Avaasi jewelry Trunk Show Dates at Enaz.

New Avaasi Collection of unique necklaces, unique earrings and bracelets by Chicago jewelry designer Asia Borycka just arrived to Foravi NY.

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Chicago jewelry designer Asia Borycka with her jewelry line called Avaasi was hosted by Foravi boutique in both locations.

(Uptown 1067 Madison Ave, NY and Soho 542 Broadway, NY)

For her 3 day Trunk Show extravaganza. 

Thank you Foravi team for a fantastic turn out. 

We are very proud to be represented by your fabulous boutique!

This upcoming weekend! For 3 days ONLY!!!! You can get a chance to meet and greet Chicago jewelry designer Asia Borycka in two locations in New York City during her Trunk Shows at Foravi boutique. Please see the details below :))))

Please meet and greet Chicago jewelry designer Asia Borycka - Principal designer of Avaasi jewelry. 

This upcoming Monday, November 28th 2011 from 12 - 6 pm at Enaz 309 Happ Rd in Northfield, next to the Happ Inn. 

Hope to see you all there!!!!!

Asia Borycka

Our new unique designer earrings collection by Chicago jewelry designer Asia Borycka has just arrived!!!! You can find amazing holiday gift for you, your friends and your loved one righ here http://www.avaasi.com/collections/unique-earrings for a SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE price.

Stay tuned for our holiday Trunks Show dates!

xoxo

Asia

Avaasi body chains and belt chains are made to adorn and flatter the body while effortlessly making a statement.

The collection aims to bringing back old styles of accessories in a modern way. Each design can be worn multiple ways, and can uniquely complement an outfit in ways unlike other accessories. We create bold designs composed of minimal elements with careful attention to how they drape on the body.

AVaasi is a Chicago-based brand making jewelry accessories that are designed to with an industrial and elegant aesthetic. The designer is Asia Borycka, who founded the brand, and believes that jewelry can be body conscious and multipurpose.

Avaasi is undeniably one of the forerunners of the body chain designers. We’ve seen Asia Borycka's work before and now the look is even edgier....

We are very excited to introduce our NEWEST Avaasi Crystal Collection.

All our pieces including unique necklaces, body chains, unique earrings and bracelets 

are meticulously designed and hand made in our studio/atelier in Chicago 

by Chicago jewelry designer Asia Borycka.

But let as tell you some more about the "crystals".

When customer ask, "Do you have crystals?" we have to narrow down the question more specifically because they could be asking for a number of different things.

They could be looking for Quartz Crystal gemstones (pic 1) or they could be looking for Swarovski crystal beads (pic 2)

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They might want sun-catcher crystals (pic 3) for their window or maybe just faceted beads that look and sparkle like crystal.

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Obviously, the term "crystal" is used for a lot of things. The American Heritage Dictionary has six definitions for the word, with references to molecular structure, visual clarity, and semiconductor qualities. Let's keep it simple and talk just about the crystals you might find in the bead world! 

First let's distinguish between rock crystal and glass. Rock crystal, or Clear Quartz, often grows in a shape commonly called a “crystal point.” This is the crystal that you might see used for “crystal healing” or in the hands of stone enthusiasts. 

Quartz is often carved into objects (like spheres), it is made into jewelry and is certainly cut into beads as well. A faceted piece of quartz crystal will not throw prisms of light. 

Glass crystal, such as Swarovski crystal, which is often used in our  unique necklaces, body chains, unique earrings and bracelets   collection is actually a leaded glass, not a true crystal. Technically, the term “crystal” should not be applied to any glass products because they don't have a crystalline structure. However, after hundreds of years of using the term commercially, it is now a common part of our vocabulary. The addition of lead to glass increases its density and its refractive index. The result is a harder, clearer, and more light-refractive glass. When faceted, this leaded glass is the type that will throw prisms of light like a sun-catcher. 

The Austrian manufacturing company Swarovski is not the only group making leaded crystal, although they are the most famous. Crystal components are made in the Czech Republic, in China, in Italy and elsewhere. What sets Swarovski apart is the amount of lead added to their glass and the quality of their cutting. Less expensive products contain less lead and result in a less prismatic display, softer edges on the facets, and are more prone to scratching and dulling on those edges. Swarovski components are also incredibly diverse and extensive and offer the largest and brightest line in the crystal bead business.