Posts Tagged ‘gold’
Metals I Use for my Jewelry Designs
Metals Used in My Jewelry Designs I use a variety of metals in my jewelry designs and often include more than one metal in a single piece. The metals I commonly use include: Sterling Silver – Sterling silver tarnishes, especially in hot, humid weather. Sterling contains 7.5% copper by weight to make it harder for a…
Read MoreGreat Article on Ancient Jewelry
I recently ran across a reference to this terrific article in Yahoo News on ancient jewelry in a post on vintage jewelry. The styling you see in ancient pieces can be a wonderful source of inspiration. This was the original link that does not seem to take you to the article any longer. http://news.yahoo.com/israeli-archaeologists-rare-ancient-jewelry-172650054.html
Read MoreAgate Pendant with Banded Carnelian
I have had a lovely agate cabochon for sometime now, just waiting for the right treatment. I wasn’t sure what kind of jewelry piece I wanted for this stone. I decided on a pendant and created a netted setting for the agate. Once the pendant was completed, I looked for the perfect necklace design to go with it.…
Read MoreA Fashion Trend for 2012
Tangerine is a hot, hot color for Spring 2012 continuing into summer and fall You’ll find tangerine in jewelry, in accessories, and of course in lot of clothes. You can pair tangerine with black or with light neutral colors; however, one currently hot combination is tangerine paired with turquoise! You might consider combining several necklaces – agate…
Read MoreMary Hu
Mary Hu is one of my jewelry design heroines! Her woven jewelry is legendary and her work is currently being featured in an ongoing exhibit at the Bellevue Arts Museum in Bellevue, WA. Mary Hu’s career has spanned 40 years! You can preview this impressive exhibition by visiting www.bellevuearts.org . A lucky few will be able to take…
Read MoreGold Hits a New Record!
Gold hit a new record today over 1900! Great for selling the metal, sad for buying more silver or gold to work with. Visit my website for attractively priced silver and gold jewelry – my own original designs!
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