What you’ll need: •Crimp tool •Side Cutter •Beading Wire •Crimp Beads/Tubes •Beads •Clasp (your choice) •Pendant/Focal Bead (optional for beginner necklace)
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When buying Paraiba / Copper Bearing Tourmaline / Cuprian Elbaite be sure to; 1) Ask if the stone is a Paraiba, Copper Bearing Tourmaline or Cuprian Elbaite. The answer to this question must be yes for the stone to be considered a Paraiba tourmaline. 2) Verify if possible the origin of the stone. The Origin [...]
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All About Natural Turquoise Turquoise gemstones are very often enhanced, and good quality natural, untreated stones are no longer the norm. Other types of stone which have been dyed are also frequently seen. The best quality Turquoise is usually found near the surface, where it hardens and is exposed to mineralization by other materials. As [...]
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The World Famous Artisan Package is now available! Customers from all around (especially Canada, Great Britain, Australia and the US, of course) are getting theirs…for just $9 bucks, you’ll receive a sample of sterling silver jewelry from the Hand Trades collection. The items we are sending out have a retail price between $25-$57. These are [...]
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It seems nearly impossible to watch TV or open a newspaper without seeing something about man-made diamonds. For hundreds of years science has tried to create a perfect synthetic diamond. Finally, 21st-century technology has made that prospect a reality. There are many reasons to purchase synthetic diamonds instead of the mined variety. The prices charged [...]
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Not sure that wonderful bangle will fit? There is an easy way to know for sure. Put your thumb and pinky finger together, Take a soft tape measure, and measure around your hand. if you don’t have a soft tape measure, you can use a piece of string. Just measure the string. Measure the place [...]
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In this guide we cover the following topics •How to attach split rings using split ring pliers or split ring tweezers •Are pliers better than tweezers? •How to choose the right size split ring for your bracelet or chain How to attach split rings using split ring pliers or tweezers Using split rings to securely [...]
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Ten years ago our customers started to purchase handcrafted pendants from a single independent craftsman who was excellent in a special sterling silver casting method. Using a unique mold and different types of gemstones, this one partnership grew to several. Purchasing direct from these producers ensures your item is unique with a price that can’t [...]
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1.A cameo consists of two layers: a raised figure/scene and a background. 2.The oldest known cameo, found in Alexandria (Egypt), dates to the 3rd century B.C. and was carved from agate. 3.Miniature works of art, cameos were often used as “pictures” of ancient rulers. 4.Traditional cameos were carved from sardonyx or carnelian shell. Now they [...]
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Many old bead necklaces have problems. Stringing materials deteriorate, break or warp. Clasps break or acquire verdigris (that icky greenish crud on metal). Or the strands might be too short. Many of the necklaces from the 1930s and 1940s are only 14″ long with the extender, and that’s too for many people. If your bead [...]
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