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At the Firejewel Online Boutique, you can browse through a dazzling selection of illuminated jewelry. Firejewel necklaces don't just shine when light hits their Swarovski crystals; they are battery powered and light up using LED technology. All you have to do is to connect the clasp ends, and your necklace will go into action. At the boutique, you'll find solitaire crystals in cube, ball, and bicone shapes; what are called Sugar Cubes with butterflies, stars, hearts or flowers on them; and light-up pendants designed into butterflies, heards, skull and cross bones, angels, and stars. The Breast Cancer Awareness Firejewel necklace features a pink jewel and ribbon with a moojoo ken symbol (signifying community). Most of the necklaces sell for less than $30, but the Breast Cancer Awareness one is listed at $50. All proceeds from sales of the Breast Cancer Awareness necklaces go to breast cancer research.

Uno Interactive Magnetic Jewelry offers a delightful assortment of chains that transform into necklaces and bracelets. They come in blue, pink, orange, gold, silver, white, red, purple, and lots of other bright colors. Powerful little magnets shaped as balls, stars, rings, and hearts hold nickel beads in place. There are no closures; the magnets serve that purpose. Uno jewelry stimulates creativity as its wearers wind it into shapes that fit their moods and outfits. These clever Unos are priced below $20.

For those interested in flashing clip earrings, try Carolyn Forsmon Conversation Piece Jewelry. The white lightning pieces called Lobe Strobes are not just for the ears. You can use them in buttonholes, on jean pockets, and in your hair. The earring lights last about 20 hours, and a set of six batteries costs about $3. The earrings are $10 a pair.