This is the time of year that crafters, artists, and jewelry artisans (me) begin really gearing up for craft shows, festivals, and Christmas shows.   Shopping for holiday gift giving is in full swing during September through early December for those of us who sell in these venues and on line.  So at this time of year I try to introduce a few items that are new and/or trendy to peak the interest of my shoppers as well as compete with the large jewelry competition I meet.

One of the new gift items I am offering this season is my Birthstone Crystal Beaded Bookmarks.  It is back to school time and reading comes front and center in our schools and homes.  What a great gift to give that special someone – a Birthstone Crystal Bookmark – made just for them.  This gift is one size fits all, doesn’t have an age limit, and is OK if they already have a bookmark or two.  You can always use another one.  I know because I misplace my bookmarks all the time. 

My Birthstone Crystal Beaded Bookmarks are new and the second type of bookmark offered in my store this year.  A few weeks ago I introduced an updated version of my beaded bookmark adding pewter, glass, enamel charms and faith symbol charms to one end.  You can see my beaded bookmarks on my website and also with the Faith Inspirational Jewelry .

September Birthstone Crystal Bead Bookmark – $15.00
The perfect personal gift for avid readers, students, and teachers.  Bookmark is flat silver metal with sapphire Swarovski® Crystal beads, sterling silver and sterling plated beads and spacers strung on sterling silver head pins to dangle from the bookmark hook.

Metal bookmark (the part that marks your pages) is 3-1/2″ long and beaded sections (dangle outside your book) are 2-1/2″ to 3″length.

October Birthstone Crystal Bead Bookmark – $15.00
The perfect personal gift for avid readers, students, and teachers.  Bookmark is flat silver metal with rose Swarovski® Crystal beads, sterling silver and sterling plated beads and spacers strung on sterling silver head pins to dangle from the bookmark hook.

Metal bookmark (the part that marks your pages) is 3-1/2″ long and beaded sections (dangle outside your book) are 2-1/2″ to 3″length.

November Birthstone Crystal Bead Bookmark – $15.00
The perfect personal gift for avid readers, students, and teachers.  Bookmark is flat silver metal with Topaz Swarovski® Crystal beads, sterling silver and sterling plated beads and spacers strung on sterling silver head pins to dangle from the bookmark hook.

Metal bookmark (the part that marks your pages) is 3-1/2″ long and beaded sections (dangle outside your book) are 2-1/2″ to 3″length.

On my website I offer Custom Design Crystal Bead Bookmarks  allowing you to choose the Swarovski crystal color and choose the charm for the end dangle.  You can custom design a crystal bookmark for a personalized gift.  I have a direct link for you to custom design and purchase a crystal bookmark here.  You don’t have to choose birthstone colors only.  I offer the Other category for you to request a specific Swarovski crystal color you would like to have the crystal bookmark made up in also.

For those of you not sure what the birthstone for a particular month is I have added a Birthstone Chart so you can look up the Swarovski crystal color or gemstone that is suggested for use as birthstones for each month.

You are invited to browse and shop in my store: KC Bead Designs anytime – 24/7. I hope you subscribe to “Reflections . . .” and enjoy sharing my passion for artisan jewelry.

’till next time!

Cheryl Skeens,
Jewelry Artist/Designer

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