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Kreamer Kreations unique hand-crafted jewelry

Jewelry Catalog

Hand-crafted Jewelry by Suanne Kreamer featuring 2- and 3-Piece Jewelry Collections, Earring Collections & Chain Maille

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Table of Contents About the Artist .……………….…………………………………………………………..……………………………….….……… Page 4 Evolution of Jewelry Offering & Special Savings …………………………………………………………….…………… Page 5 Why 2-Piece and 3-Piece Jewelry Sets? How can you save? Mini-Drops of Jupiter Collection .………………………………………………………………...……………….….… Pages 6 - 16 Blue Neptune

Earthly Encounters White Lightning Meteor Shower

Golden Galaxy Cosmic Beauty Pink Milky Way Stratosphere Victorian Venus Lunar Eclipse Water Lily Collection ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………….. Pages 17 - 20 Spring Summer Fall Sweet Treats Collection ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Pages 21 - 24 Strawberry Parfait Stracciatella Gelato Crème Brulee Mother Nature Collection ……………………………………………………………………...……………...………… Pages 25 - 28 Tropical Rain Forest

Chocolate Swirl Mudslide Midnight Sea Bold & Beautiful Collection .…………………...………………………………………………….……………………. Pages 29- 34 Calla Lily Garden Sunken Treasure Ocean Breeze Zealous Zebra

Antique Opalescence Crescent Moon Collection …………………………………………………………………………………………..…… Pages 35 - 39 Tranquility Twilight Sky Starry Night Harvest Moon

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Napa Valley Collection ………………………………………………………………………………….………………… Pages 40 - 43 Mini Grape & Grape Clusters Acorns Abound Dynamic Duo Collection ………………………………………………………………………….……………………… Pages 44 - 48 African Violet Passion Flower Amalfi Coast Garden of Eden Grand Canyon Lake Tahoe Oyster Shell

White Tiger Chain Maille …………………………………………………………………………………………………..………..…….. Pages 49 - 57 All About the Earrings …………...…………………………………………………………………………………..…………… Page 58 Mix & Match Savings Ear Wire Options Measurements Lucite Flower Earring Collection ……………………………………………………………………...…...………... Pages 59 - 61 Holiday & Winter Earring Collection ………………………………………………………………..……………… Pages 62 - 64 Custom Design Services ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… Page 65 Definitions & Artist’s Notes ……………………………..................……………………………………………...…………… Page 66 What is Borosilicate “Boro” Glass? What is Lucite? What is Gold-Filled vs. Gold Plating? Finishing Touches Caring for Your Jewelry Jewelry Show Information Earn Merchandise Credit Contact and Ordering Information ……………………………………….……………………….……………..………….. Page 67 Business Card Place Your Order Payment Options Shipping Information Returns and Exchanges Product Availability Sizing Information

Jewelry Catalog, v 2.5. Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices are subject to change.

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Suanne Kreamer has lived in Central Pennsylvania her entire life

except while attending college. She is a graduate of Indiana

University of Pennsylvania and has obtained a Bachelor of

Science Degree in Marketing graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Suanne’s love for various forms of art started when she was

about five years old and experienced her first professional art

class. Since then she has dabbled in various mediums including

acrylics, oils, faux finish painting, rag rolling, water color,

charcoal, soft sculpture, pottery, calligraphy and over the past

eight years has found a true passion for designing jewelry. This

wonderful journey eventually culminated in establishing

Kreamer Kreations in June 2010 and has led to numerous

original designs represented by unique hand-crafted Jewelry

Collections consisting primarily of 2- and 3-Piece Jewelry Sets.

To complement her portfolio, Suanne also designs many styles

of earrings featuring Lucite flower and leaf beads, cane glass,

borosilicate “boro” glass, and Czech and Swarovski crystals.

Continuing the journey, Suanne entered Higashi Jewelry Design Competition in August of 2012 and earned a

coveted spot as a Top 3 Finalist!

Suanne is happily married to Brian Kreamer, also from Central Pennsylvania. In 2008, Suanne and Brian

co-founded Kreamer Search Partners, LLC, an executive search and recruitment firm. They have worked

together professionally since 1999 and have been married since 1987. In addition to designing and creating

jewelry, Suanne also enjoys traveling (which has inspired some of her jewelry pieces), gourmet cooking,

swimming, landscaping, architecture, her cat and devoting time to family.

In the photo above, Suanne is wearing her Golden Galaxy Jewelry Set.

This 3-Piece Jewelry Set is part of her Mini-Drops of Jupiter Collection and is shown on page 11.



About the Artist

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Evolution of Jewelry Offering

& Special Savings

Why 2-Piece and 3-Piece Jewelry Sets?

When I first began designing and making jewelry, many clients would tell me how excited they were

when they would find a beautiful necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings! But then… they could not

find jewelry to coordinate with their unique statement pieces. Even more difficult to find were

matching sets to include a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings. This difficulty inspired me to

begin my jewelry making journey with 3-Piece Jewelry Sets. Later I began to make 2-Piece Jewelry

Sets as well; a necklace, bracelet or pendant with a pair of earrings. While these Jewelry Sets have

certainly filled a gap for my many pleased clients, my portfolio grew yet again by offering Earring

Collections along with Chain Maille bracelets and earrings.

How can you save?

Save on Mix & Match Earrings. See “All About the Earrings” page for details.

Happy shopping!

WARNING: Jewelry items are much more beautiful in person!

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Mini-Drops of Jupiter Collection

Hand-crafted 3-Piece Jewelry Sets

inspired by the music group Train

and their 2001 album Drops of

Jupiter which contained the lead

single “Drops of Jupiter (Tell me)”.

Tying it all together, this collection

features hand-blown borosilicate

glass beads called mini teardrops.

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Blue Neptune

3-Piece Jewelry Set - $149.00

Jewelry Set

includes Necklace, Bracelet, and

Fishhook Earrings

Sterling Silver with Boro Glass,

Czech Glass Flowers, and Swarovski

Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~18” Bracelet ~7.25” Earrings ~1.5”

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Earthly Encounters


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings


Czech Glass Rounds, and Swarovski

Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~18.5” Pendant ~1”

Bracelet ~7.5” Earrings ~1”

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White Lightning


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings


Czech Glass Flowers & Melons, and

Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


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Meteor Shower


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings



Crystals

Measurements


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Golden Galaxy


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings

Gold-Filled with Boro Glass,

Czech Glass Flowers & Pyramids, and

Swarovski Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~18.5” Bracelet ~7.5”

Earrings ~1.75”

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Cosmic Beauty


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings



Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~17.5” Pendant ~1.5” Bracelet ~7.5” Earrings ~2”

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Pink Milky Way


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings



Crystals

Measurements


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Stratosphere


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings


Czech Glass Flowers & Melons, and

Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


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Victorian Venus


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings



Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~18.25” Bracelet ~7.5” Earrings ~1.5”

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Lunar Eclipse


Jewelry Set


Fishhook Earrings



Crystals

Measurements


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Water Lily Collection

Hand-crafted 3-Piece Jewelry

Sets inspired by Claude Monet’s

Water Lilies series of paintings

known as the Nymphéas. They

were designed after viewing his

paintings in the Orangerie

Museum in Paris and visiting

Monet’s home in Giverny. Each

set features a hand-blown boro

glass bead, which is actually

named “water lily”. This is the

primary bead in the earrings and

the focal point for each necklace.

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Spring

3-Piece Jewelry Set

$149.00

Jewelry Set includes

Necklace, Bracelet, and Post Earrings

Sterling Silver

with Boro Glass, Czech Glass

Flowers, and Swarovski

Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~18.5” Pendant ~1.5” Bracelet ~7.5” Earrings ~1.5”

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Summer

3-Piece Jewelry Set

$149.00



Sterling Silver

with Boro Glass, and Czech Glass

Flowers & Leaves

Measurements

Necklace ~18.25”

Pendant ~1.5” Bracelet ~7.5” Earrings ~1.5”

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Fall

3-Piece Jewelry Set

$169.00



Sterling Silver

with Boro Glass, Czech Glass

Flowers & Lentils, Lucite, and

Czech Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~18.25”

Bracelet ~7.5” Earrings ~1.5”

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Sweet Treats Collection


inspired by my love for desserts,

especially dark chocolate, gelato,

truffles, pastries, pies, cakes…

well, pretty much all sweets!

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Strawberry Parfait


Jewelry Set includes Necklace, Bracelet, and

Fishhook Earrings

Sterling Silver

with Boro Glass, Lampwork Glass,

Czech Glass Lentils, and Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


Earrings ~1.75”

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Stracciatella Gelato



Fishhook Earrings

Sterling Silver

with Boro Glass, Czech Glass Lentils,

and Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


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Crème Brulee



Fishhook Earrings

Antique Brass Plate

with Boro Glass, Czech Glass Flowers & Petals, and Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


Earrings ~1.75”

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Mother Nature

Collection

Hand-crafted 3-Piece

Jewelry Sets inspired by

Mother Nature’s beauty and

sometimes her fury.

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Mother Nature Collection

Tropical Rain Forest

3-Piece Jewelry Set

$189.00

Jewelry Set includes Necklace,

Bracelet, and Fishhook Earrings

Sterling Silver with Boro Glass, Blue Goldstone Gemstones, and

Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


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Chocolate Swirl Mudslide

3-Piece Jewelry Set

$159.00




Czech Glass Coins, and Czech &

Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


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Midnight Sea

3-Piece Jewelry Set

$189.00



Sterling Silver with Boro Glass, Blue Goldstone Gemstones, and

Czech Glass Rings & Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~20” Bracelet ~8” Earrings ~2”

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Bold & Beautiful

Collection


inspired by people experiencing

life to the fullest.

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Bold & Beautiful

Collection

Calla Lily Garden

2-Piece Jewelry Set $159.00

Jewelry Set includes Necklace, and

Fishhook Earrings

Sterling Silver with Boro Glass, Lucite,

Vintage Lucite, Czech Glass, and

Swarovski Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~19.75” Earrings ~2”

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Bold & Beautiful

Collection

Sunken Treasure


Jewelry Set includes Necklace, and Post Earrings

Antique Brass Plate with Boro Glass,

Czech Glass, Lucite, Vintage Lucite,

Acrylic Ovals, and Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


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Bold & Beautiful

Collection

Ocean Breeze



Fishhook Earrings

Sterling Silver with Boro Glass, Lucite,

Czech Glass Flowers & Pyramids, and

Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


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Fishhook Earrings


Acrylic Ovals, and Czech Glass Bicones

& Crescents

Measurements

Necklace ~21” Earrings ~1.5”

Bold & Beautiful

Collection

Zealous Zebra


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Bold & Beautiful

Collection

Antique Opalescence



Leverback Earrings

Antique Brass Plate with Boro Glass, Vintage Lucite,

and Czech Glass Flowers & Pyramids

Measurements


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Crescent Moon Collection


inspired by gazing at the moon and into the stars to make

dreams come true.

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Tranquility

2-Piece Jewelry Set

$139.00


Necklace, and Fishhook Earrings

Sterling Silver with Boro Glass, Czech

Glass Flowers, and Swarovski Crystals

Measurements


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Necklace, and Post Earrings

Sterling Silver with Boro Glass, Czech

Glass Daggers, and Swarovski Crystals

Measurements



Twilight Sky

2-Piece Jewelry Set

$139.00

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Sterling Silver with Boro Glass, Czech Glass Teardrops,

and Czech Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~19” Earrings ~2”


Starry Night

2-Piece Jewelry Set

$129.00

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Antique Brass Plate with Boro Glass,

Czech Glass Wings & Teardrops, and

Swarovski Crystals

Measurements

Necklace ~19.5” Earrings ~1.75”


Harvest Moon

2-Piece Jewelry Set

$139.00

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Napa Valley

Collection

Hand-crafted 2-Piece

Jewelry Sets inspired by

the grape-crushing season

in the wine country.

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Napa Valley Collection

Mini Grape &

Grape Clusters

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Jewelry Set includes Pendant and Earrings*

Sterling Silver (SS) or Gold-Filled (GF)

with Boro Glass

SS Mini Grape Clusters - $69.00 GF Mini Grape Clusters - $79.00

SS Grape Clusters - $75.00 GF Grape Clusters - $89.00

Measurements

Mini Grape Clusters (left) Earrings ~1” Pendant ~1”

Bail opening ~2.4mm

Grape Clusters (right) Earrings ~1.25” Pendant ~1.25”

Bail opening ~3.5mm

*Necklace chain not included. For display purposes only.

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Color Options for Mini Grape Clusters

left to right, top row: GF Glitter Brick Red, SS Pale Yellow, SS Olive Green, SS Pink/Lavender,

SS Opaque Speckled Purple, left to right, middle row: SS Luster Red, GF Honey, SS Mint Green,

SS Medium Lavender (shown on previous page), SS Opaque Dark Purple

Color Options for Grape Clusters

left to right, bottom row: SS Cranberry/Red, GF Amber, SS Forest Green, SS Periwinkle,

SS Dark Blue/Black (shown on previous page)

Metal & Color Options

Pendant or Earrings

Mini Grape and Grape

Clusters are available in

Sterling Silver (SS) or

Gold-Filled (GF). Please

specify metal and color

choice when ordering.

More boro glass colors are

available by special order.

Mini Grape Clusters

SS Pendant - $43.00

SS Earrings - $33.00

GF Pendant - $49.00

GF Earrings - $39.00

Grape Clusters

SS Pendant - $47.00

SS Earrings - $37.00

GF Pendant - $55.00

GF Earrings - $45.00

2-Piece Jewelry Set pricing

shown on previous page

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Jewelry Set includes Necklace Chain,

Pendant, and Leverback Earrings

Antique Brass Plate with Swarovski

Glass Pearls, and Lobster Clasp

Measurements

Necklace Chain ~19.5” Pendant ~1.5” Earrings ~1.5”

Napa Valley Collection

Acorns Abound

2-Piece Jewelry Set

$75.00

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Dynamic Duo Collection


inspired by the exotic & the exquisite.

The Collection is named after the

double-sided boro glass bead which has

two dynamic colors; one on each half of

the bead. This bead is used in the

bracelet and featured in the earrings.

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African Violet

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Bracelet & Earrings

$89.00

Antique 14K Gold Plate

with Boro Glass, and

Swarovski Crystals

Bracelet ~8”

Earrings ~1.5”


Passion Flower

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Bracelet & Earrings

$89.00

Sterling Silver


Swarovski Crystals

Bracelet ~8”

Earrings ~1.5”

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Garden of Eden

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Bracelet & Earrings

$89.00



Swarovski Crystals

Bracelet ~8”

Earrings ~1.5”


Amalfi Coast

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Bracelet & Earrings

$89.00



Swarovski Crystals

Bracelet ~8”

Earrings ~1.5”

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Grand Canyon

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Bracelet & Earrings

$89.00



Swarovski Crystals

Bracelet ~8”

Earrings ~1.5”


Lake Tahoe

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Bracelet & Earrings

$89.00



Swarovski Crystals

Bracelet ~8”

Earrings ~1.5”

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White Tiger

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Bracelet & Earrings

$89.00

Sterling Silver


Swarovski Crystals

Bracelet ~8”

Earrings ~1.5”


Oyster Shell

2-Piece Jewelry Set, $75.00

Set includes Bracelet & Earrings.

Bracelet measures…..


Shell Dagger Beads and

Swarovski Crystals.


Oyster Shell

2-Piece Jewelry Set

Bracelet & Earrings

$89.00

Sterling Silver with

Boro Glass, Shell Daggers,

and Swarovski Crystals

Bracelet ~8”

Earrings ~1.5”

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Chain Maille Flexible armour made by linking tiny

metal rings together. In The Middle Ages,

it was worn by knights and soldiers for battle.

Hand-crafted jewelry inspired by exploring

Topkapi Palace Armoury in Istanbul.

Be armed and ready for battle with

these versatile jewelry pieces.

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Chain Maille

Byzantine

6mm Bracelet - $149.00

Leverback Earrings - $55.00

Sterling Silver with Lobster

Clasp and adjustable toggle.

Bracelet ~7.375” or ~7.75”

Earrings ~1.5”

Chain Maille

Byzantine



Gold-Filled with Lobster


Bracelet ~7.625” or ~7.875”

Earrings ~1.5”

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Chain Maille

2-Tone Byzantine

6/6.3mm Bracelet - $189.00


2/3 Sterling Silver &

1/3 Gold-Filled with Lobster


Bracelet ~7.5” or ~7.875”

Earrings ~1.5”

Chain Maille

2-Tone Byzantine




2/3 Gold-Filled with Lobster



Earrings ~1.5”

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Chain Maille

2-Tone Byzantine




1/3 Rose Gold-Filled

with Lobster Clasp and

adjustable toggle.


Earrings ~1.5”

Chain Maille

3-Tone Byzantine



1/3 Sterling Silver,

1/3 Gold-Filled & 1/3 Rose




Earrings ~1.5”

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Chain Maille

Full Persian

6.3mm Bracelet - $179.00

Fishhook Earrings - $65.00



Bracelet ~7.375” or ~7.75”

or ~8.125”

Earrings ~1.5”

Chain Maille

Full Persian



Sterling Silver with Lobster


Bracelet ~7.5” or ~7.875

or ~8.25”

Earrings ~1.5”

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Chain Maille

Orbital


Sterling Silver


adjustable toggle.

Bracelet ~7.375” or ~7.75”

Chain Maille

Dotted Oval

Bracelet - $139.00

Sterling Silver


adjustable toggle.

Bracelet ~7.625” or ~8”

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Chain Maille

Wavy Oval

Bracelet - $119.00

Sterling Silver


adjustable toggle.


or ~8.25”

Chain Maille

2-Tone Wavy Oval

Bracelet - $139.00

Sterling Silver & Gold-Filled


adjustable toggle.


or ~8.25”

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Chain Maille

Wavy Oval

Sterling Silver

Fishhook Earrings ~1.5”

$59.00 (left photo)

2-Tone Wavy Oval


Fishhook Earrings ~1.5”

$69.00 (right photo)

Chain Maille

Waterfall

Sterling Silver

Post Earrings ~1.25”

$59.00 (left photo)

2-Tone Waterfall


Post Earrings ~1.25”

$69.00 (right photo)

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Chain Maille

Double Duty Darts

Two Colors in One Jewelry Item – One Color on Each Side of the Swarovski Crystal

Translucent Charcoal (shown on gold-filled pendant & right sterling silver earring)

Opaque Bronze (shown on gold-filled earrings & sterling silver pendant & left earring)

Interchangeable Leverback Earrings with 14mm Swarovski Crystal Triangles

Reversible Pendant with 20mm Swarovski Crystal Triangle

Earrings ~1.5”

Pendant ~2”

Bail opening ~3.5mm

Sterling Silver

Earrings – $75.00

Pendant – $79.00

2-Piece Set – $139.00

Gold-Filled

Earrings – $89.00

Pendant – $95.00

2-Piece Set – $169.00

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MEASUREMENTS

Earrings are measured from

the top of the ear wire to the

bottom of the earring.

EAR WIRE OPTIONS

Earrings are provided as

shown, but may be ordered

with fishhooks, posts, clips or

leverbacks. Contact me for

options and pricing.

All About the Earrings

Mix & Match Savings, Ear Wire Options, and Measurements

MIX & MATCH SAVINGS

Purchase 2 pairs of earrings

and save $2.00 per pair.*

Purchase 3 or more pairs

and save $3.00 per pair.*

*Offer valid page 42 and pages 59-64.

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Lucite Flower Earring Collection

Sterling Silver Fishhook Earrings

$33.00 per pair

Lucite Flower

Earrings

with Lucite, Czech Glass

Flowers, and Czech &

Swarovski Crystals

(left to right, top to bottom)

Dark Aqua ~1.75”

Cranberry ~1.75”

Amber ~1.5”

Yellow/White ~1.75”

Periwinkle ~1.75”

Orange ~1.75”

Pink/Yellow/Teal ~1.5”

White ~1.75”

Watermelon/Pink ~1.75”

Denim Blue ~1.75”

Purple/Black ~1.75”

Black ~1.75”

Lavender ~1.75”

Pink/Yellow/Mauve ~1.5”

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Lucite Flower Earring Collection

Antique Brass or Antique Copper Plate Leverback Earrings

$29.00 per pair

left to right

Long White Calla Lily ~2.5”

White/Lilac Clover ~1.75”

White/Black Clover ~1.75”

White/Yellow Calla Lily ~1.75”

Lucite is very lightweight.

left to right

Lavender Calla Lily ~2”

Purple/Green Ruffled ~1.25”

Amethyst Calla Lily ~2”

Black Calla Lily ~2”


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left to right

Orange Fluted Calla Lily ~2.5”

Pale Orange Tiger Lily ~1.75”

Orange/Yellow Lily ~1.75”

Orange Ruffled Calla Lily ~1.75”


left to right

Medium Pink Calla Lily ~1.75”

Pink Ruffled Calla Lily ~1.75”

Watermelon Clover ~1.75”

Long Watermelon Calla Lily ~2.5”


left to right

White/Royal Blue Clover ~1.75”

Pale Blue Tiger Lily ~2”

Lime Green Tiger Lily ~2”

Pale Yellow Calla Lily ~2”


More colors and styles are available. Please inquire if you see an earring style you like, but

you desire a different color or a color you like, but you desire a different style.

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14K Gold Plate

Lucite Angels

with Glass Pearls

Single Iridescent Skirt ~1.5”

Long Fluted Skirt ~2.25”

Double Skirt ~1.75”


Sterling Silver

Lucite Angels

with Glass Pearls

Single Iridescent Skirt ~1.5”

Long Fluted Skirt ~2.25”

Double Skirt ~1.75”


Holiday & Winter Earring Collection

Sterling Silver or 14K Gold Plate Fishhook Earrings

$33.00 per pair

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14K Gold Plate

Czech & Swarovski Crystals

Green Pyramid Trees ~1.5”

Shades of Green Trees ~1.5”

Clear Crystal Icicles ~1.75”

Trees with Gold Garland ~1.5”

14K Gold Plate

Swarovski Crystals

Emerald Crystal Trees ~1.25”

Clear Crystal AB Trees ~1.25”

Peridot Crystal Trees ~1.25”

Sterling Silver

Czech & Swarovski Crystals

Lucite Snowflakes ~1.5”

Clear Crystal Icicles ~1.75”

Crackle Frost Snowmen ~1.5”

Crackle Frost Snowballs ~1.5”

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Sterling Silver

Swarovski Crystals

Emerald Crystal Trees ~1.25”

Silver Foil Crystal Trees ~1.25”

Clear Crystal AB Trees ~1.25”

Peridot Crystal Trees ~1.25”

14K Gold Plate

Swarovski Crystals

Ornament Balls ~1.25”

Sold as a Pair

Opaque: Red, Green, Black

Translucent: Clear Crystal, Tan,

Amethyst, Sapphire AB, Ruby

Sterling Silver

Swarovski Crystals

Lucite Poinsettias ~1.5”

Trees with Gold Garland ~1.75”

Crystal AB Pyramid Trees ~1.5”

Shades of Green Trees ~1.75”

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Custom Design Services are available by appointment. The initial consultation is free. Project fees will

include billable time for research, design, and hand-crafting the final product. A non-refundable deposit

equal to 50% of the total estimated price will be collected before the project is started.

Below is an example of a custom designed project using Murano glass beads that were purchased by my

client in Venice, Italy. This 4-Piece Jewelry Set features gold-filled components and Swarovski crystals.

Custom Design Services

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WHAT IS BOROSILICATE “BORO” GLASS? Borosilicate glass, also known as “hard” glass, is made from boron oxide and

silica, which differentiates it from ordinary or “soft glass”. Borosilicate glass beads are individually hand-crafted by highly

skilled glassblowers. The beads are fashioned in a torch flame by a process called "lampworking". Only the finest glass

from Europe and the United States is used. Borosilicate glass is fabricated at much higher temperatures than ordinary glass

and then kiln annealed at over 1000 degrees which creates a stronger more durable product. These higher temperatures

are also responsible for the rich natural colors characteristic of borosilicate glass beads. Most of the colored glass is custom

mixed. This technique is based on the Murano glass methodologies employed since the 8th Century. Colored borosilicate

lampworking glass is often considerably more expensive than “soft” lampworking glass. Boro glass beads are featured in

every Collection in this catalog, except the Earring Collections.

WHAT IS LUCITE? Discovered by E.I. DuPont in 1931 and trademarked in 1937, Lucite is a solid transparent or translucent

plastic. In its original form, it is colorless and highly transparent. The solid material has high dimensional stability and good

resistance to weathering and shock. As a general alternative to glass, Lucite was initially used during WW II in aircraft

canopies, windshields, and gunner turrets. After the war, DuPont marketed it for other purposes including beaded jewelry.

Over time, the term Lucite has become synonymous with plastic beads of many types including acrylic, polymer, resin, etc.

Vintage beads are becoming more difficult to find and many of the original molds have worn out. Some of my jewelry

pieces include vintage Lucite beads, however, most beads are purchased from suppliers who have copied the original molds

in order to provide a very close reproduction of the vintage beads. Given Lucite’s lightweight nature, these beads are ideal

for chunky jewelry pieces and earrings. Lucite beads are featured in my Bold & Beautiful Collection and Earring Collections.

WHAT IS GOLD-FILLED VS. GOLD PLATING? Gold-Filled is legally required to contain 5% or 1/20 gold by weight. Most

gold-filled is 12kt or 14kt and is bonded to a brass core with heat and pressure. By comparison, gold plating is estimated to

be 0.05% or less of the metal product.

FINISHING TOUCHES: All earrings have a hand-wrapped wire crown. This is most easily seen on the pages featuring the

Earring Collections. The necklaces and bracelets include either wire guards or French bullion to provide more durability,

strength and beauty. They also include crimp covers for that unique artisan refinement and elegance.

CARING FOR YOUR JEWELRY: To remove tarnish from sterling silver pieces use a silver polishing cloth. Do not use spray

or liquid jewelry cleaner on any items that contain Lucite or pearls. To slow down the rate of tarnish, keep sterling silver in

an airtight container or plastic ziplock bag. Please use and store your jewelry with care as glass beads can break.

JEWELRY SHOW INFORMATION: To view my full product offering, please contact me to schedule an appointment. In

addition to my catalog items, there are many one-of-a-kind pieces including earrings in Lucite, boro glass and cane glass;

bracelets; 2- and 3-Piece Jewelry Sets; and chain maille necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

EARN MERCHANDISE CREDIT: Please inquire about how you can earn merchandise credit by hosting a show.

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Contact and Ordering Information

PLACE YOUR ORDER: There are several options to place your order. Email or fax your completed Jewelry Catalog Order

Form or contact Suanne by phone or email with the items you would like to order. [email protected],

T: 717-691-5867, F: 717-458-0617

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Kreamer Kreations accepts PayPal for orders received by phone, email or fax. Your invoice will be

emailed to you for authorization. For in-person sales, we accept Cash, Check or Credit Card. Checks are made payable to

Kreamer Kreations. Returned checks will incur a $30.00 service fee.

SHIPPING INFORMATION: There is a shipping and handling fee of $8.00 for orders less than $400.00, and $12.00 for

orders $400.00 or more. Orders will be shipped USPS 3-Day Priority Mail. If your order is being shipped to a Pennsylvania

address, 6% PA sales tax will be added to your order. Express shipping available.

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES: If you are not fully satisfied with your purchase, provide notification within 5 days of

delivery of your package to make arrangements for a refund or exchange. Items must be returned in original condition and

not worn. Custom-made items are not returnable. Shipping fees are not refundable.

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY: Most items are in stock and will ship after receipt of payment. Some items contain vintage or

limited edition beads and may no longer be available. Most items contain hand-blown boro glass beads and therefore the

product you receive may have beads that vary slightly in color, size or shape as compared to the item pictured.

SIZING INFORMATION: Boro glass beads are hand-blown and as a result may vary slightly in size, therefore

measurements are provided to the closest 1/4”. Necklaces and bracelets are measured from the end of the toggle ring to

the end of the toggle bar. Earrings are measured from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the earring.

Thank you for perusing my jewelry kreations!

To view my full jewelry product offering, please contact me to schedule an appointment.



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