I love semi-precious gemstone and sterling
silver jewelry and have been collecting it now for years. My preference is
for handcrafted designer pieces and my newest acquisition is an exquisite
pair of iolite chandelier earrings by Elaine Haydon from her online store
at Elaine Haydon
Jewelry. My earrings arrived packaged beautifully in a white box tied
with a luxurious blue gauze ribbon and have their own white organza
storage bag. A really nice touch! This is my first iolite piece of jewelry
and the soft violet blue color is stunning with a subtle sparkle that
shows off their Pleochroism, particularly in the sunlight. (Pleochroism
means that iolite has different colours in different directions in the
crystal-(from Greek pleion, "more," and chros, "colour"), in optics, the
selective absorption in crystals of light vibrating in different planes.
Pleochroism is the general term for both dichroism, which is found in
uniaxial crystals (crystals with a single optic axis), and trichroism,
found in biaxial crystals (two optic axes). It can be observed only in
colored, doubly refracting crystals. Iolite description is courtesy of Multicolour.com Iolite gets its
name from the Greek word meaning violet and is sometimes mistaken for a
light blue sapphire or tanzanite. However, the distinct cold grayish color
of iolite differentiates it from tanzanite which exhibits a warmer blue
with only a hint of violet. Iolite can be found in Sri Lanka, the U.S.,
Burma, India and Madagascar. Beautifully crafted using high quality
sterling silver findings, these earrings have hardly left my ears since I
received them last week, and everyone who sees them asks where I got them.
With their impeccable chandelier design, gleaming silver, and remarkable
color, these beauties are my new favorites among my
collection.
Elaine Haydon Jewelry offers a wonderful selection of
unique handcrafted one-of-a-kind bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings,
and watches, all fashioned from gemstones with fine sterling silver clasps
and findings. When a piece is sold, the picture is removed from the shop
and placed in the Gallery. Elaine will gladly try to reproduce a specific
piece you find in the Gallery, unless it was a commissioned piece.
However, all finished pieces will vary, as the individual stones used in
the original piece are largely, one of a kind. Therefore, your
"reproduction" of a previously sold piece will also be unique. The prices
for special order pieces may vary, due to fluctuations in market price of
various materials. Elaine reviews your submission, and emails you a quote
within 5 business days. Upon order confirmation your piece will be
delivered in 2-3 weeks. Custom pieces and commissions are also available.
Prices will be quoted by request based on cost of materials and estimated
time of craftsmanship. On just about every visit to Elaine Haydon Jewelry
you will see something different. There is either something new in the
inventory or that gorgeous piece you had your eye on is gone. My advice is
if you see something you like or you cannot live without, order it before
it's gone!
This attractive website is easy to navigate with nicely
reproduced images and includes a handy reference for gemstone information.
You can be assured of excellent quality and your satisfaction with your
purchase from Elaine Haydon Jewelry is guaranteed. And if through normal
wear and tear, or by accident, your piece becomes damaged, Elaine does
offer a repair service for a fee. Currently accepted payment methods are
PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards.
Shipping is by USPS and includes tracking for only $8.00 and over $200 the
shipping is free.
Visit Elaine Haydon Jewelry at http://www.elainehaydonjewelry.com/
