Dandelion is proud to announce the arrival of another local artisan collection; Velvet Box. These handmade glass beads are designed to fit all of the popular add a bead style bracelet systems, including Pandora©, Chamilia©, and Troll©. The designer, Jennifer Pitts, draws her inspiration from her intuitive imagination, saying ” The road I travel each night as I drift off to sleep is paved with blown, blasted and cast glass and metal pieces that speak to the trials and tribulations we face today and celebrate the human potential for greatness, and I wake each morning with a renewed desire to make them a reality.” We definitely love the reality of her dreams!

As for the name, Velvet Box? John Pitts explains how “Jen didn't want just to make jewelry.  Many people have jewelry the throw in a drawer or box or hang it somewhere and it's never admired for its beauty.  She wanted to make a piece of art that the wearer had a connection with, something they cherished and treasured enough to keep somewhere special, like a velvet box. 

You can buy a bead anywhere but when we see people react to a piece of our work and form a little emotional attachment to it you didn't just connect with our work but with us as well.  That's our greatest reward and it sums up everything behind the company name.”

I think that’s something that all jewelry lovers can truly agree on!

            If you aren’t familiar with the ambitious New York designer’s rise to fame, starting out at age 13 selling jewelry street side, there is a great article in W magazine chronicling his success, aptly titled Bittar Sweet. His jewelry has been a permanent fixture in magazines like Vogue, InStyle and Harper’s Bazaar, and on celebrities for years. Jennifer Hudson wore his clear Lucite bangles at the recent Grammys.

His latest ads feature Joan Collins as the symbol of style, and with good reason. The Dynasty actress who played Alexis, now represents female power and prestige for Alexis Bittar. He talks about the new campaign in his blog: “I’m thrilled to have her represent the line because she deserves credit (and hasn’t received it) for much of the 80’s fashion that is mimicked today. When I think “Opulence”, I think “Joan Collins and Dynasty. “

            In his signature style of luminous Lucite, these dreamy pastel pieces are sure to spice up your spring wardrobe. Clustered multicolor Swarovski crystals accent the hand-carved, hand-painted Lucite, and since they’re made in the USA, you have every right to indulge!

Make sure to check out the unique new Montauk line with Turquoise, and the Secret Garden line, both are guaranteed to chase off the last of the winter blahs!

Save 50-75% off Designer Jewelry, Watches and Handbags!

Dandelion will be donating 10% to Womenspace on Saturday Novemeber 14th.

It's with great excitement that the Dandelion Jewelry family welcomes Andrea Justine Stratton jewelry of the AJS Design Studio to the collection of brilliant handcrafted pieces featured in our Princeton and Ardmore stores.  With an outstanding range of necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets, women from young to old are enjoying the new designs Andrea has brought to our stores.

       

Stop in to these select Dandelion jewelry locations to see the collections in person.  From vintage style jewelry to fun and flirty earrings, Andrea Justine Stratton has captured the essence of all women.  AJS jewelry offers romance and fashion forward silver and costume jewelry combinations. Her inspiration comes from great civilizations such as Roman, Ottoman, and Pre-Columbian.
 
Paying close attention to detail, quality and originality all of the pieces featured in this Andrea Justine Stratton collection is sure to please.