Sterling Silver Anti-Tarnish Storage and Cleaning Suggestions by Maire Loughran The irritating thing about owning sterling silver jewelry is that the jewelry owner must constantly stay on top of the tarnish problem. Sterling silver jewelry that is not stored properly will eventually start to tarnish. The jewelry changes from being bright and shiny to a [...]
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If you are drilling beach glass or any hard or soft stone. you will need diamond tipped drill bits or diamond reamers. For the drill bits, get a 40 grit 30 piece drill bit and tip set to begin with. 40 grit is very coarse and will cut faster so it is perfect for drilling [...]
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Getting kinks out of chained jewelry, especially the smaller chains is no fun. Find out how to properly store sterling silver chains to reduce the chance they will kink. Sterling silver jewelry while a precious metal is much more affordable than gold or platinum. However, not taking proper care of sterling silver jewelry can end [...]
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There are several methods of oxidizing (also known as antiquing or artificially tarnishing) metal jewelry. In this article, I’ll discuss the general method of oxidizing, post-oxidization cleaning, and ongoing care of your sterling silver and copper jewelry. Other articles discuss methods of oxidization, mainly using Liver of Sulfur, hard boiled eggs, and heat. Oxidizing (tarnishing) [...]
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Mystic Fire Topaz has been “All the rage” for over five years. Many people have been able to keep their jewelry in new condition, but some have run into slight problems. The purpose of this guide is to help everyone learn to care for their Mystic Fire Topaz Jewelry. Speaking as a metalsmith, I do [...]
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Necklaces have long been used to show off pendants or ornament on the neck. And as times change, so do the styles. One of the most in popular are sterling silver chain s. The chain designs of yesteryear were simple intertwine d links of silver or gold, but as passed and trends changed, the styles [...]
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Key: Use these two neutral colors as a blank canvas Layering Necklaces for Black and White Garments: Black and white garments are excellent as they can be used as a blank canvas. Just about anything goes on these two colors and they also make an easy transition from office to party. Gold jewelry looks particularly [...]
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One of the challenges I see as a jewelry consultant is many women just don’t know how to pick out items that fit their every day attire. It can be very simple if you understand one component of jewelry. The chain. That’s right; a necklace can be made to look very fancy or very casual [...]
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It is necessary to know about how to wear earrings As we all know, earrings are jewelry attached to the ear through a piercing in the earlobe or some other external part of the ear. Earrings are women’s favorite. Proper earrings can not only make a female look more beautiful, but also have the function [...]
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Pierced Ear Problems and Solutions by Samantha Serio The practice of ear piercing dates back to thousands of years ago. From jungle tribes to desert nomads to royalty, pierced ears were indicators of both beauty and social standing. Ear piercing is just as popular today, with both men and women having one or both earlobes [...]
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