Animal Motifs in Jewelry

There are a number of reasons to wear jewelry with animal designs. Some people wear them because they are animal lovers. Others wear them because different animals stand for different things in culture and mythology. Whatever your reason, read on and learn about the animal motifs in our jewelry!

Pearl Heart Panter Pendant

The Mawi Collection has a number of panther designs in their work. For instance, there are the Pearl Heart Panther Pendant, which come in silver or gold with different inlaid stones, and the Neon Spiked Panther Pendant. The panther in mythology represented ferocity and protection and therefore is a powerful image for you to have in your jewelry!

Lion's Head Ring

The lion is another popular image in jewelry. The lion was the symbol of royalty, especially the Royal Family of England and of the Macedonian conqueror Alexander the Great. We offer a number of different lion designs, such as King Baby Studio’s Lion’s Head Ring, which either comes in plain silver or with a little bit of gold and diamonds and rubies. Thomas Sabo also offers a silver Leo Lion charm for those of you with charm bracelets.

Thomas Sabo also offers a number of cool snake designs for pendants, rings, and charms. The snake represents the dual expression of good and evil, so if you are looking for an alternative to yin and yang in your jewelry, look no further! Also be sure to check out the Diego Precossi Papi Snake Earrings, featuring the precious gems ruby, onyx, and pearl.

Diego Percossi Papi Snake Earrings

Another animal with symbolic value is the eagle, which represented the Greek god Zeus. The King Baby Studios Eagle Bracelet, made of silver and with the option for black diamonds and ruby eyes, is a great option.

King Baby Studio Eagle Bracelet

Here at SWAG, a Dallas jewelry store, we have a lot of options for people trying to find their inner-animal. Come to our store or check our website to find more trendy jewelry and edgy designer jewelry.

Coral Jewelry: Perfect for the Summer

You cannot go wrong with coral jewelry. This long-lasting trend is definite must have for the summer…or really any season. Coral is a rich and vibrant color that looks flattering on any skin tone. Coral colored and shaped jewelry has the rare ability to look great with almost any style. This sea-inspired trend can be elegant, chic, eccentric, or funky – it can look great paired with a feminine summer dress or band tee. Its versatility and uniqueness make it the go-to jewelry trend for the summer!

There are numerous ways to rock coral jewelry. However, here are a few fashionable looks that we recommend.

Jose and Maria Barrera Drop Earrings with Red Coral

1) Nautical: Coral has natural nautical roots, so pairing coral with other nautically inspired clothing and accessories will look great. Navy and white stripes combined with coral, provides the perfect mix of sailor and prep.

 2) Animal Prints: Believe us or not, but coral hues paired with animal prints (e.g., leopard) give off a funky and stylish look. This wild contrast, if not overdone, can evoke a fierce mix – a ‘classy rebellion child’ of sorts.

Jose and Maria Barrera Drop Earrings with Angel Coral

3) Coral as a Statement: Big chunky coral jewelry is always a good idea. If you feel like jazzing up a simple outfit, coral statement necklaces or bracelets will do just the trick.

4) Bright’s: Normally we would advise against wearing too many colors, in order to avoid color clashes. But a coral hue has the rare ability to look ter
rific when mixed against other bright hues. Summary pastels, such as blue or yellow, look understatedly cool when paired with this coastal shade.

5) Turquoise: Coral and turquoise jewelry make a great combo. Stack your arms with turquoise and coral bangles, or find different length necklaces and combine them to make an organic and funky mix.

Jose and Maria Barrera Drop Earrings with Coral and Turquoise 

Both Jose and Maria Barrera and SimanTu’s collection offer great examples of coral inspired pieces that would look fantastic on any fashion trendsetter.

SimanTu Red Coral Flower Earrings

For more trendy jewelry tips, check out our online jewelry store. If you want to personally shop our great selection, come visit us at our NorthPark jewelry store.

Summer Trends: Tribal Jewelry

Tribal inspired jewelry has become one of the hottest new trends for summer. From the runway to the streets, this fierce look has been spotted everywhere – tribal is a must for the season! To get in touch with your wild side, look for colorful designs that have an eclectic feel. Go for pieces that integrate animal designs or have bold geometric shapes and patterns.

Jose and Maria Barrera Necklace

Necklaces 
If you’re in need of a tribally inspired necklace, choose styles that incorporate large beads, bold colors, fringe or geometric shapes. There’s a lot of freedom with this ethnic look – so anything that gives off a trendy and eclectic vibe will look great in the summertime heat. The Jose and Maria Barrera Gold Pearl Necklace with Faceted Turquoise is a great example of a bold and vibrant statement necklace. It’s a piece that could play-up any plain outfit, and looks amazing when combined with neutral tones.

Bracelets
When it comes to bracelets, less is not always more! To really add some panache to your look, choose pieces that have different shapes, textures and styles, then layer them. Remember this look isn’t about blending in, so stacking your wrists with different bangles will highlight your fearless and adventurous personality. Phillippe Audibert’s collection has some fabulous cuffs that can be easily added to your wrist candy.

Phillippe Audibert Box Cuff

Phillippe Audibert Boston Bar Cuff

Earrings 
Add a little fun to your style with the use of tribal earrings. Whether it is dangles or studs, beads, colors and geometric shapes are your best friends. To really create a pop in your get-up, we recommend pairing earrings that are in a contrasting color to your wardrobe.

VSA Gold Tribal Hoop Earrings

This fashion-forward trend is a sure-fire way to add some flavor to any outfit. While most tribal pieces tend to naturally standout and be a focal part to your ensemble, you can play-up or down tribal jewelry to fit every occasion. If you are going for a more demure look, but still want to add a little ‘jungle queen’ to the mix, choose more subdued colors or less intricate designs.

For more trendy jewelry tips, visit our online jewelry store. Or if you want to personally shop our great selection, come visit us at our NorthPark jewelry store.

SWAG Highlight: Our Unique Selection of Non-Jewelry Items

SWAG is a NorthPark jewelry store that is the destination for edgy designer jewelry and popular designers such as Pandora, King Baby Studio and many more. However, SWAG also carries of unique selection of non-jewelry items, including stunning painted chandeliers and collectibles for the home.

Ulla Darni

Peacock Sconce

Ulla Darni is a Danish artist who creates vivid, detailed, and eye-catching painted chandeliers, sconces and lamps. Ulla Darni’s colorful and hand-painted glass pieces have become coveted collectibles around the world. Ulla Darni specializes in the technique of reverse painting on glass to create exquisite and illuminated art that would be absolutely stunning in your home. Her designs range from floral and geometric patterns to intricate landscapes, and all created with a robust amount of color. For many of these original chandelier pieces, the size, colors and ironwork can all be customized to your specifications. Choose from stunning pieces such as the Ibis Multiple Original Chandelier and Peacock Sconce. If you are looking for something a little smaller, but just as beautiful for your home, add a Casablanca Night Light to your home’s décor.

Casablanca Night Light

Edgar Berebi 

Ribbon and Bow Stem

Edgar Berebi is a master atelier who is known for his incredible stemware, boxes and frames. A world-renowned designer and manufacturer of American-made, museum-quality collectibles, his pieces come in solid bronze with exquisite enamel finishes. SWAG has an incredible selection of glasses with artfully created stemware that exudes luxury and crafted detail. The stemware created by this master craftsman is an exquisite addition to any home collection. Purchasing pieces of Edgar Berebi stemware is more than just adding glasses to the cabinet, it is purchasing art. These are the glasses you will want to keep on clear display and use for every special occasion and dinner party.

Turin Stem

Check out more of the artfully-crafted pieces by Ulla Darni and Edgar Berebi on our online jewelry store- lovemyswag.com, and accessorize your home with luxury.

SWAG: Nature Inspired Pieces

The summer is all about embracing your inner beauty. It’s the perfect time to get on trend with the earthy, nature-inspired look of the season. Complement your sun kissed tan with more refined organic styles that reflect the easy-going spirit of the summer.

Organic Shaped 

Coralia Leets Chrysoprase Earrings

Get in touch with your more bohemian side with less structured jewelry. Pieces that are more refined and organic in structure, such as large stones, and non-geometric shapes are all the rage this summer. If you are heading to the beach or planning a trip to an outside summer festival – unrefined accessories will effortlessly compliment your relaxed summertime state of mind. Coralia Leets jewelry collection is a great example of this nature-inspired trend that is soon to be as hot as the summer sun!

Earth Tones 

Steven Vaubel Douple Open Wire Earrings

Rich natural hues are super trendy this season. They also look great on any skin tone. Dressing your arms and fingers with an earthy neutral color pallet, such as the pieces found in the Steven Vaubel collection, makes a subtle fashion statement – which is perfectly in tune with this seasons look.

If you would like more trendy jewelry tips, or want to shop our great selection, come visit us at our NorthPark jewelry store.

Fit for a Queen: Royal Inspired Pieces

We can’t all be queens or princesses, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look like them! Accessorizing yourself in timeless, classic, royal inspired jewelry is a trend that will never go out of style. To bring forth the regalness in all of us, we’ve put together a brief list of the latest royally inspired pieces that will surely help to bring a touch of style and luxury to any look.

Jewels 
Few other pieces of jewelry embody royalty more than large jewels. For centuries, royal families have been adorning their heads, necks, wrists and fingers with glamorous and eye-catching jewel encrusted pieces. While you may not come from a royal bloodline, pieces such as Virgins, Saints, and Angels Rock Ring are more than befitting of a queen.

VSA Rock Ring

Surely it is the lady that makes the jewelry, but no doubt, big jewels help a lady feel extra fabulous. Eye-popping pieces, such as Erickson Beamon Holly Golightly Earrings, are meant to be statement pieces that will look great for special occasions or nights out with the girls. Like the past and present women of the monarchies have shown us – don’t be afraid to be bold with you accessories!

Erickson Beamon Holly Golightly Earrings

Choker-style Necklaces
Wearing a thick single choker necklace as a statement piece, or a few layered together, has been all the rage this season. Certainly, any queen would approve of this current fashion look.

Worn with a low cut blouse, this style of necklace creates a modern and sexy look. To create a high-fashion look, pair your choker style necklace with a high cut top. It’s a jewelry trend that brings an instant touch of femininity, and can help dress up any outfit. Lulu Frost Impromptu Necklace is just one example of this jewelry style fit for royalty.

Lulu Frost Impromptu Necklace

If you would like more trendy jewelry tips, or want to shop our great selection, come visit us at our NorthPark jewelry store.

How to Wear a Bib Necklace

Miriam Haskell Butterfly Bib Necklace

Bib necklaces are one of the biggest fashion trends this season. The bib necklace has the ability to be worn with almost any outfit, which makes it a practical, if not essential, accessory. This necklace design typically contains a medley of different elements layered together. Often you can have an assortment of colors, jewels, patterns and shapes hanging on one bib necklace.

Erickson Beamon Fools Gold Statement Necklace

How to Wear A Bib Necklace 
For the best look you want your necklace to hang above the breastbone and below the collarbone – longer bib necklaces can oftentimes be hard to style.

The nice thing about the bib necklaces is its versatility. It can be worn with almost any outfit and at almost any occasion. However, there are a few general rules to keep in mind when styling this piece of jewelry.

1) Because most bib necklaces are usually busy looking, they are meant to be statement pieces. So if you don’t want to commit a fashion faux pas, it’s best to simplify the rest of your clothing/accessories and keep the necklace as the focal point of your outfit.

2) When it comes to the type of blouse style to pair with the necklace – you have many options! For one, it can be paired with a low or high collared neckline. It also can be worn with many different prints (e.g., stripes or soft florals). However, most people find the bib necklace to be combined best with a solid high collared shirt.

3) This necklace can be paired with both formal and casual outfits. For example, if you want to wear a LBD – add a bib necklace to instantly spruce up your outfit. However, if you’re more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal, pair your solid tee with a pop of color around the neck to make your outfit effortlessly chic.

Jose and Maria Barrera Necklace

 4) Tip: bib necklaces can be made from almost any materials. However, with the summertime heat on the way, we recommend you invest in a lighter weight bib necklace (e.g., lace or tulle fabric) that way you can stay stylish, regardless of the weather.

For more trendy jewelry tips, check out our online jewelry store – lovemyswag.com. If you want to personally shop our great selection, come visit us at our NorthPark jewelry store.

Dana Kellin Jewelry: Delicate and Feminine

Vintage Rose Cluster Long Necklace

If you’re looking to update your jewelry collection with a more feminine style, look no further than Dana Kellin Jewelry. These delicate pieces wear well with florals and pastels but can also add a gentle touch to more masculine fashions.

Bordeaux Mix Necklace

The Kellin Sisters opened up their wire jewelry business in 1994 and have grown into popularity for their delicate designs. Their work is inspired by the Byzantine, Elizabethan and Victorian eras using the art of wire wrapping which creates a feminine and delicate look. Dana Kellin designs have been featured in magazines such as InStyle, Vogue and Elle and have been seen being worn by notable actresses and celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, and Penelope Cruz.

Their designs include precious, semi-precious and pearl stones combined with sterling silver, gold or 14 karat gold wire to create a feminine and subtle look that accents an outfit effortlessly without overpowering it. Their necklaces are created with the trend of layering in mind, which works well with their delicate designs to create a unique and beautiful look that you can personalize to each outfit you choose.

 Birch Mix Pear Drop Gold Earrings

Dana Kellin Jewelry pairs well with both everyday outfits as well as more elegant ensembles. Each piece adds a touch of femininity to any outfit through their thoughtful designs that mimic floral patterns without being distracting or being too intense. From your Sunday best, to your work attire, to even your daily get-up, Dana Kellin Jewelry can add the perfect touch of beauty and elegance to your ensemble.

If you’re looking for trendy jewelry to complete your look, SWAG is here to help. We carry all of the current jewelry trends to keep you looking your best, no matter the occasion. Visit our Dallas jewelry store for designer looks or shop online for great options to add to your personal jewelry collection.

What’s HOT? Summer Jewelry Trends

The summer temperatures aren’t the only things that are hot this season! We’ve put together a brief list of some of the biggest jewelry trends this summer to help you accessorize in the style.

The Great Gatsby (Roaring Twenties)

Lulu Frost Drift Silver Diamond Feather Cuff

Lulu Frost Muse Earrings

Have you seen this HOT summer film yet? Well, even if you don’t see the movie or haven’t read the book you can still take part in this trend. The big production film has brought the style of the Roaring Twenties back to life this season, and vintage-jewelry looks are popping up everywhere. Think layered bracelets, long necklaces, intricate beading, and bejeweled pendants. Art Deco inspiration can be found in some of the trendiest summer jewels. If you want to take part in this hot summer trend, come browse our Lulu Frost collection at SWAG. Pieces such as Lulu Frost Muse Earrings and the Lulu Frost Drift Silver Diamond Feather Cuff look like they belong on a beautiful socialite at one of Gatsby’s infamous parties.

Geometric Patterns 

Kanupriya Stack Rings 

Jewelry that emphasizes shape and pattern, and creates contrast is really big for the season. These pieces are often bold with bright colors. Kanupriya Jewelry offers pieces with geometric shapes and bold colors, such as Kanupriya Stack Rings with square and teardrop shaped stones.

Floral Jewelry 

Gold Pearl Hinge Bracelet With Flower

Floral prints are big this season, and the trend translates to the jewelry world as well. Adorn yourself with pieces with bold flowers that are feminine and delicate. Miriam Haskell Jewelry has a great selection of floral pieces, such as the Miriam Haskell Gold Pearl Hinge Bracelet With Flower or the Miriam Haskell Gold Pearl Necklace With Leaf And Flower Chain.

Gold Pearl Necklace With Leaf And Flower Chain

Come shop the latest in trendy jewelry at our NorthPark jewelry store. We always have a great selection of edgy designer jewelry and are also a certified Pandora retailer in Dallas.

Yes, You Can Mix Gold and Silver!

The old “rule” about not being able to mix silver and gold is out the window! Not only is mixing silver and gold allowed in terms of style, but it is encouraged. Jewelers are even designing jewelry that use a variety of metals in one piece, and the results are classic and beautiful.

Miriam Haskell Leaf Bead Mixed Earrings

There is no right or wrong way for mixing your silvers and gold. Solid silver and gold pieces are elegant and timeless and appropriate for any outfit and any occasion. For a funkier look, opt for pieces with unique shapes and fun details. Miriam Haskell Jewelry does a wonderful job of mixing silver and gold with stones and pearls to create vintage-styled jewelry with a modern twist. The Miriam Haskell Leaf Bead Mixed Earrings area great example of how silver and gold together creates a beautiful look. The grey pearls and crystals in these earrings make them layered and textured for a completely unique style.

Alwand Vahan Bracelet with Sterling Silver, 14K Gold and Diamonds

Alwand Vahan Jewelry perfectly captures the look of silver and gold with pieces that are exquisitely crafted in 14-karat gold, sterling silver, diamonds and semi-precious stones. The bracelets and rings carried at SWAG convey feminine style and sophistication. They add elegance to any look making them great pieces for the office or for a formal evening out. The sterling silver and gold bracelets accented with diamonds can be worn alone, or stacked high on the wrists for a look that is both sophisticated and trendy. Many bracelets feature other stones such as Onyx or Pearls.

Alwand Vahan Bracelet with Onyx

Alwand Vahan Bracelet with Pearls

SWAG, a NorthPark jewelry store, has a wide selection of trendy jewelry, edgy designer jewelry, and sophisticated jewelry in both silver and gold. Come create your own unique silver and gold look!

Don’t miss out on our special offer for a FREE SWAG watch when you spend $200 or more!

New Turquoise and Coral Pieces from Jose and Maria Barrera!

Turquoise is one of those colors that just instantly attracts the eye and draws in attention. Turquoise used in jewelry is both earthy and glamorous. Coral is a color that reminds us of the warmer seasons. , it reminds us of the relaxation and the good times that come with spring and summer. Jose and Maria Barrera jewelry has captured the beauty of coral and turquoise, what the represent and put it into some of their newest jewelry creation.

Gold Linear Drop Pieced Earrings

Adorn your neck, ears and wrists this season with the standout details and stunning new pieces from Jose and Maria Barrera Jewelry that are available at SWAG, a NorthPark jewelry store.

Gold Spring Hinge Bracelet

If chandelier earrings are your go-to accessories, then you’ll adore what Jose and Maria Barrera have in store. Their selection of bright turquoise and coral chandelier earrings is made with intricate beading and metal work. The turquoise stones are surrounded by meticulously crafted gold and dripping in bright beads.

Gold Pearl Necklace with Turquoise 

For some arm “SWAG”, the Gold Spring Hinge Bracelet with Coral Stone would look beautiful against some sun-kissed skin during the summer. Stack your arm high with these beauties, or mix in some different colors and a gold watch for an extremely trendy and fashionable look.

Gold Filagree Necklace with Coral

Coral and turquoise look fabulous together, which is what makes the Gold Linear Drop Pieced Earrings with Pearl and Red Coral so beautiful and fresh. The pearl detail gives these earrings a little more traditional look, making them appropriate for both formal events and casual dinners.

For more coral and turquoise options, check out the sophisticated statement necklaces from Jose and Maria Barrera Jewelry. The Gold Pearl Necklace with Faceted Turquoise is approximately 20 inches of beautifully crafted jewelry, and the Gold Filagree Necklace with Red Coral Twist will give your look the pop of color you desire.

Come shop for trendy jewelry and edgy designer jewelry at SWAG! We look forward to seeing you.

How to Create the Perfect Charm Bracelet

Thomas Sabo Charm Club

Charm bracelets are a staple piece of timeless jewelry that women of all ages love and cherish. Many women start building charm bracelets from a young age, and add to them to represent important milestones and valued memories along the way. If you don’t already have a charm bracelet, creating one is simple and exciting. It’s a piece of jewelry that signifies your life and memories. We’ve put together some simple tips for creating the perfect charm brace


let.

1. Start with a solid base. Many charm bracelets use chain bracelets that allow different kinds of charms to be easily added. However, certain designers have created their own unique ways for building bracelets, such as Pandora’s patented interchangeable jewelry system or Lori Bonn’s sliding charms.

Pandora Bracelet with Pave Diamonds

 2. Pick charms with significance. Charm bracelets are created to reflect the wearer’s individual style, and the charms added should hold significance. They can represent birthdays, hobbies, or big life events such as marriage and children. These are the kinds of charms that make individuals’ bracelets unique.

Lori Bonn Tree Hugger Bracelet

 3. Mix in “style” charms. Not every charm has to hold an important meaning. You can mix it pieces that add color and texture and make the bracelet more beautiful. For example, Pandora Jewelry has a whole selection of beads that are wooden or glass that don’t exactly represent anything but still add appearance value to the bracelet.

 4. Keep your bracelet updated. Don’t forget to continue to add charms and pieces to your bracelet that make it current. It’s great to have charms that represent your favorite high school activities, but also add pieces that signify your favorite things today or recent vacations and special memories.

 SWAG is a certified Pandora retailer in Dallas, and has a huge collection of bracelets and charms to help you create YOUR perfect charm bracelet. Our NorthPark jewelry store also carries a variety of other charm bracelet lines such as Thomas Sabo, Links of London, and Lori Bonn. Come shop our trendy jewelry today!

Jewelry Looks for the Office

The office isn’t always the best place to express some of your wildest fashion inspirations, especially in Corporate America. Office looks usually need to be more subdued, conservative, and elegant. Bold colored chandelier earrings, spiked statement necklaces, and snake arm cuffs are great for a night out, just jewelry looks for the office can’t always be as exciting and adventurous! No fear! We’ve put together some ideas inspired from SWAG pieces that will give your office attire a kick of style without going overboard!

 Reversible Square Stone Drop Earrings

Steven Vaubel Jewelry is chunky and very gold, but it also has a level of sophistication that is appropriate for office attire. The pieces are very wearable, incredibly timeless, and extremely sophisticated. The Reversible Square Stone Drop Earrings add just enough color without being extreme. They can also be worn as two different quartz looks, so you can change up the color without changing out earrings. They are beautifully simple.

Cherry Quartz Earrings

Coralia Leets Jewelry has an entire line that is great for office attire. Each pair of earrings and necklaces showcase a single teardrop encased in 22-karat gold plated French wire. The beauty of these jewelry pieces is simple yet bold. With the variety of colors, such as the Green Chalcedony Earrings or the Cherry Quartz Earrings, Coralia Leets subtly stands out.

Green Chalcedony Earrings 

Alwand Vahan Jewelry gives the “office look” a fancy upgrade. The beautiful bracelets and rings and are made from sterling silver and 14-karat gold and dripping in diamonds. Each piece screams sophistication and elegance. The bracelets come in a variety of different sizes, and you only need one to make an outfit look mature and put together.

Alwand Vahan 8mm Sterling Silver And 14K Gold Bracelet with Diamonds

Come by SWAG, our Dallas jewelry store, and browse our collections of trendy jewelry, edgy designer jewelry, and sophisticated jewelry for the office! We would love to help you find the perfect accessories for your next important business presentation.

Alex and Ani Mother’s Day Gifts

Keep your Mother’s Day gifts eco-friendly with a selection of boho-chic bracelets from the always-stylish line, Alex and Ani. The Alex and Ani line of jewelry offers eco-friendly pieces that are created to not only adorn the body, but also to provide positive energy, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit!

When giving your mother an Alex and Ani bracelet this Mother’s Day, you will be giving jewelry made from recycled materials right here in the United States. The metals used to create the bracelets are purchased from local mills that store recycled scraps from refineries. Your gift not only expresses to Mom your love for her, but it also supports the environment and encourages social consciousness.
Alex and Ani jewelry is made with powerful, meaningful, and spiritual pieces to uplift and inspire all who wear them. When you give your mother an Alex and Ani bracelet, it is not only a fun and stylish accessory it is also a gift of positive energy and spirituality.

On top of being an eco-friendly line with a powerful message behind it, Alex and Ani has their own patented jewelry design concept! The “expandable concept” replaces traditional clasp on bracelets with a sliding mechanism. This technology allows for each bracelet to be adjustable. You won’t have to worry about getting your mother the wrong size, or having to return or exchange your gift! Her gift will be customized for a perfect fit!

Come by SWAG and check out our selection of Alex and Ani bracelets just for Mother’s Day! With such a wide variety, you’ll be able to select a piece that fits your mother, grandmother, wife, sister, or any mom you know and their personal style. Be sure to ask us about our special bracelets and jewelry items just for Mother’s Day!

SWAG is also a certified Pandora retailer in Dallas, and carries a wide variety of trendy jewelry and edgy designer jewelry.