Jewelry

Originating in Japan in the 1800s, Mikimoto pearls have enjoyed worldwide success. Oyster researcher Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in culturing round pearls at a time when oysters in Japan were...

It's so upsetting when a silver or gold chain becomes tangled. You grit your teeth, clench your fist and even say grrr trying to get it undone, but it's just no use. These little tricks will make...

Garnets are types of gemstones that are usually red, brown, orange or yellow in color, although they can also be other colors as well. They are popular stones used in jewelry making and are...

Have you found a piece of Sea Glass or Beach Glass and would like to drill it for an Art/Craft or Jewelry project? Let us show you how one Sea Glass Artisan drills Sea Glass.

There are two times that people will visit a jewelry website: before a special event and before a holiday. Jewelry websites are used to showcase and purchase jewelry. To draw people to your...

Did you know that it is possible to make your own diamonds? Perhaps your 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up, and you want to do something special for your wife. Nowadays, many companies are...

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Jewelers determine a diamond's value by four qualities known as the "Four C's". They are cut, color, clarity and carat. This article will explain each of those qualities to you and...

this article is about creative jewelry gifts

If you like making jewelry, you’ll love using your own handmade beads. Paper beads are lovely, delicate, and unique one-of-a-kind beads that are great for jewelry making and other beading...

Depending on what type of jewelry that is being bought can greatly effect the price. But there are great ways to save money when buying jewelry and here is how.

Tiffany & Company is known for its fine jewelry and original artistic jewelry designs, making it one of the most popular jewelry companies in the world. Because jewelry from Tiffany &...

Because solder will not stick to glass, copper tape is used to prepare the edges of pendants for creating a soldered frame. Copper tape comes in several widths and has a self-adhesive backing. Buy...

The size and value of a diamond are determined by several of its properties. Carat weight, cut, clarity and color determine value and price. A gemologist is an expert in determining size and...

Crocheting with copper wire is addictive. Actually crocheting with any wire is addictive as there are so many wires out there to use. Along with the hardware store copper, there are the fine and...

Learn how to sell your jewelry, and you can start making extra cash with accessories from around the house. First you have to reach potential customers, but once you get the word out, it's just a...

Clip-on earrings can come in attractive designs that a person with pierced earlobes may want to wear. However, the clips can pinch the earlobes and be uncomfortable. Clip on earrings can also slip...

Soldering is a method in which metal items are joined together by melting a filler metal into the gap between the pieces to be soldered. The filler metal is known as solder. Soldering gold will...

Fine silver jewelry is fun to buy for collecting or for an accessory, and if you purchase it retail, it will have tags and information to tell the silver content. If you are out shopping on the...

I love working in wire, I began with heavier gauges and bending wire to create mountings for faceted and cab stones. Which I loved doing, still do, but I also love working in the delicate and fine...

Fine gold jewelry has become more valuable with the increase in the price of gold, and it is even more important for the gold investor or gold buyer and reseller to be able to identify fine gold...

Having a ring stuck on your finger is inconvenient and dangerous for a number of reasons. A ring that is too tight can cut off blood circulation to your finger, potentially causing numbness and...

Gemstone carving is one of the most important parts of jewelry making, but it is not always performed by the jewelry designer. Often, hobbyist jewelry makers prefer to purchase ready-cut gemstones...

Whether you want a pair of leaf earrings for a party, to match a season or to make a statement, making leaf earrings is not difficult and only requires patience and dexterity. The method to make...

Buying real gold jewelry is an investment as well as a primal pleasure and although most new jewelry is marked for gold karat content, not all real gold jewelry is as easy to distinguish from a...

My Hungarian grandmothers decided I should learn to crochet, at an early age. So, I did. But I was never taught the Afghan stitch, it is made so that you can do a counted cross stitch on the...

Tungsten jewelry is in vogue and the reason being its unique designs and fine polishing. There are a lot of jewelry manufacturer who are opting for this particular range of jewelry to cater to the...

Pearls are something handed down from grandma to granddaughter. You may receive them as a gift. How do you know if they are real without paying for an expensive appraisal? Here are a few tips.

A diamond is a form (allotrope) of carbon in which carbon atoms are bonded to four other carbon atoms in a crystalline three-dimensional arrangement. This allotrope of carbon is the most stable,...

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but crooked jewelers may not be looking out for your best interests. Use these steps and a jeweler's magnifying loupe to identify real stones from fakes--then...

You may find that some occasions aren't appropriate for lip jewelry or you may wish to change it. Knowing how to remove the jewelry in the proper fashion will save you time and prevent infection....

Are you going to buy loose diamonds this year? Is it your first diamond? A diamond wedding band? A diamond engagement ring? A diamond necklace? A diamond tennis bracelet or earrings? When you...

The "Hope" Fused Star Necklace is our symbol of good times. Every day we hear more news about how tough things are. We got sick of hearing the doom and gloom reports so we made the...

Gemstones that can change colors are truly beautiful and are among the most coveted types of gemstones. By understanding how gemstones change colors, you can easily determine how to obtain your...

There is nothing quite as compelling as the allure of thousands of pieces of luscious silver and turquoise Native American southwestern jewelry all in one place at an Indian market jewelry show or...

For individuals with pierced noses, it can be difficult to find an appealing nose stud. Unfortunately, many piercing businesses offer a limited selection of nose studs and it can be hard to find...

Every woman needs to own jewelry and all of it should reflect her personality. For some of us, choosing this kind of jewelry is easy and for others it does not come quite as easily. No matter...

Trinity Knot wedding rings are know for their timeless, elegant, traditional appearance. Although they come in many different variations they all have that old age braided look. Many have been...

A woman's jewelry necklace represents feminine beauty and mystique. Its timeless appeal has held the attention of both women, and men, for ages. From Greek mythology to the French Revolution, the...

A woman's fashion arsenal can include a great many things. From trendy accessories to that go-to black dress, building a wardrobe requires a great many things. Chief among them is jewelry. The...

When I was on vacation in Florida I saw beautiful seashell necklaces. When I got home I decided that I would try to make a seashell necklace my self. I could not get over how easy seashell...

Anklets are not a new trend, but have been around for many years. Some traditions, like the Middle Eastern culture, wear bell and coin anklets for their dances. Price varies depending on the...

Tahitian pearls have long been sought after for their beauty and value. Named after the island of Tahiti, black-lipped pearl oysters produce iridescent black, gray and greenish-black pearls....

You've heard the term, but do you know what separates a regular sapphire from a star sapphire? A stonecutter. The process starts when sapphires are mined, cut, polished and readied for sale. From...

Here you will learn how to design wonderful pieces of jewelry by using jelly string.

Here you will learn how to design wonderful pieces of jewelry by using tigertail wire.

A Different Wineglass Ring Wineglass jewelry helps people identify their own glass at a party. They're sold everywhere but typically, they are difficult to attach to the glass because the clasp...

This seashell craft is very simple and easy to make. It does require the use of a hand drill, but uses very little supplies to make. These make inexpensive holiday gifts, birthday gifts, and...

Saving money while shopping for jewelry is easier than you think. Anyone with time to spend browsing the internet can find great inexpensive pieces of jewelry.

Does your jewelry box always seem smaller and smaller? Are you never able to find that bracelet you're looking for? Do your necklaces get tangled up from being crammed in your jewelry chest? This...