Crystal Allure Designs beaded jewelry collection has continually evolved and new pieces are produced frequently, as a result, at any time the current pieces could retire and be replaced with new designs.
Stephanie J. White
Artisan/Designer
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The following is a list of organizations, schools and charities (past and present) that Crystal Allure Designs has donated jewelry, or a portion of the proceeds of jewelry sales, to help in their fundraising efforts:
American Cancer Society
Toast to Hope Silent Auction
Humane Society at Lollypop Farm
Annual Bark & Whine Tasting Event
Lungs for Life Foundation
Rochester Animal Services
Gates-Chili High School Prom 2007
Churchville-Chili High School Prom 2007
United Way Campaign
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
A Johnson & Johnson Company
Lake Country Decorative Painters
Gilda's Club of Rochester
Surviving in Style Fashion Show
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